1. The Thirsty Crow
(Approx. 200 words)
One summer afternoon, a crow found himself flying over dry lands. The blazing sun had dried up rivers and ponds, leaving him desperate for a sip of water. His throat was parched, and he felt weaker with each passing moment.
Suddenly, he spotted a pitcher beneath a tree. Filled with hope, he flew down and inspected it. To his relief, there was water inside the pitcher. But to his dismay, the water level was too low for him to reach. The crow tried tilting the pitcher, but it was too heavy.
The crow felt defeated for a moment but refused to give up. After observing his surroundings, he noticed pebbles scattered on the ground. An idea sparked in his mind. Picking up one pebble at a time, he dropped them into the pitcher. Slowly, https://moralstoriesin.com/moral-stories-in-english-for-class-4/ began to rise. After what felt like an eternity, the water reached the brim.
The crow happily quenched his thirst and flew away, feeling proud of his perseverance and ingenuity.
Moral: Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
2. The Boy Who Cried Wolf
(Approx. 200 words)
In a quiet village, a shepherd boy was given the responsibility of watching over the sheep that grazed near the hills. Though his job was important, the boy often found it dull and lonely. To amuse himself, he decided to play a prank on the villagers.
Running down the hill, he shouted, “Wolf! Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!”
Alarmed, the villagers grabbed tools and rushed to his aid. When they arrived, there was no wolf. The boy laughed heartily at their confusion, enjoying his joke.
A few days later, the boy repeated the same prank. Once again, the villagers came running, only to find no wolf. They scolded the boy and warned him not to lie again.
Not long after, a real wolf appeared from the forest and attacked the sheep. Terrified, the boy screamed, “Wolf! Wolf! Please help me!” But this time, the villagers ignored him, assuming it was another trick.
The wolf attacked the sheep, and the boy was left helpless. He realized that his lies had cost him the trust of the villagers.
Moral: A liar will not be believed, even when telling the truth.
3. The Ant and the Grasshopper
(Approx. 200 words)
One summer, an ant worked tirelessly, gathering food for the winter. From sunrise to sunset, he collected grains and stored them safely in his nest. He never complained about the hard work because he knew it would pay off when the cold months arrived.
Nearby, a carefree grasshopper spent his days basking in the sun, playing music, and enjoying the warm weather. Seeing the ant’s dedication, the grasshopper laughed. “Why work so hard? There’s plenty of food now!” he said.
The ant replied, “I’m preparing for the winter. When the snow falls and food is scarce, I’ll be ready. You should prepare too.”
The grasshopper dismissed the ant’s advice, thinking winter was far away.
When winter finally arrived, the fields were covered in snow, and food was nowhere to be found. The grasshopper, cold and starving, knocked on the ant’s door, begging for food.
The ant sighed. “I warned you, but you chose to play instead of work. Now you must face the consequences.”
The grasshopper regretted his choices, realizing too late the importance of preparation.
Moral: Hard work and planning today will prepare you for tomorrow.
4. The Fox and the Grapes
(Approx. 200 words)
One day, a hungry fox wandered through the forest in search of food. He had been searching for hours but found nothing to satisfy his hunger.
Finally, he came across a grapevine. Hanging from the vine was a bunch of plump, juicy grapes. The sight made his mouth water.
Eager to eat, the fox leaped into the air, trying to grab the grapes. But they were too high. Undeterred, the fox jumped again, this time with even more effort, but the grapes remained out of reach.
He tried several more times, using all his strength, but the grapes were still beyond his grasp. Exhausted and frustrated, the fox looked at the grapes one last time and said, “Those grapes are probably sour and not worth eating anyway.”
With that, he turned and walked away, pretending he didn’t care. But deep down, the fox knew the truth—he wanted the grapes but couldn’t reach them.
Moral: It’s easy to despise what you cannot have.
5. The Farmer and the Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs
(Approx. 200 words)
A farmer and his wife lived in a small cottage. They were poor and struggled to make ends meet. One day, their goose laid a golden egg. At first, they thought it was a prank, but upon closer inspection, they realized it was real.
Every morning, the goose laid another golden egg. The farmer and his wife were overjoyed. They sold the eggs and became wealthy.
As their wealth grew, so did their greed. One day, the farmer said to his wife, “Why wait for one golden egg each day? The goose must have a treasure of gold inside her. Let’s cut her open and take it all at once.”
The wife agreed, blinded by the promise of instant riches. Together, they killed the goose and opened her up, only to find that she was just like any other goose. There was no treasure inside.
The farmer and his wife realized their mistake too late. Their impatience and greed had cost them the goose and the golden eggs.
Moral: Greed often leads to loss.
Conclusion
These five stories highlight valuable life lessons: perseverance, honesty, preparation, contentment, and the consequences of greed. Each story carries timeless wisdom, reminding us to make thoughtful choices in our lives. If you'd like further edits or more stories, let me know!