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The Travelers and the Plane Tree

In this easy small story with a moral, two travelers resting under a Plane-Tree criticize it for being "useless" because it bears no fruit. The Plane-Tree responds, highlighting their ingratitude and reminding them that it provides them with shade and comfort, illustrating a key lesson for young readers: some people fail to appreciate their best blessings. This concise moral tale serves as a reminder to recognize and value the benefits we often take for granted.

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The Travelers and the Plane Tree - Aesop's Fable illustration about gratitude, appreciation, perception of value
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Reveal Moral

"Appreciate the blessings and benefits you receive, even if they seem insignificant or unrecognized."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
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Theme
gratitude
appreciation
perception of value
Characters
Travelers
Plane-Tree

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