Storybooks logo

Storybooks is now on the app store! Apple App Store Badge Google Play Store Badge

The Wise King and the Listening Dog

Once upon a time, there was a wise king with a young son. The king loved his son very much and wanted to teach him an important lesson about good listening. So, he gave his son a special dog named Buddy. Buddy was not an ordinary dog; he could understand everything people said. The king told his son, 'Listen carefully to Buddy, and he will teach you the art of good listening.'

The king gives his son Buddy, a special dog

The young prince was excited about his new friend. He played with Buddy all day long, but never really listened to him. One day, Buddy approached the prince and said, 'Prince, I have something important to tell you.' But the prince was busy playing and ignored Buddy's words. Buddy felt sad and decided to teach the prince a lesson.

The prince ignores Buddy's attempt to speak to him

The next day, Buddy disappeared from the palace. The prince searched everywhere but couldn't find him. Finally, he realized that Buddy had gone because he didn't listen. The prince regretted his behavior and set out to find his loyal dog. He wandered through forests and crossed rivers until he reached a small village.

The prince searches for Buddy and reaches a village

In the village, the prince met a kind old woman who told him about a wise old man near the mountains. The old man was known for his wisdom and understanding of animals. Excitedly, the prince followed the directions and found the wise old man. He humbly explained his situation, and the wise old man agreed to help.

The prince meets a kind old woman and finds the wise old man

The wise old man handed the prince a special trinket and told him, 'If you truly want to find your dog, you must listen with your heart and not just your ears.' The prince nodded, determined to do better. He headed back to the village, still searching for Buddy.

The wise old man gives the prince a special trinket

As the prince walked through the village, he heard familiar barking. He followed the sound and found Buddy trapped in a thorny bush. The prince carefully freed the dog and hugged him tightly. Buddy licked the prince's face as if to say, 'Thank you for listening, my friend.' The prince knew he had learned a valuable lesson about the power of good listening.

The prince finds Buddy trapped in a thorny bush

The prince returned to the palace, carrying Buddy in his arms. From that day forward, the prince listened to Buddy's words and understood the importance of good listening. He grew up to become a wise and respected king, known for his ability to listen to his people. And Buddy, the loyal dog, was always by his side, teaching others the art of good listening.

The prince becomes a wise king with Buddy by his side

Reflection Questions

  • Why did the king give his son a special dog named Buddy?
  • What happened when the prince didn't listen to Buddy?
  • What did the prince learn about listening in the end?

Read Another Story