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...

  Consciousness of Hygiene “Maintaining hygiene is extremely important. A nation that cares for hygiene is a healthy nation, and what is more, is a successful nation.” Read the following story to learn how to maintain hygiene. Lucy Learns Hygiene Lucy was a teenager. She was such a good girl that everybody used to love her. Still, the only fault that she had was not maintaining hygienic habits. Her mother used to shout at her several times for the same reason. One day, Lucy had a severe stomach infection. It became blood dysentery. Lucy became really scared. Her mother called a doctor. The doctor asked Lucy, “Do you wash your hands properly with soap before and after taking meal?” Lucy answered, “No. Actually, never.” Her mother added, “I’ve told her several times to do so. She never listens to me.” Lucy hung her face down in shame. Then the doctor advised her, “I know that Lucy will become a champion in future, right?” “Oh, yes,” Lucy replied. The doc...

  Conserving Nature “Nature is God’s creation just as we are. We collect everything from nature for the sake of living. Hence, we should always conserve her.” Read the following story to learn how to conserve nature.   Ricky’s Love for Nature Ricky was a student of class VI. He lived happily with his parents. Since his house was not distant from his school, he used to go there on foot every day with his mother. One day, while returning home from school with his mother, they saw a man cutting down a tree. It was a large banyan tree. All at once, Ricky stopped walking. His mother asked, “What’s wrong, Ricky? Why did you stop walking?” Ricky was full of tears. Yes, he was crying. His mother, at first, could not understand the reason. But gradually, she came to know why he was so full of tears. Ricky said in a sobbing voice, “You’ve taught me that trees are our friends. We should never hurt a friend, should we? Now look what is happening right there.” His...

  “Always be faithful to your benefactor. Remember, faithfulness always brings us true happiness, for sure.”   Read the following story to learn how to be faithful.   The Faithful Dog Once upon a time, there lived a rich man in a large palace. He was very wealthy but very unhappy. One day, he was feeling too upset to do any work. Hence, he decided to visit a sage in the neighbouring village. After reaching the sage, he asked him the reason of his unhappiness. The sage was in his meditation. He opened his eyes. The rich man asked him again, “Please, father, tell me how to find peace, a little peace.” The sage gave him a smile. Then he said, “Peace comes from within. Believe in God and love every living creature.” In course of their conversation, the rich man could find out his answer. Now it was time for him to return to his palace. After reaching his palace gate, he discovered a terrible sight. He saw something awful from outside the window. What...

  “Honesty is the best policy. It pays us always. Honesty rewards us in the long run.”   Read the following story to learn how to be honest.   The Honest Grocer Once upon a time, there lived a grocer in a village. He lived happily with his family in the midst of greenery. One day, as he was in his shop selling rice, pulses, wheat and so on and so forth, he found an old man coming to his shop. They greeted each other. The old man purchased a number of items from the grocer. The latter was very happy indeed. The old man gave a smile and paid the money in respect of his purchase. Thereafter, he went away from the grocery. He was about to start his homeward journey. Suddenly, the grocer called him loudly, “Sir, you’ve paid more than what is required. Please take back the extra money.” Hearing this, the old man turned back. He came to the grocer once again. “Here, please take back the extra money,” the grocer gave him what was extra. The old man was r...