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The Peasant and the Apple Tree

In this simple short story with a moral, a peasant initially decides to cut down an unproductive apple tree, disregarding the pleas of the sparrows and grasshoppers that inhabit it. However, upon discovering a hive full of honey within the tree, he realizes its hidden value and chooses to care for it instead. This uplifting moral story illustrates how self-interest can transform one's perspective on seemingly useless things, making it a concise moral story for quick reads.

The Peasant and the Apple Tree
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Reveal Moral

"Sometimes, what appears to be worthless may hold unexpected value, and self-interest can lead to a greater appreciation of the things we initially disregard."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
Theme
self-interest
the value of protection
unexpected rewards
Characters
Peasant
Apple Tree
Sparrows
Grasshoppers
Honeycomb

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