The Man and the Wood | A Moral Story for Kids with Audio

📖 Story Summary

“The Man and the Wood” is a short moral story that teaches children the importance of gratitude, responsibility, and respect for nature. This classic fable highlights how greed and carelessness can lead to loss, while appreciation and balance bring happiness.

Perfect for bedtime reading, this kids’ story with a moral lesson will inspire young minds to be kind and thoughtful. 🌱✨

📜 The Story of The Man and the Wood

🌳 A Man and His Favorite Forest

Once upon a time, in a peaceful village, there lived a man named Oliver. He loved the forest near his home, where tall trees, singing birds, and fresh air filled the land with beauty.

Oliver often walked through the whispering woods, enjoying the shade and the cool breeze. He believed that the trees were his friends and often spoke to them.

“Oh, how I love this forest!” he would say. “These trees are so strong and beautiful!”

The forest seemed to whisper back, rustling its leaves as if smiling at his kind words.

🪓 A Selfish Decision

One day, Oliver decided to build a bigger house. But for that, he needed wood. He looked at the tall, strong trees in the forest and thought, “There are so many trees here. Cutting a few won’t hurt!”

So, he took his axe and started chopping down the oldest, biggest tree.

“CRACK!” went the first tree.
“THUD!” it fell to the ground.

The animals in the forest watched in silence, their eyes full of sadness.

But Oliver didn’t notice. He cut down another tree… then another… and another.

💨 A Sudden Change

Days passed, and Oliver finally built his big house. He was proud of his work and sat outside, waiting to enjoy the cool breeze from the forest.

But something strange happened.

🌞 The air became hot and dry.
💨 The cool breeze was gone.
🐦 The birds stopped singing.

The forest was no longer the same. Without the big trees, the land became dry and the animals left. The beauty of the woods had vanished.

Oliver finally realized his mistake. “I was greedy and careless,” he thought sadly.

🌱 Restoring the Forest

Feeling guilty, Oliver decided to fix what he had done.

He gathered seeds and planted new trees. He cared for them every day, watering them and protecting them from harm.

Slowly, the forest started to heal. 🌿
The birds returned, singing once more. 🐦
A cool breeze blew through the village again. 🍃

Oliver had learned his lesson, Nature gives us everything, but we must care for it in return.

🌍 Moral of the Story

🌳 Respect nature, and it will take care of you.
🛠 Greed can destroy what we love, but kindness can fix it.
💚 Protecting the environment brings true happiness.

🧐 Comprehension Questions

1️⃣ Why did Oliver love the forest?
2️⃣ What did Oliver do that harmed the forest?
3️⃣ What happened after he cut down the trees?
4️⃣ How did Oliver fix his mistake?
5️⃣ What lesson does this story teach us?

📌 Important Note:

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