Once upon a time, in a magical world, there lived a group of colors that lived in harmony with each other. They all had different personalities, and they loved to play and have fun together. One day, they decided to have a race to see who was the fastest color.

Amber was the first to volunteer. She was a warm and cheerful color who loved to shine in the sun. Blue was next, a cool and calm color who loved to swim in the ocean. Asphalt, a tough and rough color who loved to be the road, also joined the race. Auburn, a soft and gentle color, who loved to be the autumn leaves, also decided to participate. Avocado, a quirky and unique color, who loved to be the tasty fruit, was also in the race. Aquamarine, a shimmering and sparkly color, who loved to be the sea, was also eager to join.

The race started, and all the colors were running as fast as they could. Amber was shining brightly, but Blue was fast and had a head start. Asphalt was rough and tough, but he was also slow. Auburn was soft and gentle, but she was not the fastest either. Avocado was quirky and unique, but he was too busy admiring himself to run. Aquamarine was shimmering and sparkly, but she was too busy playing in the sea to join the race.

Just when everyone thought the race was over, Ash, a quiet and reserved color, who loved to be the ash from the fire, came out of nowhere and started to run. He was slow at first, but he was determined to win the race. He ran and ran, and finally, he crossed the finish line first, much to everyone's surprise.

Everyone cheered and clapped for Ash, who was now the fastest color in the land. But just then, Azure, a bright and cheerful color, who loved to be the sky, appeared and challenged Ash to another race. This time, Azure was determined to win, and the two colors started to run. They were neck and neck, and the finish line was in sight. Just when it seemed like Azure was going to win, Ash pulled a surprise move and won the race once again.

Everyone cheered and clapped for Ash, who was now officially the fastest color in the land. But just then, Beige, a bland and boring color, who loved to be the sand, appeared and challenged Ash to a final race. This time, Beige was determined to win, and the two colors started to run. But just as they were about to cross the finish line, Black, a bold and daring color, who loved to be the night sky, appeared and stopped the race.

"This race is pointless," said Black. "All colors are special in their own way, and it doesn't matter who is the fastest. What matters is that we are all friends and we live in harmony."

Everyone agreed, and they all cheered and clapped for Black, who was now officially the wisest color in the land. And so, the colors continued to live in harmony, playing and having fun together, never forgetting the lessons they learned that day.

And that, my dear children, is the story of Amber, Blue, Asphalt, Auburn, Avocado, Aquamarine, Ash, Azure, Beige, and Black. They all learned that what makes you special and different is what makes you special and beautiful.

Reflections

1. Who won the race at the beginning of the story?
2. Who was determined to win the second race?
3. Who stopped the final race and why?
4. What did Black say was more important than who was the fastest color?
5. What lesson did the colors learn by the end of the story?
6. Which color do you relate to the most and why?
7. If you were one of the colors in the story, which color would you be and why?
8. Can you think of a way to show friendship and harmony to someone you know?