Suggestions.
A talk about fir trees and other evergreens, such as pine and hemlock. Compare with the fir tree.
Recall another story in which some one picked berries. (“Sweet Rice Porridge.”)
Talk of berries. Children tell of their experiences in picking berries. Recall mention of hare in another story. The wind.
Discontent.
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Preparation.
The story tells how wood-cutters came to the forest and cut some of the tallest fir trees.
Recall mention of wood-cutters and their work. The children imagine why the tallest trees were cut down.