Moral stories in english: Lion and the mouse

by Yogi P - November 1, 2023

Lion and Mouse Story

Once, in a dense jungle, a mighty lion named Leo was taking a nap after a large meal. While he was asleep, a small mouse named Max started playing around him. In his mischief, Max climbed on Leo’s mane and began to slide down, treating it like a hill. Unfortunately, this woke the lion.

Annoyed by the disturbance, Leo captured the tiny mouse in his enormous paw, ready to crush him. Max trembled with fear and pleaded, “Please, kind Leo, spare my life! I promise never to bother you again. Who knows, someday I might even repay your kindness.”

Leo looked at the small creature, amused. The idea that this tiny creature could ever help him, the King of the Jungle, seemed laughable. However, something about the sincerity in Max’s eyes touched Leo’s heart. Deciding to let the mouse go, he said, “Very well, little mouse. I will spare you this time. But remember your promise.”

Months passed, and Leo had nearly forgotten the incident with Max. Then, one fateful day, while he was roaming his territory, Leo stepped into a trap set by hunters. Though he roared and struggled, the net was too strong, and he found himself trapped, unable to free himself.

Hearing the lion’s desperate roars, Max rushed to the scene. Seeing Leo trapped, he remembered his promise. Without a moment’s hesitation, Max began gnawing at the ropes with his sharp teeth. Bit by bit, the ropes started to give way. It took hours, but with persistent effort, Max finally managed to free the lion.

Leo looked down at Max with gratitude in his eyes. “Thank you, little friend,” he said, his voice filled with warmth. “You kept your promise. I laughed at the idea that you could ever help me, but today you’ve proven that even the smallest creature can help someone mighty.”

And from that day on, Leo and Max became the best of friends, teaching everyone in the jungle that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted, and every creature, big or small, has its value.

Moral: Never underestimate anyone based on their size or appearance. Everyone has the potential to make a difference.