In the middle of a city is a very fancy, decorated statue of a prince, and it is known as the Happy Prince. One day, a swallow bird decides to rest on the statue, only to get wet by the tears of the crying statue. The Prince, as it turns out, is not happy at all. When he was alive and living in his palace, he had no idea how much suffering was happening outside his home. Now as a statue that stands high above the city, he can finally see the many injustices happening to the people. At the Prince’s request, the swallow begins to take off pieces of the statue and give them away to the poor. Together, the two work to try and give what aid they can to the less fortunate. What Is Great About It: It can be easy to ignore people who are struggling and having a hard time. However, it is not good to always “turn a blind eye” and pretend not to notice. Sometimes, even one good deed (action) can make a big impact on both the person doing it and the person receiving it. “The Happy Prince” is a story that shows the importance of charity and empathy. These two things can come with a lot of sacrifices, but you can gain a lot in other ways. The story also points out that you should judge a person not by what they have, but by what they give.