About this video
Sher Aur Chuha is the tale of a lion who spares a tiny mouse and is helped by it later. This short Hindi video from Flucie tells it, and this page adds the story in English and Hindi, the key words, and questions to talk about with your child. The story below is the classic version.
Meet the characters
Big and strong. He thinks a tiny mouse can never matter.
Small, but brave and thankful. He remembers the lion’s kindness.
The hunter’s trap that catches the lion and gives the mouse his chance to help.
The story in English
A lion is sleeping in the forest when a small mouse runs across his paw. The lion wakes up angry and catches the mouse.
The mouse begs for mercy. He promises that one day he will help the lion. The lion laughs, because he cannot imagine a tiny mouse helping someone so strong, but he lets the mouse go.
Some days later the lion is caught in a hunter’s net. He roars, but he cannot break free.
The mouse hears the roar and comes running. He chews through the ropes until the lion is free.
The lion learns that even the smallest friend can be a big help.
कहानी का सार
जिसे शेर ने छोटा समझा, वही एक दिन उसके काम आया।
किसी को छोटा मत समझो। हर किसी में कुछ करने की क्षमता होती है।
सीख: किसी को छोटा मत समझो। हर किसी में कुछ करने की क्षमता होती है।
The lesson: never think of anyone as too small. Everyone has something they can do.
Key English words from the story
“The lion is big.”
“The mouse is small.”
“The lion is in the net.”
“The mouse chews the rope.”
“Can you help me?”
“Now the lion is free.”
Talk about it with your child
- Why did the lion let the mouse go?शेर ने चूहे को क्यों जाने दिया?
- How did the mouse help the lion?चूहे ने शेर की मदद कैसे की?
- Can you remember a time when someone small helped you?क्या आपको याद है जब किसी छोटे ने आपकी मदद की?
Frequently asked questions
What is the moral of Sher Aur Chuha?
Never think of anyone as too small. Everyone has something they can do, and kindness often comes back when you need it.
How does the mouse help the lion?
When the lion is trapped in a hunter’s net, the mouse chews through the ropes and sets him free.
What age is this story for?
It suits young children, roughly ages 3 to 8. It has three clear characters and a simple idea about kindness.
Where does the story come from?
It is a well known traditional fable, often linked to Aesop. Flucie retells it in Hindi for children.
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