EnglishOnce upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a marvelous garden where every plant and animal could talk. In this garden lived Lulu, the curious little butterfly, who sought new friends every day.
One day, Lulu stumbled upon a hidden glade where a sad flower was wilting. “Why are you sad?” Lulu asked the flower.
“Because no one comes to visit me,” whispered the flower. Lulu wanted to help immediately, so she flew far and wide to call all the inhabitants of the garden.
Soon, everyone was there: the squirrels, the birds, even the fish from the neighboring pond. They all started to sing, and the flower began to bloom slowly but surely. As it bloomed, the flower shone brightly, lighting up the whole garden.
“Thank you, Lulu,” said the flower happily. “Now I know that friendship and love are the most powerful things in the world.”
And so, Lulu and her new friends lived happily ever after, always together in the enchanted garden.
Tips for Parents:
- Point and Name: As you read “The Enchanted Garden,” point to the various characters and objects in the illustrations. Naming them helps your child associate words with pictures, which is a foundational skill in language development.
- Express Emotions: Emphasizing the emotions portrayed in the story through your facial expressions and changing your tone of voice helps your child understand the concept of feelings and empathy, even before they can express it in words.
- Simple Sounds: Encourage your child to make simple sounds or gestures related to the story, such as the flutter of butterfly wings or the happy chirp of birds. This interaction introduces the idea of cause and effect and basic communication skills.
- Read it in another language too: Fairy tales are excellent tools for language learning. Use the language selector next to the stories to read the tale in the language you wish to learn. Switch back and forth as needed.
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