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The King who wanted to touch the Moon - Caribbean Folk Tale

Updated: Oct 28

🌙 The King Who Wanted to Touch the Moon: A Magical Tale from Quakenbush 🌟

Welcome to our latest episode of the children’s storytime podcast! 🎧✨ Today, we embark on an enchanting journey to the faraway land of Quakenbush, where we meet King Alonso, a ruler with a dream as lofty as the moon! 🌌 Join us as we explore themes of pride, community, and the importance of listening to those around us.




📖 Story Summary

In the kingdom of Quakenbush, King Alonso believes he is the greatest king in the world. He takes immense pride in his land, boasting about its achievements and grandeur. However, his haughty nature blinds him to the truths around him. Despite the advisor's attempts to temper the king's pride, Alonso is determined to prove his greatness.

His ambitious quest leads him to propose building a tower to touch the moon, a task deemed impossible by his advisor. Nevertheless, the king’s insistence results in a massive stack of wooden chests, but when he orders one pulled from the bottom, the entire tower collapses.


Fortunately, the king escapes unharmed, leading to a significant change in his attitude. From that day forward, he learns to appreciate the advice of his advisors and the contributions of his people, ultimately finding happiness in their unity rather than in power.


🏰 Morals and Lessons Learned

This whimsical tale offers several valuable lessons for young listeners:

  1. Pride Can Lead to Downfall: King Alonso’s excessive pride ultimately brings about his downfall. It teaches us that humility is vital in leadership.

  2. The Power of Listening: The story emphasizes the importance of listening to the voices of those around us. Collaboration fosters better decision-making.

  3. Happiness Comes from Community: True happiness comes from working together and appreciating each other rather than chasing power or status.

  4. Dreams Should Be Grounded in Reality: While dreaming big is important, it’s crucial to remain realistic and consider the perspectives of others.


🧠 Quiz Time! 🎉

Let’s see how much you remember from our exciting tale! 🤔 Here’s a fun quiz just for you!

1️⃣ What did King Alonso want to prove about his kingdom?

A) It was the biggest in the world

B) It was the happiest place in the world

C) It was the greatest kingdom in every way 🌟

D) It had the fastest horses

2️⃣ What did King Alonso order to build to touch the moon?

A) A ladder

B) A tower 🏰

C) A spaceship

D) A tall tree

3️⃣ What happened when the king ordered a chest to be removed from the bottom of the tower?

A) The tower grew taller

B) The tower fell down with a crash! 💥

C) The chest flew away

D) The king touched the moon

4️⃣ How did King Alonso change after the incident with the tower?

A) He became more arrogant

B) He became a wizard

C) He listened to his advisors and worked with his people 🤝

D) He left the kingdom

5️⃣ What lesson does the story teach about pride?

A) It is always good to be proud

B) Pride can lead to downfall 😔

C) Pride makes you strong

D) Pride is necessary for leadership


📝 Answers

1️⃣ C

2️⃣ B

3️⃣ B

4️⃣ C

5️⃣ B


Thank you for joining us in this delightful episode of our kids story podcast! We hope you enjoyed the magical journey of King Alonso and learned valuable lessons along the way. Until next time, keep dreaming and listening to the voices around you! 💖✨


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