Ali Baba finds a secret cave filled with treasure! But his greedy brother Cassim forgets the magic words to open it, leading to big trouble with robbers.
Moral: Greed leads to ruin, while cleverness and good character are rewarded.
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
A playful little mouse teases a sleeping lion! The angry lion catches him, but then something surprising happens. Even the smallest creature can be a big help!
Moral: Even the smallest and seemingly weakest can offer help and kindness that may prove invaluable.
What happens when a little ant decides to go solo?
Moral: When we work together, we can do anything!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
View More ...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.