The Oxen and the Creaking Cart

In a quaint village, two hardworking oxen pull a creaky cart, teaching a valuable lesson: true effort doesn't need noise. This charming tale shows that the quietest workers often achieve the most, offering a gentle reminder for children about the power of perseverance and humility.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello, little dreamers. I'm Sarah, and to day's magical tale
is called the Oxen and the Creaking Cart. Are you ready?
Let's begin. Once upon a time, in a small village
surrounded by lush green fields, there lived too strong and
hard working oxen. These oxen were the pride of the

(00:22):
village because they pulled a heavy wooden cart filled with
goods from the fields to the market every day. The
cart was old and had seen many years of service.
Its wheels creaked and groaned with every turn, making quite
a noisy racket as it moved along the bumpy road.

(00:44):
One sunny morning, the oxen were pulling the cart as usual,
when the creaking noises seemed louder than ever. The old
cart's wheels squeaked and screeched, making such a fuss that
the birds perched nearby trees fluttered away in surprise. As
the cart continued its journey, a group of children playing

(01:08):
by the roadside giggled at the noise. One of the
children called out, listen to that cart. It's so noisy
it sounds like it's doing all the work. The oxen
heard this and exchanged knowing glances. They continued to pull
the heavy load, their muscles straining with effort, but their

(01:30):
mouths remained silent. The cart, on the other hand, kept
creaking and groaning as if it were the one doing
all the work. That evening, when the oxen returned to
their stable, one of them said to the other, isn't
it funny how the cart makes all that noise, yet

(01:52):
it's us who do all the pulling. The other ox
nodded and replied, Yes, it's often and those who make
the most noise that do the least work. The old
cart creaks because it's worn at tired, but we keep
moving forward without a sound, because we know the true
value of hard work. And so the oxen continued their

(02:17):
daily journey, understanding that true effort doesn't always come with
loud noises or complaints. They knew that quietly working hard
was more valuable than making a big fuss. The lesson,
dear child, is that sometimes those who make the most
noise are not the ones who do the most work.

(02:40):
It's the quiet, steady effort that truly counts. And that's
the end of today's tale, my little adventurers. I hope
you enjoyed the story. If you did, be sure to
follow or subscribe. You can also leave a review or
share with friends who love stories too.