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Stories about Kindness

A collection of Stories about Kindness for kids of all ages. Read and enjoy these bedtime Stories about Kindness that will educate as well as entertain your child!

The Elves and the Shoemaker

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Once upon a time, in a tiny, cozy village, there lived a kind shoemaker named Mr. Cobbler and his cheerful wife, Mrs. Cobbler. They had a little shop filled with leather and shoe tools, but alas, they were very poor. Mr. Cobbler had just enough leather left to make one last pair of shoes.

That night, Mr. Cobbler cut his leather and laid it out, ready to be made into shoes the next day. Tired, he went to bed, wondering what tomorrow would bring.

But guess what? When the sun peeked through the windows the next morning, a magical surprise awaited! There, on the workbench, stood the most splendid pair of shoes, stitched perfectly and polished to a shine. Mr. Cobbler was amazed! Who could have made these wonderful shoes?

The shoes were so beautifully made that a customer bought them immediately, giving enough money to buy leather for two more pairs of shoes.

The next morning, another surprise! Two more pairs of fantastic shoes were ready and waiting. This went on night after night, and soon, the news of these incredible shoes spread throughout the village, making Mr. and Mrs. Cobbler’s shop the most popular one around!

Curious about who was helping them, Mr. and Mrs. Cobbler decided to hide and watch the shop one night. As the clock struck midnight, in came two tiny, merry elves. They worked swiftly and skillfully, their little fingers flying over the leather.

The Cobblers were filled with gratitude. They wanted to thank the elves! So, Mrs. Cobbler stitched tiny, elegant clothes, and Mr. Cobbler made teeny, comfortable shoes just for the elves.

That night, instead of leather, they left the gifts for the elves. When the elves came in and saw the presents, their eyes sparkled with joy! They dressed in their new clothes and danced around the shop, happier than ever.

After that magical night, the elves didn’t return, but Mr. and Mrs. Cobbler never forgot their kindness. Their shop continued to thrive, and they lived happily ever after, always remembering to help others just as they had been helped.

Moral of the Story: Kindness is the greatest wealth; when you help others, magical things can happen!

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Once upon a time, in a snowy town, there lived a grumpy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. He was as stingy as a squirrel with its nuts and said “Bah, humbug!” to Christmas cheer.

On a chilly Christmas Eve, as Scrooge sat counting his money, a spooky ghost appeared! It was the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley, wrapped in chains. “Scrooge,” the ghost moaned, “you must change your ways, or you’ll end up like me!”

That night, three magical spirits visited Scrooge. The first, the Ghost of Christmas Past, was a shimmering figure who took Scrooge on a flying trip to his old, happy childhood days. But Scrooge also saw how he had become grumpy and mean over the years.

Next came the jolly Ghost of Christmas Present, a giant with a booming laugh. He showed Scrooge the joys and struggles of people celebrating Christmas right now. Scrooge saw families laughing, singing, and sharing, even if they had little money. He saw his kind employee, Bob Cratchit, celebrating with his loving family, including tiny Tim, who was very sick.

Finally, the spooky Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come arrived. This silent ghost pointed to a gloomy future where nobody cared about the old, lonely Scrooge. Scrooge was scared. He didn’t want to be forgotten and unloved.

The next morning, Scrooge woke up and realized it was still Christmas Day! He was so happy; he hadn’t missed it! He ran through the town, laughing and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. He bought a gigantic turkey for the Cratchit family and promised to help tiny Tim. Scrooge became the kindest man in town, and he and Tiny Tim became great friends.

And from that day on, Ebenezer Scrooge loved Christmas and spread joy and kindness all year round. Everyone in town was happier because of the new, cheerful Mr. Scrooge.

Moral of the Story: Kindness and generosity can transform lives and bring true happiness.

The Golden Bird

The Golden Bird

Once upon a time, in a magical kingdom, there lived a king who dreamed of hearing the song of a legendary Golden Bird. This bird, brighter than the sun, sang so sweetly that all who heard it were filled with joy.

The king had three sons: the eldest two were very proud, but the youngest, named Jack, was kind and clever. One day, the king discovered that golden apples from his garden were disappearing. He asked his sons to find out who was stealing them.

The first night, the eldest son tried to watch the garden but fell asleep. The same happened with the second son on the next night. On the third night, it was Jack’s turn. He stayed awake and saw the Golden Bird! He tried to catch it but only managed to grab one of its golden feathers.

The king was amazed by the feather and wanted the bird even more. So, Jack set off on an incredible journey to find it. Along the way, he met a wise fox, who gave him valuable advice: “Do not take the golden cage at the bird’s home.”

When Jack found the Golden Bird, he forgot the fox’s advice and tried to catch it in a golden cage. Alarms rang out, and Jack was captured by the bird’s guardians. They threw him into a dungeon but promised his freedom if he could bring them the Golden Horse, which ran faster than the wind.

This time, Jack listened to the wise fox. He caught the Golden Horse and, with the fox’s help, also rescued the Golden Bird!

But, as Jack was returning home, his envious brothers tricked him. They left him in the woods and took the horse and the bird to their father, claiming they had captured them. However, the Golden Bird and the Golden Horse refused to eat or drink.

Meanwhile, Jack was again helped by the wise fox and reached his kingdom. The moment the Golden Bird saw Jack, it began to sing its joyful song, and the Golden Horse leaped happily. The king realized the truth and praised Jack for his bravery and honesty.

Jack forgave his brothers, and they all learned the value of truth and kindness. As for the wise fox, it revealed that it was a prince under a spell, and Jack’s goodness broke the curse.

And they all lived happily ever after, with the Golden Bird’s song filling their hearts with joy.

Moral of the Story: Kindness and honesty are the keys to true happiness and success.

