For this next reading diary, I got to read even more of the adorable kids' stories with little lessons thrown in. Although I liked the first batch of stories a bit better, the ones in the second part were pretty good as well!
In one of the stories, called The Hawks and Their Friends, again they come to each other's rescue in times of need. The line at the bottom, stated that friends in need are friends indeed. I have heard that line many times in my life so I am glad to they incorporated that into the story. It's great for both children and adults alike to learn that lesson!
The second story I enjoyed was one that told of two traders who after one lied about selling the other's plow, ended up lying to the other about a bird stealing his son. After going to court, the judge eventually ordered both of them to return what was rightfully the other's. It was a pretty funny story but it did teach a lesson. Don't do to others what you wouldn't want done to you.
One of my favorite stories from all that I've read in both sections is called Prince Wicked and the Grateful Animals. It tells of a prince who was...wicked...just as his name says. He gets lost in a river after a storm and a poor old man saves him, along with a rat, parrot, and snake that were on the same log. After taking care of them, they each promise to have treasure set aside for him if he ever needs it. He goes back to all of them later in the story to see if they would keep their promises. They all do...except the prince who became the king after time had passed. King Wicked decided to order the poor man to be killed so no one would find out that he had saved him. In the end, wise men question the poor man and the truth is revealed. King Wicked was no more and the poor man was crowned King, returning to all the animals, getting their treasure, as well as them and taking them back with him to live in luxury and peace in his castle. It was such an interesting and beautiful story!
The last story of the bunch was such a cute one, telling of the strong friendship between an elephant and a dog. Even vastly different animals like that could be great friends.
I loved reading all these little stories and I wouldn't mind reading more of them again in the future!
The best of friends (Image Source).
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