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The Arguing Fruits

A Peach and an Apple argued over their beauty until a Berry vine interrupted, reminding them of the beauty in uniqueness.
Acceptance
Identity
Humility
The Arguing Fruits
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Once upon a time, a Peach and an Apple were in a great dispute. They couldn't decide who was the most beautiful. The Peach boasted of its velvety blush skin, while the Apple was proud of its shiny, crisp look.

Not too far off, a quiet Berry vine was growing. It had overheard the argument and was growing tired of the constant noise. The Berry vine was not as striking as the Peach or the Apple, but it enjoyed the peace of its modest existence.

Finally, the Berry vine couldn't stand the noise any longer. "Enough!" it cried out. "Your constant arguing is disturbing the peace of this lovely garden. Can't you see the beauty in being unique and different? There's no need to compare."

In response to the Berry vine's outburst, the Peach and the Apple fell silent, appearing slightly embarrassed. They pondered upon the wisdom conveyed by the humble vine.

Once upon a time, in a beautiful garden, there lived a Peach and an Apple. They were both very pretty, but they couldn't agree on who was the most beautiful. The Peach liked to talk about its soft, fuzzy skin that was pink and orange. The Apple, on the other hand, was proud of its shiny, smooth skin that was red and green.

Not too far away, a Berry Vine was quietly growing. It wasn't as bright or big as the Peach or the Apple, but it was happy just being itself. The Berry Vine heard the Peach and the Apple arguing all the time, and it wished they would stop because it liked the garden to be peaceful.

One day, the Berry Vine had enough. It shouted, "Stop! Your arguing is ruining the calm of this garden. Why can't you see that being different is what makes each of you special? There's no need to argue about who is more beautiful."

Hearing this, the Peach and the Apple stopped talking. They felt a bit embarrassed for having argued so much. They thought about what the Berry Vine said and realized it was right.

A Peach and an Apple are fighting. They do not know who looks better. The Peach says, "Look at my soft, pink skin." The Apple says, "Look at my bright, hard skin."

A Berry Vine is nearby. It hears them. The Berry Vine does not like the noise. It is not as pretty as the Peach or the Apple, but it likes its quiet life.

The Berry Vine says, "Stop! Your noise is too loud. Being different is good. You do not need to fight."

The Peach and the Apple stop talking. They feel sorry. They think about what the Berry Vine says.

Once upon a time, in a beautiful garden, there lived a Peach and an Apple. They were both very pretty, but they couldn't agree on who was the most beautiful. The Peach liked to talk about its soft, fuzzy skin that was pink and orange. The Apple, on the other hand, was proud of its shiny, smooth skin that was red and green.

Not too far away, a Berry Vine was quietly growing. It wasn't as bright or big as the Peach or the Apple, but it was happy just being itself. The Berry Vine heard the Peach and the Apple arguing all the time, and it wished they would stop because it liked the garden to be peaceful.

One day, the Berry Vine had enough. It shouted, "Stop! Your arguing is ruining the calm of this garden. Why can't you see that being different is what makes each of you special? There's no need to argue about who is more beautiful."

Hearing this, the Peach and the Apple stopped talking. They felt a bit embarrassed for having argued so much. They thought about what the Berry Vine said and realized it was right.

Once upon a time, in a garden not-so-far away, a Peach and an Apple were having a major disagreement. It was not a disagreement about the weather or whose turn it was to do the dishes. No, no, they were arguing about who was the most beautiful!

"I'm the fairest fruit of them all!" the Peach declared, striking a pose with its velvety blush skin. "I mean, just look at me! I'm practically blushing with beauty!"

"Oh, please!" the Apple replied, showing off its shiny, crisp look. "If beauty was a concert, you'd be playing in the garage. I, on the other hand, would be headlining at the FruitBowl Arena!"

Not too far off, a quiet Berry vine was growing, and it had overheard the bickering. If the Berry vine had eyebrows, it would have raised them at least a dozen times by now.

"You two sound like a couple of cats fighting over the last sardine in the tin!" the Berry vine grumbled to itself.

After what felt like forever, the Berry vine couldn't take it anymore. "Enough!" it cried out, sounding like a parent who had just stepped on a Lego. "Your constant arguing is disturbing the peace of this lovely garden! Can't you see the beauty in being unique and different? It's like comparing apples and... well, peaches! There's no need to compare."

The Peach and the Apple fell silent, appearing slightly embarrassed, like two kids caught with their hands in the cookie jar.

"Oh, I guess we didn't think about it that way," the Peach mumbled, looking at its blush skin with a newfound appreciation.

"Yeah, you're right," the Apple added, admiring its shiny look without comparing it to anyone else.

They pondered upon the wisdom conveyed by the humble vine, realizing that beauty isn't a competition. It's like cake; there's enough for everyone to enjoy in their own way.

And from that day on, they never argued about beauty again. Instead, they became the best of fruity friends, supporting and appreciating each other's unique qualities.

