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Baobab Wish
Baobab Wish
4 pages
Author: Emily Johnson
WISDOM
FRIENDSHIP
COMMUNITY
NATURE
GROWTH
Summary
### **Story Outline: "The Wisdom of the Baobab Tree"** **1. Introduction:** - **Setting:** African village, sunny day, Dante (young boy) and Fortoya (older sister) playing. - **Baobab Tree:** The massive, ancient tree in the center of the village fascinates the children. - **Dante’s Wish:** Dante stretches his arms wide, hoping to hug the giant tree, but can’t reach. **2. Fortoya’s Attempt:** - **Fortoya Tries:** Fortoya opens her arms wide, but like Dante, she cannot hug the tree either. - **Wondering Together:** The siblings ask each other how they could possibly hug such a giant tree. **3. Grandma Arrives:** - **Grandma’s Wisdom:** Their grandmother walks by with a kind smile, sits near the tree, and listens to their dilemma. - **Teaching Moment:** Grandma explains that the tree is like wisdom—too big for one person to hold alone, but something we can all share. **4. Wisdom Like a Tree:** - **Curiosity:** Dante asks how wisdom can be like the tree. - **Grandma’s Explanation:** Grandma explains that wisdom grows over time and is passed down, just like the baobab has stood tall for generations. "We need many people to embrace it." **5. Gathering Friends:** - **Dante’s Idea:** Excited, Dante suggests gathering their friends to help "hug" the tree. - **Action:** The siblings gather their village friends, and together they hold hands, encircling the tree. **6. Group Hug & Realization:** - **Unity:** The children and their friends finally manage to "hug" the tree by working together. - **Grandma’s Message:** Grandma reminds them that wisdom is like this tree—when we share it, we grow together. **7. Conclusion:** - **Gratitude:** Dante and Fortoya look up at the baobab, realizing the importance of sharing wisdom and learning with others. - **Final Reflection:** They understand that, just like the tree, they will continue to grow and learn with the help of their community and friends.
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