Another is the story of Pinocchio. Pinocchio is a puppet who often misbehaves. He tells lies which cause his nose to grow. However, as the story progresses, he goes through many adventures and learns valuable lessons. Eventually, he redeems himself by becoming a real boy. He shows that children can change for the better when they face the consequences of their bad actions.
One famous redemption children story is 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. In this story, Edmund starts off on the wrong path by being lured by the White Witch with Turkish Delight. But later, he redeems himself through his experiences in Narnia. He realizes his mistakes and fights alongside his siblings to defeat the Witch and save Narnia.
The story of Oliver Twist can also be considered in this regard. Oliver, an orphan, is forced into a life of crime in Fagin's gang. But he has an inherently good heart. He resists the evil around him and finally finds redemption when he is taken in by kind people. His story shows that a child can overcome a difficult and corrupting environment through his own inner strength.
The story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, involves animals too. Momotaro sets out on a journey with a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant to fight the demons on Onigashima. This story teaches children about friendship and courage. The animals help Momotaro in his quest, showing how different creatures can work together towards a common goal.
There is the story of Oprah Winfrey. She had a difficult childhood filled with poverty and abuse. However, through education and her own determination, she rose above her circumstances. She used her platform to help others, promote positive change, and became one of the most influential people in the world. Her journey from a troubled past to a force for good is a great redemption story.
The journey of growth is very inspiring. Take the story of Stuart Little. Stuart is a mouse - boy who is different from others. He goes on a journey where he faces many challenges. Through these challenges, he grows and redeems himself in a way by becoming more confident and self - assured. This journey of growth in the face of difficulties is a great motivation for children to keep improving themselves.
The character of Hal Jordan, also known as Green Lantern. He had a fall from grace when he became Parallax, but then he went through a redemption arc. He had to face his inner demons and regain the trust of the Green Lantern Corps. Also, Catwoman in some storylines has elements of redemption. She's a thief, but she often finds herself on the side of good, helping Batman and the people of Gotham, which can be seen as a form of redemption.
'The Ugly Duckling' is also very well - known. It's about a duckling that is different from the others and is initially ostracized. But in the end, it turns out to be a beautiful swan. This story teaches children about self - acceptance and not judging based on appearances.
One real life redemption story is about a former drug addict. He hit rock bottom, lost his job, family, and almost his life due to drug use. But he decided to turn his life around. He entered a rehab center, worked hard on his recovery, and now he is a drug counselor helping others who are in the same situation he once was.
A person who had a bad reputation (the strawman) for being unreliable at work. He redeemed himself by taking on extra tasks, always meeting deadlines, and improving his communication skills. His colleagues noticed the change and he was eventually promoted, showing that he successfully overcame the negative perception.
One famous filial piety story in China is 'The Twenty - four Filial Exemplars'. For example, the story of Dong Yong. Dong Yong was so poor that he had to sell himself to bury his father. His filial piety moved the heavens, and an immortal helped him.
There's also 'The Little Hunchback'. It's a story that can both amuse and intrigue children with its unique characters and events set in the Italian context.
The story of Romulus and Remus can be considered in a way. They were abandoned as infants and then found and raised by a wolf. While not exactly 'stolen' in the common sense, they were removed from their original family situation. And in some Native American legends, there are tales of children being taken by spirits, which are also examples of stolen children stories.