Storytelling refers to the art of narrating a story. It is used as a strategy in language teaching which broadens learners' reading choices. Storytelling promotes whole language approach.Storytelling as a pedagogical tool is used for developing language skills and literacy because as a method of language teaching story-telling aims at:developing language skills in an integrated manner.engaging children with language to ensure better learning.helping in integrating stories into the curriculum at all levels.helping children to easily relate themselves to the story while listening.enhancing children's listening, creativity, and imagination power.helping children to explore the regional and cultural diversity of our country. Hence, we conclude that 'It helps to memorize the moral of the story' is NOT true for storytelling as a pedagogical tool.