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This collection of stories about hospitality highlights various acts of kindness, welcoming others, and unexpected friendships. Readers will explore themes of community and compassion in diverse settings, from humble villages to royal courts.
In Papa Panov’s Special Christmas, an aging shoemaker learns that Christ visits in the form of those needing help, showing how acts of kindness transform his life. Cross Patch follows a reclusive gnome who, after tasting sweet nectar, invites neighbors into his home, discovering the joys of companionship. Prince Sneeze tells of a cursed prince who, through an act of goodwill, breaks his enchantment and brings joy to his kingdom. The Green Willow centers on a samurai who finds love while seeking shelter from a storm, only to face profound loss when his beloved’s life source, a willow tree, is cut down.
In a shift toward the city and countryside theme, The Tale of Johnny Town-mouse recounts how a country mouse experiences urban life and ultimately returns home, appreciating the comforts of his familiar surroundings. The Pack of Ragamuffins humorously follows animals whose unruly behavior at an inn results in a frustrated innkeeper vowing to never welcome them again.
Finally, stories of adventure and discovery are captured in The Yellow Dragon, where a quiet boy brings good fortune to an emperor through a magical dragon scale, and Sinbad the Sailor, where a hardworking porter gains insight into wealth and generosity after listening to tales from a seasoned sailor. These stories together present hospitality’s diverse expressions and the transformative impact it brings to each character’s journey.