In a lush green meadow, bathed in golden sunshine, there lived a little rabbit named Robin. He was known far and wide for his kindness and cheerful disposition. Every animal in the meadow adored him. One bright afternoon, while Robin was playing, he stumbled upon a magical flower that shimmered with tiny golden lights. Curious, he approached it.
As Robin sniffed the flower, it suddenly spoke, “Hello, little rabbit! I am the Magical Wish Flower! You have been so kind to everyone in the meadow. As a reward, you can make three wishes.”
Robin’s eyes sparkled with excitement and gratitude. “Oh, what a lovely gift! But I must think carefully about my wishes,” he pondered.
Every day after that, Robin visited the magical flower, seeking its wisdom and enjoying its company. However, one day, a shadow loomed over the meadow—a greedy giant was approaching with heavy footsteps, and all the animals trembled in fear.
“What do you want, great giant?” Robin asked bravely as the giant reached the meadow.
The giant, rubbing his large hands together greedily, replied, “I have heard of a magical flower that grants wishes blooming in this meadow! Hand it over, or I shall turn your beautiful home into a desolate wasteland!”
The frightened animals looked at Robin for guidance. Summoning all his courage, Robin said, “But, dear giant, this flower grants wishes not just for one, but for everyone in the meadow. Don’t you think it would be better to ask for your wishes together?”
The giant thought for a moment, then scoffed. “No! I deserve all the wishes for myself!”
With a heavy heart, Robin agreed to take the giant to the Magical Wish Flower. When they arrived, the flower quivered with fear but spoke, “Welcome, great giant. What is your first wish?”
“I wish to be the richest giant in the world!” he bellowed. Instantly, the flower granted his wish, and treetops around them grew heavy with gold coins.
“I wish to be the most powerful giant alive!” he demanded next, and mountains trembled as he grew taller and more menacing.
At last, he said, “I wish for the ability to take anything away from anyone I desire!” The meadow trembled, and all the gold coins disappeared as if a vacuum had sucked them into the air.
Robin was horrified. “Did you not see the consequence of your wishes? You have taken joy away from everyone else!”
The giant looked around and saw the sorrowful faces of the meadow animals. “But I have everything now!”
“Pride and greed have no friends, giant,” the Magical Wish Flower said gently. “You may possess everything, yet you shall remain the loneliest giant in the world.”
The giant, realizing the truth in the words, began to cry. “What can I do to make them happy again?”
“You must find it within your heart to give. Make one last wish, and may it be selfless,” said Robin, looking up with compassion.
The giant thought long and hard. Finally, he said quietly, “I wish to make the meadow the happiest place in the world again.” A warm light enveloped the flower, and suddenly a rainbow spread across the sky. Every tree and flower bloomed brighter than before, and happiness returned to every corner of the meadow.
“You see? It is never too late to change, if only you choose,” Robin smiled. “Thank you for your kindness, Robin the Rabbit,” said the giant, now with a warm heart.
From that day on, the giant kept the meadow safe from storms and droughts, and he often visited with gifts of food and treasure. Meanwhile, Robin never forgot to visit the Magical Wish Flower. With his three wishes, he shared with those in need, reminding everyone that true riches come from the heart.
The moral of this story: Kindness and sharing bring true happiness.