13th Feb 2025
One sunny day, Mia said to her friend Leo, "Have you ever heard a strange story?" Leo scratched his head. "No, I haven't! What do you mean by strange?" Mia smiled and began to tell him about a talking frog who wore a tiny hat. The frog, named Freddy, loved to tell tales that made everyone laugh and wonder. "One time," Mia giggled, "he told a story about a prince who turned into a snail!" Leo's eyes widened with excitement, "Wow! Tell me more!"
Mia's smile grew as she continued, "Freddy said the prince was sad because he had no friends. One day, he met a kind turtle who shared its shell with him. Together, they went on adventures! They traveled to the Moon and played with stars!" Leo laughed, imagining the fun they had. "Do you think Freddy the frog is real?" he asked. Mia thought and replied, "Maybe he is! If we listen carefully, we might find him by the pond!" They both agreed to search for Freddy and discover more strange stories together.
After school, they hurried to the pond, their hearts full of hope and curiosity. The water shimmered in the afternoon sun, and nearby, they thought they heard a faint chuckle. "Did you hear that?" Leo whispered, eyes wide with wonder. Mia nodded, pointing to a small stone where a tiny hat bobbed up and down. "Look! It must be Freddy!" she exclaimed.
Sure enough, there sat Freddy, the talking frog, spinning a tale for a group of enchanted insects. "And then," he croaked, "the snail prince and the turtle found a river full of colorful fish who taught them how to dance!" The children giggled at the thought and decided to join the circle, quietly listening as Freddy shared his wondrous adventures. It felt like stepping into a dream where anything was possible.
Mia and Leo spent the afternoon captivated by Freddy's stories until the sky turned orange with the setting sun. "We should head back," Leo said reluctantly, "but can we come again tomorrow?" Freddy winked and tipped his tiny hat. "There's always more magic waiting," he promised. With hearts full of joy, Mia and Leo waved goodbye, ready to return and hear more tales whenever they wished.
