Once upon a time, there was a kind and creative girl named Mia who loved to paint more than anything. Every day, she would sit by the river, dip her brush into bright colors, and create beautiful pictures of flowers, rainbows, and animals. Painting made Mia feel happy and free.

One morning, while walking through the woods, Mia found something sparkling under an old tree. It was a paintbrush, but not just any paintbrush—it was special. As soon as Mia held it, she could feel it was magic.

Excited, Mia ran home and began to paint. The first thing she painted was a simple, bright flower. To her surprise, the flower leapt off the canvas and bloomed right in front of her eyes! Mia couldn’t believe it—whatever she painted with the magic paintbrush came to life!

With her new gift, Mia didn’t just paint for fun. She wanted to help the people in her town. She painted fresh food for families who didn’t have enough to eat. She painted toys for the children, filling their hearts with joy. She even painted a big, beautiful rainbow to brighten up the sky when a storm passed by.

The people in her town were amazed by Mia’s magic paintbrush, but even more so by her kindness. She could have kept the magic to herself, but instead, she used it to help others. They all loved Mia for her generosity and her big heart.

One day, a little boy came up to Mia and asked, “Why do you paint things for other people?”

Mia smiled warmly and said, “Because when you share what you have, it makes everyone happy, including yourself.”

From then on, Mia continued to paint things that brought joy and comfort to the people around her. Her magic paintbrush wasn’t just special because of the magic, but because of the kindness she shared with it.

Moral:

Sharing makes everyone happy.

Let’s Chat About This Story: Fun Questions for Curious Kids

After reading “The Magic Paintbrush,” you can have a fun chat with your kids about the story and the important lessons it teaches! Here are some questions to spark their imagination and encourage meaningful discussions:

• If you had a magical paintbrush like Mia, what would you paint to help others?
• Why do you think Mia chose to share her magic with the people in her town instead of keeping it to herself?
• How do you feel when you share something special with someone? Can you think of a time when you shared something that made someone else happy?
• What’s your favorite thing Mia painted? Why do you like it the most?
• If you could bring one of your drawings to life, what would it be?

Did You Know Fun Facts:

• Did you know that painting can help you express your feelings even when you don’t know how to say them with words? It’s a great way to be creative!
• Did you know some artists use paintbrushes made from different materials like horsehair or synthetic fibers? Each type of brush can create different effects.
• Did you know that rainbows, like the one Mia painted, happen when sunlight and rain mix? No two people see the exact same rainbow because they’re unique to each person’s view!
• Did you know that kindness, like the kind Mia showed, can spread? When one person does something kind, it often inspires others to do the same.

Download Free Coloring Pages Related To This Story

Bring the story to life with coloring pages designed to spark creativity and make story time even more fun. Coloring helps kids express their creativity, improve focus, and reinforce the story’s themes in a fun, engaging way. After reading together, let them bring the story to life with colors!

Click on any of the free coloring pages below to download or print it!