Story short · 1:14
The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson
A proud peacock teases the other birds. What will he learn?
The Queen Bee says
Don't show off. Everyone has something special.
Honey jar quiz
What did The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson teach us?
Read the story
A short version to read together. The whole story is in the video.
Show the words
A peacock is very proud of his beautiful feathers. He teases the other birds.
But he learns that everyone is good at something.
Don't show off. Everyone has something special.
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
A peacock is so proud of his feathers that he teases the other birds. He ends up learning that everyone is good at something.
Questions to ask afterwards
- Why was the peacock so proud?
- What is something special about you? About your friend?
- How can we be kind when we are good at something?
Something to try at home
Make a feather fan from paper: on each feather, write one special thing about someone in your family.
- Length
- 1:14
- Ages
- 3 to 8
A TaleBee cartoon about humility and friendship.
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Humility
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What is the moral of The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson?
Don't show off. Everyone has something special.
What is The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson about?
A peacock is so proud of his feathers that he teases the other birds. He ends up learning that everyone is good at something.
What lesson does The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson teach?
It's a story about humility and friendship. Don't show off. Everyone has something special.
How long is The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson?
1:14, which is just over a minute. It's a TaleBee short told in simple English.
What age is The Proud Peacock Learns a Lesson for?
Children aged 3 to 8. It's gentle, has a happy ending and works well at bedtime or in class.
