Story video · 2:24
Too Much Gold
Gold, more gold, even more gold! When is it enough?
The Queen Bee says
More stuff doesn't make you happier. Be thankful for what you have.
Honey jar quiz
What did Too Much Gold teach us?
Read the story
A short version to read together. The whole story is in the video.
Show the words
Someone wants gold. Then more gold. Then even more gold!
But is having lots of gold the same as being happy?
More stuff doesn't make you happier. Be thankful for what you have.
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
Someone wants gold, then more gold, then even more. Small children can easily follow what happens when wanting more never stops.
Questions to ask afterwards
- Is having lots of gold the same as being happy?
- What are three things you already have that make you happy?
- What is a treasure that money cannot buy?
Something to try at home
Make a 'Real Treasure Box': decorate a shoebox and fill it with drawings of people and things you are thankful for.
- Length
- 2:24
- Ages
- 3 to 8
A TaleBee cartoon about being content and gratitude.
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Being Content
GratitudeQuick answers
What is the moral of Too Much Gold?
More stuff doesn't make you happier. Be thankful for what you have.
What is Too Much Gold about?
Someone wants gold, then more gold, then even more. Small children can easily follow what happens when wanting more never stops.
What lesson does Too Much Gold teach?
It's a story about being content and gratitude. More stuff doesn't make you happier. Be thankful for what you have.
How long is Too Much Gold?
2:24, which is about 2 minutes. It's a TaleBee story video told in simple English.
What age is Too Much Gold for?
Children aged 3 to 8. It's gentle, has a happy ending and works well at bedtime or in class.
