### **Story Outline: "The Wisdom of the Baobab Tree"**

**1. Introduction:**
   - **Setting:** African village, sunny day, Dante (young boy) and Fortoya (older sister) playing.
   - **Baobab Tree:** The massive, ancient tree in the center of the village fascinates the children.
   - **Dante’s Wish:** Dante stretches his arms wide, hoping to hug the giant tree, but can’t reach.

**2. Fortoya’s Attempt:**
   - **Fortoya Tries:** Fortoya opens her arms wide, but like Dante, she cannot hug the tree either.
   - **Wondering Together:** The siblings ask each other how they could possibly hug such a giant tree.

**3. Grandma Arrives:**
   - **Grandma’s Wisdom:** Their grandmother walks by with a kind smile, sits near the tree, and listens to their dilemma.
   - **Teaching Moment:** Grandma explains that the tree is like wisdom—too big for one person to hold alone, but something we can all share.

**4. Wisdom Like a Tree:**
   - **Curiosity:** Dante asks how wisdom can be like the tree.
   - **Grandma’s Explanation:** Grandma explains that wisdom grows over time and is passed down, just like the baobab has stood tall for generations. "We need many people to embrace it."

**5. Gathering Friends:**
   - **Dante’s Idea:** Excited, Dante suggests gathering their friends to help "hug" the tree.
   - **Action:** The siblings gather their village friends, and together they hold hands, encircling the tree.

**6. Group Hug & Realization:**
   - **Unity:** The children and their friends finally manage to "hug" the tree by working together.
   - **Grandma’s Message:** Grandma reminds them that wisdom is like this tree—when we share it, we grow together.

**7. Conclusion:**
   - **Gratitude:** Dante and Fortoya look up at the baobab, realizing the importance of sharing wisdom and learning with others.
   - **Final Reflection:** They understand that, just like the tree, they will continue to grow and learn with the help of their community and friends.

Baobab Wish

Dante trying to hug a massive baobab tree in a sunny African village

In a sunny African village, Dante and his sister Fortoya loved to play. One day, they were drawn to the massive baobab tree at the center of the village. Dante, full of wonder, tried to hug the tree but his arms were too short. Fortoya laughed and tried herself, but she couldn’t reach around the tree either. They both giggled, wondering how they could ever hug such a giant tree.

The Giant Baobab

Grandma sitting near the baobab tree with a gentle smile, listening to the children

As they pondered, their Grandma walked by with a gentle smile. She sat near the tree and listened to their playful dilemma. Grandma explained that the tree was like wisdom—too big for one person to hold alone. She said, 'Wisdom is something we can all share, just like this tree.' Fortoya and Dante listened carefully, their curiosity growing.

A Wise Visitor

Dante standing excitedly with a group of village children around the baobab tree

Dante had an idea. 'What if we get our friends to help us hug the tree?' he exclaimed. Fortoya loved the idea, and they ran to gather their village friends. Soon, many children stood around the baobab, holding hands. Together, they managed to encircle the tree, giggling with excitement.

The Gathering

Grandma watching proudly as children encircle the baobab tree

Grandma watched with pride as the children hugged the tree together. She reminded them that wisdom is like this tree—when shared, it grows and strengthens everyone. Dante and Fortoya looked up at the towering baobab, grateful for their friends and the lesson they had learned. They realized that, like the tree, they would continue to grow and learn with their community.