Isis Resurrects Osiris
Moral of the Story True love never gives up, even in the face of death itself Tradition: EGYPTIAN Word Count: […]
Moral stories for children
Rostam and the White Demon
The great Persian hero Rostam completes seven labors to rescue his king, facing a white demon in a dark cave and learning that courage means acting de…
The Hero Twins and the Ball Game
Moral of the Story Cleverness and teamwork can defeat even death itself Tradition: MAYAN Word Count: 587 Age Range: ages
Coyote Steals Fire
Moral of the Story Those who help others may bear the scars of their service with pride Tradition: NATIVE_AMERICAN Word
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Moral of the Story True riches lie in who we are, not what we own Tradition: ARABIAN Word Count: 587
Sedna, Goddess of the Sea
Moral of the Story Our greatest trials can become sources of blessing for others Tradition: INUIT Word Count: 987 Age
How Anansi Bought All the Stories – West African Wisdom Tale for Kids
Moral of the Story Knowledge should be shared, not hoarded Tradition: YORUBA Word Count: 982 Age Range: ages 6-12 Frequently
The Churning of the Ocean
Gods and demons work together to churn the cosmic ocean for the nectar of immortality, discovering that good and evil must cooperate for creation to h…
Freya’s Necklace
In the far northern lands where the mountains touch the sky and the fjords cut deep into the earth, there
The Jade Emperor’s Great Race
Moral of the Story Intelligence and timing can overcome greater size and power Tradition: CHINESE Word Count: 587 Age Range:
Quetzalcoatl and the Gift of Maize
When Quetzalcoatl discovers his people starving, he transforms into a tiny ant to retrieve life-giving maize from inside a sealed mountain. Through hi…
Maui Slows the Sun
The dawn broke fierce over the islands, and already the Sun was halfway across the sky. Maui stood on the
