The Ugly Caterpillar
Once upon a time, in a quiet green garden surrounded by tall trees and colorful flowers, there lived a small caterpillar named Oliver. He was not like the other caterpillars. His body was long and covered with uneven little hairs. His skin was a dull brownish-green color, and one of his legs was slightly shorter than the others. When he crawled across leaves, he moved slowly and awkwardly. Because of his unusual appearance, the other insects called him the “ugly caterpillar.” Oliver lived on a large mango tree at the edge of the garden. Every morning, he woke up early and crawled along the branches looking for fresh leaves. He loved the garden. He enjoyed the smell of flowers, the sound of birds singing, and the gentle movement of the leaves in the wind. Although he was happy inside, he often became sad when he heard the other insects laughing at him. One morning, Oliver was eating a soft green leaf when three beautiful caterpillars came crawling toward him. They were bright g...