The Swallow and the Honeybee

Name: The Swallow and the Honeybee
Author: CH.Molorgerel

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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Written by CH.Molorgerel

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?