What are some famous short stories for kids?

Well, in 'The Tortoise and the Hare', the theme is about not being overconfident. The hare is so sure of winning the race against the tortoise because of his speed, but he takes a nap and loses. So it tells kids that being consistent and not getting too cocky is important.

A simple story for kids is about Shiva's bull, Nandi. Nandi is always by Shiva's side. It shows loyalty. Kids can understand the idea of a faithful friend like Nandi.

One of the famous kids stories is 'The Little Red Riding Hood'. It's about a little girl who goes to visit her sick grandmother in the woods and meets a big bad wolf on the way. Another is 'Cinderella', a story of a kind-hearted girl who is mistreated by her step - mother and stepsisters but finally gets her happy ending with the help of her fairy godmother. And 'Snow White' is also well - known, where a beautiful princess is persecuted by her jealous stepmother but is saved by seven dwarfs and a prince.

In 'Snow White', a moral can be about the power of kindness. Snow White is kind to everyone, even those who are unkind to her like the stepmother. And her kindness is rewarded in the end when she is saved by the prince. Another aspect is not to be vain like the stepmother who was so obsessed with being the fairest in the land. It teaches kids about inner beauty as well.

One famous kids short story is 'Aesop's Fables'. There are many short stories in it, like 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. In this fable, the slow - moving tortoise wins the race against the over - confident hare. It teaches kids the lesson that slow and steady can win the race. Also, 'The Ugly Duckling' is well - known. It shows the journey of a duckling that is initially thought to be ugly but eventually grows into a beautiful swan, which can inspire kids to have self - confidence.

Another is 'The Three Little Pigs'. There are three little pigs who build their houses, one with straw, one with sticks, and one with bricks. The big bad wolf comes and blows down the houses made of straw and sticks, but he can't blow down the brick house. It shows kids the importance of planning and building things well.

One famous story is that of James Leininger. He was a young boy who had vivid memories of being a World War II pilot named James Huston. He could recall details about the plane, his comrades, and how he died. Another is the case of Shanti Devi from India. As a child, she claimed to remember her previous life, including details about her family and home in a different town. These stories have attracted a lot of attention and study.

One famous Ghanaian kids story is 'Anansi the Spider'. Anansi is a trickster character. He often gets into various adventures and uses his wits, sometimes in not - so - honest ways, to get what he wants. This story teaches kids about cleverness and the consequences of actions.

One well - known 'killer kids story' is about Mary Bell. In the 1960s, she was a young girl who committed some very serious and violent crimes. It shocked the society as it was hard to believe that a child could be so cruel.

One of the most famous kids stories is 'Cinderella'. It's about a young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but eventually finds true love with the help of her fairy godmother. Another is 'Snow White'. The beautiful princess is forced to flee from her evil stepmother and lives with the seven dwarfs. And 'The Little Red Riding Hood' is also very well - known, which tells the story of a girl's encounter with a big bad wolf on her way to visit her grandmother.