Once upon a time, there was a group of friends named Apple, Pear, Beet, Potato, Cabbage and Pumpkin. They all lived in a big garden and loved to play together.

One day, while playing hide-and-seek, they stumbled upon a ripe apple that had fallen from a tree. Excited to see the delicious fruit, they all started to collect ripe food from around the garden.

As they were collecting, they noticed that each of them had different opinions about what was the best food. Apple thought apples were the best, Pear thought pears were the best, and so on.

So, they decided to make a contest to see who was right. They would each cook a dish using the food they loved the most and then have a taste test.

The next day, they all gathered to try each other's dishes. Apple made an apple pie, Pear made a pear tart, Beet made beet soup, Potato made mashed potatoes, Cabbage made coleslaw, and Pumpkin made pumpkin pie.

To their surprise, they all tasted great! They realized that all food was good and that they didn't have to argue about which was the best. They all agreed that they just needed to enjoy and appreciate them all.

And so, they continued to play and have fun together, always sharing and enjoying their favorite foods. The end.

Reflections

1. What did each of the friends initially think about their favorite food?
2. How did the friends come to understand that all foods are good?
3. What is a lesson you can learn from the story?