This is the folktale, The King's Choice Story. It is brought to you by Whootie Owl’s Stories to Grow by.
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KING GUSTAV trotted on horseback through the woods with his royal attendants. In less than a week he must leave his country for a long journey. But which of his six councilors should he put in charge of his land, his queen and his infant son? One of the councilors was too bossy, another too young, one given to drink, one overly concerned with money, another overly concerned with his hair, and the last one was uninspiring. Any of the councilors could rise to become a fine leader, thought the King, but which one had the necessary inner strength?
Suddenly, from the river's mist a form rose and took the shape of a woman. The King ordered his train to stop.
The womanly form smiled. The King relaxed. She must be a fairy, thought he, and a friendly one at that. "Sire," said the Fairy in a pleasant voice, "you will have your answer."
The Fairy waved her wand. While the King's train continued to the palace, the King now stood on the ground by the river, watching a likeness of his own royal self ride on his horse toward the palace. Looking down at his clothes, the King saw that he was now dressed as a common woodcutter, and in one hand he held an axe instead of a sword. The Fairy smiled and waved her wand toward the edge of the woods. Instantly, a woodcutter's cottage appeared.
"What's the meaning of all this?" demanded the King, a rage beginning to build. This Fairy may not be so friendly after all.
"Your Majesty," said the Fairy in the same light, sing-song voice, "soon you will have a chance to help your six councilors. Be sure to invite them to dinner at your woodcutter's cottage three days hence."
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She vanished. Suddenly, the King noticed on the river a boat that was starting to rock wildly, for a windstorm had come up. By the sound of the voices on board, the King recognized the voices of his own six councilors. The wind whirled about, wrapping his woodcutter's garments tightly around him. Meanwhile, the boat nearly tipped over and the voices on board shrieked.
At once, the King, a strong swimmer, dove into the river and swam toward the boat. Jumping on board, he took the oars from the rowers and managed to steer the craft safely to shore.
The soaked councilors, nearly giddy with relief, stepped off the boat. They clapped the woodcutter on the shoulder, thanking him again and again for saving their lives, and asked him to name his reward.
Remembering the Fairy's words and his new common status, the King bowed before them and said, "In three days I plan to host a feast in my cottage for my friends. It would do me great honor if such noble guests as yourselves would attend."
"Is that all?" said one of the councilors (the one that's too concerned with money, noticed the King).
"To have noblemen such as yourselves in my home would do me a great honor," repeated the King.
Later that night, restored to his kingly form, King Gustav was settling down to bed when a mist again formed before him and took the shape of a woman.
"Your Highness," said the Fairy in her soft voice, "invite your councilors to a royal banquet at the palace in three days to mark your departure and to announce which councilor you have selected to rule while you're away."
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"I haven't yet decided which one is to rule," said that King. "Besides, they cannot come - they already committed themselves to attending the woodcutter's dinner."
"Indeed," said the Fairy. She vanished.
Next morning, the King summoned his six councilors.
"I have been giving great thought to which one of you is best suited to assume command of the land while I'm away," said he. Each of the councilors stood up a little taller, and one of them (the one too concerned with his hair) quickly ran a comb through his hair. The King continued, "I will announce my decision at a royal banquet to be held the day after tomorrow."
The six councilors nervously looked at one another, realizing the conflict in the date.
One of them (the one that was uninspired) spoke up. "Of-of course, sire," said he, his eyes darting right and left. "We will be there."
At banquet night, the King watched his councilors file in. One, two, three, four, five... Hmm, just five? He called the five councilors before him.
"Where is Lukas?" demanded the King, referring to the youngest councilor.
"He is not here," said one of the councilors (the one given to drink).
"And exactly why would he not attend my banquet?" said the King, his voice rising.
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"Apparently he had an engagement," said another, "with a woodcutter."
"A woodcutter?" shouted the King. "Bring Lukas to me at once!"
An hour later, a frazzled Lukas was led before the King's throne.
"Exactly where were you tonight, Lukas," asked the King sternly, pointing his ringed finger at the young man's face, "when I specifically ordered you to attend my banquet?"
