Imaginative comparison to explain why you cannot achieve anything worthwhile with lies because, sooner or later, the truth will come out and the whole structure collapses. Also applies to adults! :-)
World of the Spirits
The Spirits and their palaces
Story intro
Once upon a time all the spirits set about building two palaces; a palace of truth, and a palace of lies. Every time a child told the truth, a brick was created for the palace of truth. The spirits of truth would then... -> read more
Generosity can often be rewarded in the most unexpected and impressive ways
The countryside and its animals
A bunny, a wizard, and other animals
Story intro
Once upon a time there was a place where animals were suffering greatly from drought and hunger. A very poor bunny was walking sadly through the fields when, all of a sudden, a wizard appeared in front of him. The wizard offered the bunny a bag filled with... -> read more
Humility and generosity can help to achieve a lot, more than those who set conditions to do the same task.
The Christmas sky
Two stars and the angels of heaven
Story intro
Of all the stars that shine in the sky, there had always been one that was brighter and more beautiful than the others. The whole sky's planets and stars looked on in admiration, wondering what could be the important mission... -> read more
A story for learning to notice and enjoy everything around us, rejecting any form of hate.
A forest
A dragon
Story intro
The day had arrived. Brodek, the young dragon would have to choose his side, and become either a dragon of light or a dragon of darkness. Both groups, natural enemies, hated each other to death, and each dragon... -> read more
Selfishness and greed have negative and unexpected consequences
Any place in the sky
A cloud
Story intro
Once upon a time lived on a cloud that was grown up over a very beautiful country. One day, she saw another much bigger cloud and she felt so much envy, than the cloud decided that in order to get bigger and grow more... -> read more
No great task can be completed without sufficient order in the details
A genie’s lamp
A boy and a genie
Story intro
Once upon a time there was a genie, of the type who comes out of magic lamps and makes wishes come true. Unfortunately, this particular genie was famous for botching things up... -> read more
Sport is just a game. It should not arouse feelings of aggression and anger
The trunk of a big hollow tree
Ants
Story intro
For those few days the big hollow tree was buzzing with activity. It was time for the Scuttleball World Championship. Scuttleball was soccer for ants; and it was definitely their favourite sport. Ants of all shapes and sizes... -> read more
You can do everything better when you practice with effort and joy
a boy’s bedroom
a boy and his drawing
Story intro
Pinty Tailor was a little boy who enjoyed going to school and doing all sorts of things, except for art and writing. Using brushes and pencils did not come easy to Pinty, so his works of art did not end happily, and he would just... -> read more
True love is the most powerful way to change the world from the inside, starting with ourselves.
A far away kingdom
A Princess and a young man
Story intro
There was once and incredibly rich, beautiful, and wise Princess. Tired of false suitors who were only interested in her money, she announced that she would only marry whoever managed to present her with the most valuable, tender, and sincere gift of all. The palace filled up with... -> read more
A non-scary story about monsters, to tell to little ones on Halloween
Monster world
A girl, several monsters, and letters
Story intro
A long time ago, most monsters were charming, sweet-toothed individuals. Silly, hairy guys who lived happily in their monster world. They talked and played with kids, and would tell them bedtime stories.
But one day, some monsters had a great big argument... -> read more
ECRP, Early Childhood Research & Practice is an excellent resource with articles for parents and teachers willing to investigate in the latest techniques and discoveries about early childhood education