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What if your little one asks you for a storybook instead of watching a video on YouTube? You might have told a lot of stories to them, but have you ever told them the fox and the stork story for kids? This could be one way of introducing them to the world. Reading books can be one of the best ways for your little one to improve their language skills and learn some life skills. If you are looking for a story for your kid, here are some of the best stories that you can consider. Scroll down.
The Fox And The Stork Story
Short stories like ‘The Fox and the Stork’ can be interesting as well as fun for your kid. Here is how the story goes:
- Elly stork and Foxy fox were two good friends. One day Foxy invited Elly for dinner and promised her delicious hot soup. Elly was elated and thanked him for the invitation.
- At night Elly visited Foxy’s house. She could smell the soup. She said that she simply loved the smell.
- Foxy thanked Elly and then served her the soup in flat plates.
- Foxy took his soup very fast, while Elly could not drink it with her long bill.
- At this, Foxy looked up at Elly and enquired if she did not like the taste and offered to have her share as well.
- Poor Elly had to return home hungry. This made her very angry.
- After few days, Elly invited Foxy for dinner. Foxy was very happy and went to her home. He was extremely hungry. He thanked Elly for the invitation.
- Elly thanked him for coming and said she would bring him his soup. Foxy was excited to smell the soup. Elly got the soup in pitchers and asked him to have it. She placed a pitcher full of soup in front of him.
- Elly quickly finished her soup and Foxy kept looking at the delicious soup. He could not reach inside the tall pitcher. He returned home hungry. This in turn made him very angry.
Moral Of The Story
The moral of the story is, we should learn to respect others and only then can we expect to be treated with respect.
- Elly was hungry and expected to have a good dinner. Foxy, by serving soups in flat plates, showed how little he cared about her not being able to drink the soup.
- Foxy gets the same treatment later. Elly serves him soup in a pitcher, which he cannot reach easily. Tit for tat!
Reading Aloud Similar Short Stories To Children
Your child loves listening to stories that you read aloud. You will hardly find him bored or tired even when you are reading the same stories again and again.
This story of The Fox and Stork, when presented with illustrations will attract complete attention of your child. Thus, if you are thinking of ways to spend quality time with him, reading aloud small stories is the best option you can try. Such stories can not only be entertaining and interesting but also convey important morals and values.
Remember:
While reading short stories to your child remember the following:
- Change your tone.
- Include gestures and expressions.
- Be dynamic.
- Pace yourself.
- Pause at times to garner interest.
The story about the fox and the stork teaches children the importance of being respectful to others. Narrating such informative and interesting stories at bedtime allows you to spend some quality time with your little one at the end of the day and teach them important lessons about life. Remember to utilize voice modulations and expressions while you narrate the story to your child to retain their concentration and interest. Introducing children to the world of stories can also boost their imagination and communication skills.
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