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The Monkey and the Dolphin

One day long ago, some sailors set out to sea in their sailing ship. One of them brought his pet monkey along for the long journey.

When they were far out at sea, a terrible storm overturned their ship. Everyone fell into the sea, and the monkey was sure that he would drown. Suddenly a dolphin appeared and picked him up.

They soon reached the island and the monkey came down from the dolphin’s back. The dolphin asked the monkey, “Do you know this place?”

The monkey replied, “Yes, I do. In fact, the king of the island is my best friend. Do you know that I am actually a prince?”

Knowing that no one lived on the island, the dolphin said, “Well, well, so you are a prince! Now you can be a king!” The monkey asked, “How can I be a king?”

As the dolphin started swimming away, he answered, “That is easy. As you are the only creature on this island, you will naturally be the king!”

Moral: Never boast about things you don't have or know.

The Monkey and the Dolphin - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3

It’s not good to lie or brag about things you don’t really have. Be honest about who you are.

The Monkey and the Dolphin - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6

This story shows us that boasting and pretending to be something you're not can lead to trouble, and it’s better to be truthful.

The Monkey and the Dolphin - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9

The monkey’s boastful behavior led to a misunderstanding, reminding us that claiming to have things or knowledge we don’t is both dishonest and foolish.

3 Fun Facts on The Monkey and the Dolphin for Children

• Dolphins are known for their intelligence and are often able to communicate with other animals, just like in the story!
• The monkey in this tale is playful and clever, but also learns a lesson about the dangers of boasting.
• This fable is an example of how animals are often used in stories to teach valuable lessons to people.

The Monkey and the Dolphin Quiz for Class 1,2,3

• What happened to the ship the sailors were on?
• How did the monkey end up on the island?
• What did the monkey claim to be when he spoke to the dolphin?

The Monkey and the Dolphin Quiz for Class 4,5,6

• Why did the dolphin think the monkey was a prince?
• What lesson did the dolphin teach the monkey at the end of the story?
• Why is it important to be honest, like the dolphin suggested?

The Monkey and the Dolphin Quiz for Class 7,8,9

• What can we learn from the monkey’s lie about being a prince?
• How does the dolphin's response to the monkey reveal the truth about the monkey’s boast?
• Why do you think the story emphasizes honesty over pretending to be something you're not?