The Empty Pot – Ladybird Readers Level 1 (India-book)

The Empty Pot-Ladybird-Readers-Level 1

The Empty Pot is a beautifully adapted story for young readers as part of the Ladybird Readers Level 1 series. This timeless Chinese fable teaches children about honesty, patience, and integrity. The simple language and engaging illustrations make it ideal for beginner readers.

Story Overview

The Empty Pot-Ladybird-Readers-Level 1 – In ancient China, there lived a wise emperor who loved plants and flowers. He wanted to find a successor to his throne, so he came up with a unique plan. He gathered all the children of the land and handed each of them a seed. “Whoever grows the best plant within a year will become the next emperor,” he declared. All the children were excited and took their seeds home, eager to grow the most beautiful plant.

The Boy with the Empty Pot

The Empty Pot-Ladybird-Readers-Level 1 – Among the children was a boy named Ping, who was known for his green thumb. He could grow anything! Ping was excited and confident that he would grow the best plant. He carefully planted the seed in rich soil and watered it daily. But after weeks and months, nothing grew from the seed. Ping was disappointed, but he did not give up. He tried different pots, different soils, and more care, but still, nothing sprouted.

A Year Later

At the end of the year, all the children returned to the emperor, proudly holding their beautiful plants. Some had tall flowers, while others had lush greenery. Ping, on the other hand, felt ashamed. He had nothing to show except an empty pot. Despite his embarrassment, he decided to bring the empty pot to the emperor, knowing he had done his best.

The Emperor’s Choice

When the emperor saw all the children with their flourishing plants, he frowned. But when he saw Ping’s empty pot, his face lit up with a smile. The emperor then announced, “Ping will be the next emperor!” Everyone was shocked. The emperor explained, “I gave all of you boiled seeds that could not grow. Ping was the only one who was honest enough to return with an empty pot.”

Lesson Learned

The Empty Pot teaches children the value of honesty and integrity. Ping’s courage to tell the truth, even when it was difficult, showed that these qualities are more important than success. This heartwarming story offers a valuable life lesson, making it a perfect read for young minds.