Near a dark forest, there stood a small cottage. A grandfather and a grandmother lived in it. Each holiday, their granddaughter Anette came to visit them. A little girl with brown hair as straight as nails and an enchanting smile. She spent every free day at her grandmother’s and grandfather’s cottage. But one holiday, something happened that Anette would never forget.
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Liddie and her forest adventure
Liddie was a blond girl who spent most of her time in the forest. She liked to read there, have a rest, and put various treats in the feeding racks for deer. She loved it when she could simply lay down on moss, smell the scent of mushrooms, and sample the forest berries that grew all around. But one day Liddie met someone she’d never seen in the forest before. Actually, she hadn’t even known that someone like that existed.
Continue readingSuccess Takes Hard Work: The Story of Ella’s Artistic Journey
Once upon a time, in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, there was a small neighborhood where all the children went to the same kindergarten. The kindergarten was called “Bright Beginnings” and it was known for having the most hard-working and determined students.
Continue readingMacy’s Lesson: Sometimes You Don’t Get What You Want
Once upon a time, in the heart of Austin, Texas, there was a small kindergarten in a friendly neighborhood. The school was filled with joyful children who loved to learn and play together. Among these children, there was a young girl named Macy. She was a sweet and kind girl who always got what she wanted from her parents, and she loved to show off her new things to her classmates.
Continue readingFawn named Felix
Autumn was ending and winter was about to start at any moment. Forest animals were gathering their last stores of food, while others were making their dens more comfortable and ready for winter hibernation. A little fawn named Felix lived in the forest as well. He had been born several months ago, so he hadn’t experienced winter yet. But he really liked autumn. He kept on jumping in the fallen leaves and tossing pinecones around. The leaves were so soft and so pretty and colorful!
Continue readingThe Fairytale Grandfather
In a land far, far away, there stood a cottage. It looked like a gingerbread house, but it wasn’t one. It was made completely from wood. Its windows were painted, and fragrant wood smoke always rose from its chimney. Inside this cottage lived a fairytale grandfather. He was the best at telling fairytales. Children and animals from far and wide would come to him to listen to his stories.
Continue readingHow The Yeti Found Friends
Far in the mountains, all the way where there’s only snow and frost, there lived a yeti. He lived on the highest mountain top, nicely hidden in a cave. No human had ever seen him. And therefore no one knew that he existed.
Continue readingNighttime Visit
The story I will tell you now took place at night. A ray of moonlight appeared in the sky, the stars were glistening like dewdrops on a black canvas, and the ground was covered with a bright white blanket of snow. All the children were already sleeping nicely in their beds. Only one little boy was gazing outside through his window. His brown hair was disheveled, his pajamas wrinkled, and even though it was quite late, his eyes were wide open. His eyes were fixed upon the sky, waiting.
Continue readingOf Imp Bert And The Winter Fairy
In a magical, fairytale land there lived a lot of imps. They lived nicely beneath the ground in their den. It was warm and cozy. They were good imps. They made sure that things above ground were in order and kept a nice fire going below the ground.
Continue readingThe Story of and Indian Girl
Far from here in an Indian land there lived a little girl. She had long raven-black hair which was always braided in two very long braids. She wore a colorful headband around her head with feathers stuck in it. Her name was Inchuchuna. Her mother and father were Indians too and they lived in tall tents.
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