The Cherry Tree: A Draw Along Story For Kids

A little old man and a little old woman are stuck in the silliest standoff over who should walk down to the river to fetch the water...and the tomato, onion, and pepper sitting in a basket on the kitchen table are getting more frustrated with every grumpy “I don’t wanna!”In today’s draw-along folktale from Mexico called "The Cherry Tree", one teeny squabble snowballs into a juicy, sky-tumbling, storm-tossed adventure that nobody saw coming. The lesson tucked between the giggles that this story brings? Sometimes our stubbornness about the small stuff makes us miss the whole reason we set out in the first place. So… is anybody going to remember to bring back the water?Grab your three pieces of paper, your favorite crayons or markers, and let’s open our imaginations wide!What’s Inside This EpisodeA bubbly, silly folktale from Mexico full of veggie shenanigans, cherry tree snacking, and a very dramatic rainstormThree drawing breaks where your kid becomes the illustrator of the storyCozy, whimsical music to draw along to (which means you get a few peaceful minutes too)A gentle, kid-sized lesson about staying focused, working together, and not letting little arguments fully take over.What You’ll Need3 pieces of drawing paperYour favorite drawing materials — crayons, markers, colored pencils, anything that helps you add a little pizzaz to what you're drawing!Perfect ForCurious kids ages 4–9 who love stories, art, and a little bit of sillyParents looking for screen-free activities for kids to put on while folding laundry, sipping coffee, or sneaking in five quiet minutesHomeschool families, road trips, rainy afternoons, quiet time, and any moment that calls for independent creative playFans of folktales for kids, bedtime stories, draw-along podcasts, and multicultural stories for childrenListen, Subscribe & Keep the Magic GoingLoved this episode? Hit follow/subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new draw along folktale. Then head to the show webpage for a FREE coloring page featuring The Cherry Tree, perfect for keeping the storytime magic going long after the episode ends.Want even more Fairy Tale Art Cart fun?Become a member of the show and join the brand-new Fairy Snail Art Cart Club for hand-illustrated story letters, color-your-own postcards & stickers, bonus episodes, and a do-it-at-home art project every monthIf your kiddo loved this one, you’ll also love our episode The Argument Sticks, a folktale from the Iroquois people about the wise advice a mother gives to her two arguing sons.Credit: I learned this story from the book 15 Minute Fingerplay Stories by Bill Gordh.Stay playful, get creative, and keep imagining! ✏️🍒