The Eagle and the Arrow
Quick Answer
An eagle is struck down by an arrow—then realizes the arrow is feathered with his own wings. A quick fable about how betrayal hurts most when it comes from what’s ‘ours.’
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Very short and reflective. It’s best as a quiet ‘think-about-it’ fable, followed by a gentle chat about choosing kind actions and kind words.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
6-10 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
High on a rock, an eagle watches a hare below, ready to swoop. But a hidden archer is watching the eagle. In a single moment, the arrow flies and hits its mark. As the eagle falls, he notices something that makes the pain feel heavier than the wound: the arrow’s feathers came from his own wings. The fable ends with the eagle’s realization: it is a double sorrow to be harmed by something made from yourself. For families, this works as a brief bedtime reflection about trust and choices. It can lead to a gentle conversation: when we use our gifts—our words, our skills, our influence—are we using them to protect and help, or to harm? The story doesn’t need a long lesson; it simply leaves a small, memorable image that stays with you.
Story Excerpt
An Eagle sat high on a tall rock. Below him, a Hare moved through the grass. The Eagle watched very closely. He wanted to swoop down and catch the Hare. But someone else was watching, too. An archer was hidden nearby. Quietly, he lifted his bow. He aimed carefully at the Eagle. The arrow flew. It struck the Eagle, and the Eagle could not stay strong in the sky. The Eagle…
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In One Glance
In this short fable, an eagle is shot by an archer and notices the arrow is feathered with his own wings. The eagle feels a ‘double sadness’ because the harm came from something that once belonged to him. The tale is a quick reflection on betrayal and on using what we have in a responsible, kind way.
Frequently Asked Questions
An eagle is wounded and realizes the arrow was feathered with his own wings.
Ages 6–10.
Yes—very short and thoughtful.
Use your strengths kindly; hurt feels sharper when it comes from ‘our own.’