Story video · 2:11
The Stubborn Goat
This goat wants everything his own way. Where will that get him?
The Queen Bee says
Being stubborn gets you stuck. Listening and making way gets you further.
Honey jar quiz
What did The Stubborn Goat teach us?
Read the story
A short version to read together. The whole story is in the video.
Show the words
Here is a goat who wants everything his own way. He will not move. Not for anyone!
He is very, very stubborn. But where will that get him?
Being stubborn gets you stuck. Listening and making way gets you further.
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
This goat wants everything his own way and won't move for anyone. Kids usually laugh at how stubborn he is, right up until they see where it gets him.
Questions to ask afterwards
- Why do you think the goat was so stubborn?
- What could the goat have done differently?
- When is it good to let someone else go first?
Something to try at home
Play 'You First!': take turns building a block tower, with each person choosing to let the other go first.
- Length
- 2:11
- Ages
- 3 to 8
A TaleBee cartoon about humility and teamwork.
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TeamworkQuick answers
What is the moral of The Stubborn Goat?
Being stubborn gets you stuck. Listening and making way gets you further.
What is The Stubborn Goat about?
This goat wants everything his own way and won't move for anyone. Kids usually laugh at how stubborn he is, right up until they see where it gets him.
What lesson does The Stubborn Goat teach?
It's a story about humility and teamwork. Being stubborn gets you stuck. Listening and making way gets you further.
How long is The Stubborn Goat?
2:11, which is about 2 minutes. It's a TaleBee story video told in simple English.
What age is The Stubborn Goat for?
Children aged 3 to 8. It's gentle, has a happy ending and works well at bedtime or in class.
