The Golden Touch | A Bedtime Story for Kids with Audio
📖 Story Summary
The Golden Touch is a classic moral story for kids about King Midas, a man who loved gold more than anything else. When granted a magical wish, he learns a powerful lesson about greed, happiness, and the value of love over riches.
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👑 The Story: The Golden Touch
🏰 King Midas and His Love for Gold
Long ago, in a grand kingdom, lived a rich and powerful king named Midas. He had everything he could dream of—castles, gardens, and treasures—but what he loved most was gold.
He counted his gold every morning and night. “If only everything I touched could turn to gold,” he sighed.
✨ The Magical Wish
One day, a kind wizard appeared before King Midas.
“You may have one wish,” said the wizard.
Without thinking, King Midas said, “I wish that everything I touch turns to gold!”
The wizard warned him, “Be careful what you wish for. True happiness does not always shine.”
The next morning, King Midas woke up and touched his bed—it turned to gold!
He touched his clothes, his crown, even the flowers—they all became gold!
He laughed with joy. “I’m the richest man in the world!”
🍞 Gold Cannot Be Eaten
Soon, King Midas felt hungry. But when he touched his bread—it turned to gold!
He picked up a cup of water—it turned to gold too!
“Oh no,” he said. “What good is gold if I can’t eat or drink?”
😢 The Saddest Touch
Then, his sweet daughter came running to him. “Father!”
Without thinking, he hugged her… and she turned into a golden statue.
King Midas cried out, “What have I done?!”
🙏 A Change of Heart
King Midas begged the wizard to take back the wish.
“I have learned my lesson,” he said. “Gold is not as valuable as love and life.”
The wizard returned and said, “Now you are truly wise.”
He reversed the spell, and everything went back to normal—including his daughter.
King Midas never wished for gold again. He was thankful for his simple life and the people he loved.
🌟 Moral of the Story
🔹 Greed can take away what matters most.
🔹 True wealth is love, kindness, and family.
🔹 Be careful what you wish for.
🔹 Appreciate what you already have.
🧐 Comprehension Questions
1️⃣ What was King Midas’s greatest wish?
2️⃣ How did he feel when everything he touched turned to gold?
3️⃣ What problems did King Midas face after getting the golden touch?
4️⃣ What happened when he hugged his daughter?
5️⃣ What lesson did he learn by the end of the story?
📌 Important Note
This is a rewritten, simplified version of the classic tale The Golden Touch designed for young readers to easily understand the moral lesson. We aim to preserve the heart of the story while making it engaging and educational for kids. Visit us more often for more such amazing bedtime stories for kids.
