Children's Literature

  “Always speak the truth. The truth has great power. If we speak the truth, we will become powerful from within.” Read the following story to learn how to be truthful. The Showpiece Susan and Meghan were two sisters. Susan was elder than Meghan by three years. The two sisters were true friends, for sure. They used to play, eat, sleep and do everything together. One day, they were playing together as usual. They were prancing, hiding, hopping, dancing, singing and running together. Suddenly, while playing, Meghan broke a showpiece. It was very dear to their mother. Their mother came running to the room. Right then, she discovered the mess. She found that it was her favourite showpiece. She asked, “What happened?” Susan replied in a trembling voice, “It fell down.” Their mother asked, “How?” The sisters answered, “We don’t know, Mom.” The mother, then, told them in a soft and endearing voice, “I know that you two were playing. I know that it was an accident. ...

“One should love one’s own country. We should fight for our country. We should love her always. However, we should keep in mind our country is our motherland. We should be ready to serve her, work for her and dedicate ourselves to her.”   Read the following story to learn how to be patriotic. True Patriotism Once upon a time, there lived a teacher in a city. He was Mr Dey. Next to his house, there lived a little boy who was a student in the same school. On the Independence Day in that year, the little boy went to school much early. All the teachers and the students were going to observe the Independence Day together. The Principal hoisted the flag with great honour. Mr Dey was a celebrated teacher in that school. He was requested by the Principal to deliver a short speech on the significance of the day. Mr Dey delivered a moving and praiseworthy speech indeed. Everybody clapped loudly after his speech. The little boy, too, was there while the day was being observe...

“We all must be responsible citizens. Such responsibility gives inner peace. We should learn the various aspects of such responsibility. We should try to keep our city clean and tidy as much as possible.”   Read the following story to learn how to be a responsible citizen. James’ Sense of Responsibility From his early childhood, James has been taught to keep his city and country clean and tidy. He is an obedient boy indeed. One day, he was walking with his mother to school. Yes, his school was not far from his house. Therefore, he used to go to school on foot every day. On that day, suddenly, a young man threw a banana skin onto the road. James noticed it. After seeking permission from his mother, he went to the young man. The young man said, “What’s the matter up, boy?” Then James replied, “Please throw the banana skin into the dustbin.” The young man, at first, tried to deny that it was he who threw the banana skin onto the road. James told him, “I have been t...