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Olly the Olive Tree of Nablus

In the sunny town of Nablus, there stood a tree so grand, Olly was an olive tree, the friendliest in the land. His leaves would shimmer, his branches sway, inviting all to come and play.

An olive tree in a sunny town, with shimmering leaves and swaying branches.

"Come one, come all," Olly would cry, "See the wonders beneath the Palestinian sky!" His roots were deep, his trunk so stout, he welcomed everyone round about.

The olive tree calling out to children and animals, welcoming them.

With a wiggle and a giggle, the animals would prance, they joined Olly in a merry dance. Ellie the elephant, Benny the bee, they loved to frolic under Olly's tree.

Character: Ellie the elephant dancing under Olly with a joyful expression the elephant and Character: Benny the bee buzzing happily around Olly the bee dancing joyfully around the olive tree.

"Oh, how I love this shady spot," said Ellie, hugging Olly's lot. Benny buzzed with glee and cheer, "Olly's the best tree far and near!"

Character: Ellie the elephant dancing under Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches with a joyful expression the elephant hugging Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches, and Character: Benny the bee buzzing happily around Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches the bee buzzing with happiness.

As seasons passed, Olly would sigh, "I stand tall, beneath the sky. Through sun or rain, I’m never dull, for friends I have, my heart is full."

Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches the olive tree standing tall through changing seasons, looking happy and content.

The winds of winter whispered long, while Olly hummed a gentle song. "Don't fear the chill," he'd softly say, "Spring will come, bringing new play."

Winter winds blowing around Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches, who stands confidently singing a gentle song.

And sure enough, when springtime came, the meadows filled with bloom and flame. Kids and critters, big and small, they ran to Olly, one and all.

Spring arrives with blooming flowers and children and animals running toward Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches.

Under Olly’s arms so wide, the townsfolk loved to laugh and hide. They’d play games of peek-a-boo, and sing songs just for me and you.

Children and townsfolk playing games and singing under Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches’s wide branches.

One day Nadi, a boy so kind, shared a secret he did find. "Olly's olives cure all woes, a gift to us as Olly grows."

A kind boy named Character: Nadi the kind boy with shiny green eyes and rosy cheeks telling Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches's secret that its olives can cure sadness.

With shiny green eyes and rosy cheeks, everyone felt joy for weeks. "Thank you, Olly!" they would shout. No more sadness, no more doubt.

People with smiling faces and shiny green eyes, full of joy and gratitude.

Olly smiled as leaves did flutter, with a voice as smooth as butter, "Spread love and joy, be kind and true, for happiness will grow in you."

Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches smiling with fluttering leaves, sharing wisdom about love, joy, and kindness.

So remember Olly’s tale so dear, it’s joyous message, oh, so clear: In the town of Nablus bright, the olive tree will bring delight!

A bright and sunny town of Nablus with Character: Olly the olive tree, with personified features, happy expression, and swaying branches the olive tree standing delightfully.

Reflection Questions

  • How does Olly make his friends feel when they are with him?
  • What lesson did Nadi share with the townsfolk and how did it change their feelings?
  • Why do you think Olly is always happy and full of joy?

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