10+ Moral Story in English for Class 6

Stories are the best way to teach children valuable life lessons in a fun and memorable way. Especially for students in Class 6, stories with morals help them understand right and wrong, develop good habits, and become kind and responsible individuals. When stories are written in simple English, children enjoy reading them and also improve their language and comprehension skills.

In this blog, we have shared 10+ long moral stories in English that are specially written for Class 6 students. Each story is easy to understand, full of meaningful messages, and ends with a clear moral. These stories not only entertain but also inspire young minds to become better human beings.

1. The Honest Woodcutter

There was once a poor woodcutter who lived in a village near a forest. Every day he went to the forest to cut wood and earn his living. One day, while cutting a tree near a river, his axe slipped from his hand and fell into the deep water. He became very sad as that was his only axe.

As he sat crying, a water fairy appeared. She asked him why he was crying. The woodcutter told her what had happened. The fairy went into the river and came out with a golden axe. She asked if it was his. The woodcutter said, “No, it is not mine.” She went again and brought a silver axe. Again, the woodcutter said no. Finally, she brought an old iron axe. The woodcutter smiled and said, “Yes! That is mine.”

The fairy was happy with his honesty. She gave him all three axes – gold, silver, and iron. The woodcutter thanked her and returned home happily.

Moral: Honesty is always rewarded.

2. The Lion and the Mouse

One day, a lion was sleeping peacefully in the forest. A little mouse ran over his body while playing. The lion woke up and caught the mouse angrily. The mouse begged for mercy and promised to help the lion someday.

The lion laughed but let the mouse go. A few days later, the lion was caught in a hunter’s net. He roared for help. The mouse heard the roar and rushed to help. He started cutting the net with his sharp teeth. Slowly, he freed the lion.

The lion was surprised and thankful. He understood that even a small creature can be helpful.

Moral: Even the smallest friend can be the greatest help.

3. The Thirsty Crow

It was a hot summer afternoon. A thirsty crow flew across the sky in search of water. He looked everywhere but couldn’t find any water. At last, he saw a pot with a little water at the bottom.

The crow tried to reach the water with his beak, but it was too low. He looked around and got an idea. He picked up small stones and dropped them one by one into the pot. Slowly, the water level rose. The crow was finally able to drink the water and flew away happily.

Moral: Think wisely and never give up.

4. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

There was once a naughty shepherd boy who looked after sheep near a village. He was bored sitting alone, so one day he shouted, “Wolf! Wolf!” The villagers came running to help him, but there was no wolf. The boy laughed and repeated this trick several times.

One day, a real wolf came and attacked the sheep. The boy shouted loudly for help, “Wolf! Wolf!” But this time, no one came because they thought he was lying again. The wolf ate many sheep and the boy was left crying.

Moral: Don’t tell lies, or people will stop believing you.

5. The Fox and the Grapes

One day, a hungry fox was walking through the forest. He saw a bunch of juicy grapes hanging from a vine. His mouth watered. He jumped to reach the grapes but couldn’t reach them. He tried again and again but failed.

Finally, he gave up and walked away, saying, “These grapes are probably sour anyway.” He pretended that he didn’t want them, but he was really disappointed.

Moral: It’s easy to despise what you cannot have.

6. The Greedy Dog

A dog was crossing a bridge with a bone in his mouth. As he looked into the water, he saw his reflection. He thought it was another dog with a bigger bone. Wanting that bone too, he barked at the “dog” in the water.

As soon as he opened his mouth, his own bone fell into the river and was lost. Now he had nothing. The dog walked away sadly, realizing his mistake.

Moral: Greed can lead to great loss.

7. The Ant and the Dove

One day, an ant was drinking water from a stream when it slipped and fell in. It struggled to come out but couldn’t. A dove sitting on a tree saw the ant in trouble. She plucked a leaf and dropped it near the ant. The ant climbed on the leaf and floated to safety.

Later, a hunter aimed his gun at the dove. The ant saw this and bit the hunter’s foot. The hunter missed his aim, and the dove flew away. The dove was safe because the ant helped her back.

Moral: A good deed is always returned.

8. The Hare and the Tortoise

A proud hare always made fun of a slow-moving tortoise. Tired of being mocked, the tortoise challenged the hare to a race. The hare laughed but agreed. The race began. The hare ran quickly and soon left the tortoise far behind. Feeling sure he would win, he lay under a tree and took a nap.

The tortoise kept walking slowly without stopping. When the hare woke up, he saw the tortoise near the finish line. The hare ran fast, but it was too late. The tortoise had already won the race.

Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.

9. The Farmer and the Golden Eggs

Once, a farmer had a hen that laid one golden egg every day. The farmer sold the egg and became rich. But he grew greedy. He thought there must be a lot of gold inside the hen.

One day, he killed the hen to get all the gold at once. But there was no gold inside. The farmer lost his hen and his daily golden eggs. He was filled with regret.

Moral: Greed always leads to loss.

10. The Bundle of Sticks

There was a farmer who had three sons. They always fought with each other. The farmer was worried. One day, he gave each son a stick and asked them to break it. They did so easily. Then he tied all the sticks into a bundle and asked them to break it. They tried, but couldn’t.

The farmer said, “If you stay united like this bundle, no one can harm you. But if you keep fighting, you will be weak.” The sons understood and promised to stay together.

Moral: Unity is strength.

11. The Kind Elephant

Once upon a time, in a dense jungle, there lived a gentle elephant named Gajju. Gajju was big and strong, but he never used his strength to harm anyone. All the animals in the forest liked him because he was kind and helpful.

One hot afternoon, Gajju was walking through the forest when he heard a cry for help. It was a little squirrel who had fallen into a hole and couldn’t come out. Gajju quickly went near the hole, stretched out his trunk, and gently lifted the squirrel out. The squirrel thanked him and promised to help him someday.

The next day, some hunters came into the forest. They set a trap and caught Gajju. He tried to escape but couldn’t. The animals of the forest heard the news and gathered together. The squirrel ran quickly to call his friends — the monkeys, deer, and birds. Together, they worked to free Gajju. The monkeys pulled the ropes, the birds distracted the hunters, and the deer helped Gajju stand.

Finally, Gajju was free. He thanked all the animals, especially the little squirrel. Everyone was happy and celebrated together. From that day, the bond of friendship and kindness in the jungle became stronger.

Moral: Kindness is never wasted. One day it always comes back to you.

Moral stories are more than just tales — they are life lessons wrapped in words. For Class 6 students, such stories play an important role in shaping character, values, and thinking. We hope these stories help children learn about honesty, kindness, hard work, and friendship in a simple yet powerful way.

Keep sharing these stories with your kids, students, or younger siblings — because the right story at the right time can create a lifelong impact.