Moral Stories for Kids

Moral Stories for Kids
English Story Books

Moonzia has a collection of over 60 free, excellent moral stories for children, featuring short moral stories in English.

Moral stories should include important educational points to teach life lessons and help solve life’s problems. At Moonzia, we’ve gathered the best collections of moral stories for this very purpose.

Recent Moral Stories for Kids

The Lonely Ant

The Lonely Ant

  • Age: 0-3
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy

What happens when a little ant decides to go solo?

Moral: When we work together, we can do anything!

How to Become a Hero?

How to Become a Hero?

  • Age: 4-6
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Non-fiction, Comedy

Sparky the dragon only eats pink flowers! When her friend Patches tells her a story about super-powered food, Sparky decides to try new things. Will she become a super dragon?

Moral: Variety and open-mindedness in trying new things, especially food, can lead to unexpected and positive growth.

The Bundle of Sticks

The Bundle of Sticks

  • Age: 4-6, 7-9
  • Type: Bedtime, Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy, Fairy tale

A dad with three noisy boys tries to teach them a lesson about friendship. With sticks, he shows them that working together makes them strong!

Moral: Unity is strength.



The Apple Tree of Time

The Apple Tree of Time

  • Age: 4-6
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Non-ficttion

Mateo plants a tiny apple seed. He watches it grow, just like he does, through years of playing, learning, and sharing. A tiny seed, a big friendship!

Moral: It highlights the beauty of growing together, like a child and a tree, through love and care.

The Shepherd Boy and Wolf

The Shepherd Boy and Wolf

  • Age: 4-6, 7-9
  • Type: Bedtime, Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy, Fairy tale

A bored shepherd boy tricks the villagers by yelling “Wolf!” But one day, a real wolf appears. Will anyone believe him this time?

Moral: Nobody believes a liar, even when they tell the truth.

The Owl and the Grasshopper

The Owl and the Grasshopper

  • Age: 4-6, 7-9
  • Type: Bedtime, Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy, Fairy tale

A sleepy owl just wants peace and quiet during the day when a grasshopper comes and starts singing. How The owl is going to have his quiet nap time back?

Moral: Do not believe every nice thing someone says.

The Fox and the Grapes

The Fox and the Grapes

  • Age: 4-6, 7-9
  • Type: Bedtime, Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy, Fairy tale

A hungry fox spots a bunch of juicy grapes hanging high on a branch. He leaps and jumps, but can’t reach them. Will he find a way to get the grapes?

Moral: Sometimes, when we can’t have something, we may try to convince ourselves that we didn’t want it in the first place.

Do I Look Good?

Do I Look Good?

  • Age: 9-12
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Non-fiction

Ava, a young girl, gets caught up in unrealistic beauty standards. With the help of a caring doctor, she learns to embrace her body and finds true beauty within herself.

Moral: true beauty comes from within, and it’s not about fitting into a certain mold or standard.

Tommy’s Worries

Tommy’s Worries

  • Age: 7-9
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Realistic

Tommy is sad because his parents are getting a divorce. He sneaks out of bed and goes to school, seeking comfort. With the help of his understanding teacher, Miss Emily, Tommy learns to cope with his feelings and finds solace in the idea of creating a memory journal.

Moral: even when families change, you still have people who love you.

A Painting of Hope

A Painting of Hope

  • Age: 7-9
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy

Lily’s brush is magic! With every stroke, she paints beautiful worlds and brings dreams to life. But her greatest wish is to paint a world full of kindness, peace, and happiness.

Moral: hope can be found even in the darkest of times, and that art can be a powerful way to express and share that hope.

A Feathered Friend

A Feathered Friend

  • Age: 4-6
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy

Quacker the duck feels lonely in his lake. But when he meets a friendly flamingo, they discover the joy of friendship and find new friends to play with.

Moral: true friendship is about kindness, acceptance, and understanding, even when there are differences.

Beauty With a Thorn

Beauty With a Thorn

  • Age: 7-9
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy

Rosie the rose is the prettiest flower in the garden. But her pride makes her friends feel lonely. Can Rosie learn to be kinder and make friends with everyone?

Moral: true beauty comes from within, and kindness is more valuable than outward appearances.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

  • Age: 4-6, 7-9
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Fairy tale

A tornado whisks Dorothy away to the magical land of Oz. With a talking scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion by her side, she embarks on a journey to find the Wizard of Oz and return home.

There’s no place like home: This is perhaps the most famous moral. It emphasizes the importance of family, belonging, and appreciating where you come from.

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

  • Age: 4-6, 7-9
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Fairy tale

A lonely carpenter named Geppetto carves a wooden boy named Pinocchio. But this wooden boy has a secret… He can talk! Join Pinocchio on his wild adventures as he learns about friendship, honesty, and becoming a real boy.

Moral: Pinocchio’s journey teaches us that honesty and responsibility are the keys to becoming a true, valuable human being.

A New Start

A New Start

  • Age: 4-6, 7-9
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Realistic

Lily loved her old life, but a big move made her feel lost. Can she find new friends and make her new home feel like home? Get ready for a sweet story of friendship and a fresh start!

Moral: It’s never too late to change your life for the better, and that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

The Big Job Puzzle

The Big Job Puzzle

  • Age: 4-6
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Non-fiction

Maya wanted to be everything – a doctor, a firefighter, a teacher! Feeling overwhelmed, she asks Grandma for help. Can Grandma’s “Job Adventure” help Maya see the big picture?

Moral: Teamwork and collaboration make even the most challenging tasks achievable.

The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse

The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse

  • Age: 4-6, 7-9
  • Type: Bedtime, Moral
  • Genre: Fantasy, Fairy tale

A country mouse offers his cousin a yummy dinner of grains and acorns. The city mouse takes a polite nibble… but is there something more delicious waiting in the city?

Moral: Simple peace and security are better than luxurious anxiety.

Bart’s Big Taste Adventure

Bart’s Big Taste Adventure

  • Age: 4-6
  • Type: Moral
  • Genre: Non-fiction, Comedy

Bart loved biscuits, But something strange happened when he only ate biscuits. Join Bart on a taste bud adventure to discover a world of yummy foods!

Moral: Trying new things can lead to discovering unexpected joys and expanding your horizons.


FAQ about moral stories for kids

What is a moral story?

A moral story, is a story with a one ore more moral points or life skills that can help your kid be more understanding, kind and accepting. Teaching every life skill through a nice story would easier and fun.

Are moral stories good for kids?

Absolutely! Moral stories are useful to teach any lesson and skill to your kids. Moreover, you can read moral stories at bedtime and create a good sleep environment.

Are moral stories good for bedtime?

Yeah! moral stories, specially, the ones with funny characters and events, can make kids relax and calm. Moreover, because reading these stories can teach valuable life lessons, you can talk about them with you kids and listen to their opinions.

How can I find the best short story?

For finding best moral stories for kids, you can always visit Moonzia.com and find various short stories for all children with different interests.


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