Circle Round The Sunlight Tree | Ep. 302
Oct 28, 2025
In this lively tale, Lars, a cheeky starling, adds comic flair as he narrates a magical story about kindness and resilience. With a glowing sunlight tree at the center, two sisters, Selma and Svea, find joy despite the greedy Wilhelm's attempts to claim it. As the tree mysteriously withers at his mansion, a brighter tree springs up on the hill, leading to a dramatic showdown where trees take flight to confront greed. This whimsical tale unfolds with humor and heart, reminding us of the power of community and caring.
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The Sunlight Tree And Its Keepers
- Selma and Svea live in a small hut on a hill with a pear tree that glows and bears fruit year-round, called the sunlight tree.
- Their pet starling Lars can talk but keeps it secret from them while narrating the scene.
Greed Leads To Transplant
- Wilhelm, the estate owner, claims the hill and decides to take the sunlight tree to brighten his mansion, though the sisters warn it will die if uprooted.
- He agrees to take a clipping but has the gardeners dig up and transplant the whole tree to his property anyway.
Cutting vs Whole: Unexpected Outcome
- Wilhelm's transplanted tree withers and dies shortly after being moved into his mansion despite careful treatment by gardeners.
- Meanwhile, the clipping left on the hill sprouts into an even brighter second sunlight tree.