Long, long ago, there lived a fisherman who came to the seaside every day to make a living by catching fish with his fishing net. However, his life was far from prosperous, and he lived in constant poverty.
One day, the fisherman came to the shore, ready to cast his net. But when he threw the net into the sea, he felt an unusual pull. With all his might, he pulled the net back and discovered a shimmering goldfish, its scales radiating with a rainbow of colors.
This goldfish suddenly transformed into a beautiful fairy, and she told the fisherman that she was an underwater princess who had been trapped in his net. She asked the fisherman to release her back into the sea, promising to grant him three wishes in return.
The fisherman was deeply grateful and set the goldfish free. True to her word, the fairy granted his wishes. His humble little cottage turned into a magnificent palace, and his tattered clothes transformed into splendid attire. His life became rich and abundant, but he grew greedy, desiring even more wealth.
The fairy warned the fisherman about the dangers of greed, but he did not heed her advice. Eventually, he lost everything and fell back into poverty. Filled with regret, he begged the fairy to help him return to his original life.
The fairy forgave him and sent him back to the seashore. He learned a valuable lesson about the perils of greed and became content and grateful for what he had.
This story teaches children the importance of contentment and gratitude, as well as the dangers of excessive greed. It also encourages them to treat nature and others with kindness and to cherish what they have. It’s a suitable bedtime story for children.
