Why Evergreen Trees Never Lose Their Leaves

The story explains why evergreen trees retain their leaves. As winter approaches, birds migrate south, but one bird with a broken wing is left behind. Seeking shelter, it is rejected by birch, oak, and willow trees. However, the spruce, pine, and juniper trees offer refuge. In gratitude, Frost King allows these kind trees to keep their leaves, while others lose theirs to the north wind.

What is the main reason the birds are flying south?

• To explore new places

• To escape predators

• To find food

• To find warmer weather

Why does the little bird need help from the trees?

• It is too young to fly

• It is lost

• It has a broken wing

• It is afraid of the dark

What reason does the birch tree give for not helping the little bird?

• It is too busy

• It has its own birds to help

• It doesn't like birds

• It is too weak

What concern does the oak tree have about the little bird?

• The bird might eat all its acorns

• The bird might damage its branches

• The bird might get lost

• The bird might attract predators

How does the willow tree respond to the little bird's request?

• It ignores the bird

• It offers shelter

• It calls for help

• It refuses to help strangers

Which tree first offers to help the little bird?

• Birch

• Willow

• Oak

• Spruce

What does the juniper tree offer the little bird?

• A place to sleep

• Protection from the wind

• Delicious berries

• A warm nest

What do the other trees think about the spruce, pine, and juniper helping the bird?

• They are inspired

• They are supportive

• They are indifferent

• They are critical

What does the Frost King decide about the trees that helped the bird?

• They will be punished

• They will lose their leaves

• They will keep their leaves

• They will be rewarded with flowers

What happens to the birch, oak, and willow trees in the end?

• They become evergreen

• They keep their leaves

• They lose their leaves

• They grow new branches