Midas Touch

An ancient Greek myth

Illustrated by Xiao-Huan Li

 

King Midas was very greedy. Gold was more important to him than his own family.

One day King Midas met a genie.

"You may have one wish," said the genie.

What do you think King Midas wished for?  _____________ 

King Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold!

His wish came true. 

What can King Midas do now?

King Midas became very rich, but he was not happy.

He couldn't smell the gold flowers from his garden.

He couldn't eat gold food!

King Midas's daughter was very sad.

He gave her a hug and she turned to gold! 

What happened to King Midas's daughter?

King Midas asked the genie, "Please take back my wish! My daughter is worth more to me than gold."

The genie said, "I will." 

What does the King love most now?

Now King Midas was very happy.

He had learned that love, not gold, really makes a person rich!

The End