EnglishGeni presents an assortment of 10 lines short stories with moral for young children. Enhanced by brightly illustrated images, and an accompanying quiz, these delightful stories are sure to keep the little minds of children positively engaged and curious to know more.
These 10 lines short stories for kids are nugget-sized but capture the power of storytelling in all its glory. These short stories with morals could be used as reading-activity time, leisure-time, or bed-time stories by parents. Older children could enjoy reading on their own too!
The Tradition of Short Stories
Stories are as old as human history. No wonder many classic stories have sustained generation to generation just by oral tradition, sometimes as folk lore and sometimes as songs. Short stories have indeed captured the imagination of storytellers in every culture.
The themes of these 10 lines short stories with moral and images cover the entire gamut of human emotions, but specifically those that fascinate children- a bit of intrigue, a focus on good versus bad, virtue over vice, etc.
Skills 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral Impart
You would be amazed at the incredible skills children can gain through listening to even short stories. The National Library of Medicine, USA, throws light on the manifold benefits. Here are some of them:
- Language Skills: Storytelling can help children advance early language skills.
- Social Skills: Social stories can help children pick up on social cues like body language, facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact.
- Increased Attention Span: Since stories are engrossing, children’s attention span is longer when engaging with reading, writing, or listening stories. Harness it!
- Non-verbal Communication: Storytelling can help children develop an understanding of non-verbal communication.
- Aid Memory and Recall: Children enjoy repeat listens of their favorite stories. This enhances their memory skills, retention, and expression when they can in turn relate the stories to others.
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Why Use EnglishGeni’s 10 Lines Short Stories for Kids
The stories we chose are deliberate so that the aim to bring purposeful engagement is fulfilled. Here’s what makes EnglishGeni’s 10 lines short story collection with moral for kids valuable.
- These 10 lines short stories with morals for kids are written in child-appropriate language and context.
- Parents do not have to worry about finding materials that make story time easy on them as well as the kids.
- 10 lines short stories with images are a natural hook for children to explore the stories in more detail. Appreciate and encourage their curiosity.
- Remember to applaud your child for getting the answers in the quiz section right.
- Strike a balance between fun bonding time and learning so your children develop a love for reading activities, which are extremely beneficial for their overall development.
A Parent’s Guide to Engaging Storytime with Your Child
Here’s a simple guide to how parents can leverage maximal benefit from this collection of 10 lines short stories with moral for kids. You might be on your way to becoming a master storyteller too!
Be genuinely interested in your storytelling: Using expressive tones and gestures captivates your child’s attention further as you enjoy these 10 lines short stories.
Introduce or end each 10 lines short story with moral with a bit of engaging talk: Consider bringing up any associations your child may have with the story characters as you introduce each story’s theme or characters to spark curiosity and anticipation.
Point to the picture as you go through the stories: Reinforce the idea of using visuals to enhance comprehension and engagement.
Encourage and answer any curious questions your child has: Children love silly questions even if it is just for a giggle, and that is perfectly fine!
See if your child can begin to GUESS the moral of the 10 lines short story: Emphasize the critical thinking aspect by encouraging your child to think critically about the story’s message and themes.
Do the quizzes after each story for fun: Please remember that the quizzes are created to nurture positive reading. So applaud and encourage them throughout.
Clap and appreciate each time your child gives the right response: This boosts your child’s confidence and enthusiasm for storytelling and learning.
We invite you to craft some magical moments with your children as you enjoy these concise 10 lines short stories with morals together. Dive in now!
1. THE WISE OWL
Introduction to The Wise Owl- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
Grandmothers, grandfathers, and old people make this world a loving space! Children love their grandparents dearly and so do they. It’s a great special bond. Their wisdom and life experiences teach us many good things. But, some naughty animals in a jungle felt proud of being young and made fun of the old owl. Read on to know the full story!
There once was a wise owl that was friends with everyone in the jungle.
The owl was the oldest among all the animals.
The wise owl listened to all creatures, offering wise advice.
Yet, the naughty younger animals mocked the old owl.
One day, a band of hunters were coming to the jungle with rifles.
The owl spotted them at a great distance and alerted everyone.
The animals panicked and ran here and there.
The wise owl advised, “Stop panicking! First, hide before the hunters are here!”
All the animals hid themselves and saved their lives.
From that day on, everyone was grateful and respectful to the wise old owl.
