The Girl and the Animal Village

Mia is a curious girl with warm tan skin and wavy chestnut-brown hair in two loose braids. One sunny morning, she skips down a path she has never taken before, which leads through tall ferns to a moss-covered wooden gate. Beyond it lies Animal Village, where small houses of twigs and leaves nestle among the trees and animals of every shape and size bustle about, chatting and laughing. There she meets Pip, a grey rabbit in a bright orange scarf, and Bramble, a big brown bear in a green vest whose gentle strength matches his kind dark eyes.

When Mia notices the animals arguing, she suggests a celebration where everyone can show off their talents. Pip races off to invite the village but gets lost and forgets the ducks because he will not slow down to listen; Bramble builds a stage quietly while some animals overlook his effort; and Luna the owl, soft and lavender-grey with huge golden eyes, is too shy to sing before a crowd. Mia gently helps each of them, and she finds a way to bring a squabbling squirrel and bird together so their different voices can blend. This tale by Aysel Banu YAVUZAL can be read on Masal İzle.