"I had accepted an invitation to dine with a woodcutter," said Lukas, as the five councilors tittered, "or so I thought, though when I went there tonight, the cottage that had been there only a few days ago seems to have disappeared."
"Not only do you stand up the King, your own royal liege!" The King was now shouting. "But you do so to attend dinner with a woodcutter, and one whose cottage isn't even there?"
"Sire, I had accepted," is all he could say.
"As I accept you," said the King, his shoulders dropping and his voice softening. He lifted his infant son from his queen's lap and handed the child to his youngest councilor. "Lukas, not only did you keep a commitment you had made, but you did so even at the risk of my own royal anger. Thus, you showed the inner strength to be a true leader. While I'm away, you are the one I entrust with the affairs of my kingdom, my queen, and our royal child."
Discussion Questions:
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FAQs
What is the moral of the story the king's choice? ›
The moral of the story is that no matter what your "rank" is, kindness and truth will always set you free.
What are folktales examples for kids? ›Some examples of folk tales include: “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” – a British story about a girl who breaks into the house of the three bears, tries everything out, and gets scared away. “The White Elephant” – a folktale from Asia about how the kind white elephant is treated kindly.
What are the 5 folktales? ›| The Elephant's Nose | God Provides |
|---|---|
| How The Sun, Moon, Wind Went Out The Dinner | Banana Treat |
| Oh God! | Lita And His Animals |
| The Lucky Bird | The Cat's Legs |
| The Ell And The Coconut Tree | The Silver Well |
The four basic types of folktales are allegories, fables, trickster tales, and fairy tales.
What does the moral of this story mean? ›The moral of a story is the lesson that story teaches about how to behave in the world. Moral comes from the Latin word mores, for habits. The moral of a story is supposed to teach you how to be a better person.
What is the moral of the story the king and his three sons? ›The moral of the story of the King and his three daughters is that we should not take action without thinking.
What is a folktale for Grade 5? ›A folktale is an old story that's been told again and again, often for generations. If you're interested in learning more about your heritage, you might read some folktales from the country in which your great-great-grandparents grew up.
What is a folktale for first grade? ›Folktales are a kind of story that gets passed on from generation to generation. True folktales do not have a single author. They develop as different people tell them over time. As such, they are creations of “the folk,” or the people.
What is a folktale for Grade 6? ›A folktale is a kind of story that's passed-down through generations, typically by word of mouth.
What is a folktale 4th grade? ›A folktale is a kind of story that's passed-down through generations, typically by word of mouth.
Is Robin Hood a folktale? ›
Robin Hood is considered one of the best-known tales of English folklore. In popular culture, the term "Robin Hood" is often used to describe a heroic outlaw or rebel against tyranny.
Is Cinderella a folktale or fairy tale? ›Cinderella, heroine of a European folktale, the theme of which appears in numerous stories worldwide; more than 500 versions of the story have been recorded in Europe alone.
What are famous folktales? ›- The Bremen Town Musicians.
- Cinderella.
- Emperor's New Clothes.
- The Fisherman and his Wife.
- Fractured Fairy Tales.
- Hansel and Gretel.
- Hans in Luck.
- Jack and the Beanstalk.
There were the Three Musketeers, the Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Three Blind Mice, and even the Three Stooges.
What is the oldest folktales? ›A folk tale called The Smith and the Devil was estimated to date back 6,000 years to the bronze age.
How do you explain morals to a child? ›- Be Their Role Model. Children see their parents, teachers and other close ones and learn things from them. ...
- Teach Them Moral Values. ...
- Share Moral Stories With Valuable Lessons. ...
- Give Them Scenarios To Help Build A Good Character. ...
- Check If Your Kids' School Has Value Education.
Morals are what you believe to be right and wrong. People can have different morals: you might say, "I like his morals" or "I wonder about his morals." Your morals are your ideas about right and wrong, especially how you should act and treat other people.
Can you tell me a moral story? ›The farmer decided to cut the goose and remove all the golden eggs from its stomach. As soon as they killed the bird and opened the goose's stomach, they found no eggs. The foolish farmer realized they had destroyed their last resource out of greed. Moral: Greed destroys your resource.
