Once upon a time, in a small town lived a little boy named Max. Max was an adventurous and curious child always eager to learn new things. One day, his parents gave him some pocket money for the first time. He was thrilled.

Max decided to visit the nearby shop, Mr. Watson's General Store. Mr. Watson was an old friend of his parents, and Max was comfortable around him. The store was filled with various items, and Max was excited to make his first purchase.

Max stepped into the store, his eyes wide with anticipation. He looked around at the shelves stacked with toys, candies, books, and more. He felt like a king, ready to buy something with his own money.

He first went to the toys section. He picked up a shiny red car, but then he remembered he already had many cars to play with at home. So, he decided to look elsewhere.

Next, he went to the books section. He loved storybooks, but he thought he could borrow books from the library instead of buying them. So, he moved on.

Then, he saw the candy section. Max loved candies but remembered his mother's advice about eating too many sweets. He decided to skip the candies.

As he was about to leave, something caught his eye. It was a small plant with beautiful flowers. Max knew his mother loved gardening, and he thought it would be a perfect gift for her.

Max picked up the plant and went to Mr. Watson at the counter. He handed over his pocket money, and Mr. Watson gave him the plant with a smile, impressed by the boy's thoughtfulness.

As he walked home, Max felt a sense of accomplishment. He had made his first purchase, and it was not for himself but for someone he loved.

When Max gave the plant to his mother, she was surprised and touched. She gave him a big hug and thanked him. Max felt happy and proud of his decision.

That day, Max learned the joy of giving. He understood that sometimes, the best things to buy are not for ourselves, but for others. It was a valuable lesson that Max would remember for a lifetime.