A Free Gospel Story for Families
Meet The Unwise Bee
Some lessons come with thunder. Some come with scripture. And some arrive on tiny wings.
Download The Unwise Bee, a free story from Talmage Tales: Little Lessons of Light for Kids and Families, and share a simple, memorable gospel message with the people you love.
This gentle retelling of one of Elder James E. Talmage’s beloved parables is made for family reading, quiet study, bedtime talks, Primary lessons, or any moment when you want a faithful story that opens the door to conversation.
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A Little Story with a Lasting Lesson
The Unwise Bee is a short, thoughtful story about choices, consequences, and the loving wisdom of counsel. It is easy enough to read aloud, gentle enough for children, and meaningful enough to linger with adults.
Inside the sample, you’ll find:
- A child-friendly retelling of the story
- The original Talmage parable for deeper study
- Simple discussion questions to help families talk about the lesson
- A small activity or reflection prompt to carry the message into everyday life
It is a sweet way to bring gospel learning into an ordinary day without turning family time into a lecture.
For Family Devotionals, Bedtime, or Sunday Lessons
Some children remember doctrine best when it is wrapped in a story.
Talmage Tales helps families talk about light, truth, gratitude, courage, humility, and character through simple, vivid parables. These stories give parents and teachers a natural starting point:
- What did the character notice?
- What choice did they make?
- What can we learn about Heavenly Father’s guidance?
- Where do we see this lesson in our own lives?
The goal is not a perfect lesson plan. It is a warm conversation, a shared moment, and one more small light in a child’s heart.
From Talmage Tales
Talmage Tales: Little Lessons of Light for Kids and Families brings the beloved parables of Elder James E. Talmage to a new generation.
With children’s adaptations by P.D. Workman, original parables, thoughtful questions, and charming illustrations, the book is designed for families who want gospel messages that feel clear, memorable, and alive.
From an unwise bee to a faithful train engineer and a grateful mother cat, each story invites readers to notice truth in the world around them.