What are the three questions of the king in the story? ›The king went up to the hermit and said, “I have come to you, wise hermit, to ask you to answer three questions: How can I learn to do the right thing at the right time? Who are the people I need most? And what affairs are the most important?” The hermit listened to the king, but did not speak.
What is the purpose of a tale of three kings? ›“A Tale of Three Kings” claims to offer comfort, healing, and hope to those who have experienced pain, loss, and heartache.
What is the theme and purpose of the Book of Kings? ›
The book of 1 Kings provides an account of the death of David, the reign of his son Solomon, and the decline and division of the Kingdom of Israel after Solomon and many of his successors turned to idol worship. It also recounts the ministry of the prophet Elijah among the northern ten tribes of Israel.
What is folktale for primary school? ›Folktales are tales or legends that are passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. The folktale is considered oral tradition, which is when information relating to a culture is spoken rather than written.
What is a folktale Grade 2? ›A folktale is a kind of story that's passed-down through generations, typically by word of mouth.
How do you teach kids about folktales? ›- Compare and Contrast Different Versions of a Folktale. ...
- Compare and Contrast Characters from Different Folktales. ...
- Provide Word Banks. ...
- Set up a Retelling Center. ...
- Use Pictures of Story Events for Speaking and Writing.
Some Common Types of Folk Tales. Fairy tales: 'Cinderella', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Snow White', and the 'Little Mermaid' are all classic fairy tales.
What are the 10 types of folktales? ›- Animal Tales.
- Tales of Magic/ Wonder Tales.
- Religious Tales.
- Realistic/ Romantic Tales.
- Tales of the Stupid Ogre.
- Jokes and Anecdotes, Formula Tales, Unclassified Tales.
Spark imagination and offer moral lessons.
Children learn from the mistakes of characters in these stories, which helps them with their critical thinking skills.
- Shared orally for generations.
- Follow straight forward plotlines.
- Incorporate simple characters.
- Solve a central conflict or problem.
- Demonstrate decision making.
- Reinforce consequences.
- Highlight shared values or moral lessons.
While most contemporary scholars have failed to turn up solid clues, medieval chroniclers took for granted that a historical Robin Hood lived and breathed during the 12th or 13th century. The details of their accounts vary widely, however, placing him in conflicting regions and eras.
Why is Robin Hood French in Shrek? ›Since Shrek's setting is inspired by fairy tales usually written and set within Europe, the voices are perhaps intended to add a sense of authenticity to the ogre's fictional world.
What makes Little Red Riding Hood a folktale? ›
"Little Red Riding Hood" (or "Little Red Cap") is a French fairy tale for young children about a young girl and a wolf. The story comes from a folktale which means that it was a spoken story for a long time before it was a written story. It was first written down in the late 1600s, by Charles Perrault.
Is Moana a fairy tale? ›Moana is not a fairy tale. Moana is the title of an animated feature film that was released by the Walt Disney Company in 2016. It tells the story of Moana, daughter of a Polynesian chief, who must save her people by returning the 'heart of Te Fiti' with the help of the god Maui.
Is Hansel and Gretel a folktale story? ›A well known folk tale about children lost in a wood, a trail of crumbs, a gingerbread house and one of the most terrifying fairy tale witches. Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in the wood by their father and stepmother and must fend for themselves.
Is Goldilocks a fairy tale or folktale? ›"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" (originally titled "The Story of the Three Bears") is a 19th-century English fairy tale of which three versions exist. The original version of the tale tells of an obscene old woman who enters the forest home of three anthropomorphic bachelor bears while they are away.
Is the little red hen a folktale? ›This classic folktale, Little Red Hen, was a motivational tool used by Bullock. The story is a cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a duck, cat, and dog for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers. They won't cut, thresh, or mill the wheat . . . or help bake bread with it, either.
What is a famous American folktale? ›Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Some tales claim that Bunyan was taller than a mountain, while others say his and Babe's footprints created the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota. Together, Bunyan and Babe are two of the most famous folk heroes of American culture.
- Sleeping Beauty.
- Little Red Riding Hood.
- Cinderella.
- Snow White.
