Rabbit's Carrot - Learn to be Humble and Share

Author: Wang Yimei
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: "The Rabbit's Carrot" is a heartwarming story set in winter. The rabbit cherishes a carrot deeply, but he thinks the snowman would need a carrot nose more. So, he gives the carrot to the snowman. The snowman treasures the carrot and feels happy because of it, but he lets the bird use the carrot as food for winter. When spring comes, the snowman melts into the soil. The bird plants the leftover half of the carrot nose in the place where the snowman stood. When the rabbit returns, the bird taking care of the carrot seedling tells him it is the carrot seedling the snowman entrusted him to take care of, and it belongs to the rabbit. In the gentle narration, the rabbit, the snowman, and the bird are cleverly connected by the carrot. The plot seems to return to the starting point, but it skillfully links the actions and emotions of the three characters. The story offers the best interpretation of humility and sharing. All the characters consider the needs of others when giving and do not expect anything in return. Later, they indeed receive rewards, but it is important to emphasize that this is not the reason they gave. What matters is that our hearts become warmer and softer when filled with deep affection and beautiful memories.