Good manners are more than just saying “please” and “thank you”—they shape how we connect with the world around us. The Polite Parrot is a charming children’s story that teaches young readers the importance of kindness, respect, and polite behavior through a fun and colorful jungle tale.
Let’s explore the enchanting world of Pico, the little parrot who changed an entire forest with nothing but his manners.
Meet Pico, the Little Parrot with Big Manners
Deep inside the emerald-green Mango Forest lived a cheerful parrot named Pico. He was small, colorful, and loved to talk! But what made Pico special wasn’t his bright feathers—it was the way he spoke.
Pico always said:
- “Good morning!”
- “Please, may I…?”
- “Thank you so much!”
- “Sorry, I didn’t mean that.”
All the animals loved Pico because he made everyone feel appreciated and respected.
The Forest That Needed Help
But not everyone in Mango Forest behaved like Pico.
There was:
- Lumpy the Leopard who growled at anyone who crossed his path.
- Toto the Monkey who snatched fruits without asking.
- Bella the Bear who always pushed others while waiting in line at the river.
The forest was filled with arguments, noise, and unhappiness.
Pico felt sad watching his friends fight all the time. “If only they knew how wonderful it feels to be polite,” he thought.
Pico’s Kindness Plan
One sunny morning, Pico had an idea.
“I will teach them through example,” he chirped. “Not by scolding, but by kindness.”
So Pico began his mission.
Helping Toto the Monkey
Toto snatched a mango from Pico’s branch and ran away laughing.
Pico didn’t scold him. Instead, he flew to Toto and said gently,
“Toto, would you like another mango? You may take it if you ask nicely.”
Toto blinked in surprise.
“No anger? No shouting?” he wondered.
So for the first time, he tried:
“Pico… may I please have the mango?”
Pico smiled and gave him one.
Toto felt warm inside. “Thank you, Pico!” he said cheerfully, realizing how good manners made him feel.
Teaching Bella the Bear to Wait
At the river, Bella pushed the animals aside to drink first.
Instead of yelling, Pico fluttered down and said:
“Bella, you are strong and kind. Could you please let the smaller animals drink first? It would make everyone happy.”
Bella was touched by Pico’s soft words.
“Alright, I’ll try,” she said, stepping aside.
For the first time ever, animals drank happily without fear.
Even Lumpy the Leopard Learned!
The toughest one was Lumpy the Leopard, who always growled.
One evening, Lumpy accidentally stepped on Pico’s tail.
Everyone froze—this was trouble!
But Pico simply said,
“It’s okay, Lumpy. I know it wasn’t on purpose.”
Lumpy’s eyes widened. No one had ever spoken kindly to him before.
“I… I’m sorry, Pico,” he said quietly.
And from that day, Lumpy tried to soften his voice and behave gently.
A Happier Jungle Emerged
As days passed:
- Animals began saying please and thank you
- They shared food and helped each other
- Fights disappeared
- Smiles filled the forest
All because one little parrot showed them the magic of polite words.
The Mango Forest became the happiest place in the jungle.
Pico felt proud—not because he changed the forest, but because he did it with love and kindness.
Moral of the Story
Good manners cost nothing but give us everything.
Kindness and polite words can change the world around us.
Why Kids Love “The Polite Parrot”
- Easy-to-understand language
- Friendly animal characters
- Teaches manners naturally
- Encourages empathy and kindness
- Perfect for bedtime stories and school reading