Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little boy named Arjun. He was kind at heart but very poor. Every day he walked barefoot to school, his feet covered with dust and scratches. He often wished for a pair of shoes, not just for comfort, but so he could run and play like the other children.
One afternoon, while walking home from school, Arjun noticed something shining near the edge of the forest. Curious, he walked closer and discovered a pair of old but magical shoes. As soon as he slipped them on, something wonderful happened—the shoes glowed, and suddenly, Arjun felt lighter, faster, and stronger.
He ran across the fields, and to his surprise, he was faster than the wind. He could jump higher than he ever imagined. The shoes gave him the gift of speed!
At first, Arjun was thrilled. He thought, “Now everyone will notice me. I will be the fastest runner in the school. People will clap for me.”
The next day, during the school games, Arjun wore his magic shoes. He dashed across the ground, winning every race with ease. The other children stared in amazement, and Arjun felt proud. Day after day, he began showing off his magical speed, running just to impress others.
But soon, the shoes began to weaken. The glow faded, and the soles started to tear. One morning, as he ran past his friends to boast about his speed, the shoes suddenly broke, and Arjun fell hard on the ground. His knees hurt, and he felt embarrassed.
Arjun sat under a tree, holding the broken shoes, tears rolling down his cheeks. “Why did you leave me?” he whispered to the shoes.
To his surprise, a gentle voice came from the shoes:
“We were made to help others, not for pride. When you used us only to show off, our power faded. If you use your gift to do good, we will always stay strong.”
Arjun wiped his tears and thought deeply. That evening, as he walked home barefoot again, he saw a little girl struggling to carry water from the well. He put on the magic shoes and quickly fetched water for her. The glow of the shoes returned, brighter than ever.
From that day forward, Arjun used his magic shoes to help others—running errands for the elderly, delivering food to those in need, and helping his friends in school. The more he helped, the stronger the shoes became.
He realized a precious truth: talents and gifts are not meant for showing off—they are meant to serve others.
🌟 Moral of the Story
Talent grows when used to help others, not just yourself.
Why Kids Will Love This Story
- It has magic, excitement, and a relatable hero.
- It teaches an important life lesson about kindness and humility.
- Parents and teachers can use it to explain why helping others matters.
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