And the Berry vine? Well, it went back to enjoying the peace of its modest existence, knowing that it had done something berry, berry good. And they all lived happily, uniquely ever after.

Beneath the sun's golden kiss,
Peach and Apple, in a twist.
“Who's the fairest?” both would say,
Each believing they'd win the day.

Peach said, “Look at my rosy hue!”
Apple replied, “I shine bright too!”
Back and forth, their voices grew,
As they argued, each trying to outdo.

Nearby, Berry vine listened in,
Its patience growing very thin.
Not as bold, not in the limelight,
Yet it loved its quiet, starry night.

Berry vine with a sigh did speak,
“Must you argue every week?
Why not see, both near and far,
How special and unique you are?”

Peach and Apple, their voices grew soft,
For Berry vine's words lifted them aloft.
In the garden’s hush and gentle breeze,
All fruits, under the same sky, find peace.

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Word Finder

  1. Beautiful

    Very pretty or nice to see.

  2. Garden

    A place with many plants growing.

  3. Agree

    To have the same opinion about something.

  4. Fuzzy

    Soft and slightly hairy to touch.

  5. Smooth

    Without roughness or bumps, very even.

  6. Proud

    Feeling happy about something you did well.

  7. Quietly

    Making little or no noise.

  8. Arguing

    Talking angrily with someone because you disagree.

  9. Peaceful

    Calm and without noise or disturbance.

  10. Embarrassed

    Feeling shy or ashamed about something.

Understanding Questions

  1. Why couldn't the Peach and the Apple agree?
  2. How did the Peach describe its own skin?
  3. What made the Berry Vine different from the Peach and the Apple?
  4. What did the Berry Vine do when it got tired of the arguing?
  5. How did the Peach and the Apple feel after the Berry Vine spoke to them?

Word Finder

  1. Fighting

    When people argue or disagree strongly.

  2. Looks

    How something or someone appears to others.

  3. Better

    Something that is more good or nice.

  4. Nearby

    Close to or not far away.

  5. Hears

    When you listen to sounds or noises.

  6. Noise

    Loud or unpleasant sound.

  7. Quiet

    When there is little or no sound.

  8. Life

    The time when a person or thing is alive.

  9. Different

    Not the same as something else.

  10. Stop

    To end or not continue something.

  1. Beautiful

    Very pretty or nice to see.

  2. Garden

    A place with many plants growing.

  3. Agree

    To have the same opinion about something.

  4. Fuzzy

    Soft and slightly hairy to touch.

  5. Smooth

    Without roughness or bumps, very even.

  6. Proud

    Feeling happy about something you did well.

  7. Quietly

    Making little or no noise.

  8. Arguing

    Talking angrily with someone because you disagree.

  9. Peaceful

    Calm and without noise or disturbance.

  10. Embarrassed

    Feeling shy or ashamed about something.

Understanding Questions

  1. Who are fighting?

    1. The Peach and the Berry
    2. The Apple and the Berry
    3. The Peach and the Apple
    4. The Berry and the Tree
  2. What color is the Peach's skin?

    1. Blue
    2. Pink
    3. Green
    4. Yellow
  3. What does the Berry vine hear?

    1. Music
    2. Birds
    3. Noise
    4. Water
  4. Why does the Berry Vine say "Stop!"?

    1. It wants to sleep.
    2. It likes the noise.
    3. The noise is too loud.
    4. It wants to sing.
  5. How do the Peach and Apple feel at the end?

    1. Happy
    2. Sorry
    3. Angry
    4. Quiet
  1. Why couldn't the Peach and the Apple agree?
  2. How did the Peach describe its own skin?
  3. What made the Berry Vine different from the Peach and the Apple?
  4. What did the Berry Vine do when it got tired of the arguing?
  5. How did the Peach and the Apple feel after the Berry Vine spoke to them?
  1. What are the main reasons the Peach and the Apple argue about their beauty?
  2. How does the Berry Vine's perspective differ from that of the Peach and the Apple?
  3. What impact does the Berry Vine's intervention have on the Peach and the Apple?
  4. Describe the characteristics that the Peach and the Apple use to describe their beauty.
  5. How does the setting of the garden contribute to the overall message of the fable?

Reflection Questions

  1. Why do you think the Peach and the Apple were arguing about who was more beautiful?
  2. How did the Berry vine feel about the Peach and Apple's argument, and why?
  3. Can you remember a time when you argued with someone about who was better at something?
  4. What does the Berry vine teach the Peach and the Apple about beauty and uniqueness?
  5. How can we apply the Berry vine's lesson in our own lives to appreciate our own and others' uniqueness and avoid unnecessary comparisons?

Fable Quotes

True beauty lies in accepting our uniqueness, for comparisons only disrupt the harmony of our shared garden.
In embracing our unique identities, we bloom as beautifully distinct flowers in the garden of life.
In the garden of life, true beauty lies not in boasting, but in the humble embrace of uniqueness.
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