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The Four Dragons - Chinese Folk Tale

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Updated: Oct 28, 2024


🌈 Discovering Dragons: The Tale of the Eastern Dragons! 🐉✨




Welcome back to another exciting episode of our children’s storytime podcast! 🎧✨ Today, we are embarking on a magical journey filled with dragons, kindness, and bravery! Our story, “This is a Story About Dragons! Eastern Dragons!”, introduces us to four extraordinary dragons who care deeply about the people they watch over. So, gather around, get comfy, and let’s dive into this enchanting tale! 🌊📖


🐲 Meet the Eastern Dragons! 🌟

Long, long ago, the beautiful land of China was barren, with no lakes or rivers, only the vast Eastern Sea. In this sea lived four dragons: the Black Dragon, the Yellow Dragon, the Pearl Dragon, and the Long Dragon. These dragons were not like the fearsome creatures of Western stories; instead, they were friendly and magical beings! They could help with the weather and loved to play together in the waves! 🌊💖


One day, the Pearl Dragon noticed some sad humans on the shore, praying for rain to save their crops. Feeling empathy for the people, the dragons decided to seek help from the mighty Jade Emperor, ruler of everything! But when the Emperor dismissively promised to send rain and then got back to his entertainment, the dragons knew they had to take matters into their own hands. 🌧️👑


🌊 The Brave Decision! 💪

The dragons knew they could use their powers to summon rain. Despite the risk of angering the Jade Emperor, they courageously decided to swallow water from the sea and spray it into the sky! With each splash, they brought joy to the desperate people below. 🌈✨

But their act of kindness didn't go unnoticed. The Jade Emperor was furious when he learned of their actions. He punished the dragons by trapping them in mountains, but their spirit of generosity continued to flow. The dragons transformed into rivers, ensuring the land remained nourished and the people safe. 🌧️🏞️


🌼 Lessons from the Dragons! 🌟

This story teaches us that kindness and bravery are powerful! The dragons put their desires aside to help others, showing us the importance of selflessness. When we stand up for what is right, we can make a big difference, just like the Eastern Dragons did for the people of China. 🌍❤️


Moral of the Story:

  1. Kindness Matters: Helping others is essential, even if it requires sacrifice. 🤝

  2. Bravery is Key: Standing up for what’s right is always worth it, no matter the consequences! 🦸‍♀️✨


🐉 Quiz Time! 🧠✨

Let’s see how much you remember about the dragons and their incredible journey! Answer the questions below and see if you can get them all right! 🌟

  1. How many dragons lived in the Eastern Sea?A) Three

    B) Four

    C) Five

  2. What did the humans do to ask for rain?A) Dance

    B) Sing

    C) Burn incense

  3. Who did the dragons ask for help to bring rain?A) The King

    B) The Jade Emperor

    C) A magical fairy

  4. What did the dragons do to create rain?A) They danced in the sky

    B) They swallowed sea water and sprayed it into the sky

    C) They sang a magical song

  5. What happened to the dragons after they created rain?A) They became birds

    B) They were trapped in mountains

    C) They flew away


🏆 Answers to the Quiz! 📜

  1. B) Four

  2. C) Burn incense

  3. B) The Jade Emperor

  4. B) They swallowed sea water and sprayed it into the sky

  5. B) They were trapped in mountains


Don't forget to explore more enchanting children’s stories from By Kids For Kids Story time! 🎧✨

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