Osmo's Share by Parker Fillmore

Name: Osmo's Share
Author: Parker Fillmore

Osmo, a bear, encounters a man plowing a field and offers to help in exchange for a share of the harvest. They work together to plant turnips and wheat. When harvest time arrives, Osmo chooses the green tops of the turnips, believing them to be the better part. For the wheat, he opts for the underground portion, which turns out to be less desirable. During winter, the man invites Osmo to dinner, serving baked turnips and freshly baked bread made from the wheat they planted. Osmo is astonished by the deliciousness of the food, realizing that the flavors of the turnips and bread he had were vastly different from what he experienced at the man's table. The man laughs at Osmo's surprise, hinting at the deeper understanding of food and its preparation that Osmo lacks. The story explores themes of sharing, the value of hard work, and the importance of understanding the fruits of one's labor. Osmo's choices reflect a superficial understanding of what is valuable, leading to a humorous yet enlightening realization about the nature of food and the effort behind it. The narrative emphasizes the joy of collaboration and the unexpected lessons learned through shared experiences.

By Parker Fillmore · First published 1927 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy · 466 words

First lines

One day Osmo, the Bear, came to a clearing where a Man was plowing.

"Good day," the Bear said. "What are you doing?"

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Work type: Short story
Author: Parker Fillmore
Date: 1927 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy, Adventure, Humor
Length: 466 words
Structure: 1 section, 28 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The story features a bear and a man, appealing to a young audience with simple themes and moral lessons.
Fable — The narrative conveys a moral lesson through the interactions between Osmo and the Man, typical of fables.
Fantasy — The anthropomorphism of Osmo the Bear and the whimsical nature of the plot place it within the fantasy genre.
Adventure — Osmo's journey of helping the Man and experiencing the harvest can be seen as an adventure.