Penny sighed and pushed the plate away. "I don't wanna eat them, Mom. They're yucky!"

Penny's eyes lit up. She loved stickers and special outings with her mom.

Penny Barber was a spirited eight-year-old who loved playing outside with her friends. Her mom, Sarah, always tried to get her to eat her veggies, knowing how important they were for her growth and health. However, Penny wasn't a big fan of vegetables.