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
True wisdom is valued in times of need.
| Which animal has eyes that cannot move? |
| The owl! |
| Give a word similar to hunter. |
| Shooter! |
| Which is longer: a rifle or a gun? |
| Usually, a rifle. |
| What does mocking mean? |
| It means to make fun of something or someone. |
| What does “to alert” mean? |
| It means to make aware. |
2.THE HONEST WOODCUTTER
Introduction to The Honest Woodcutter- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
It’s hard to see many woodcutters in cities these days. But, as you drive to the suburbs you will surely see them along the streets, making wooden furniture like cots. If you live in a village you might even know one. Do you happen to know one? Well, they create some really cool stuff. For now, let’s hear a little story about a wonderful woodcutter!
A woodcutter used to chop wood all day.
He would take his bundles to the market and sell them the next day.
He took good care of his wife and children and they were a happy family.
But one day, he slipped and dropped his axe into the river.
He begged and prayed to the river to give him back his axe.
He pleaded, “Please, my family would have to starve if I don’t work”.
The river goddess offered him a silver axe and said, “Take your axe”.
The honest woodcutter refused and said it wasn’t his axe.
Then the river goddess offered him a golden axe to test if he would get greedy.
But no, the honest woodcutter just wanted his plain simple axe.
Pleased with his honesty, the river goddess gifted him all three axes.
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
Honesty is the best principle, even in desperate times!
| Did you ever slip and fall on a slippery floor? |
| (Yes, I did./No, I did not.) |
| Have you ever seen a silver object? |
| (Yes, I have./No, I haven’t.) |
| Name an object at home that ends with “cutter“. |
| A nail-cutter. |
| Which metal can be made to shine a bit like gold? |
| Brass! |
3.THE KIND STRANGER
Introduction to The Kind Stranger- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
All little kids love to play, isn’t it? Do you play a lot with your friends? Well, there once was a little girl who loved to play with her friends outdoors. But, there was a little problem. Her parents told to always stay safe and play close to the house. She did not take their words seriously. Read on to find out more, and please stay safe!
There once was a little naughty girl, Rita, who loved to play all day.
When it was almost the evening, all her friends returned home safely.
But, Rita did not want to go back home.
Rita kept wandering in the streets.
She walked too far and lost her way.
Rita got terrified and it was becoming a bit dark.
She tried hard to find her way, and cried harder but couldn’t.
A kind old stranger saw her and helped her reach home safely.
Ever since, Rita learnt her lesson and always listened to her elders.
Rita also decided to be kind and helpful to others, just like the stranger!
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
Acts of kindness create ripples of goodwill. .
| Is it safe to wander around the streets? |
| No, we must never do that. |
| “She tried hard and cried harder.” What did she do more of- trying or crying? |
| Crying! |
| Name a kind person that you know. |
| (any name) |
| Do you have a younger sibling– a brother or sister? |
| (Yes, I do./No, I don’t.) |
| Are you kind to your sibling(s)? |
| (Yes, I am! I take good care of her/him./I share my toys!) |
4.THE PERSISTENT ANT
Introduction to The Persistent Ant- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
We always say “an army of ants” but did you know that they actually live disciplined like army men and women? Different ants within the colony have specific roles, such as foraging for food, caring for the young, defending the nest, or even farming fungi! That’s an incredible community lifestyle for such tiny insects, isn’t it?
Once upon a time, there was an ant colony that never had food in winter.
Antonio, the ant, was tiny but had a strong mind.
It wanted to get food from the top of a tall tree.
When it told its plan to the others, they laughed at it and called him, “Tiny-Tonio”.
They said, “The tree is too tall. There’s no point in trying. Let’s just play.”
Antonio, the ant, said, “But winter is coming soon! We will starve.”
No one listened to Antonio, so he tried on his own.
He fell off the tree many times but finally learnt how to get to the food.
Antonio was so smart and strong that he got for the whole ant colony.
Everyone admired Antonio, and from that time, called him The Mighty Antonio.
The ant showed everyone that if you keep trying, you can succeed.
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
Perseverance conquers even big obstacles!
| Explain the word, perseverance. |
| It means to try hard and not give up. |
| What do “obstacles” mean? |
| Obstacles mean difficulties. |
| Name an insect that looks like an ant. |
| A beetle! |
| Give the opposite of strong. |
| Weak. |
| Give the opposite of tall. |
| Short. |
| Give the opposite of laughed. |
| Cried. |
| Give the opposite of tiny. |
| Big. |
| Give the opposite of smart. |
| Stupid. |
5.THE COMPASSIONATE BEAR
Introduction to The Compassionate Bear- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
Did you know that just like kids, bears enjoy playing games? Young bear cubs love to be tumbling, wrestling, and climbing trees for fun. Of course, they do it to learn to become strong too. I bet you didn’t know that they are great swimmers too! Let’s read about Borneo Bear in our next story!
