It all started when one of the caregivers brought a bunch of ripe bananas to the feeding area. The monkeys squealed with joy — nothing made them happier than fresh fruit! Tulu was the first to rush over, grabbing a banana twice the size of his tiny arms. He held it tightly, as if it were a treasure no one else could touch.
His older siblings, aunties, and even his mother came near, expecting to share the treat, as they often did. But little Tulu wasn’t ready to let go. He turned his back, clutching his banana and trying to take big bites, even though it kept slipping from his hands.
Mama monkey gently reached for the banana, trying to help him peel it or maybe take a bite. But Tulu pulled it away with a pout, squeaking as if to say, “Mine!”
The other monkeys watched patiently. There was no anger, no pushing — just amused faces as the baby monkey struggled to enjoy a fruit meant for sharing.
But then something happened. As Tulu tried to bite, the banana slipped and fell to the ground. One of his cousins picked it up and instead of running away with it, she brought it back to him. Carefully, she peeled it open and broke it into pieces, handing some to Tulu and some to the others.
Tulu blinked, surprised. No one was trying to take it away. Instead, they were all sharing — and still smiling.
He looked around and noticed how everyone was passing fruit to each other, even the younger monkeys offering bites to elders. That’s when he realized: the banana was more delicious when it was enjoyed together.
With a big smile, Tulu picked up another small piece and handed it to his younger cousin. The troop cheered with happy chirps. Mama monkey pulled him close with a proud hug, giving his head a gentle groom. Tulu had learned something beautiful that day — sharing wasn’t about giving things up, it was about spreading joy.
As the sun climbed higher and the troop rested in the shade, Tulu sat with his family, his belly full and his heart even fuller. The baby who once wanted everything to himself now happily shared every snack he had.
Moments like these, simple yet powerful, remind us how love, patience, and kindness shape not just humans but animals too. In Tulu’s world, the lesson was clear: sharing is caring — and caring means family.
