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The Sick Kite

In "The Sick Kite," a poignant tale from the realm of animal stories with moral lessons, a dying kite desperately asks his mother to seek divine intervention for his survival. However, she reminds him that he has angered the gods by stealing from their altars, illustrating that one must cultivate relationships during times of prosperity to secure aid in adversity. This captivating moral story emphasizes the importance of respecting others and building goodwill before misfortune strikes.

The Sick Kite
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that we should cultivate positive relationships and goodwill in times of prosperity to receive support during difficult times."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
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story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
Consequences of actions
Friendship in adversity
The importance of respect
Characters
Kite
Mother Kite
gods

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