Storytime for Kids

Androcles and the Lion


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A compassionate slave named Androcles who escapes his cruel master in ancient Rome. While hiding in the wilderness, he encounters a suffering lion and bravely removes a painful thorn from its paw, establishing a deep bond of friendship. Both are eventually captured and forced to face one another in a public arena, but the beast refuses to attack his former savior. Witnessing this incredible display of loyalty, the Emperor grants them freedom, allowing the man and his companions to start a new life together. The story serves as a timeless lesson on how kindness is rewarded and never truly forgotten. This specific edition is part of the Usborne First Reading series, designed to help young students develop their literacy skills through engaging narratives.

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