The Paper Lighthouse

On a rainy afternoon, a child with warm brown skin and a gap-toothed smile sits at the kitchen table, cutting and folding paper into a tall lighthouse with red stripes and a glowing lantern. A blue blanket spread across the rug becomes an imaginary sea, and three little paper boats set sail: one with a red stripe, one with blue dots, and one plain cream, each with its own personality.

Though the child warns the boats to stay close to the lighthouse, a gust of wind sends them tumbling into confusion, crying out as they are lost in the waves. Remembering the lighthouse, the child fetches a flashlight and places it behind the lantern, and the brighter beam sweeps across the imaginary sea to guide each boat safely back to harbor. This gentle story by Yavuz DEMİRKIRAN explores creativity, problem-solving, and care for others, showing how a small change can make a big difference. Young readers can enjoy this heartwarming tale on Online Masal.