The King with the Golden Touch, teaches children that greed and the desire for endless wealth can never replace the love of family, friendship, and the beauty of nature.
CHARACTERS:
NARRATOR
KING MIDAS
GOD
DAUGHTER
SCRIPT:
NARRATOR: Once upon a time, there lived a king named Midas. He was a kind ruler, but he had one major weakness: he loved gold more than anything else in the world. He spent his days counting his coins and wishing for more.
KING MIDAS: (Admiring a gold coin) Look how it glitters! Gold is the most beautiful thing in the universe. I don’t care about ordinary things; I just want to possess all the gold in the world!
NARRATOR: One afternoon, a powerful god visited the kingdom. Because Midas showed him great hospitality and did him a kind favor, the god decided to reward him.
GOD: You have been very kind to me, King Midas. As a token of my gratitude, I will grant you one wish. Speak, and it shall be yours.
KING MIDAS: (Excited) Oh, thank you! My wish is simple: I want everything I touch to turn into shining, pure gold!
GOD: (Sighs) Your wish is foolish, Midas! Wealth can easily become a heavy burden. Think about it carefully before you make this choice.
KING MIDAS: I have thought about it! That is the only thing that will make me truly happy.
GOD: Very well. Tomorrow morning, when the sun rises, your wish will come true.
NARRATOR: The next morning, Midas woke up thrilled. As soon as he touched his bedsheets, they turned into solid gold. He walked around his palace, touching everything in sight. His clothes, his chairs, the palace walls, and even the beautiful flowers in his garden turned to gold. But his joy quickly turned to dread.
KING MIDAS: (Holding a golden apple, trying to bite it) Ouch! This is terrible! My bread is gold, my water is gold… I can’t eat or drink anything! And my beautiful garden has no scent anymore. What have I done?
NARRATOR: Hearing her father’s cries, his young daughter ran out into the garden.
DAUGHTER: Father, what is wrong? Why are you crying? Look, even the little dog has turned into a cold statue!
KING MIDAS: Oh, my dear daughter, stay back! I made a terrible mistake. I am so sorry!
NARRATOR: But before he could warn her, the worried little girl rushed forward and threw her arms around him to comfort him. Instantly, she froze.
KING MIDAS: (Horrified) No! No, this can’t be happening! What have I done? My precious, sweet daughter is gone… she is just a lifeless gold statue!
NARRATOR: Filled with grief and terror, King Midas ran into the forest, desperately searching for the god.
KING MIDAS: (Falling to his knees) Please, hear my prayer! Take back this horrible curse! My daughter is worth more than all the treasures in the world!
GOD: I warned you, Midas. The consequences of greed are painful. I cannot simply undo the magic, but I can tell you how to wash it away. Go to the nearby river and submerge yourself in the water. If the river accepts your regret, you will be free. If not, there is nothing more I can do.
NARRATOR: Midas raced to the riverbank and plunged into the rushing water, washing himself completely.
KING MIDAS: (Stepping out of the water, looking at his hands) Please let it be over…
NARRATOR: Nervous, he reached out and touched a green branch hanging from a nearby tree.
KING MIDAS: (Smiling with relief) The leaves are still green! They are soft and fresh! I am free! The curse is broken!
NARRATOR: Midas rushed back to his palace, where his daughter immediately returned to life. The King realized that true happiness didn’t belong in a palace full of treasure. He left his golden throne behind and lived happily in a simple wooden hut in the forest.
KING MIDAS: I have learned my lesson. Gold can buy many things, but love, family, and nature are the only things that truly make a person rich.
THE END
AUTHOR: Greek Mythology
Adapted by: K I D S I N C O
Conclusion: The King with the Golden Touch reminds us that the greatest treasures in life are not made of gold. King Midas believed wealth would bring him happiness, but he soon discovered that love, kindness, family, and the simple joys of life are far more valuable than riches. This timeless Greek myth continues to inspire children to appreciate what truly matters and to choose generosity over greed.
Moral of the Story: Be careful what you wish for. Greed can make us lose sight of the people and blessings that truly matter.
Moral Values:
- Gratitude
- Humility
- Love for family
- Contentment
- Wisdom
- Kindness
- Appreciation of nature
- Responsibility
- Self-reflection
- Learning from mistakes
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- Ancient Greece for Kids – Ducksters
- The Golden Touch – Project Gutenberg
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