The Girl and the River Dolphin

Maya loves the river behind her town and spends every Saturday collecting trash along its banks, wearing her bright yellow rain boots and carrying a green canvas tote bag. One morning, a river dolphin with smooth grey-pink skin, a long slender snout and a playful smile rises from the water with a gentle whoosh. Maya names him Splash, and the two become friends.

When her teacher, Mr Lee, explains that river dolphins are endangered because dirty water and litter make them sick, Maya decides to help. With her best friend Lily and Mr Lee's support, she starts cleaning the riverbank and turns her concern into a school project about keeping rivers clean. She shares simple tips with her classmates, and soon a clean-up club is born. This gentle tale by Aysel Banu YAVUZAL follows a curious, determined girl who learns that small actions make a big difference. Through Maya's friendship with Splash, young readers discover why clean water matters and how caring for nature can grow into a community effort. The story can be read on Masal İzle.