In a forest, a little bird named Bunta was happily eating sweet fruit on a tree.
A hunter saw Bunta Bird and tried to catch it.
Bunta tried hard to escape and it did, but was badly hurt.
It went to Borneo Bear and cried about the attack.
Boneo Bear eats animals too when he is hungry.
Yet, the kind Borneo Bear took pity and cared for the bird until it could fly again.
One day, the hunter tapped Borneo Bear in a big net.
Bunta Bird saw it and said, “Today, I’m going to try to rescue you! It’s my turn.”
Bunta Bird called all his friends in the jungle to help save Borneo Bear.
They each tugged at the net till they could tear and bit it away and free Borneo!
Borneo Bear and Bunta Bird announced a party to celebrate everyone’s victory.
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
True compassion knows no limits.
| What is another word for compassion? |
| Kindness. |
| What’s your favorite bird? |
| (A parrot/An eagle.) |
| Do you know a rhyme that talks about bears? |
| Yes, “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?” |
| Have you ever seen a mouse-trap? |
| (Yes, I have./No, I haven’t.) |
| Name two objects that have a net. |
| A mosquito net and a tennis racket. |
| Give another word for “tugged“. |
| Pulled. |
6.THE GRATEFUL LION
Introduction to The Grateful Lion- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
Lions are ferocious animals and we must stay safe. But some zoo keepers have a special bond with their lions. Even animals appreciate being taken care of! You may want to Google the fascinating story of Savitriamma at Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru and her special bond with wild cubs!
Lion Leo was the king of the Jungle and everyone feared him.
Except Mouse Masa who used to play and hide in Lion Leo’s den.
Everyone wondered how Lion Leo made little Mouse Masa his special friend.
They shared a secret: One time, when baby Lion Leo was trapped in a net, Mouse Masa had saved him.
So baby Lion Leo promised tiny Mousa Musa that he would never have her for a snack.
That’s how they became the best of friends.
Mouse Musa was always protected and gave Mouse Musa special powers in the jungle.
Mouse Masa also kept Lion Leo happy by keeping his den super squeaky clean.
She also delivered Lion Masa’s messages to the animals at lightening speed.
That was the true friendship between the grateful lion and the obedient mouse!
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
Kindness begets kindness.
| What does “begets” mean? |
| It means breeds or brings about. |
| Did you see the movie, Lion King? |
| Yes, I have and it’s a favorite! |
| What was the lion named in Lion King movie? |
| Simba! |
| Do you have a pet? |
| (No, I don’t./Yes, I do.) |
| Give another word for “trapped“? |
| Caught. |
| Name an animal that is known for its speed. |
| The cheetah. |
7.THE HONEST MERCHANT
Introduction to The Honest Merchant- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
Have you ever thought about what you want to be when you grow up? Maybe you want to be a scientist, a movie producer, a businessman or a merchant! Whatever we do, we must live an honest life. That is how we earn respect, peace and happiness. Let’s read a story about an honest merchant.
A man and his family moved to a new village.
The man set up a store and sold groceries, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
But not many customers came because no one knew him.
The merchant was honest and never overcharged his customers.
The other sellers in the village got used to deceiving their customers for profit.
Slowly, word spread in the village that everything in the new merchant’s store was low-priced.
The merchant said, “No, my stocks are priced just right, not high, not low.”
People loved his honesty and more and more people starting coming to his store.
There would be a line of customers in front of his store all day.
The merchant and his family became rich and lived a happy life in the new village forever.
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
Integrity is more precious than riches.
| Give another simple word for “integrity“. |
| Honesty. |
| Give another word for “customers“. |
| Buyers. |
| What does overcharge mean? |
| It means to sell at a high price. |
| Give another word for “stocks“. |
| Goods or materials or stuff. |
| Have you ever been to a village? |
| (Yes, I have./No, I haven’t.) |
| Name your favorite store. |
| (name it!) |
8.THE EMPATHETIC TREE
Introduction to The Empathetic Tree- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
Did you know that most trees can live for several decades? In fact, certain species of trees, like the Bristlecone Pine and Giant Sequoia, can live for thousands of years. The average human is lucky to live a full 100 years. That is why birthdays are so blessed and special!
