The Boy and the Sandpipers

Sam visits the shore before school each morning, carrying a red bucket hat and a notebook. He watches the sandpipers and is drawn to one wearing a silver band on its leg, which he calls Pip. He writes down what he sees and sketches the small bird, noting its quick movements and slender legs.

In class, Mrs. Lee teaches the students about bird migration and explains that sandpipers travel great distances and depend on calm beaches for rest and food. Sam begins to wonder whether his own shore, crowded later in the day, is safe for them. Written by Aysel Banu YAVUZAL, this tale follows Sam and his classmates as they turn what they have learned into a project for their school. Readers can find the story on Masal İzle.