Fairy Tales About Kindness

Beautiful stories about compassion, generosity, and treating others well.

50 stories in this collection

“COCKY.”

“COCKY.”

14 min fairy tale happy
Kindness and courage, even from the most humble origins, can overcome great evil and lead to unexpec...
“King” Philippe’s Dream

“King” Philippe’s Dream

47 min fairy tale happy
True kingship lies not in power or possessions, but in recognizing one's interconnectedness with the...
(Kevätsatu)

(Kevätsatu)

18 min fairy tale moral justice
Kindness and respect towards all living things, even the seemingly insignificant, will be rewarded, ...
[BABA-IAGA.](#table)[\[19\]](#Footnote1919)

[BABA-IAGA.](#table)[\[19\]](#Footnote1919)

5 min fairy tale moral justice
Treat others with kindness, for your actions, good or ill, will ultimately determine your fate.
[BEAUTY AND THE BEAST](#contents)

[BEAUTY AND THE BEAST](#contents)

9 min fairy tale happy
True beauty lies within, and love can transform even the most hideous exterior.
[DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT](#contents)

[DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT](#contents)

14 min folk tale happy
Hard work, perseverance, and kindness can lead to great fortune and success, even for the most humbl...
[Finette Cendron](#table)

[Finette Cendron](#table)

30 min fairy tale happy
Even in the face of adversity and cruelty, cleverness and kindness can lead to triumph and restore w...
[Fortunée](#table)

[Fortunée](#table)

16 min fairy tale happy
Kindness, humility, and a good heart will ultimately be rewarded, while cruelty and selfishness lead...
[Gracieuse et Percinet](#table)

[Gracieuse et Percinet](#table)

36 min fairy tale moral justice
True virtue and kindness will ultimately triumph over malice and envy, leading to lasting happiness.
[La Belle aux cheveux d'or](#table)

[La Belle aux cheveux d'or](#table)

23 min fairy tale happy
Acts of kindness, even to the smallest creatures, will be repaid, and loyalty to one's master, even ...
[La Biche au bois](#table)

[La Biche au bois](#table)

58 min fairy tale happy
Young beauty, when too eager to engage with the world, exposes itself to danger and misfortune, and ...
[La bonne petite souris](#table)

[La bonne petite souris](#table)

22 min fairy tale happy
Kindness, even to the smallest creature, can bring about great fortune and overcome immense evil.
[La Chatte Blanche](#table)

[La Chatte Blanche](#table)

62 min fairy tale happy
True worth and beauty are often hidden, and patience and kindness can reveal them.
[La Lice et sa Compagne](#table)

[La Lice et sa Compagne](#table)

1 min fable moral justice
What is given to the wicked is always regretted; to reclaim what is lent to them, one must resort to...
[LA VILLE SUBMERGÉE.](#table)[\[9\]](#Footnote99)

[LA VILLE SUBMERGÉE.](#table)[\[9\]](#Footnote99)

7 min folk tale tragic | moral justice
Excessive pride and selfishness, especially when coupled with cruelty towards the less fortunate, wi...
[Le Prince lutin](#table)

[Le Prince lutin](#table)

58 min fairy tale happy
True nobility and beauty reside in one's character and actions, not in physical appearance or inheri...
[Le Renard et la Cigogne](#table)

[Le Renard et la Cigogne](#table)

1 min fable moral justice
Those who deceive others should expect to be treated in kind.
[LE VRAI HÉRITIER.](#table)[\[15\]](#Footnote1515)

[LE VRAI HÉRITIER.](#table)[\[15\]](#Footnote1515)

2 min fairy tale moral justice
True inheritance is earned through gratitude and kindness, not merely by blood relation.
[LES DEUX AUMÔNES.](#table)[\[24\]](#Footnote2424)

[LES DEUX AUMÔNES.](#table)[\[24\]](#Footnote2424)

3 min fable moral justice
True charity is measured not by the size of the gift, but by the sacrifice and genuine compassion be...
[LES DEUX FRÈRES.](#table)[\[22\]](#Footnote2222)

[LES DEUX FRÈRES.](#table)[\[22\]](#Footnote2222)

5 min fairy tale moral justice
Kindness and generosity are rewarded, while selfishness leads to failure and regret.
[LES QUATRE SAISONS.](#table)[\[2\]](#Footnote22)

[LES QUATRE SAISONS.](#table)[\[2\]](#Footnote22)

9 min fairy tale moral justice
Kindness, humility, and obedience are rewarded, while cruelty, greed, and disrespect lead to ruin.
[LITTLE SNOW-WHITE](#contents)

[LITTLE SNOW-WHITE](#contents)