An old tree offered its shade and shelter to everyone.
The birds enjoyed its fruits, and the animals played under its shade.
Upset kids, worried men and women, and weary travelers would enjoy its shade too.
They often told the tree their sad stories and sobbed under it.
It silently absorbing their sad stories, and kept all their secrets to itself.
Decades went by and the tree started to become too old.
They decided that the legacy of the tree must continue.
In return for the tree’s kindness, people planted its seeds everywhere.
They planted a few right around its roots too and in time, it grew big as well.
Now, there were dozens of trees all around that gave cool shade.
Thus, the memory of the kind old tree lives on to date!
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
Sometimes, all we need to do is be a good listener.
| Do you ever play under the trees? |
| Yes, I do. |
| What is another word for “weary“? |
| Tired! |
| What is another word for “sobbed“? |
| Wept or cried. |
| What is another word close to “legacy“? |
| Memory |
| How many years are in a decade? |
| 10 years! |
| How many make a dozen? |
| 12! |
9.THE UNITED COLONY
Introduction to The United Colony- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
Did you know that the tiny ants are actually pretty mighty and can carry large loads on weight. Yes, up to 10-50 times their own body weight! Isn’t that simply amazing? They also have a fantastic sense of smell. That is why they always reach food in your kitchen! Let’s share a story about these mighty ants.
A small colony of ants lived merrily in a forest.
They had gathered enough food for winter and were happy to play about.
The big ants taught their baby ants how to climb, and how to carry and balance big loads.
Suddenly, they saw the weather change and it started to get dark.
The ants realized that a flood started to brew.
They sent their babies back into the ant hills and covered up their food with more hay.
The ants united and formed a strong chain to keep away the water.
The water splashed on them several times and they got wet.
Soon, the flood passed and they were all safe.
Then they called out the baby ants and their happy days were back again!
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
When we stand united, we can overcome the biggest challenges.
| Which colony do you live in? |
| (Name it) |
| Is your colony big or small? |
| (It is big/small.) |
| Do you have a playground close by? |
| (Yes, I do./No, I don’t) |
| Can you climb a tree? |
| (Yes, I can./No, I can’t.) |
| Which animal is great at climbing trees? |
| Monkeys! |
| Do you love to get wet in the rain? |
| (Yes, I do./No, I don’t.) |
10.THE LOST WALLET
Introduction to The Lost Wallet- 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral:
Have you ever found something while walking on a street or maybe at a playground? Well, if we find a coin or some money, it is a good thing to give it to a poor person. If we find a thing, we must try to return it to the owner if we know them. We must always be honest even if no one is watching us.
One day, a little boy, Gopi, was shopping in a bustling city street.
Gopi’s feet hit something, and he looked down and found a wallet.
He opened it and found it brimming with cash.
Gopi was delighted and tempted to keep the cash.
But he knew it was not the right thing to do.
He opened the wallet again and found an identity card inside.
Gopi decided to tell his parents about the wallet.
His parents said, “Gopi, we must call the owner!”
They called the owner and returned the wallet that was full of cash.
The owner was overwhelmed by Gopi’s honesty, and rewarded him with a gift.
Gopi jumped up in joy when he found a toy and candy in the gift box!
Moral of the Story and A Quiz!
Integrity brings its own reward.
| What does “bustling” mean? |
| Bustling means very busy or full of activity. |
| What is “delighted“? |
| Delighted means to feel super-duper happy! |
| What is “tempted“? |
| Tempted means to feel a lot of desire for something. |
| What is a temptation for you? |
| My temptation is to eat all the ice-cream in the refrigerator! |
| What is “overwhelmed“? |
| Overwhelmed is to feel a lot of emotion, like happiness or sadness! |
| What is another word for “reward“? |
| Prize is another word for reward. |
My child has finished reading all the 10 Lines Short Stories with Moral. Is there anything I can do?
Certainly! Repeat listening and reading makes kids’ memory pick up the story. You might be surprised to hear how much your child remembers of the story!
My child does not seem interested to read any stories or books. Help!
Reading habits build over time. When parents are avid readers, children naturally pick up the habit. The environment at home truly impacts. Choose stories your child enjoys!
Is it okay if my child wants to quit a story mid-way and jump to another one?
These 10 lines stories with moral are really short pieces, so that should not be the case. Occasional behaviors like that are normal but if it is constant, your child might need gentle disciplining by reminding to focus on the story.
Conclusion
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