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The Lantern Tree

A tree grows paper lanterns, and you can whisper a worry into one and let it go.

⏱️ 1 min👻 Giggly, not scary🎧 Read aloud by Grandpa

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📜 The whole story (transcript)

There's a tree at the edge of the garden that grows little paper lanterns instead of fruit. If you have a worry, you can whisper it into a lantern and let it go. The tree keeps your worry safe so you don't have to carry it to bed.

💛 What this tale is really about

You don't have to carry your worries to bed.

The edge of the garden.

❓ Questions grown-ups ask

Is "The Lantern Tree" scary for kids?: Giggly, not scary. Grandpa's tales are made for children aged about 5 to 12: shivery in the fun way, always kind at the end, and never gory or violent.
How long does this story take?: About 1 minute when Grandpa reads it aloud. You can read along with the captions or just listen.
Where does the story come from?: The edge of the garden.
What does the story teach?: You don't have to carry your worries to bed.
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