Where Do the Fruit Grow?

Sue lived in bustling New York City but always wondered where the fruit in her grocery store came from. One day, she decided to ask her Uncle Tom, who was a farmer. She called him and asked, 'Uncle Tom, where do fruits grow?' Uncle Tom invited her to his farm to find out. Sue was excited but nervous about what she might discover.

When Sue arrived at Uncle Tom's farm, she saw fields stretching as far as her eyes could see. Uncle Tom greeted her warmly and said, 'Welcome, Sue! Ready to learn?' Sue nodded eagerly. But as they walked through the fields, Sue couldn't tell which fruits grew where. This was her first obstacle.

Sue tried to guess where each fruit grew but kept getting it wrong. 'Does this plant grow apples?' she asked, pointing to a vine. Uncle Tom chuckled, 'No, Sue. Apples grow on trees.' Sue felt frustrated. Then, they entered a greenhouse, and Sue saw many unfamiliar plants. It was getting harder and harder.

After hours of guessing and failing, Sue felt disheartened. She sat down on a haystack and sighed. 'I can't do this, Uncle Tom. It's too hard.' She thought about giving up and going back to the city. Uncle Tom sat beside her, patting her back. 'It's okay to struggle, Sue. Wisdom comes from trying and failing,' he said gently.

Uncle Tom then took Sue to a special part of the farm where he grew various fruits. He explained, 'Look closely, Sue. Notice the leaves, the stems, and the flowers. Each fruit has its own way of growing.' Sue listened carefully and started to see the differences. 'I think I understand now!' she exclaimed.

With her new understanding, Sue identified where apples, strawberries, and pumpkins grew. 'You did it, Sue!' Uncle Tom cheered. Sue felt proud and wise. She realized that wisdom came from persistence and learning from mistakes. As they enjoyed fresh fruit together, Sue knew she'd never forget this lesson.