Once upon a time, there was a stormy day. The wind was blowing and the rain was coming down hard. But inside a cozy little house, a boy named Timmy sat at his desk. He had a pen in one hand and a pencil in the other, trying to decide which one to use for his drawing.

Outside, the storm was getting worse and Timmy's mom came in to check on him. "Timmy, you should come have a snack," she said. "I have some delicious fruits for you to try."

Timmy followed his mom to the kitchen, where she had laid out an apple, a banana, and a lemon. Timmy was curious and wanted to try them all. He took a bite of the apple and it was cold and crisp. He took a bite of the banana and it was soft and sweet. But when he took a bite of the lemon, it was sour and made his face scrunch up.

"Wow, that lemon is really sour!" Timmy exclaimed.

"Yes, it is," his mom said with a smile. "But sometimes the things that are sour can also be very healthy for you."

Timmy was curious and decided to try the lemon again. This time, he took a small bite and found that he actually liked it. He ate the rest of the lemon and felt very satisfied.

As he finished his snack, the storm outside started to die down and the sun came out. Timmy smiled and went back to his desk to continue his drawing, feeling happy and content.

Reflections

1. Why do you think Timmy was curious about trying the fruits his mom offered him?
2. How did Timmy feel after trying the lemon for the first time?
3. Why do you think Timmy's mom said that "sometimes the things that are sour can also be very healthy for you"?
4. How did Timmy feel after trying the lemon for the second time?
5. In what way does the story relate to the phrase "don't judge a book by its cover"?