The Great Stone Face | A Moral Story for Kids with Audio
📖 Story Summary
“The Great Stone Face” is a touching story about a boy named Ernest who grows up believing in a prophecy about a man whose face will resemble a giant stone formation on the mountainside. Over time, Ernest becomes the wise and kind man everyone was waiting for. A classic tale of humility, patience, and true greatness.
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🏞️ The Story: The Great Stone Face
🧒 A Boy Named Ernest
In a quiet valley, surrounded by high hills, there was a strange and beautiful sight—a massive stone face carved by nature into the side of a mountain.
People believed it was a sign. A legend said, “Someday, a man will be born in this valley whose face will match the Great Stone Face. He will be the noblest person of all.”
A young boy named Ernest lived in the valley. He often looked at the Great Stone Face and dreamed about the wise man in the prophecy.
🧓 Waiting for the Great Man
Years passed, and news spread that the prophecy had come true! A rich man named Mr. Gathergold, who was born in the valley, had returned. People rushed to see him.
But Ernest wasn’t sure. “His face doesn’t look like the Stone Face,” he thought quietly.
More men came and went—a famous soldier, a clever lawyer, and even a powerful politician. People believed each one might be the one.
But Ernest, now a kind and thoughtful man himself, never agreed. He continued to do good, help others, and speak with gentle wisdom, always with the Great Stone Face in his heart.
🌄 The Surprise Revelation
One evening, Ernest gave a talk to the people of the valley. As he spoke, the sun lit up his gentle face. An old man in the crowd whispered, “Look! Ernest’s face… it looks just like the Great Stone Face!”
Everyone stared. It was true! Without knowing it, Ernest had become the man of the prophecy—through his kindness, humility, and goodness.
But Ernest simply smiled and said, “I still hope the real one will come.”
🌟 Moral of the Story
🔹 True greatness comes from within.
🔹 Kindness, honesty, and humility make a person noble.
🔹 Don’t chase fame or riches—focus on becoming a better person.
🔹 Sometimes, we already have the greatness we’re searching for.
🧐 Comprehension Questions
1️⃣ What was the prophecy about the Great Stone Face?
2️⃣ Who was Ernest, and what made him special?
3️⃣ Why didn’t Ernest believe the other men were the great man from the legend?
4️⃣ How did Ernest become the man of the prophecy?
5️⃣ What important lesson does this story teach us?
📌 Important Note
This is a retelling of The Great Stone Face, originally written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. We’ve simplified the story for young readers while keeping its powerful message of humility, character, and self-worth alive. Visit us more often for more such amazing stories for kids
