The North Wind and the Sun
Quick Answer
The North Wind and the Sun argue about who is stronger. They test a traveler’s cloak: the Wind blows hard, but the traveler grips tighter; the Sun shines warmly, and the traveler removes it. A classic fable that shows gentleness can be more powerful than force.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s calming and practical: it models how warmth, patience, and kindness work better than pushing. Great for bedtime reflection after a stubborn moment.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
4-8 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
The North Wind and the Sun have a friendly disagreement: which one is stronger? When a traveler appears, wrapped in a cloak, they decide on a simple test. Whoever can make the traveler take off his cloak will be declared the winner. The North Wind goes first. He huffs and whistles, sending cold gusts down the road. But the harder he blows, the tighter the traveler clutches the cloak around his shoulders. Then the Sun takes a turn. She shines gently, warming the air little by little until the traveler relaxes and chooses to remove his cloak. The fable leaves a clear bedtime lesson: gentleness often reaches the heart faster than force.
Story Excerpt
The North Wind and the Sun once had a friendly disagreement about which of them was stronger. As they were discussing it, a traveler walked along the road below, wrapped in a warm cloak. “ I have an idea, ” said the Sun with a gentle gleam. “ Let us agree that the one who can make that traveler take off his cloak is the stronger of us two. ” “ Very well, ” said the North Wind, puffing out his cheeks. He decided…
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In One Glance
In The North Wind and the Sun, the Wind tries to prove strength by blowing a traveler’s cloak off, but the traveler only holds on tighter. The Sun proves stronger by warming the traveler gently until he chooses to remove the cloak. The fable teaches that gentleness and patience often work better than pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
A test of strength: force makes the traveler cling tighter, warmth makes him let go.
Ages 4–8.
Yes—it's peaceful and ends with a gentle lesson.
Kindness and patience can be more effective than pushing.