Once, high up on a tall green tree, lived a banana named Barnaby. He hung with his banana family. Barnaby was small and wore a green coat, swaying gently in the breeze.
The warm sun helped Barnaby grow bigger. Gentle rain helped him too. Barnaby felt cozy and safe on his leafy branch. He waited patiently for his turn to change.
One bright morning, Barnaby saw something wonderful happening. His green coat was changing color! A sunny yellow started to appear on his skin. More yellow showed up every single day.
Soon, Barnaby was completely bright yellow! He felt warm and sunny all over. He knew this meant he was getting sweet and yummy inside, ready for his next step away from the tree.
A kind grown-up came to the tree and gently took Barnaby from his branch. It felt a little like a soft tickle! Barnaby wasn't scared, just ready for his journey.
Barnaby traveled to a warm, cozy house. He was put in a bright fruit bowl next to other colorful fruit friends, like a round orange and a rosy apple.
Soon, a small hand reached for Barnaby. A grown-up carefully peeled his sunny yellow skin. It felt like unwrapping a special present! Barnaby was soft and ready inside.
A happy child took a bite. "Mmm, yummy banana!" said the child with a big smile. Barnaby felt happy, knowing he was making a tummy happy and giving energy for games.
Barnaby the banana was a happy little fruit. He showed that waiting to grow and changing color is a good thing. And eating healthy fruit like him helps you be strong and happy too!