Childhood Values
The Tree of Questions 🌳 | Uncle Augustine’s Children’s Story about Friendship and Respect 🫐✨
In the heart of Grandma’s orchard, under the shade of the towering blackberry tree, a group of children gathered every afternoon to listen to Uncle Augustine’s stories. The tree, always laden with sweet blackberries, was a special place. But one day, something extraordinary happened: the leaves began to rustle.
At first it was a soft murmur that only the most attentive could notice. But soon, everyone clearly heard the words: «What is true friendship?», «What does respect mean?», «Why is it important to take care of nature?» The children, surprised, looked at Uncle Augustine, who, with a knowing smile, explained to them that the tree was testing their wisdom.
«This tree is magical,» said Uncle Augustine as he adjusted his straight-brimmed hat. «Every time you answer one of its questions correctly, a new blackberry will bloom, as a gift for your effort and honesty.»
Intrigued, the children accepted the challenge. First, Sofia, the youngest of the group, answered: «True friendship is helping others without expecting anything in return.» Immediately, a bright blackberry appeared among the leaves, as if the tree were applauding her answer.
Then, Thomas, with his hands full of dirt from having been playing near the well, dared to answer the next question: «Respect is treating everyone as you would like to be treated.» Instantly, another blackberry blossomed, larger and brighter than the previous one.
Each child took a turn, reflecting on the tree’s questions. They talked about the importance of sharing, patience, and the need to take care of their environment. With each correct answer, the tree filled with blackberries, until all its foliage looked like a starry sky of small, shiny black fruits.
Uncle Augustine watched them with pride. «Did you notice?,» he said at the end, «the tree has taught us that the best answers are not in books, but in our hearts and in how we live our lives.»
As the sun began to set behind the mountains, the children, satisfied and happy, picked berries to share with their families. Before saying goodbye, they thanked Uncle Augustine and promised to return the next day to hear more stories and learn from the tree’s questions.
«Thank you for joining us in this wonderful story under the berry tree,» Uncle Augustine said with a smile as the windmill turned gently in the background. «If you enjoyed this story, don’t forget to subscribe to the channel, leave a ‘Like’ and ring the bell to receive notifications of our upcoming stories. See you next time!»
The Friendship Club-The Joy of Madam Carmen
In the small town of Green Valley, the square always looked colorful and full of life thanks to Madam Carmen. Every day, this kind old lady lovingly cared for the flowers in the park, creating a garden full of colors and aromas that enchanted everyone.
But lately, the children of the Friendship Club noticed that the flowers in the park were no longer as well cared for, and that Madam Carmen no longer walked around the square as before. The old lady seemed to have left the place she loved so much.
Worried, the children decided to find out what was happening. They asked the neighbors and discovered that Madam Carmen was sad because her daughter had moved to another city. She felt lonely and had no desire to continue caring for her beloved garden.
Sofia, the most observant of the group, proposed an idea: “What if we keep her company? We could help her with the flowers on the weekends and tell her our club stories.”
The following Saturday, the Friendship Club went to Madam Carmen’s house. They knocked on the door, and when she greeted them with a surprised expression, Sofia spoke up: “Madam Carmen, we know that you feel lonely, and we want to help you with the flowers in the park. Besides, we have so many stories to tell you!”
The old lady was thrilled to see the smiles and enthusiasm of the children. From that day on, every weekend became a special moment. The children helped Madam Carmen clean, water and prune the plants. While they worked, they told her everything that happened in the town and at the Friendship Club.
With each story, Madam Carmen laughed and her eyes regained the sparkle they had before. The children told her about everything from school adventures to pranks and secrets they shared with each other.
As the days went by, the square bloomed again, and so did Madam Carmen’s spirit. Her hands, accompanied by the small hands of her new friends, returned the park to its splendor. The colors of the flowers became more vivid, and their fragrance beautified the entire plaza.
Madam Carmen, once lonely, began to feel that the children were like a new family to her. Her heart filled with joy, and their smiles lit up every corner of Green Valley. Soon, not only the plaza, but the entire town enjoyed her company and the joy she brought to those around her.
One day, Madam Carmen looked at the children and said: “Thank you, little ones. I thought I was alone, but you have shown me that friendship can blossom like the flowers in the park, filling the soul with love and companionship.”
The children smiled and understood that a small gesture of kindness and companionship could bring happiness back to someone who had lost it. And so, in Green Valley, the Friendship Club continued to sow joy and good memories, always remembering that a united community can make even the loneliest heart blossom.