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This collection of stories about generosity explores acts of kindness and their impact on characters’ lives. In To The King’s Taste, a gift of an apple transforms the lives of a poor couple when the husband presents it to the King, leading to a land grant. The Silkworm features Flora, who receives a robe from hardworking silkworms, expressing her gratitude for their efforts. In The Tree, a tree’s dedication to nurturing its fruit brings joy to a young girl who pledges to cherish the harvest every year.
The theme of sharing extends to Why the Sea is Salt, where a magical mill changes a poor man’s fortunes until it is misused by his greedy brother, resulting in the sea’s saltiness. In The Devoted Friend, a gardener named Hans aids a wealthy friend who ultimately fails to return the kindness, leading to Hans’ tragic end. Old Mother Bear’s Christmas Stocking showcases friends exchanging handmade Christmas stockings as an act of kindness, surprising Old Mother Bear with a gift of her own. Lastly, My Lord Bag of Rice follows Fujiwara Hidesato, who is rewarded by the Dragon King with gifts that bring wealth and honor after he aids the King’s family.
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