Little Duck Jack is getting quite worried about his weight. Today he was teased by his classmate Mark because of his big belly. Jack has a very tiny head and thin legs. He looks quite cute. Of course, he also has a cute belly, which is round and a little big.
At school one day Mark stepped forward to him and said, “Jack, has your mother fed you a lot of potatoes? Why does your belly look a potato bag? I think you are going to a potatoman soon. Your body will grow potatoes”
Jack felt very down after hearing Mark’s teasing.
Jack went home with a sad face.
Mother Duck asked, “Oh, my son, what’s the matter? You look so worried. Anything’s bothering you? Should I know it?”
Jack replied, “Nothing special. It is just one thing I am concerning. Mama, you always say “you are what you eat.” I don’t want to be potatoman. Can we eat less potatoes? Mark says I am going to become a potatoman according to the shape which I have now. And my body will grow potato soon.”
Mother Duck answered him gently and calmly, “Don’t worry, my dear. Do you still remember "Green Giant"? It is your favorite dish. Green Giant offers the best food for us. If your body grows potatoes, it means you can become a Brown Giant. You would serve your purpose to bring the others good and tasty potatoes and create good dishes for them. Don’t you think it is a wonderful idea? My dear little Brown Giant.”
Jack was very satisfied with Mother Duck’s answer.
Jack opened his arms, lifted his hands and pretended his was flying with the fast speed he could, and started yelling out , “Wow! Wow! Wow! I am a future Brown Giant. Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!”
