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Garbancito Goes to the Fields

Once upon a time, in a little village, there was a boy named Garbancito. He was small but clever and responsible. His parents trusted him and allowed him to run errands in the village.

Introduction to Garbancito, his size, intelligence, and the setting of the little village.

Garbancito loved to help everyone. As he walked, he sang a little song so people could hear him coming.

Garbancito's helpful nature and how he makes way through the village with his song.

One day, his father asked him to go to the fields to collect the ripe cabbages he had planted weeks before.

Introducing the father asking Garbancito to go to the fields.

Garbancito happily agreed. He packed a small snack and set off to the fields, singing his little song along the way.

Garbancito's enthusiasm and preparation to go to the fields.

As he reached the fields, he was surprised to see that the cabbages had grown even bigger than he had imagined. He picked them carefully and packed them in a small basket.

Garbancito's reaction to the size of the cabbages and his careful harvesting.

On his way back, he noticed some elderly villagers struggling with their belongings. Without a second thought, Garbancito helped them carry their things all the way home.

Garbancito's willingness to help others, showing his kind and selfless nature.

When he got home, his parents were overjoyed to see the fresh cabbages and impressed by how he had helped the elderly villagers.

Garbancito's return home and the positive reception from his parents.

From that day on, Garbancito's status in the village grew even more, and he continued to be a beloved and helpful member of the community.

The impact of Garbancito's actions on his standing in the village and his continued helpfulness.

And as for his size, it didn't matter because the villagers saw that his heart was as big as anyone's, no matter how small he was.

The conclusion highlighting Garbancito's heart and his true value in the village.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Garbancito show his responsibility and helpfulness in the story?
  • What do you think made Garbancito so loved in the village?
  • How can you be helpful and kind to others, even if you are small like Garbancito?

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