The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse | A Short Bedtime Story for Kids with Audio
📖 Story Summary
This classic fable tells the tale of two mice—one who loves the quiet country life and another who enjoys the luxury of the city. Through their adventure, children learn an important lesson about simplicity, safety, and choosing the life that brings peace.
Listen To Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, A Moral Story For Children (Audio)
🐾 The Story: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
🌾 A Peaceful Country Life
Once upon a time, a humble country mouse named Milo lived in a cozy burrow under a tree. He ate grains, berries, and corn, and enjoyed the peaceful sounds of rustling leaves and chirping birds.
One day, his cousin Max, the town mouse, came to visit.
“Dear Milo!” Max exclaimed. “Why do you live like this? Dry corn and nuts? Come to the city and taste the real treats of life!”
🏙️ A Taste of City Luxury
Curious, Milo accepted the invitation. The very next day, they journeyed to the town.
Max led him through the bustling streets and into a grand kitchen of a rich house. The table was filled with cheese, cakes, bread, and fruits!
“Wow!” Milo gasped. “This is amazing!”
They climbed onto the table and began to nibble at the feast.
😱 A Frightening Surprise
Just as Milo took a bite of cheese—
BAM! The door opened.
BARK! A huge dog ran in.
Both mice squeaked in terror and scurried to safety under a cupboard.
Milo trembled. “Is it always like this?”
Max nodded. “Pretty much… but look at the food!”
🍂 Home Sweet Home
That night, Milo couldn’t sleep. The noises, the barking, the fear—it wasn’t worth the cheese.
“I’m going home,” he told Max. “I’d rather eat dry corn in peace than dine like a king in fear.”
And with a final hug, Milo returned to his quiet, cozy country home—happier than ever.
🌟 Moral of the Story
🔹 Peace and safety are more valuable than riches and danger.
🔹 Choose a life that brings you comfort, not fear.
🔹 Simplicity often leads to greater happiness.
🧐 Comprehension Questions
1️⃣ Why did the country mouse live a simple life?
2️⃣ What did the town mouse show his cousin in the city?
3️⃣ What scared Milo during dinner in the city?
4️⃣ Why did Milo decide to return home?
5️⃣ What can we learn about choosing a life that brings peace?
📌 Important Note:
This story is a retelling of a classic fable, simplified and rewritten for children to enjoy and understand. Our aim is to make timeless moral stories accessible and engaging for young readers. Visit us more often for more such amazing short Bedtime stories for kids.
