The Four Brothers and the Hidden Treasure
Four lazy brothers wanted nothing but easy riches. Their wise father, on his deathbed, told them of a hidden treasure on their land. What they found was not what they expected, but it was worth more than all the gold in the world.
A long time ago, an old man named Arthur had four very lazy sons: Leo, Tom, Sam, and Ben. Arthur was very worried about their future, especially when he fell ill and knew his days were numbered. Before he passed away, he gathered his sons and told them with a weak voice, "My sons, I have left you a great treasure. I buried it in our land, but I cannot remember the exact spot." The sons were happy about the treasure but sad their father had forgotten where it was.
After their father died, the brothers decided to search for the treasure. For the first time in their lives, they picked up shovels and began to dig with energy and purpose. They dug up every inch of the land, turning over all the soil, but they found no treasure box. As they were digging in one different-looking spot, a spring of fresh water burst forth from the ground.
A man who knew about farming passed by. When he saw the well-dug land and the plentiful water, he advised them to plant it. The brothers took his advice and sowed vegetable seeds. Because the land was so fertile, the plants grew quickly, and their field became a lush garden. They sold the vegetables at the market and earned a lot of money. Only then did the brothers understand their father's wisdom; the real treasure wasn't buried gold, but the reward of their own hard work. They gave up their laziness and lived happily ever after.
🎯Values and Lessons Learned
- The Value of Hard Work: The greatest rewards come from effort and perseverance, not from luck.
- Wisdom of Elders: The father's clever plan taught his sons a more valuable lesson than any inheritance of gold could.
- Create Your Own Fortune: The sons didn't find a treasure; they created one with their own hands and sweat. - Work Gives Life Purpose: Instead of being lazy, the brothers found purpose and a happy life through their work.
Questions to Understand the Story
- What was the old man's biggest worry about his sons?
- What secret did the father tell his sons before he passed away?
- Did the sons find the treasure box their father told them about?
- What did they do with the land after a passerby gave them advice?
- What was the real "treasure" the father meant?
Questions to Make You Think
- Why do you think the father used a riddle instead of just giving his sons money or telling them to work?
- What might have happened to the sons if their father hadn't told them about the treasure?
- The story shows "Hard Work Always Pays." Can you think of other rewards for hard work besides money?
Questions for Real Life
- What is something you have worked hard on? How did you feel when you finished it?
- Think of a chore you don't like doing. What is the "treasure" or good result that comes from doing it?
- If you and your friends had a piece of land, what would you want to grow in your garden?
🎨 Fun Activities
- Draw the Transformation: Draw two pictures. The first shows the brothers lazily digging for gold. The second shows them happily harvesting vegetables from their beautiful garden.
- Plant a Seed: With a grown-up's help, plant a simple seed (like a bean) in a small pot. Water it and watch it grow every day.
- Chore Treasure Map: Create a "treasure map" of your room. Each chore you complete (like making your bed) is a step on the map leading to a small "treasure" (like a favorite snack).