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The Honest King and Queen

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, There lived a King and Queen, wise in every way. They ruled with fairness, and with love in their heart, Their kingdom prospered, a work of fine art.

In a beautiful castle, surrounded by lush green fields, the A tall and regal King with a golden crown, wise and honest and A graceful and kind Queen with a silver crown, truthful and fair sat on golden thrones, wearing crowns.

One day, a traveler arrived with a secret so bold, A gem that would change their kingdom's gold. The traveler said, 'This gem can make wishes come true, But only if the King or Queen speaks words that are true.'

The traveler stood before the A tall and regal King with a golden crown, wise and honest and A graceful and kind Queen with a silver crown, truthful and fair, holding a shiny gem that sparkled in the sunlight.

The Queen said, 'I'll try it first, I have nothing to hide.' She spoke words of truth, and the gem glowed with pride. The Queen made a wish, and it came true right away, Because honesty was the Queen's favorite way to play.

The A graceful and kind Queen with a silver crown, truthful and fair stood in a beautiful garden, holding the gem up high, as colorful flowers bloomed around her.

Now it was the King's turn, but he was feeling scared, For he had told a lie and didn't want to be snared. But the King knew that honesty was the right thing to do, So he confessed his lie, and the gem's power grew.

The A tall and regal King with a golden crown, wise and honest stood in his grand library, holding the gem tightly, as books lined the shelves behind him.

The gem granted the King's wish, despite his mistake, Because honesty, in the end, was the best path to take. With their hearts full of truth, the King and Queen led, A kingdom of honesty, where lies had no thread.

The A tall and regal King with a golden crown, wise and honest and A graceful and kind Queen with a silver crown, truthful and fair walked hand in hand, their faces beaming with joy, as their loyal subjects applauded.

Reflection Questions

  • Why did the Queen want to try the gem first?
  • What happened when the Queen made a wish?
  • What did the King do when it was his turn to try the gem?

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