The Dragon and the Waterfall – A Chinese Fairy Tale for Children about Kindness and Caring for Nature

Short Description: This story tells children about a little dragon who helped a village suffering from drought. A magical fairy tale that teaches caring for nature and mutual assistance.

In the mountains of Lun stood a small village. The residents lived harmoniously, but one day misfortune struck them—the waterfall that provided water had dried up. The entire village began to suffer from thirst.

One morning, a little dragon appeared in the village. His scales sparkled in the sun like droplets of water. He approached the elder and asked, "Why are you so sad?"

The elder sighed deeply, "Our waterfall has dried up, and there is no more water in the vicinity. We do not know how to save the village."

The little dragon smiled, "I know how to help you. Have you noticed how the clouds touch the mountains? They can provide water. Let me teach you."

The dragon soared into the sky and began collecting water from the clouds, blowing it onto large leaves of the trees. Inspired by his example, the people started collecting the droplets in containers. After a few days, they had gathered enough water to water the village.

Soon, the waterfall came back to life, filled with water collected from the clouds. The village thrived happily once again, and the little dragon flew into the sky, leaving the residents with a lesson: nature is always ready to help if you take care of it.

Moral of the Story: Friendship with nature and caring for it can overcome any adversity. Even small efforts bring great results.

Questions for Discussion with Children:

1. Why did the village lack water?
2. How did the dragon help the people?
3. What did the people learn from the little dragon?