Story video · 2:22
A Tale of Two Birds
Two bird friends fall out. Who will say sorry first?
The Queen Bee says
Friends forgive each other. Saying sorry makes a friendship stronger.
Honey jar quiz
What did A Tale of Two Birds teach us?
Read the story
A short version to read together. The whole story is in the video.
Show the words
Two birds are good friends. Then they fall out, and fly off in different directions.
They miss each other. Someone has to be the first to say sorry.
Friends forgive each other. Saying sorry makes a friendship stronger.
Print and colour
Print a colouring page with space to draw the story, or a one-page activity card for the fridge.
For grown-ups
About this story
What happens
Two bird friends fall out and fly off in different directions. They miss each other, and someone has to be first to say sorry. Handy after a sibling squabble.
Questions to ask afterwards
- Why did the two birds stop being friends?
- How does it feel when someone says sorry to you?
- What can you do to make up with a friend?
Something to try at home
Make a 'Sorry and Thank-You' card for a friend or family member, with a bird drawn on the front.
- Length
- 2:22
- Ages
- 3 to 8
A TaleBee cartoon about forgiveness and friendship.
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Forgiveness
FriendshipQuick answers
What is the moral of A Tale of Two Birds?
Friends forgive each other. Saying sorry makes a friendship stronger.
What is A Tale of Two Birds about?
Two bird friends fall out and fly off in different directions. They miss each other, and someone has to be first to say sorry. Handy after a sibling squabble.
What lesson does A Tale of Two Birds teach?
It's a story about forgiveness and friendship. Friends forgive each other. Saying sorry makes a friendship stronger.
How long is A Tale of Two Birds?
2:22, which is about 2 minutes. It's a TaleBee story video told in simple English.
What age is A Tale of Two Birds for?
Children aged 3 to 8. It's gentle, has a happy ending and works well at bedtime or in class.
