Traditional
The Empty Pot
A story from China
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Story
An emperor is looking for an heir and so gives all of the children in the kingdom a seed to prove their worth. A little boy called Ling finds he cannot grow anything from the seed and must admit his failure. His bravery and honesty are then rewarded by the emperor.
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Why we chose it
A story which emphasises the importance of being honest and persevering. Children love the surprising outcome.