The Little Pine Tree
THE LITTLE PINE TREE
Once there grew a little pine tree deep in the forest. It had needles that were evergreen. Yet it was glum.
It said, "My needles are not as pretty as leaves. I wish I had golden leaves."
Next morning, it found its wish had been granted. It had shining golden leaves. A man passing by saw the golden leaves and started plucking them. Soon the little pine tree was stripped bare.
It again said, "I was wrong. I wish I had glass leaves. They would look pretty and no one would steal them. "
The next morning the tree saw that it was covered with glass leaves. They sp ... read more