Erana Frudge is a beloved bridge made of fudge, and she asks a tiny toll for crossing. But she slowly falls apart when people learn a secret way to cross without paying.

Lessons include: We all need to contribute a little to take care of what’s important to our communities; When the feeling of missing others is shared, it becomes normal and healthy communal behavior.

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292. Etta asks: What if you could walk on the underside of bridges?