Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern | Timeless Chinese stories for growing hearts and minds

Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern | Timeless Chinese stories for growing hearts and minds

A cozy storytelling series featuring classic Chinese fables and tales, specially adapted for young listeners. Each episode brings a gentle voice, simple language, and a spark of timeless wisdom. Whether it’s a clever farmer, a curious child, or a magical bird, these traditional stories from China teach kindness, courage, honesty, and the value of hard work. 🎶 Sing, learn, and imagine with Mini Sounds Story! https://www.youtube.com/@MiniSoundsStory this series invites children to sit beneath the glow of the red lantern and discover a world of ancient tales. 📚 For ages 4–8

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August 22, 2025 4 mins

Welcome to our Mini Sounds Story Podcast – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life! 🌟
In this episode, we journey back to ancient China and meet a young boy who disliked studying. One day, he saw an old woman grinding a heavy iron rod against a stone. Curious, he asked what she was doing. Her reply? She was patiently grinding it into a fine needle. From that moment, the boy understood that with ...

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Welcome to our Mini Sounds Story Podcast – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life! 🌟
In this episode, discover the ancient Chinese legend of Jingwei, a tiny bird with a brave heart. Once a princess lost to the sea, she is reborn with wings and an unshakable spirit. Though the ocean is vast and endless, Jingwei never stops carrying stones and twigs to fill it—teaching us that even the smallest v...

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Welcome to our Mini Sounds Story Podcast – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life! 🌟

Today’s story is called Lord Ye Loves Dragons. It tells the tale of a man who claimed to love dragons so much... decorating his house with carvings, paintings, and clothes covered in dragons. But when a real dragon finally appeared at his door... he was so frightened that he ran away.

This story reminds us that it’s...

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A wise mother moves house not once, not twice, but three times, all to find the best place for her son to learn and grow. This timeless Chinese story shows how the right surroundings can shape a child’s future.

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A plate of golden pears becomes a lesson in kindness when young Kong Rong chooses the smallest pear for himself. Discover how a small act can show a big heart in this much-loved Chinese tale.

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When a young boy falls into a large water jar, danger is close... but little Sima Guang doesn’t panic. Instead, he finds a clever way to save his friend. This classic Chinese story teaches the value of bravery and problem-solving.

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When is enough... enough? In this clever fable, a man tries to win a contest but ruins his work by doing too much. A short story about doing just what's needed—and not overdoing it.
🌟 Welcome to Mini Sounds Story Time – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life!
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Can you really hide the truth by ignoring it? In this funny tale, a man covers his ears to escape trouble—but learns that pretending doesn’t make a problem disappear.
🌟 Welcome to Mini Sounds Story Time – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life!
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A wise tale about learning from mistakes. When a farmer loses his sheep, will he act too late—or just in time? A gentle reminder for little listeners about fixing problems before they grow.
🌟 Welcome to Mini Sounds Story Time – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life!
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When a boy captures a singing bird, he expects happiness. But instead, he finds silence. This gentle tale explores what it means to truly care for someone—and how sometimes, the kindest thing we can do is to let go. A poetic story about freedom, empathy, and the beauty of letting others be free.
Best for children ages 5–8.

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A gentle emperor gives all the children in the kingdom a seed… but only one child brings back an empty pot. What happened? This beautiful story shows that being truthful is more important than showing off. A tender reminder that character counts.
For young listeners ages 5–8.

Welcome to our Mini Sounds Story Podcast – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life! 🌟
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July 29, 2025 2 mins

The Man Who Moved the Mountain – A Story of Patience and Perseverance

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Can one old man really move a mountain? In this timeless Chinese fable, we meet a man who never gives up—and his quiet determination teaches us the power of small actions done with big faith. A thoughtful, inspiring tale for children ages 5–8.

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Welcome to our Mini Sounds Story Podcast – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life! 🌟

https://linktr.ee/minisoundsstoryA quiet story about change, awareness, and letting go of what’s lost.
When a man drops his sword into the river, he marks the boat to find it again.
But the boat moves… and the sword is gone.
This story gently reminds us to see the world as it is—and to move with it, not ag...

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July 23, 2025 3 mins

In this heartwarming episode of Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern, we meet Ma Liang, a poor boy with a big heart and a deep love for painting.

Though he has no brush, he draws with sticks, stones, and leaves—
until one night, a magical dream places a real brush in his hand.
But this is no ordinary brush…
Whatever he paints becomes real.

Ma Liang uses his gift to help the people around him.
But when a greedy ruler demand...

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July 21, 2025 3 mins

Welcome to our Mini Sounds Story Podcast – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life! 🌟

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In this gentle episode of Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern, a happy little frog lives in a deep well, thinking it’s the best place in the world.
But one day, a sea turtle passes by and tells him stories of something far greater—
a place called the sea.

At first, the frog can...

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Welcome to our Mini Sounds Story Podcast – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life! 🌟

https://linktr.ee/minisoundsstory

In this thoughtful episode of Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern, a young boy named Cao Chong is faced with a big question:
how do you weigh something as large as an elephant?

While the adults argue and guess, Cao Chong watches quietly—
and then surprises everyone with a gentle, brill...

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In this quiet and thoughtful episode of Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern, a hardworking farmer becomes worried that his tiny rice plants are growing too slowly.

One morning, he tries to “help” them by pulling each sprout a little higher—
but what seems clever at first soon leads to a lesson he’ll never forget.

This gentle Chinese fable reminds children that some things can’t be rushed—
and that real growth takes time, care, ...

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Welcome to our Kids’ Story time Podcast – where magical tales, lovable characters, and gentle lessons come to life! 🌟

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In this calm and thoughtful episode of Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern, a young horse sets off to deliver grain all by himself.

But when he reaches a flowing stream, he hears two very different voices—
one warning him it's too deep,
and one telling him it’s easy to cross...

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In this heartfelt episode of Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern, a lonely shepherd boy calls for help—not once, but twice—with a lie.

But when danger finally comes, no one believes him.

This gentle retelling of the classic tale reminds children that trust is hard to build and easy to break, and that honesty is a treasure we carry with our words.

🎧 Perfect for ages 4–8
📚 A quiet story with a powerful message

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In this first episode of Little Wisdom Under the Red Lantern, we meet a farmer who discovers an easy meal when a rabbit hits a tree by chance.
Excited by his luck, he stops working and waits for another rabbit to come.
But will luck strike twice?

This gentle retelling of a classic Chinese fable teaches children that good things come through effort — not waiting and wishing.

🎧 Best for ages 4–8
🐰 Theme: Hard work vs. lazine...

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