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The Swallow and the Honeybee

by CH.Molorgerel

Ages 5–86 min readKindnessFree to read

Have you ever wondered why honeybees buzz? Find out the answer in this Mongolian folktale.

A charming Mongolian why-story that explains the bee's buzz while quietly showing how kindness can matter more than winning a prize.

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Questions to talk about together

The swallow played all day instead of doing the king's task, while the honeybee searched hard — which one would you have wanted to be?
Why do you think the honeybee ended up only able to buzz instead of talk?
Have you ever stopped someone from getting into trouble by being kind?

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