Kwame And The Magic Purse

Once upon a time, in a small village in Africa, there lived a young boy named Kwame. Kwame was kind and always ready to help others. He lived with his parents and siblings in a little hut near the forest. The village was peaceful, with green fields and tall trees. The people in the village were mostly farmers, and everyone knew each other.

One sunny afternoon, Kwame was walking home from school when he saw an old woman struggling to carry a heavy load of farm products. She was bent over, her back aching, and her face was covered in sweat. Many people walked by her, but no one stopped to help. The old woman called out, "Please, can someone help me carry my load?" But the people were too busy and ignored her.

The old woman's name was Grandma Zuri. She was known in the village for her wisdom and gentle heart. She lived alone in a small hut at the edge of the village and worked hard on her little farm every day. Despite her age, Grandma Zuri never complained and always had a kind word for everyone.

Kwame felt sorry for the old woman. He ran to her and said, "Let me help you, Grandma."

Grandma Zuri looked at him with tired eyes and smiled. "Thank you, my child," she said.

Kwame took the heavy load from her and carried it all the way to her home. The old woman was very happy and grateful. She invited Kwame inside and gave him a drink of cool water.

"Because you helped me when no one else would, I want to give you a special gift," the old woman said. She handed Kwame a small, old-looking purse. "This is a magic purse. Whenever you dip your hand into it, you will find a gold coin."

Kwame's eyes widened with surprise. "Really?" he asked.

"Yes," Grandma Zuri said with a smile. "But remember, always use the money wisely and help others in need."

Kwame thanked the old woman and ran home to tell his family. His parents were amazed when he showed them the gold coins from the magic purse. Soon, their little hut was replaced with a nice house, and they had plenty of food and clothes.

Kwame did not forget Grandma Zuri’s advice. He and his family used their new wealth to help others in the village. They built a school, a clinic, and made sure everyone had enough to eat. Kwame's kindness had brought happiness to everyone.

The whole village learned a valuable lesson: helping others brings great rewards. And Kwame learned that kindness is like a magic purse that never runs out, because the more you give, the more you receive.

And so, Kwame and his family lived happily ever after, always ready to help those in need, and the village prospered because of one small act of kindness.

The end.

Moral of the Story

Helping others and being kind can bring great rewards. When Kwame helped the old woman, he got a magic purse that made his family rich. This shows that doing good things brings good things back to you.

Kindness is like magic. When you help someone, it makes them happy and makes you feel good. It can also make others want to be kind too. Even small acts of kindness, like carrying a heavy load, can make a big difference.

Always remember to be kind and help others. Simple actions, like sharing or helping your parents, count too. Being kind brings happiness and blessings, just like it did for Kwame and his family. The more you give, the more you receive, making the world a happier place for everyone.

Written by- Patience Treash for 360 Degrees Kids