Long, long ago, there ruled a king over a country. The king was benevolent and dutiful. The king always wanted that his subjects too should follow his principles. He also requested his courtiers and other court members to be like him. One day, the king devised a plan to know whether his subjects would do […]
Raymond was an old farmer who lived with his wife. They had no children of their own, so Raymond had to go to the market to sell fruit and vegetables himself. One day, it was snow. Not many people came to the market. Raymond could not sell anything. On his way home, he saw five
When Jane’s mother placed a garden gnome near the row of daisies in the garden, Jane did not feel comfortable. “Mom, won’t the poor gnome feel hot standing out there all day in the sun?” she asked her mom. Jane’s mother didn’t reply. So, she took her own umbrella and covered the gnome with it.
Tom was turning six and he was very excited. But he wished his grandfather was there with him to celebrate his birthday party, that evening. Tom’s grandfather had gone on a business trip. Before leaving he promised, “Tommy, I will be there for your birthday!” But Tom’s grandfather was caught in a busy business schedule
Samuel’s class teacher announced in the class, “Children, you have to write on one act of kindness you have done. This is your project for which you will be awarded grades. Go and do your best.” Poor little Samuel did not know what to do. ‘What shall I write about? I don’t know anything,’ Samuel
One afternoon, little Eddie was returning from school. He stopped at a sweets shop and gazed longingly at the sweets on the counter. Eddie did not have money to buy sweets. His mother worked hard to send him to school as his father had passed away when he was a baby. Just then, he saw
A wizard had once saved a fairy from an ogre. In return, the fairy granted him a wish. “Please let me have the power to turn anyone into gold,” requested the wizard. The fairy was hesitant but she had promised him a wish. So, she granted the wizard his wish. With such a powerful gift,
Emma was very nervous. She had never been to school but now she will have to go to a school. Her parents were moving to a new town to settle there. The mother said, “Emma, our dear child! You will now go to a school. Be ready for the admission test.” “Mom! How will I
One day, Peter’s father announced, “I have made all the arrangements. We will be off for a holiday.” Excitedly, Peter started packing. His mother said, “Peter, don’t forget to take your umbrella, I’ve heard it rains at this time there.” Peter did not like to carry the bulky umbrella, so he didn’t pack it. Soon,
Frankie was in a hurry to go to school, one morning. It was his Mathematics test that day. As he was hurrying out of his house, he suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to take his pencil box. So, Frankie ran up to his room and tried to open a drawer. He tried and tried
Once upon a time, there was a happy kingdom. In this kingdom, there was a magical harp. Its music spread happiness and joy everywhere. One day, the harp disappeared. “Where is the harp? Where is the harp?” everyone asked. No one had the answer. Then a brave knight went to see the wise old man
Sam loved to write poems. In fact, he was very good at it as he had won many prizes for poem writing at school. One morning, Sam was very excited. It was his Grandpa Michael’s birthday. “I will write a beautiful poem for Grandpa and give it to him during his birthday party in the
Nathan loved to read adventurous stories. One day, he was reading a story about sailors and pirates. He wished to own a sailor’s dress and be brave like them. That evening, Nathan went shopping with his mother. In one of the shops, he saw his favourite dress on display. He looked longingly at the sailor
Jeffery’s uncle was a magician in Israel. He usually sent gifts for Jeffery and his parents. One afternoon, the delivery man brought a large packet. Jeffery shouted with excitement, “Mom! See, the uncle has sent such a beautiful carpet!” Jeffery’s mother was going out shopping for grocery. She said, “I have to step out. Wait
Sandra loved to make castles out of snow. Her mother often scolded her, “Sandra, you are so strange. Why do you waste your time playing in the snow? Why can’t you make snow men like other children? Why do you make only castles?” Sandra never listened to her. She continued to make castles because she