The Little Dutch Hero | Otto's Tales | PragerU Kids

hey parents before we start this episode remember that your family can enjoy hundreds of fun and educational free videos like this one for kids of all ages be sure to subscribe to get all the new shows and updates at Prager [Music] kids.com welcome to UT's Tales I'm Jill and did you hear that oh no oh there's a leak in the ceiling this sometimes happens when it rains outside I was worried about this oh Auto auto auto did you see it's leaking again from the rain I don't know what to do about this I yeah oh he has an idea you have an idea I don't know what his idea is but let's see a ladder oh my auto oh be careful oh wow you okay buddy you got it okay well you think you can fix that for me while I read the story okay be careful thanks buddy I'll be quick let's read the Little Dutch hero once upon a time there was a young boy named Peter he lived in Holland a small and beautiful country by A Great and Powerful sea in Holland the water presses against the land so much that people built tall walls of stone and Earth called dkes to hold the sea back Peter loved his country and was taught at a very early age to watch the dykes carefully at every moment for if one small hole leaked water it could grow larger and larger and eventually break the Dyke to drown everyone in the land even a hole as small as a child's littlest finger was a dangerous thing one Autumn afternoon Peter's mother called to him Peter she smiled please walk across the dke and take these cakes to our friend the blind man Peter was happy to do it his friend the blind man lived alone and was always glad to have visitors and Peter his mother reminded him remember to go quickly and return home before dark the boy nodded and began his journey walking along the Dyke Peter felt warm under The Shining sun he breathed in the crisp cool air he admired the vibrant flowers along his path he gazed out at the vast sea with ships resting on the horizon in the distance Peter also noticed the water looked exceptionally tall this day when he arrived at the the Blind Man's house Peter shared all the beauty from his journey with his friend every detail of color and happenings he soon realized it was getting late and remembered how his mother asked him to return before dark so he Bid Farewell and set out for home along his walk Peter noticed the waters Rising tall against the Dyke he remembered how his father spoke about the dangers of angry water Waters and felt thankful that the dyes kept everyone safe what would become of us if these dyes were to give way the sea would overtake us Darkness began to settle and the boy quickened his steps just then he heard trickling water he stopped knelt down and spotted a small hole in the Dyke water was streaming through a leak Peter knew how dangerous this was if enough water ran through a little hole it could soon make a larger one to break the Dyke and flood all of Holland not knowing what else to do the young boy immediately stuck his finger into the tiny hole the water stopped stay back angry Waters Holland will not drown as long as I am here then he thought but how long can I stay here it was completely dark now and the wind chill was icy Peter called out help help no one heard him no one came Peter's arm began to ache and stiffen with pain his finger was now numb from the cold sea he cried out again will no one help but no one could hear him poor Peter thought of his mother how she must be upset with him for not returning before nightfall but he could not move from the Dyke I will not allow these angry Waters to drown my family and Country his teeth chattered his legs shivered his head was bent and his eyes were closed but he was not asleep I must stay here until someone comes he shivered under the stars and moon morning came Peter was hunched over his finger still holding the sea from breaking through the Dyke by now people were on their way to work and a farmer noticed the young boy struggling what's the matter son are you hurt Peter's voice was weak but he replied I am keeping the water from coming in please help the man ran to get help workers of all kinds soon arrived with shovels spackle and other tools to repair the hole in the Dyke Peter was carried home exhausted is many a year since then but still when the sea Roars like a flood the children are taught what a child can do who is brave and true and good for all the mothers and fathers take their children by the hand and tell them of Brave Little Peter whose courage saved the land the and I love that story hey Otto how's it going up there good great you fixed it he fixed it wow I am impressed good job buddy by any chance while you were up there fixing the leak did you get to listen to any of the story what did you like best about it uh the courage responsibility the perseverance yes all good qualities that you have too by the way what the Little Dutch hero did all by himself seemed so small but it saved so many people and the next time you think that you can't make a big difference for solving a problem or helping a friend well think again because you probably can just like you did right thank you for watching Otto's Tales check out some of our other stories too keep reading keep watching and remember to have courage to help others bye thank you for watching you know we've got more episodes right watch the whole series on our website and parents you can subscribe at Prager kids.com