Lily was a curious little girl who lived in the village. She loved exploring the surroundings and was particularly fascinated by the grand old tree at the village center.

One day, while playing near the tree, she noticed a strange glow. As she got closer, she saw that the glow was coming from the tree itself.

As Lily touched the glowing trunk, the tree spoke. 'Lily, I am the Thankful Tree. I can grant you any wish, but in return, you must promise to always remember to be thankful.'

Lily was surprised but excited. She wished for a day full of fun and games. The tree granted her wish, and she had the most wonderful day.

However, amidst all the fun, she forgot to thank the tree. The next day, she found that her wish for another fun-filled day was not granted.

She went back to the tree, confused. The tree reminded her of her promise. 'Remember, Lily, being thankful is important.'

Lily realized her mistake. She thanked the tree for the wonderful day she had and promised to always remember to be thankful.

From then on, Lily always remembered to express her gratitude. She thanked the tree every day for its kindness and the village for its beauty.

She thanked her parents for their love, her friends for their companionship, and even the birds for their cheerful songs.

Her gratitude spread happiness throughout the village. The villagers learned from Lily and started expressing their gratitude more often.

The Thankful Tree was happy. It glowed brighter than ever, spreading warmth and happiness throughout the village.

And so, Lily learned the value of gratitude. She realized that being thankful not only made her happy but also spread joy and positivity around her.