The Peaceful Pond and the Magic Pebble. Read a bedtime story...

In a quiet house by a large pond, there lived a little frog named Pachans. While all the other frogs loved to croak loudly at night, Pachans loved to collect colorful pebbles that washed up on the shore. To advertise here, One evening, he found a pebble that glowed as bright as a firefly. He decided to take it to the oldest turtle in the pond, Muthassan, to show him the treasure. Along the way, Pachans hopped over lily pads and ducked under large lotus leaves. When he reached the big rock where Muthassan rested, the old turtle smiled. "This isn't just a stone, Pachans," he whispered. "It’s a Piece of the Stars. If you keep it safe, it will bring sweet dreams to everyone in the pond." Pachans placed the glowing stone on a high leaf in the center of the water. As the light spread, the ripples turned silver, and a calm silence fell over the village. Pachans curled up on his favorite leaf, feeling proud and very sleepy, as the whole pond drifted into a peaceful slumber. Content Highlights: Perfect bedtime reading material for children Published: 20 Apr 2026, 10:00 am IST Disclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports. Such comments are punishable under cyber laws. Please keep away from personal attacks. The opinions expressed here are the personal opinions of readers and not that of Mathrubhumi.