The Flower with Seven Colors

Summary

«The Flower with Seven Colors» is a fairy tale by Valentin Katayev about a girl named Zhenya who receives a magical flower with seven petals. Each petal grants one wish. Initially, Zhenya uses the petals on trivial matters: fixing a broken vase, traveling to different places, and retrieving lost items. However, she uses the last petal to help a boy named Vitya, who cannot walk, regain his health. The story teaches kindness, generosity, and the idea that true happiness comes from helping others.