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William Tell and the Apple - Swiss Folk Tale

Updated: Oct 27


🎧 Welcome to another exciting episode of our children’s storytime podcast! 🎧 Today, we're diving into the thrilling and legendary tale of William Tell, the Swiss hero who stood up against a cruel tyrant! This exciting kids' story podcast will have you on the edge of your seat, as William Tell faces one of the most difficult challenges of his life! 🏹🍎



Story Summary: Long ago, in Switzerland, the people were ruled by a terrible tyrant named Albrecht Gessler. He was a mean-spirited ruler who wanted everyone to bow before him. But one brave man, William Tell, refused to show loyalty to Gessler’s hat, which had been placed on a pole in the middle of the town square for everyone to bow to.

William Tell was a skilled hunter known for his remarkable crossbow skills. To punish him for his disobedience, Gessler came up with a cruel challenge: William had to shoot an apple off his son’s head with just one arrow. If he succeeded, they would be spared, but if he missed, it would be disastrous for both of them.


With calm determination and love for his son, William Tell hit the apple dead center, saving his son and earning the admiration of the crowd. The tyrant, enraged, accused William of cheating when a second arrow fell from his coat. William boldly declared that the second arrow was meant for Gessler. Though Gessler tried to punish him, William escaped, and Gessler was never seen again in Switzerland.


Thanks to William Tell’s courage, Switzerland was freed from the tyrant’s rule!


Morals & Lessons Learned: 🌟 Bravery and Courage: William Tell showed incredible bravery by standing up to an unfair ruler, and he had the courage to take on a nearly impossible challenge to save his son. 🌟 Love and Trust: William’s son trusted his father’s skill, even in a dangerous situation. Their strong bond helped them succeed in the face of fear. 🌟 Standing Up for What’s Right: Sometimes, we have to stand up to those who misuse their power. William’s refusal to bow to the hat symbolized his resistance against tyranny. 🌟 Skill and Focus: William’s calm and focused approach to the challenge is a reminder that staying calm under pressure can lead to success.


Fun Quiz Time! 🧠✨Think you listened closely? Let’s see how well you remember the story with this fun quiz! 🎯

  1. Who was the cruel ruler of Switzerland in the story?

    • A) William Tell

    • B) Albrecht Gessler

    • C) King Arthur

    • D) Gerta Grimswill

  2. What did Gessler make the townspeople bow to?

    • A) His sword

    • B) His crown

    • C) His hat

    • D) His shoes

  3. Who had to stand still while William Tell shot an arrow?

    • A) William’s son

    • B) Gessler

    • C) A servant

    • D) A knight

  4. What did William Tell say the second arrow was for?

    • A) For a deer

    • B) For Gessler

    • C) For his son

    • D) For a target practice

  5. How did the story end for Gessler?

    • A) He was never seen again

    • B) He became friends with William

    • C) He ruled the town forever

    • D) He got a new hat


Answers:

  1. B) Albrecht Gessler

  2. C) His hat

  3. A) William’s son

  4. B) For Gessler

  5. A) He was never seen again






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