The Tortoise and The Bird story with Moral

Once upon a time there lived a tortoise under the tree. One day the tortoise was resting under the tree, on which a bird had built its nest. The tortoise spoke to the bird jokingly, “What a shabby home you have! It is made of broken twigs, it has no roof, and looks crude. What’s worse is that you had to build it yourself. I think my house, which is my shell, is much better than your pathetic nest”.

“Yes, it is made of broken sticks, looks shabby and is open to the elements of nature. It is crude, but I built it, and I like it.” “I guess it’s just like any other nest, but not better than mine”, said the tortoise. “You must be jealous of my shell, though.”

“On the contrary”, the bird replied. “My home has space for my family and friends; your shell cannot accommodate anyone other than you. Maybe you have a better house. But I have a better home”, said the bird happily and flew away.

Moral:  Better a crowded hut than a lonely mansion.

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Bear and Two Friends English Short Story

Once upon a time there lived two best friends in a small village. They were best friends. On a holiday they went into a forest. They were enjoying the beauty of nature. Suddenly, they saw a bear coming at them. They were frightened.

One of them, who knew climbing trees, ran up to a tree and climbed up quickly. He did not think of other friends. Other one did not know tree climbing.

He thought for a second. He had heard from his Grandmother that animals do not prefer dead bodies. He fell to the ground and held his breath for some time. The bear sniffed him and thought he was dead. So he went away.

When the other friend who climbed the tree asked his friend, “What did the bear whisper into your ears?” He replied, The bear asked me to keep away from friends like you who didn't help me in danger and went on his way.

Moral: A friend in deed is a friend indeed.

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Fox and The Grapes Story Summery

Once there lived a fox in a Jungle. It was a winter day. The fox feels hungry. He came across the countryside. He  happened to pass through a vineyard. On seeing  the lush grapes his mouth  watered.

First he lifted  his  head  and  stretched  out.  He could  not  reach  the  grapes. He felt the grapes to  be higher. Then he stood on his back legs and stretch. Again, he could not reach them. 

Finally, he jumped up and jumped up. Even  then, he could not reach them. The  grapes were  too  high  to  reach. The fox was  too  tired  to try again, So, he  left  the place murmuring, “The  grapes are sour. Who would eat sour grapes?”.

Moral: A wise mans accepts the defeat sportingly.

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Thirsty Crow and The Pitcher Story Summery

Once upon a time there was a crow lived in a jungle. It was a hot summer day. In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds and Animals could find very little water to drink, the thirsty Crow search of water. He found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck. He tried and tried but the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he must die of thirst.

Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.

Moral: In a pinch, a good use of our wits may help us out.

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The Little Mouse, The Cat & the Cock

Once upon a time there lived a little mouse with her mother. One day the little mouse asked her mother, “Mother let me go out from the hole and see the world”. The mother mouse said, “Okay child. But be careful because outer world is more dangerous than this hole”.

The little mouse came out of his hole and started walking. She saw a colorful cock. As she had never seen a cock before, she got frightened by the sharp beak, colorful feather, and the red crown of the cock. She ran away thinking, “What a horrible creature is this!”.

After some time she came across a pussy cat. “What a soft animal! She thought, so handsome fur! And striking eyes!” When she returned home she explained her day’s visit to her mother. The mother said, “the cock is really harmless. But the soft cat is our real enemy”.

Moral: Outward appearance are deceptive.

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The Crane and The Greedy Wolf Story

Once there lived a wolf in a forest. One day the wolf was lucky to get a fat lamb. It was too greedy. He was eating so hurriedly that a small piece of bone got stuck in his throat. He gurgled hard. He tried to swallow. He tried to spit it out. But, nothing worked out. The bone won’t move. He got afraid.

“If I can’t take the bone out, I can’t eat. I will die of hunger”, he thought sadly. Suddenly he remembered the crane who lived nearby lake. He thought, “The crane has a long neck. She can reach and take out the bone”. So off he went to the crane and said, “Please take out the bone from my neck. I will pay good”.

The crane took out the bone and asked for her fees. The wolf replied “Aren’t you happy that you put your head into my mouth and got it out safely? Forget the fees”.

Moral: Good for the evil minded are forgotten.

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The Cock and The Fox Story

Once upon a time there lived a wise cock in a village with his master. He did his duties well. He crowed early in the morning, waking up the folks for their daily chores. One fine day, the cock was taking rest on a tree top. A wicked fox happened passed that way. The fox looked up and saw the handsome cock perched on the tree. The fox decided to eat the cock. So, he said in as sweet a voice as possible.

“Hello, dear cock! I bring you news from Heaven. There is a new order laid for us. From now on, all birds and animals shall become friends and live together in peace”. The cock was astonished. He asked “Is it true?”.

The fox replied, “Yes, of course. If you would like to test it, why not come down?”. Now, the cock began to think wise. He said, “Won’t you wait a minute. A few of our friends are coming along”.

It was the fox’s turn to be surprised, “Friends! Who are coming? What do you mean?. The cock answered “I can see some dogs coming on this way. Let us wait for them”.

On hearing the words ‘dogs’ the fox got annoyed. He started to run away. The cock asked “Why are you running? What happened to our friendship?”. The only reply was “Forget it”.

Moral: Wise men can unveil wickedness. 

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