- Rumpelstiltskin.
- Rapunzel.
- The Little Mermaid.
Folk tales are passed down through oral tradition, whereas fairy tales are written works of fiction. Folk tales reflect real-world settings and events, whereas fairy tales feature magic and fantasy. Both folk tales and fairy tales aim to teach a lesson, but folk tales take a more realistic approach.
What is an example of 7 in a fairy tale? ›There are oftentimes also magic numbers. The numbers three and seven are very special and fairy stories wouldn't be the same without them. There are plenty of examples of these numbers being used in fairy tales - 3 little pigs, 7 dwarves, 3 fairy godmothers, 3 wishes, 7 mermaid sisters, 3 bears.
What was the 1st fairy tale? ›And a folk tale called The Smith And The Devil, about a blacksmith selling his soul in a pact with the Devil in order to gain supernatural abilities, was estimated to go back 6,000 years to the Bronze Age.
Which fairy tale came first? ›
Fairy tales, and works derived from fairy tales, are still written today. The Jatakas are probably the oldest collection of such tales in literature, and the greater part of the rest are demonstrably more than a thousand years old.
What happens at the end of King's Choice? ›Having defeated Aves, Kerwin mercilessly took his life. He then kidnapped Allie, who had unfortunately witnessed the gruesome killing, and shifted the blame onto somebody else. In the end, the darkness consumed him, as Kerwin deceived our hero to earn greater power.
What lesson can get from the story the king is missing? ›Main Lesson
It's important to keep things clean.
Enjoy your possessions and the comfort they provide. Cherish your friends and family for the love that they provide, But don't forget to take care of your soul, nourish your soul. Take time to be alone.
What did the king realise at the end of the story? ›Answer: The King realised his mistake when he was lost in his way back home. and he was in a very bad condition. Until the soldiers came across the king he was dead.
Is King's Choice male or female? ›Gender Distribution
This game appeals to both male and female players. However, the gender distribution skews slightly more to the female side. According to Apptica, on iOS, 58% of King's Choice players are women and 42% are men. On Android, 59% are women and 41% are men.
Vidkun Quisling, the Norwegian officer and politician who eventually ran Norway's puppet government under Nazi occupation, and whose last name has become synonymous with “traitor,” is only mentioned and never seen. That lends “The King's Choice” the feeling of a chess game, not a matter of life and death.
Is The King's Choice Based on a true story? ›THE KING'S CHOICE is based on the true the story about three dramatic days in April 1940, where the King of Norway is presented with an unimaginable ultimatum from the German armed forces: surrender or die. With Nazi soldiers hunting after them, the Royal Family is forced to flee the capital.
What is the king's secret story about? ›A colourfully illustrated Santali folktale about a King who has a really big secret of his son having ox ears. But there is one more person who knows this secret and will it remain so? Kids learn that everyone is unique in this world and we need to accept each other the way we are to enjoy true happiness.
What are the three questions what did the king do to find the answer? ›The kings three questions were: → What is the right time to begin something? → Which people should he listen to? → What is the most important thing for him to do?
Why did kings marry off their daughters? ›
Fathers tried to marry their daughters off to acquire more land, titles and increase social status, but they also had to provide a dowry for their daughter. A dowry could include anything from money to land, and the larger the dowry the more desirable the girl was to her future husband and his family.
What did the king do to marry off his daughter? ›Synopsis. A king lost his wife a long time ago, and declared he would not marry anyone who did not fit her clothes. One day, their daughter tried on her dress and found it fit. Her father declared he would marry her.
Why did kings marry many wives? ›It was very common for kings and other royalty to have many wives, both as a way to make alliances with other states or noble families and to ensure that they would have plenty of heirs.
How did the king treat his enemies? ›Answer: Martin Luther King Said: "Loving Your Enemies." ... But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven."
What did the king realise his mistake? ›The king was very angry. Tenali waited for the king to calm down. Then he told him that he the best carpenter whose work is brilliant was given the job of cooking. ... The king realized his mistake and the next day he sent Raja Verma back to his old job.
Why does King escape punishment? ›He escapes punishment because the merchant was too thin to be properly executed on the stake.