Once upon a time, there was a little explorer named Max who loved to travel the world and discover new spices. One day, he heard that a far-off land had a spice so delicious, it was in high demand everywhere. So, Max set off on a journey to find this legendary spice.
During his travels, he traded with many people and learned about the balance between supply and demand for spices. He finally discovered the source of the flavor: a secret garden guarded by mischievous monkeys.
Max cleverly outsmarted the monkeys and brought back a large supply of the spice to sell. But, when he returned home, he realized that the real value of the spice was not in its taste but in the joy and laughter it brought to those who tried it. From then on, Max stopped trading spices and instead shared them freely, spreading happiness everywhere he went.

Reflections

• Why did Max go on a journey to find the legendary spice?
• What did Max learn about the balance between supply and demand for spices?
• How did Max get the spice from the secret garden guarded by monkeys?
• Why did Max change his approach to trading spices at the end of the story?
• What lesson did Max learn about the importance of spreading happiness?