The Woodcutter and the Golden Axe

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An iron axe splashes into the river while the woodcutter stays on the bank.

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One morning, a woodcutter was working beside a quiet river. Suddenly, his iron axe slipped into the water. “Oh no!” he said softly. “How will I work without my axe?” He sat safely on the riverbank and wondered what to do.

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The lesson

Telling the truth matters, even when a lie looks rewarding.

A good deed to try today

If you find something that belongs to someone else, give it back or tell a grown-up.