13 min fairy tale moral justice
Envy and vanity lead to destruction, while kindness and purity are ultimately rewarded.
[PART II](#div1Refpart2)

[PART II](#div1Refpart2)

35 min fairy tale moral justice
It is better to be content with a little and possess a warm heart than to be wealthy with a cold, un...
[THE FOREST AND THE WOODMAN.](#contents)

[THE FOREST AND THE WOODMAN.](#contents)

1 min fable moral justice
We often use the benefits we receive against our benefactors, acting kindly only until our needs are...
[THE LION AND THE MOUSE.](#contents)

[THE LION AND THE MOUSE.](#contents)

2 min fable moral justice
No one is too small or weak to offer assistance, and we should never despise the least among us.
[THE STORY OF CINDERELLA](#contents)

[THE STORY OF CINDERELLA](#contents)

9 min fairy tale moral justice
Goodness and virtue will eventually be rewarded, while wickedness and cruelty lead to their own down...
[THE WOLF AND THE CRANE.](#contents)

[THE WOLF AND THE CRANE.](#contents)

2 min fable moral justice
Give your help to a wolf, should he beg for your aid, but you must not expect when you've done to be...
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1\. Bild

20 min fairy tale happy
Kindness to even the smallest creatures can lead to extraordinary adventures and rewards.
12\. LUKU

12\. LUKU

4 min fairy tale ambiguous
15\. Look at the Rain

15\. Look at the Rain

16 min fairy tale happy
True love and emotional vulnerability can help one overcome their deepest flaws and find true happin...
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2\. Bild

11 min fairy tale happy
Good deeds and a kind heart are rewarded, and even the smallest acts of responsibility contribute to...
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4\. Bild

25 min fairy tale happy
Kindness and good deeds are always rewarded, and the magic of childhood wonder is a precious thing.
A BIG TUMBLE

A BIG TUMBLE

2 min fairy tale happy
Cooperation and perseverance can help overcome difficult tasks, and kindness to others is always rew...
A Bird Cage With tassels of Purple and Pearls

A Bird Cage With tassels of Purple and Pearls

20 min fairy tale happy
True happiness and understanding come from empathy and allowing others their freedom.
A CREDIT BALANCE

A CREDIT BALANCE

9 min folk tale happy
Even an unwitting act of inspiration can create a profound debt of gratitude, leading to unexpected ...
A csodaforrás

A csodaforrás

4 min fairy tale moral justice
True love and devotion are rewarded, while greed and selfishness receive no benefit.
A Dreadful Boar

A Dreadful Boar

4 min folk tale moral justice
Even the weakest can overcome great threats through cleverness and the help of others.
A DREADFUL BOAR

A DREADFUL BOAR

4 min fairy tale moral justice
Even the most vulnerable can overcome great threats through unexpected help and clever preparation.
A DREADFUL BOAR

A DREADFUL BOAR

4 min folk tale moral justice
Even the weakest can overcome a powerful foe through cleverness and the help of others.
A farkas khán leánya

A farkas khán leánya

15 min fairy tale happy
Kindness and adherence to promises, even to one's enemies, can lead to unexpected rewards and powerf...
A kereskedő és a gonosz szellem

A kereskedő és a gonosz szellem

21 min fairy tale moral justice
Keeping one's word, even in the face of death, can lead to unexpected salvation, and good deeds are ...
A két Iván

A két Iván

19 min fairy tale happy
Kindness and respect for elders can lead to unexpected blessings, and true brotherhood triumphs over...
A kigyó-peri és a varázs-tükör

A kigyó-peri és a varázs-tükör

9 min fairy tale happy
Perseverance and kindness can lead to great rewards, and evil deeds will eventually be punished.
A KIND HEART

A KIND HEART

2 min fairy tale happy
True kindness comes from understanding others' needs and sharing what you have, bringing joy to both...
A KIND VISIT

A KIND VISIT

2 min fairy tale moral justice
True friends offer comfort and belief, especially when others are quick to judge.
A levágott nyelvű veréb

A levágott nyelvű veréb

3 min fairy tale moral justice
Kindness is rewarded, while cruelty and greed lead to ruin.
A ló-fiu és a három dev

A ló-fiu és a három dev

fairy tale/legend/fable/myth
bravery and cleverness can help overcome challenges
A Magic Table

A Magic Table

55 min fairy tale happy
True generosity, given without expectation of reward or knowledge of benefit, is what unlocks the gr...
A MAGIC WHISTLE

A MAGIC WHISTLE

8 min fairy tale happy
Even the humblest can overcome the mighty with cleverness and a touch of magic, and those who are cr...
A MEAN BOY

A MEAN BOY

2 min fairy tale moral justice
It is wise to avoid associating with people who are mean-spirited and seek revenge.

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