Reading time: about 2 minutes · Best for ages 3 to 7
The Honest Little Fox is a short honesty story for kids. Fern has to choose between keeping a ball she loves and telling the truth.
The Honest Little Fox: Read the Story
Fern the fox found a shiny red ball in the forest. It was the best ball she had ever seen. She bounced it and chased it all morning.
Then she heard someone crying. It was Benny Bear. “I lost my red ball,” he sobbed. “My grandpa gave it to me.”
Fern looked at the ball under her paw. She could keep it, and no one would ever know. But her tummy felt funny and twisty inside.
“Benny,” she said. “Is this your ball?”
Benny’s face lit up. “You found it! Thank you, Fern!” Then he said, “Do you want to play with it together?”
They played all afternoon. That night, Fern’s tummy didn’t feel twisty at all. She fell asleep feeling light and happy.
The Moral of the Story
Telling the truth makes your heart feel light, and it helps you keep your friends.
Questions to Ask After the Story
- What did Fern find in the forest?
- Why did Fern’s tummy feel twisty?
- How did Fern feel after she told the truth?
