The Tree and the Small Boy: Speaking Tree Short Stories

Introduction

This is a beautiful story about a small boy and his speaking tree. It is not a fairy tale but it projects an important message to the readers. This tree provides shade and fruits without asking for anything and the boy saved it one day. Find out more about this fascinating story here.

The Boy and his Speaking Tree

Once upon a time, a boy named Raju lived in a village. He was caring and loved by all. Raju was once eating a mango. It was so tasty that he enjoyed it a lot.

Seeing him enjoying the fruit, his father said, “You know if you plant this seed and take care of it, you can eat as many mangoes as you want.”

Raju Enjoying a Delicious Mango

Since that day, Raju has been fascinated by the fact that he can eat a lot of delicious mangoes. He put the seed in his house’s backyard and sprinkled water.

A few days later, the mango seed sprouted. He was so happy to see his mango tree growing. To his surprise, the mango sapling said, “Hi! My name is Mangu. Thank you for watering me every day.”

Raju was delighted. His tree can talk. He went to everyone in the house but nobody believed him.

He came to water the tree every day. It grew very fast and grew a strong trunk. Raju also grew up stronger. He played in his branch and promised to visit it at least once a day.

The Broken Promise

Raju grew up to become a man. He studied in a city. He could not keep the promise and the Mangu was sad.

Mangu wondered why the boy forgot his promise. One day, the tree heard that Raju’s father was talking about making space in the backyard by cutting the mango tree.

Mangu was anxious. Raju will not find him when he comes back. He will be so sad.

To his surprise, Raju visited suddenly.

Raju Saved Mangu

Raju was told that his father is willing to cut down the tree and make space. Raju did not like the plan. He took everyone in the family underneath the tree.

Raju said, “Remember how delicious the mangoes are. I picked them and distributed them to you every season. Remember how the tree saved us from the heat by giving us shade? Remember the time when I used to play with it.”

Everyone felt sorry. The moment they felt this emotion, they heard an unnatural voice saying, “Please don’t cut me down! I beg of you.”

 Mangu, the Mango Tree

To their surprise, it was the mango tree, Mangu. That day, they listened to many other stories Mangu knew. Some of them were forgotten but Mangu remembered every one of them.

Everyone was delighted and decided not to cut down the tree at all.

Raju explained cutting trees will not only harm us but will affect the environment too. We need oxygen and fruits. Trees also clean the air we breathe. That day, everyone in the family learned a lesson.

Moral of the Speaking Tree Story

This edition of the Speaking Tree Short Stories in English with morals explains how trees are important to us. The tree was the symbol of Raju’s childhood. Trees are helpful. They don’t ask for anything but give everything. We can save the environment with the help of trees. We need to plant more and stop cutting them.

Tips for Parents

Read this Speaking Tree Short Stories PDF to the children and ask fundamental questions. It will increase their comprehension skills. Ask the moral of this story and let them explain. Parents can explain the moral later with other similar stories.