It was a deep winter, with snow everywhere. There was loud snoring in the bear’s den. The bears were hibernating. But what was that? Someone blinked into the darkness, yawned and stretched. The little bear was getting up.
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Why it’s important to talk
Just as it is important for us humans to talk to each other, it is also very important for animals. And just like humans have many different languages, each species of animal has its own way of talking to each other. Dogs bark, growl, and whine. Cats meow and purr. Birds sing and chirp. But there are also animals that have a very special kind of language.
Continue readingHow the animals put out the fire
A drought had begun. No one had seen clouds for a long time, and even the sun felt much hotter than usual. The animals in the forest hid in the shade of the pine trees and cooled off in the nearest stream. But the heat wasn’t the only thing that worried them. Since it hadn’t rained for a long time, fires could break out at any moment. And that’s exactly what happened in the pine forest.
Continue readingAgatha and Her Magic Powers
Far beyond the forest, in a quiet, hidden spot, stands a little painted wooden cottage. Its windows are dressed with beautiful curtains, a roof shines red, and colorful flowers bloom on the windowsills. An old lady called Agatha lives in this cottage. She is a woman with a kind smile and a touch of magic. She likes to wear a scarf on her head, round glasses, and a floral skirt.
Continue readingSaint Joseph in the Forest
Once there was a mother who had three daughters. The eldest was rough and unkind, the middle one a little better though not without faults, and the youngest was quiet and good. But the mother had a strange nature—she loved the eldest the most and could not stand the youngest.
Continue readingSmarty the Gnome Saves the Earth
The universe is infinite. It is impossible to imagine how big it is. It is full of planets and stars, including the Milky Way. Everything in the universe is constantly moving. Some planets rotate regularly in the same direction. Our planet Earth also moves. It revolves around the Sun and on its own axis. Thanks to this, we have night, day, and the four seasons. But once, something terrible happened: the Earth stopped.
Continue readingBoots of Buffalo Leather
Once there was a soldier who feared nothing. After leaving the service he had no work, so he wandered the world and begged for food. On his back he carried an old rain cloak. On his feet he wore his sturdy boots of buffalo leather. Those boots had lasted him a very long time.
Continue readingGrandma Mary
Grandma Mary is the best grandma in the whole world. She always wears beautiful, colorful, modern skirts, and her silky silver hair is neatly combed back. But the most charming thing about her is her lovely smile – it never leaves her face. Even though she is much older than everyone else, she’s a lot of fun to be around.
Continue readingPaul’s Wish Come True
Paul was a little boy who was always busy. He was always coming up with new ideas. One day he was a chef, cooking potions from clay and grass, the next he was a knight, bravely defending his fort. His imagination and games knew no limits. He loved to play. He had friends who played with him. And he was thankful for them. Yet something was still missing. What was it? You’ll find out in the story I’m about to tell you.
Continue readingThe wild rose
Once upon a time, there was a castle. An old king lived there with his daughter. She had a special gift—she could control the weather. The princess guarded her abilities carefully and refused all suitors for a long time.
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