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The Fox and the Stork – Short Story for Kids

Fox and Stork Story
The Fox and the Stork Story

The Fox and the Stork – Short Story for Kids

A Fox and a Stork were good friends. The Fox thought of playing a prank on his friend one day. 

Fox and Stork Story

He went to the Stork and said, “My dear friend. I am preparing a special meal tomorrow and I would love it if you could join me.” The Stork accepted his invitation. The next day, the stork reached Fox’s house right in time for dinner. As he entered the house, he smelled delicious food. He was ready for a hearty meal. 

Fox and Stork Story

But as he sat at the dining table, he noticed that the food was served on flat plates.

Fox and Stork Story
The Fox and Stork Story

The stork was upset as he could only dip the end of his beak in the food. As the fox finished his dinner, he looked at the stork and said with a mocking smile, “Didn’t you like the food? You have barely eaten anything.” The stork understood that the clever Fox was playing a prank on him. He replied, “The food was delicious but I am not feeling hungry. 

Fox and Stork Story

I would like for you to come over to my house tomorrow so that I  may cook your favourite meal. After all, you have been so kind to me.” The fox gladly accepted the invitation and reached the Stork’s house the next day. As he entered the house, the Stork told him that he had cooked his favourite meal. The smell of the food made Fox very hungry. 

Fox and Stork Story
The Fox and the Stork – easy short stories for kids

Without any delay, Stork directed him to the dining table. The stork served the food in a long jar.  He could barely put his snout or his tongue into the jar as it was narrow.

Fox and Stork Story
The Fox and the Stork Short Story pdf

The Fox understood the Stork’s trick and apologized to the Stork for his behaviour. The Fox promised Stork that he would never behave like this. They became friends again.

Fox and Stork Story
The Fox and the Stork – Moral Stories for Children

Moral Of the Story: 

  • As you sow, so shall you reap. 

  • Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Popular Quote:

  • “Life is an Echo. What you sent out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exist in you” – Zig Ziglar.

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