About this video
The Little Star That Lied is a short moral story about how admitting a mistake takes courage. This page adds the English words to practise and questions to talk about with your child.
Meet the characters
A little star who hides a mistake, then owns it
Need Twinkle’s light, and her honesty
The story in English
Twinkle makes a mistake and is too frightened to admit what she did.
The fireflies lose their way and need her help.
Twinkle tells the truth, and finds that owning up is its own kind of brave.
Key English words from the story
“Twinkle told the truth.”
“It was brave to say sorry.”
Talk about it with your child
- Why do you think Twinkle was afraid to tell anyone?
- What changed her mind?
- Can you think of a time telling the truth felt hard?
Practise honest words: 2 minutes
- Watch the video together and say the words aloud: "truth" and "brave".
- Take turns finishing the sentence "It was brave when I…".
- Tell your child about a time you owned up to a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
What is the moral of this story?
Telling the truth takes courage, and owning a mistake is braver than hiding it.
What English words does this video teach?
"Truth" and "brave", in short sentences a young child can repeat.
What age is this for?
It works well for young children just starting to speak in English, roughly ages 3 to 7.
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