story on if you do well you will receive well
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1. “David Gets In Trouble” by David Shannon
In this story, David can’t ever seem to admit when he has done something wrong and instead has an excuse for everything. He finally realizes he feels much better when he tells the truth.
The moral of the story: We should always own up to our actions, even if we’re afraid we might get in trouble.
2. “The Empty Pot” by Demi
A Chinese emperor holds a contest to see who will be his successor. Whoever grows the most beautiful flower will be the winner. Although Ping works diligently on his flower, it just doesn’t grow. He presents the empty pot to the emperor anyway and is rewarded for his honesty.
The moral of the story: Being honest, even when it may disappoint someone, is always the best policy.
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3. “The Honest-To-Goodness Truth” by Patricia C. McKissack
After being caught in a lie, Libby vows to only tell the truth from now on, but soon she’s upsetting everyone in town with her honest ways. She can’t figure out what the problem is until a conversation with her mama helps her understand that there may be a right and a wrong way to tell the truth.
The moral of the story: This book is best for kids 6 and up, as it deals with the nuanced balance of telling the truth without hurting other people’s feelings.
Value: Responsibility
4. “What If Everybody Did That?” by Ellen Javernick
This story asks kids to imagine what would happen if everyone broke the rules all the time. A little boy’s seemingly small negative actions, such as feeding popcorn to a bear at the zoo, build up throughout the story as he is asked each time “What if everybody did that?”
The moral of the story: All of our actions, no matter how small, affect the world around us.
5. “Strega Nona” by Tomie dePaola
In this classic fable, we meet Strega Nona, the benevolent town witch who is well-loved by the townspeople. When she needs extra help, she hires Big Anthony as her assistant and he is warned to never touch her magical pasta pot. Unfortunately, Big Anthony does not heed her words and soon the whole town is covered in pasta!
The moral of the story: People can only trust you if you do what you promise you will do.
6. “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss
In this cautionary tale, we learn about the Once-ler, who found a valley of Truffula Trees and Brown Bar-ba-loots and decided to harvest them all until there was nothing left at all.
The moral of the story: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax has been popular with teachers for decades — and with good reason. It teaches children that it is up to each of us to care for the world around us.
Value: Gratitude
7. “An Awesome Book of Thanks” by Dallas Clayton
Taking us through a world of magical unicorns and robotic dinosaurs, Clayton illustrates the many things one can be thankful for, big and small. The pictures are vivid and whimsical and the simple language makes it easy for young children to connect with the sweet message.
The moral of the story: We have so many wonderful reasons to be thankful in our lives every day.
8. “Gratitude Soup” by Olivia Rosewood
Violet the Purple Fairy uses all the things, people and experiences that she is grateful for to make a big pot of Gratitude Soup. Using her imagination, she shrinks the pot and keeps the gratitude in her heart as she goes about her day.
The moral of the story: Thinking about the things you are grateful for can make you a happier person. After reading, ask your child what he would put in his own pot of Gratitude Soup!