Once upon a time, there was a meat-loving monster named Max. Max loved meat so much that he ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Max went to the grocery store to buy more meat. When he got to the checkout, he noticed a cart full of fruit and vegetables. Max thought to himself, "What's the point of eating healthy food when I can have meat?"

Max decided to play a trick on the fruits and veggies in the cart. He took out a box of cereal and hid it under the bread. Then he placed an egg on top of the cereal. When the cashier scanned the items, Max laughed as the egg, cereal, and bread all fell onto the floor. But, to Max's surprise, the fruits and vegetables started to giggle too!

Max couldn't believe it, but the fruits and vegetables were actually having fun with him! They told Max that they loved to play pranks too, and they asked him to play with them again soon. Max was so happy that he decided to try some of the healthy food. He found out that it was delicious, and he started to eat fruits and vegetables every day.

From then on, Max lived happily ever after, eating both meat and healthy foods. And, he learned that having fun with friends is more important than just eating your favorite food.

Reflections

1. What did Max think about fruits and vegetables before he met them at the grocery store?
2. Why did Max hide cereal under the bread and place an egg on top at the checkout?
3. How did Max feel about eating fruits and vegetables after trying them for the first time?
4. Why was it important for Max to have fun with friends?
5. How did this experience change Max's perspective on healthy food?