Often, the moral is related to honesty. In some bedtime stories, characters who lie end up in trouble, while those who are truthful are rewarded. It's a simple yet powerful message for kids to learn early on.
The moral of the Rumpelstiltskin story is that you should not make false claims. The miller's lie led to his daughter's great distress. Moreover, it also implies that perseverance pays off. The queen didn't give up trying to find out Rumpelstiltskin's name and was ultimately successful in saving her baby.
One possible moral could be about finding beauty and peace in simple things. Just like the worm finds comfort in its small corner of the world at bedtime.
Well, there are a couple of morals in the Goldilocks story. Firstly, it's about self - discovery. Goldilocks discovers through trial and error what is most comfortable for her, whether it's the porridge, chair or bed. Secondly, it's a lesson in boundaries. By entering the bears' house uninvited, she does something wrong. And finally, it's about the concept of the 'golden mean' or the middle path. Instead of going for the extreme hot or cold porridge, the extremely big or small chair or bed, she aims for the one that is just right, which can be a metaphor for how we should approach life, seeking balance and moderation.
One possible moral could be about the importance of home. Just like the gingerbread man or family in the story has their cozy gingerbread house, we should value our own homes and the safety and comfort it provides.
A moral could be the idea of selfless giving. If we consider the nightingale in the story that uses its song to help others, whether it's a weary traveler or an ill king, it shows that by giving of our own unique gifts (in the nightingale's case, its song), we can make a big difference in the lives of others. This also encourages us to look for ways to be of service to those in need without expecting anything in return.
One moral could be that curiosity can be dangerous if not tempered with caution. The young wife's curiosity led her into a life - threatening situation.
The moral of the alibaba bedtime story is about the power of cleverness. Alibaba was able to outwit the forty thieves by using his wits to discover the secret of the cave entrance.
Since I don't know the exact 'the nail bedtime story', it's difficult to say what the moral is. But if it's about a nail that holds things together, the moral could be about the importance of small things in keeping the big picture intact.