The Three Gifts of Willow Hill
Ages 6-8 · Folk Tale · ~11 minutes
When the village path grows hot and dusty, Nara climbs Willow Hill and receives three gifts from an old willow: a leaf, a twig and a seed. Each gift only wakes when she offers it to someone who needs it. A gentle folk tale about sharing shade, showing the way and making room for others.
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How the story begins
Long ago, a village stood between a clear river and Willow Hill.
The villagers carried water uphill and gathered beneath trees on warm days.
One summer, the path grew dusty and their resting shade grew thin.
Nara saw little Ari stop halfway home with a heavy water jug.
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