DLTK's Children's Stories
Finley and Milo: A Tale of Kindness and Harmony
Once upon a time, in a small pond near the edge of a vast, green forest, there lived a magical golden fish named Finley. Finley was unique because he could grant wishes to those who were kind and pure of heart.
One sunny summer day, a tiny mouse named Milo scurried along the bank of the pond in search of food. Milo was a friendly and curious little mouse who loved exploring the forest and making new friends. As he approached the pond, he noticed a beautiful golden fish swimming near the surface.
"Hello there," said Milo, as he peered over the edge of the pond. "I've never seen a fish like you before! My name is Milo. What's your name?"
"Hello, Milo," replied Finley, smiling kindly. "I am Finley, the golden fish. I can grant wishes to those who are kind and pure of heart."
Milo's eyes widened in amazement. "Wow, that's incredible! Would you grant me a wish, Finley?"
Finley nodded. "Of course, Milo. But first, we must spend the day together so I can see if you truly have a kind heart."
Milo agreed, and they spent the entire day together. Milo showed Finley his favorite spots in the forest, while Finley shared stories of his life in the pond. They played games, laughed, and enjoyed each other's company. They even helped other animals they met along the way, like a squirrel who had lost her nuts and a bird who needed help fixing its nest. As the sun began to set, Finley decided that Milo indeed had a kind and pure heart.
"Milo, I believe you are deserving of a wish," said Finley. "What do you wish for?"
Milo thought for a moment and replied, "I wish for all the creatures in the forest to live in harmony, always being kind and helpful to one another."
Finley was touched by Milo's selflessness. With a flick of his tail, he granted the wish. Suddenly, the forest was filled with a warm, golden light that seemed to touch every creature.
From that day on, the animals in the forest lived in harmony, just as Milo had wished. They helped each other in times of need and celebrated together in times of joy. The bond between the animals grew stronger, and the forest became a happier place for everyone.
As for Milo and Finley, they became the best of friends. They spent many more days together, learning from each other and enjoying the beautiful summer days. And through their friendship, they taught the other creatures in the forest the importance of kindness, selflessness, and the power of a pure heart.
And so, the moral of the story is: true kindness and a pure heart can bring happiness and harmony to the world around us, making it a better place for everyone to live in.