Engaging English Stories for Children
“Beneath the Maple Tree” is a warm and gentle story about friendship, change, and hope.
Set in a peaceful village park, the story shows how a special place can bring people together.
Through the experiences of Mia and Jack, and Tom and Lily, children learn that feeling lonely is natural, but new friendships can grow when we open our hearts.
The maple tree becomes a symbol of comfort, kindness, and new beginnings.
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Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a big, strong maple tree. It stood tall in the middle of a quiet park. The tree’s leaves were green in summer and turned bright red and gold in autumn. Many villagers loved this tree because it gave them shade and comfort.
One sunny afternoon, a little girl named Mia sat beneath the maple tree. She loved the way the leaves whispered when the wind blew. Mia came to the park every day after school to sit under the tree and think. Today, she had a special reason.
Mia had been feeling sad. Her best friend, Sara, had moved to a new town. Mia missed playing with her, but she didn’t know how to make new friends. As she sat on the soft grass, she looked up at the branches of the maple tree. The leaves gently swayed in the breeze, making her feel calm.
Suddenly, Mia heard a voice. “Are you okay?” a boy asked.
Mia turned around and saw a boy about her age standing behind her. His name was Jack. He had recently moved to the village with his family.
“I’m okay,” Mia said softly, wiping away a tear. “I miss my friend.”
Jack sat down next to her. “I know how you feel. I miss my old home too. But I think we can make new friends here.”
Mia smiled a little. “You think so?”
Jack nodded. “Yes. We can play games together. I like soccer. Do you?”
Mia’s eyes brightened. “I love soccer!”
From that day on, Mia and Jack became the best of friends. They played soccer, ran around the park, and shared stories. Every afternoon, they met under the maple tree, just like Mia used to, but now, she had someone to share it with.
The maple tree became their favorite spot. It was a place where new friendships grew, and where Mia learned that sometimes, life brings new people into your world when you least expect it.
And every time the leaves rustled in the wind, Mia felt happy, knowing that even when things change, good things can still happen.
Engaging English Stories for Children-2
Beneath the Maple Tree
In a small village, there was a big maple tree in the center of the park. It had thick branches and leaves that turned bright red and yellow in the fall. The tree was very old, and everyone in the village loved it. People would come to sit under its shade on hot days, or just to enjoy the peacefulness it brought.
One afternoon, a young boy named Tom was sitting beneath the maple tree. He had a book in his hands, but he wasn’t reading it. His mind was somewhere else. Tom had just moved to the village with his family. He didn’t know anyone here, and he felt lonely.
As he sat there, thinking about his old friends, he noticed a small bird sitting on a branch above him. The bird chirped happily, as if it was singing just for him. Tom smiled, but still felt sad. He missed his old home and wished he could find a friend here.
Just then, a girl walked by. Her name was Lily. She noticed Tom sitting by himself under the tree. Lily had lived in the village her whole life, and she loved meeting new people.
“Hi there!” she said with a friendly smile. “Are you new here?”
Tom looked up, a little surprised. “Yes, I just moved here.”
Lily sat down beside him. “I’m Lily. Want to play a game?”
Tom was a little shy, but the kindness in Lily’s voice made him feel better. “Okay,” he said, closing his book.
Lily took out a ball from her bag. “We can play catch,” she suggested.
Tom had never played catch before, but he thought it sounded fun. He tossed the ball to Lily, and she caught it easily. They laughed and played together for hours. The more they played, the more Tom started to forget about feeling lonely.
As the sun started to set, Tom realized something. Beneath the maple tree, he had found a new friend. And maybe, just maybe, this new village wouldn’t be so bad after all.
From that day on, Tom and Lily met under the maple tree every afternoon. They played games, told stories, and laughed. And as the seasons changed, the maple tree continued to be a special place where new friendships grew.
Key Vocabulary with Meanings
Characters & People
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Village – a small town
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Friend – a person you like and trust
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Best friend – a very close friend
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Boy / Girl – a male or female child
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Family – parents and children
Nature & Place
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Maple tree – a large tree with colorful leaves
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Park – an open area for people to relax and play
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Branches – parts of a tree that grow from the trunk
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Leaves – flat green parts of a tree
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Shade – cool area protected from the sun
Feelings & Emotions
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Sad – feeling unhappy
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Lonely – feeling alone
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Happy – feeling joy
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Calm – peaceful and relaxed
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Shy – nervous around new people
Actions
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Sit – rest on a seat or ground
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Play – have fun doing games
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Smile – show happiness with your face
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Talk – speak with someone
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Share – enjoy something together
Useful Words
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Moved – went to live in a new place
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Miss – feel sad because someone is not there
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Change – become different
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Friendship – relationship between friends
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Together – with someone else
Moral Words
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Kindness – being nice and caring
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Comfort – feeling safe and relaxed
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Hope – belief that good things will happen
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New beginnings – fresh start in life
