The Seed’s Secret Shade — Under warm dirt, Tavi the mustard seed whispered, “I will touch one sunbeam.” Shh—he made it a secret challenge. Read the full story →
Under warm dirt, Tavi the mustard seed whispered, “I will touch one sunbeam.” Shh—he made it a secret challenge. He wriggled up, up, past tickly roots and pebbles that bumped his nose.
Pop! Bright light. Tavi stretched into leaves, then flowers. Five tiny birds landed, cheep-cheep, tired from the hot hill. Tavi wanted the sunbeam, but he spread his branches wide instead. Cool shade fell over every little head. Nobody clapped. Tavi just smiled, holding the sun and sharing it—can you spot his secret shade?