# TaleBee

> TaleBee makes short cartoon moral stories and bedtime stories for kids, told in simple English. Most stories run 2 to 3 minutes and end with a small lesson about things like honesty, kindness or sharing. They're made for children aged 3 to 8.

TaleBee (also "TaleBee Stories") is a YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TaleBeeStories. Its tagline is "It's Story Time!".
All stories are free, in English, made for children aged 3 to 8, and each one ends with a simple moral.
Full story videos run about 2 to 3 minutes. Shorts run under 90 seconds. The website has no ads and no tracking.

## Story videos (newest first)

- [The Little Ant's Big Adventure](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-little-ants-big-adventure/): 2:32 long. A little ant sets out on an adventure much bigger than itself, and finds out that being small doesn't stop you, especially when friends pitch in. Moral: Nobody is too small to do something big.
- [The Little Rabbit and the Magic Seeds](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-little-rabbit-and-the-magic-seeds/): 3:04 long. A little rabbit gets some magic seeds and expects something to happen right away. Moral: Good things grow when you look after them and wait.
- [The Value of Hard Work](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-value-of-hard-work/): 2:13 long. Why bother working hard when you could take it easy? Moral: Hard work pays off. Shortcuts usually don't.
- [A Tale of Two Birds](https://talebeestories.in/stories/a-tale-of-two-birds/): 2:22 long. Two bird friends fall out and fly off in different directions. Moral: Friends forgive each other. Saying sorry makes a friendship stronger.
- [A Tree, a Mango, and a Miracle!](https://talebeestories.in/stories/a-tree-a-mango-and-a-miracle/): 3:08 long. A mango tree, its sweet fruit, and a surprise near the end. Moral: Be thankful for what nature gives us, and share it.
- [Too Much Gold](https://talebeestories.in/stories/too-much-gold/): 2:24 long. Someone wants gold, then more gold, then even more. Moral: More stuff doesn't make you happier. Be thankful for what you have.
- [How the Curious Cloud Helped a Thirsty Tree](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-curious-cloud-and-the-thirsty-tree/): 2:16 long. A curious little cloud drifts over the land, looking at everything below. Moral: If you see someone who needs help, you can be the one who helps.
- [The Honest Woodcutter](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-honest-woodcutter/): 1:57 long. A poor woodcutter drops his only axe into a deep river. Moral: Tell the truth, even when a lie would get you something shiny.
- [The Stubborn Goat](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-stubborn-goat/): 2:11 long. This goat wants everything his own way and won't move for anyone. Moral: Being stubborn gets you stuck. Listening and making way gets you further.
- [The Little Spider's Lesson](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-little-spiders-lesson/): 1:58 long. A tiny spider is trying to spin a web, and it keeps breaking. Moral: If at first you don't succeed, try again.
- [The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-two-seeds-pip-and-peb/): 1:57 long. Pip and Peb are two seeds sleeping side by side in the soil. Moral: Being a little brave is how you grow.

## Story shorts

- [The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-proud-peacock/): 1:14 long. A peacock is so proud of his feathers that he teases the other birds. Moral: Don't show off. Everyone has something special.
- [The Lion Fell for the Rabbit's Trap](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-lion-and-the-clever-rabbit/): 0:50 long. A big lion has the whole forest scared, until a small rabbit comes up with a plan to trick him. Moral: A clever idea can beat big muscles.
- [The Elephant and Its Friends](https://talebeestories.in/stories/the-elephant-and-its-friends/): 1:21 long. An elephant wants to make friends, but the other animals say he's too big to play with. Moral: A real friend helps when it counts. Don't judge anyone by their size.

## Stories by lesson

- [Honesty stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/honesty/): Telling the truth, even when it's hard. Stories: The Honest Woodcutter
- [Kindness stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/kindness/): Helping others and being gentle. Stories: A Tree, a Mango, and a Miracle!; How the Curious Cloud Helped a Thirsty Tree; The Elephant and Its Friends
- [Friendship stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/friendship/): Being a true friend and including others. Stories: The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson; A Tale of Two Birds; The Elephant and Its Friends
- [Courage stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/courage/): Being brave, even when you feel small. Stories: The Little Ant's Big Adventure; The Lion Fell for the Rabbit's Trap; The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb
- [Never Give Up stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/perseverance/): Trying again and again until you succeed. Stories: The Value of Hard Work; The Little Spider's Lesson
- [Hard Work stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/hard-work/): Effort brings the best rewards. Stories: The Little Rabbit and the Magic Seeds; The Value of Hard Work
- [Patience stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/patience/): Waiting calmly for good things. Stories: The Little Rabbit and the Magic Seeds; The Little Spider's Lesson; The Two Seeds: Pip and Peb
- [Teamwork stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/teamwork/): Working together to do big things. Stories: The Little Ant's Big Adventure; The Stubborn Goat
- [Humility stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/humility/): Not showing off, and respecting everyone. Stories: The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson; The Stubborn Goat
- [Gratitude stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/gratitude/): Saying thank you for what we have. Stories: A Tree, a Mango, and a Miracle!; Too Much Gold
- [Forgiveness stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/forgiveness/): Saying sorry and making up. Stories: A Tale of Two Birds
- [Being Content stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/contentment/): Greed doesn't bring happiness. Stories: Too Much Gold; The Honest Woodcutter
- [Smart Thinking stories](https://talebeestories.in/lessons/smart-thinking/): Using your brain to solve problems. Stories: The Lion Fell for the Rabbit's Trap

## Key pages

- [Short bedtime stories for kids](https://talebeestories.in/bedtime-stories/)
- [Guide for parents and teachers](https://talebeestories.in/parents/)
- [About TaleBee](https://talebeestories.in/about/)
- [Privacy](https://talebeestories.in/privacy/)

## Full details

- [llms-full.txt](https://talebeestories.in/llms-full.txt): every story with its summary, moral, lessons, a short read-along version, discussion questions and a home activity