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StorySprouts

Free poems, stories and folktales for children of all ages

All poems and stories are written and copyrighted by Prarthana Gururaj

THE CHATTY TURTLE

When the talkative turtle is hanging onto a branch flying up in the sky, he is told to stay silent. But can he? A Panchatantra tale on the immense value of silence

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THE OWL WHO STOPPED PRETENDING

A little owl who simply does not like who she is and does everything to not be an owl, until one day...

A Sprout Original about self acceptance and a healthy self esteem.

Learning self love begins in childhood

Folktale wisdom for modern life.

THE FISH AND THE NET

When a school of fish see fishermen on the shore, some want to leave and others are not alarmed. A story on the importance of evaluating reality. A Panchatantra tale.

The Crow's Jug!

Nothing worthwhile will come easily

A thirsty crow finds a jug of water but the water is too low for her to reach. How can she get to it? An Aesop fable..

The Bear's Clue

Friendship is tested in tough times

Two friends run into a bear in the forest. What does meeting the bear teach them? A story about staying trust worthy. An Aesop fable.

A cruel lion terrorizes the forest. How does a smart rabbit find a solution?

This story is not about promoting violence but about thinking on your feet to find a solution. Panchatantra tale.

Never tolerate a bully, never be a bully

The Hungry Fox And His Grapes

Attitude is everything

A fox develops a sour attitude when he cannot reach the grapes he wants. An Aesop fable.

The Hyena and the Ostrich

Stay true to your friends.

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The hyena decided to betray her best friend, the ostrich during a crisis. An African folktale about loyalty and betrayal.

The Donkey and the Dog

Read others with your head not heart

A donkey and a dog live with a cruel master. How do they react when they have to help him? A Panchatantra tale

The Free Parrot

Everything can have a lesson

A parrot in a golden cage gets a message from her family in India. What does she do to be free again? An ancient Persian tale by Rumi.

The Sparrow and The Bean

Respect yourself above all

When a sparrow is ignored by all who he asks for help, an ant shows him that big or small, everyone deserves to be respected.

The Wolf and The Bluffing Boy

Lying to others hurts you more than you know

When a silly bluffing boy cries wolf, the villagers rush to his help, only to find him a liar. What happens when the wolf really appears? Based on an ancient Greek tale.

Poems on building life skills

The Grasshopper and The Ants

Work first, play after

What happens to the grasshopper who sings away his summer while the busy ants are collecting food for winter? Read the poem to find out.

The Greatest Race Of All

Consistency wins over skill

The Spooky Drum

Based on the Aesop fable, The Hare and the Tortoise, this story is about a proud hare who is defeated by a humble but determined tortoise.

It takes courage to be fortunate

In this spooky tale, a jackal reaps the benefits of staying calm instead of running in panic. A Panchatantra tale.

The Lion Who Never Forgot

Gratitude makes us better humans

Here is a heart warming story about kindness and gratitude between a lion and a Roman slave. An Aesop fable.

Original Poem stories by Prarthana

The Cat and The Camel

Be grateful to those who are kind to you.

The Giraffe and The Limp

You control your response to a tough situation

Jeff the giraffe is mocked for his limping leg. But he decides to use the challenge to make himself better rather than let it discourage him.

When a nice camel lets a cat ride across town on his back, the cat turns rude and ends up learning a lesson!

The Lions and The Lamb

Thinking on your feet is a skill to develop

The Ant's Day Out

Birthdays can be about a cause you love

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A little ant doesn't get a birthday party but decides that he must do something to make his birthday a very memorable day!

When a little lamb finds himself caught by ferocious lions for lunch, he decides to use their pride against them to save himself!

Whiny...Stop Whining!

Cribbing makes your day harder

We all get into a mood to whine once in a while... but never let it get too far or else, you'll have to learn the hard way, like Whiny, the Walrus did!!

Stage Fright, Stage Delight

Lean on the people you love

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When Nellie, the little ballerina is nervous before getting on stage, she remembers all of her lovely mom's ideas on overcoming stage fright!

Mimi and his Grin

Don't be afraid to be different

Being different from others can be hard, especially when we cant help it. A poem about a Lion who can't roar and his friend who learn to accept their own selves.

Poems for fall and the holidays!

The Little Lamp

On the occasion of Diwali, the festival of light, here is a small poem on the festival through the eyes of a little lamp.

Corn and Pumpkin To The Rescue!

Fall is here! So is harvesting season! So when two friends get into a fight as to whose crop is better it takes some humble soup and delicious pie to make them friends again!

A Gift for Rudolf

After a long night of delivering presents all over the world, what gift does Santa have in store for Rudolf?

Crusty Crab and the Sand Castle

Crusty Crab is enjoying the beach and its ocean view when humans come there too! A poem about sharing the planet with other creatures while we enjoy it!

The witch who lost her broom

Its Halloween and Sally, the witch has lost her broom!! Did it run away from her or did someone steal it?

Turkey Trot

Toby the turkey was upset with his family, but his escapades taught him that while family may not be perfect, it is still something to be thankful for.

Poems about kids being kids!

Let's Go Dad!

Mala and The Cupcakes

The Mystery of The Cheese Beast

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A little ode to all fathers on the occasion of Father's Day. All the simple and wonderful ways dads make life so much better for their kids

When little Mala found cupcakes ready to eat but was told to wait because it was Grandma's birthday...what did she do?

When a little boy who loves cheese wants some, he decides to play Sheriff and capture Mum!

Casual poems

Squirrel in the Snow!

Two Birds and a Worm

Spring Surprise!

When two hungry birds find the same worm for breakfast... Oh Boy! you don't want to know!

When it is snowing outside, there is nothing better than staying warm indoors unless of course, breakfast calls!

When Bo the Bear wakes up after months of hibernating to a great spring, he has more than one surprise waiting for him!

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