The Foolish King - Short Bedtime Stories for Kids
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A short bedtime story for kids about a foolish king who thought he was smarter than everybody. Your kids will enjoy this funny short story available online on KidsWorldFun
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Once upon a time, there was a foolish King who believed that he was the cleverest of all the people in his kingdom. He was convinced that nobody could trick him. Every day he displayed his wisdom in his palace, and predictably, his minsters and courtesans cheered and applauded every …show more content…
They gave them a hearty meal, and entertained them around a campfire lit in the village center with stories, poems, and riddles. During the course of the evening, one fellow caught the attention of the ministers. He was very quick with his answers and clever in his ways. His name was Vonik. They approached him, suggested that he travel with them to the King’s palace, and compete with him.
Although reluctant at first, Vonik agreed to go with them. He said. “I won’t take my coat or my hat. I will come with you if you agree to take me to King just like this”. The King’s men agreed and they took him to the king.
“So you think that you are very clever”, the King asked Vonik, when he was presented before the King. He then commanded, “I challenge you to trick me”. “But I am warning you, I am a very tricky customer, and you will not be able to beat me” the King added.
Vonik replied, “I am afraid of just that, your majesty, I would not have come if I had time to think. I left in such a hurry that I forgot to take my coat and hat, and even my tools to trick people”.
“You use tools for tricking people?” the King was intrigued.
“Yes, your majesty”, Vonik