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The Great Kapok Tree

Once upon a time, there was a big and special tree called the Great Kapok Tree. It was so big and tall that its branches almost touched the sky! This tree lived in a beautiful forest where all kinds of animals lived too.

One day, a man came to the forest with a big axe. He wanted to cut down the Great Kapok Tree so he could sell its wood and make money. He started chopping away at the base of the tree, but he got tired because it was hard work. So he decided to take a nap and rest under the tree.

While he was sleeping, some of the animals who lived in the forest came to the man and tried to convince him not to cut down the Great Kapok Tree. They talked to him about how important the tree was to their home and their lives. They told him that the tree provided shelter for them, food, and clean air to breathe.

The man listened to the animals and started to realize that they were right. He decided not to cut down the Great Kapok Tree and left the forest. From then on, he told everyone he met about how important it was to protect the trees and the environment.

So, the Great Kapok Tree was saved, and the animals could continue to live happily in the forest. The man learned that it's important to take care of the Earth and all the things that live on it, so they can keep living and thriving for generations to come. And that is the story of the Great Kapok Tree.