Moral stories.
Uncle Augustine and the Wishing Mill 🌟 | Educational Stories for Children with Moral
Under the old mulberry tree, where the sun barely managed to filter through the branches, the children of the village gathered every afternoon to listen to Uncle Augustine’s stories. There he was, with his straight-brimmed hat, a wheat straw between his lips and that yellow mustache that everyone thought time had painted.
That afternoon, the windmill in the orchard began to spin faster than usual. The children looked at it with curiosity, and it was Luisito, the most mischievous, who ran to Uncle Augustine.
«Uncle Augustine, the windmill is spinning like crazy! It’s going to take off!» shouted Luisito.
Uncle Augustine giggled and said:
«It won’t take off, Luisito. But if the north wind blows, it could be that the windmill has awakened its magic.»
«Magic? What kind of magic?»
«The magic of small wishes,» said Uncle Augustine. But only if they know how to wish responsibly.
The excited children began to approach the windmill. Anita, the first, whispered:
—I would like a bunch of flowers for my mother.
The windmill turned gently, and a small bouquet of daisies appeared at her feet. Then it was Tomasito, who asked for a red apple because he was hungry, and the windmill gave him a shiny, juicy apple. The children shouted excitedly.
But Luisito, with a mischievous smile, shouted:
—I want a mountain of candy!
The windmill began to turn faster than ever, until a mountain of candy appeared in front of them. At first, everyone celebrated, but soon things got out of control. Luisito slipped trying to climb, the children fought over the candy, and the garden was left messy and sticky.
Uncle Agustín stood up and walked toward the windmill.
—Stop, stop! —he said calmly. Wishes are like seeds: if you plant too many, the earth will not be able to sustain them.
The children looked at him attentively.
—A small wish can gladden the heart, but asking for too much can become a problem.
Luisito, with candy stuck in his hair, lowered his head in shame.
—I’m sorry, Uncle Augustine.
Uncle Augustine smiled.
—The magic is in enjoying just what is necessary, not in having everything.
The children cleaned the garden and Luisito shared the candy. When the sun went down, they sat again under the mulberry tree while the windmill slept peacefully, satisfied of having taught an important lesson.
The moral of the story is that we must be responsible with our wishes. Wishing to have more than we need can bring us problems.
A Tale of Friendship and Solidarity 🌟 | The Great Bike Race 🚲
The following story is considered appropriate for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 10.</p>
In the small Enchanted Village, where the days were sunny and the nights sparkled with fireflies, the children discovered some worrying news: the Gomez family, much loved in the town, was going through financial difficulties. Sofia, an energetic girl with a passion for bicycles, had a great idea.
“What if we organize a bicycle race to raise funds and help the Gomez family?” Sofia suggested to her friends.
Tomás, always creative, was excited.
“I can make the posters and signs!”
Carla, an expert in mechanics, nodded.
“I will repair the old bicycles so that everyone can participate.”
Lucas, a shy but very supportive boy, added:
“I can sell lemonade during the race to raise more funds.”
Soon, the whole town was involved in the preparations. Tomas designed colorful posters with pictures of bicycles and balloons, while Carla worked in her small workshop repairing wheels and adjusting brakes. Lucas set up a lemonade stand decorated with flowers, and Sofia went around the town encouraging everyone to participate.
The big day arrived. The children gathered in the main square, where the race course had been laid out. The bikes glistened in the sun, and the atmosphere was full of excitement. Adults and children lined up to cheer. Before the start, Sofia raised her voice:
—Today is not about who wins. It is about that together we can make a difference.
The race began with laughter and enthusiasm. Each child had his or her own unique style: Tomas was fast but clumsy in the turns, Carla moved forward with precision, and Sofia pedaled with energy, encouraging the others. Lucas, who did not feel ready to compete, decided to follow the event from his lemonade stand, cheering on the runners with a big smile.
In the middle of the race, a tire on Tomas’s bike got a flat. He tried to fix it, but he couldn’t do it alone. Sofia stopped when she saw him.
«Don’t worry, I’ll help you!» she exclaimed.
Soon, Carla stopped to help too. The three of them, working together, managed to repair the wheel. Although they lost time, they rejoined the race with more spirit than ever.
When they reached the finish line, applause resounded throughout the town. No one talked about who won or lost; everyone celebrated the effort and unity. When they added up the funds raised, they realized that they had exceeded their expectations. The Gomez family, excited, thanked them with tears in their eyes.
«We don’t know how to thank you. Your generosity means everything to us.»
That night, the Enchanted Village shone brighter than ever. The children, exhausted but happy, reflected on what they had achieved.
«The real victory was working together to help someone else,» said Sofia.
Since then, the bike race became an annual tradition in the village, reminding everyone that solidarity and perseverance are the wheels that move hearts.