The Little Christmas Tree

The Little Christmas Tree

Once upon a time, in a peaceful forest covered in a blanket of snow, there stood a small Christmas tree. This tree was much smaller than all the others in the forest. Its branches were not as tall or as full, and it often felt overlooked.

Each winter, people would come to the forest to pick a Christmas tree. They always chose the biggest and fullest trees, leaving the little tree alone. The little tree felt sad and wished to be as grand as the other trees.

One snowy evening, as the stars twinkled above, a family of forest animals approached the little tree. They were looking for shelter from the cold. The little tree, with its sparse branches, could not offer much cover, but it shared what it had.

The animals, grateful for the shelter, decided to decorate the little tree. They adorned its branches with berries, nuts, and beautifully woven spider webs that glistened like tinsel in the moonlight.

As the night went on, more animals came, drawn by the warmth and light of the little tree. They sang songs and shared stories, creating a magical atmosphere around the tree.

The next morning, a group of people came into the forest. They saw the little tree, glowing with natural decorations and surrounded by happy animals. They realized that this was the most special tree of all. It might not have been the biggest or the fullest, but it had brought the forest together and spread joy and warmth in the coldest of times.

The little tree was finally appreciated not for its size, but for its heart and the love it shared. The people left the tree in the forest, understanding that its true place was there, being a beacon of hope and togetherness for all the forest creatures.

Moral of the Story: Even the smallest can make a big difference through kindness and warmth.

The Old Man and The Cat

The Old Man and The Cat

Once upon a time, there was an old man who went for a walk in the forest. While he was walking, he spotted a little cat trapped in a hole. The poor cat was trying very hard to escape but couldn’t manage to do so. The kind-hearted old man decided to help the cat.

He reached out his hand to the cat, hoping to lift it out of the hole. However, the cat got scared and scratched the old man’s hand by accident. It hurt the man a lot, but he didn’t give up. He understood that the cat was just frightened and didn’t mean to hurt him.

Another man happened to be watching this whole incident and was surprised. He shouted, “Why are you still trying to help the cat? It can find its own way out!”

But the old man didn’t pay attention to the other man’s words. He continued his efforts to rescue the cat, again and again. He knew that sometimes animals act out of fear, and it was his duty to show love and care.

Eventually, after several attempts, the old man successfully freed the cat from the hole. He approached the other man and kindly said, “My dear, cats have natural instincts to scratch and protect themselves. It’s my responsibility to show compassion and take care of them.”

Moral of the Story: Treat others the way you want to be treated, regardless of how they treat you.

The Ant and The Dove

The Ant and The Dove

Once upon a time, in a forest, a little ant was searching for water. It wandered and wandered until it found a spring. But oh no! The ant slipped and started to drown.

Luckily, a kind dove was flying nearby and saw the ant in trouble. The dove quickly grabbed a twig and dropped it into the water. The ant grabbed onto the twig and the dove gently brought it to safety on the ground.

But there was more danger! A hunter wanted to catch the dove with a net. The clever ant realized what was happening. It bravely bit the hunter’s foot, making him drop the net in pain. The dove flew away, safe and sound.

Moral of the story: One good action leads to another.

The Lion and the Poor Slave

The Lion and the Poor Slave

There was once a slave whose master was cruel to him. One day, he couldn’t stand it anymore, so he fled into the forest.

On his way, he encountered a lion that was unable to walk because of a thorn in its paw. Even though he was scared, the slave mustered his courage and pulled out the thorn in the lion’s paw. 

When the lion was free from the thorn, he ran into the forest without hurting the slave. Soon after, the slave was caught by his master in the forest. The slave was then thrown into the lion’s den by his master.

As soon as he saw the lion, the slave recognized it as the same lion he had rescued previously. As a result, the slave escaped unharmed.

The Lion and the Poor Slave

Moral of the Story: Your good deeds will always come back to you. Do good deeds and be kind to others, and the universe will reward you.

True Wealth

True Wealth

Two friends named Max and Tim met after a really long time.  “I have a huge house with a pool,” Max boasted while drinking his tea. “I have 30 cars and a garden in front of my house,” Tim said.

Soon they started fighting over who was richer and who was less. Suddenly, the ground started shaking and they realized it was an earthquake. Tim quickly hid under the table and pulled Max down with him.

Max took his handkerchief and wrapped Tim’s bleeding hand that he hurt while pulling Max. The bamboos and bricks the hotel was made of started falling down. But Max and Tim were safe.

They realized none of their wealth helped them, friendship and kindness did.

Moral of the Story: True wealth isn’t money or materials, it is friendship and kindness.

Meeting God

Meeting God

A little boy wanted to meet God. So, he packed his lunch with cake and some orange juice and set on his expedition with the hope to meet God.

After some time, he came across a park where he saw an old woman sitting on the bench. She looked upset. The kid went to him and offered her some cake. She smiled and the kid found her smile very beautiful. Therefore, he offered her juice too, only to see her smile again. Both of them felt so happy.

The kid came back home with a wide smile on his face. On being asked by his mother about his happiness, he answered, “Today I shared my lunch with God, she has the most beautiful smile.”

When the old lady reached home, her son asked, “Why are you so happy mother?” She replied, “I ate cake with God in the park. He is much younger than I expected.”

Moral of the Story: God is everywhere and becomes visible when you make others happy.

A Walk into the Future

A Walk into the Future

On one fine evening, two mothers crossed each other’s paths along with their kids. A beggar sitting on the footpath nearby asked for money.

One mother refused and told her child, ” Look, this is what you’ll become in the future if you don’t study.”

While the other mother gave food and some cash to the beggar. Turning to her child, she said, “Look son, if you study hard today, you will be able to change the life of these poor people. In the future, you will make the world a better place for them.”

Moral of the Story: Teach your kids to make lives better. The right lessons create better people.