The Enchanted Tree

    By mvinz29

    The Enchanted Tree cover image

    22 Mar, 2024

    a boy standing on a path looking at his cell phone in a village with a river running through it, regionalism, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, comic cover art

    In a small village, there lived a lively boy named Juanito. Despite his cheerful demeanor, Juanito had a weakness: he was always engrossed in his cellphone and didn't like to obey his parents.

    a boy with a backpack looking at a cell phone in the woods with a stream running through it and trees and ferns, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, sachin teng

    One day, Juanito wandered into the forest while playing on his cellphone. Unbeknownst to him, he was venturing into an area he had never explored before.

    a couple of people standing in front of a tree with a heart shaped hole in it's trunk, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, official art

    As Juanito reached the heart of the forest, he found himself at the foot of a massive tree. Suddenly, an enchanted tree named Mr. Ambo appeared before him.

    two children standing in front of a tree with lights on it and a lantern hanging from the tree trunk, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    Mr. Ambo questioned Juanito, 'Child, why are you always distracted by your cellphone and not following your parents' instructions?' Juanito replied, 'Oh, it's nothing, Mr. Ambo. I just really like playing on my cellphone.'

    two children standing in the woods looking at a tree with lights on it and a light bulb hanging from the tree, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, rossdraws global illumination

    Mr. Ambo advised, 'But my child, it's also important to listen and obey your parents' advice. They love and care for you.' At first, Juanito didn't comprehend the message.

    a boy standing in front of a tree with a tablet in his hand and lights on the tree trunk, context art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, rossdraws global illumination

    But as they talked, Juanito's cellphone went missing. That's when he understood the lesson Mr. Ambo was imparting. He realized the importance of being mindful and obeying his parents.

    a boy standing in a room with a tree in the corner and a phone in his hand in front of him, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    From that day on, Juanito changed. He stopped wasting time on his cellphone and became more mindful of his belongings. He also became more obedient to his parents.

    a boy standing in a room with a tree in the background and a book shelf on the wall with books, paris school, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art

    With each passing day, Juanito's bond with Mr. Ambo deepened. The enchanted tree taught him things he hadn't learned in school, helping him become a better child.

    a boy standing in front of a desk with a cell phone in his hand and a bunch of pictures on the wall, serial art, a storybook illustration, Bhupen Khakhar, official art

    Juanito started reflecting on his actions and became more responsible. He started respecting his parents more, understanding their love and concern.

    a boy is standing in a room with many pictures on the walls and a backpack on his back and a backpack on his shoulder, serial art, poster art, Aaron Jasinski, comic cover art

    Eventually, Juanito became an example in his village. He was cherished by his parents and admired by the youth in their area.

    a man standing in front of a group of children in a room with a desk and a television on, quito school, a storybook illustration, Fernando Amorsolo, comic cover art

    Everyone in the village noticed Juanito's transformation. His parents were proud of his change, and other children started looking up to him.

    a couple of people standing in a room next to a tree and a window with a tree on it, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art

    In his memory of meeting Mr. Ambo, Juanito always remembered that true wisdom doesn't just come from books and schools but also from personal experiences and life lessons learned from the environment.