The Peacock Who Forgot to Dance" An Animal Fairy Tale with a Heartwarming Lesson for Kids

The Peacock Who Forgot to Dance" 

  An Animal Fairy Tale with a Heartwarming Lesson for Kids

Once upon a leafy time, in the lush kingdom of Zafra, lived a peacock named Raju, who had feathers so bright they shimmered even under the moonlight. But Raju wasn’t proud of his beauty—he was obsessed with it.

While the other animals helped one another—cleaning, singing, or keeping the forest lively—Raju spent his days staring at his reflection in the water, practicing his poses, waiting for compliments.

One day, a great drought hit Zafra. The river dried up. The mango trees wilted. The birds stopped chirping. Even the wise old owl, Tara, grew silent.

The forest gathered for an emergency meeting. Everyone brought a skill: the elephant used his trunk to dig for water, the monkeys climbed to fetch honeycombs, and the squirrels collected seeds.

But Raju? He said, “I don’t dig or climb. My feathers aren’t for work.”

Tara looked at him gently and said, “Then dance, Raju. Remind the forest of joy.”

Raju hesitated. He hadn't danced in months—what if his feathers got dusty?

Still, he stepped into the clearing. He spun and twirled, his wings flashing emerald and sapphire. Slowly, giggles returned. The birds whistled. The forest breathed again.

That evening, clouds gathered. And then, it rained.

Moral of the Story: Every gift has a purpose, but it only shines when shared.

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