The Cruel King – Story Book for Kids

Description

This engaging moral story follows the life of a powerful but cruel king who ruled with fear and anger. Everyone in his kingdom lived in fear of his harsh punishments — even celebrating when he finally passed away. But when his son becomes king, a loyal guard reveals why he was sad: he feared the cruel treatment would continue. The new king gently teaches him that the dead don’t come back, and that fear is unnecessary. Through simple storytelling, this book teaches children about the dangers of ruling with fear, the value of kindness, and why compassion matters more than power. A perfect read for bedtime or classroom activities!

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Why did the people in the kingdom respect the cruel king?

a) Because they feared him
b) Because he was kind
c) Because he told jokes
d) Because he shared food

Answer: b) Because they feared him

Q2. What happened when the cruel king died?

a) People cried
b) People rejoiced and celebrated
c) People were confused
d) The kingdom broke apart

Answer: b) People rejoiced and celebrated

Q3. Who became king after the cruel king passed away?

a) A guard
b) The guard’s son
c) A wise man
d) The cruel king’s son

Answer: The cruel king’s son

Q4. Why was the guard crying during the coronation?

a) He was scared the cruel ways would continue
b) He lost a coin
c) He missed the old king
d) He was tired

Answer: He was scared the cruel ways would continue

Q5. What did the new king say to make the guard feel better?

a) Dead people can return
b) Parties would be every day
c) The dead never come back
d) The guard should rule

Answer: The dead never come back

Fill in the Blanks

Words Bank: continue, celebrated, son, come back, feared

1. The people respected the cruel king only because they __________ him.
2. When the cruel king died, the people __________ with joy.
3. The new king was the __________ of the cruel king.
4. The guard was crying because he thought the cruelty would __________ again.
5. The new king told the guard that the dead never __________ again.

True/False Statements

1. The people in the kingdom were happy when the cruel king died. [T/F]
2. The cruel king was loved because of his kindness. [T/F]
3. The new king made the guard feel better by saying the dead come back. [T/F]
4. The guard was worried the cruel treatment would return. [T/F]
5. The moral of the story teaches that kindness and compassion are important. [T/F]

Through this story, our Content Team helps children grasp positive values with ease.