The story comes from a collection of stories by Fr. Anthony de Mello called The Song of the Bird. The book takes its title from the story below and I invite you to read it and reflect on it with your kids. I included some of my own questions at the end that I think will…
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The Tortoise and the Hare Fable: Summary and Reflection Questions
The story has become so popular, in fact, that people seem to forget that this fable originated with Aesop at the beginning of the sixth century BCE. Read The Hare & the Tortoise Fable here. (The original story is very short—shorter than most retellings you will find online!) 🐢 The Tortoise and the Hare Summary…
The Undecided Donkey: A Fable for Kids
Share this story with a kid who is struggling to make decisions. The following story is inspired by the philosophical paradox known as “Buridan’s ass (donkey).” A donkey is equally hungry and thirsty and standing exactly in between both food and water. The donkey would usually go to the one that is closer first, but…
The Parable of the Wheelbarrow and the Tightrope
This story is inspired by the life of Charles Blondin, the most famous tightrope walker of the 19th century. He made a name for himself by frequently crossing Niagara Falls on a tightrope in various ways: blindfolded, wearing stilts, pushing a wheelbarrow, and even by carrying a man on his back. The following parable circulated…
The Parable of the Two Arrows for Kids
The Parable of the Two Arrows provides a helpful lesson about our response to pain and suffering from the Buddhist tradition. The message of the story is a great example of where Buddhist and Christian wisdom align. From a Christian perspective, the second arrow in the story is usually avoided through mercy and forgiveness. The…
