Once upon a time, in a lush jungle, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly was a tall and colorful bird, with a long tail and a sharp beak. She lived in a tall tree with her family and friends.

One day, Polly decided to take a walk through the jungle. As she flew from tree to tree, she came across a little bird. The little bird was short and chubby, with round eyes and a fluffy feather. He looked up at Polly and said, "Hello, I'm Peter. Who are you?"

Polly smiled and said, "I'm Polly, a tall parrot. Nice to meet you, Peter."

Peter looked up at Polly with a frown and said, "I wish I was tall like you. I'm so short, I can't reach the juicy fruits at the top of the trees."

Polly thought for a moment and then said, "You know what, Peter? Being tall isn't everything. I may be tall, but I can't fly as fast and as nimbly as you can. And you know what else? You can climb trees and reach the fruits that are too high for me to get. So, being short has its own advantages."

Peter's frown turned into a smile. He realized that he should be proud of who he is, short or tall. He thanked Polly and they became friends. From that day on, they explored the jungle together and had many adventures.

And that's the story of Polly and Peter, the tall parrot and the little bird who learned to appreciate each other's differences.

Reflections

1. What was Peter's initial feeling about himself compared to Polly?
2. How did Polly help Peter change his perspective about himself?
3. What did Peter and Polly learn from each other?