“Magic???Yes I have seen it happen,” whispered Ruhi
Rishi turned to look at her .
“What magic ?There’s no magic in this mango garden.That’s just a toadstool,you are dreaming as usual.”
“I know you saw her ,just know.That’s Sona pari, if you want to know .She has a sister lal pari.I saw them in my dreams.”
Startled Rishi now turned to stare at Ruhi.
The brother and sister had come visiting Indrapur a small village in Malda.It was their summer vacation and exploring the shady mango gardens kept them busy.
Rui was two years younger than him and kept tagging behind him everywhere. Usually that made him irritated.But today….
“Let’s go closer and have a look,”said Rui tugging Rishi’s hand.
They went slowly upto the mango tree at the northern edge of the garden ,with the little yellow toadstool dotting the area around the trunk.
Suddenly the wooden circle on the trunk popped open and out jumped a tiny creature.
Startled Rui and Rishi jumped back.
“Hair as bright as gold and smile as sweet as honey ,that’s me Sona pari” sang the little golden one.
“Dont be afraid Rui and Rishi.I just want to be friends.”
Rui was smiling and Rishi was staring rather rudely with his mouth open!
Rui stepped forward .
“Hi Sona pari how do you know our names and are you really a fairy ?Why did you hide last time?I so wanted to play with you.”
Sona Pari’s tinkling laughter took Rishi out of his stupor .
“Oh there are many naughty children who want to tear my hair or put me in a tin.So I follow kids around till I am sure they are nice and kind,”said Sona pari smilling.
“Come into my home ,I have some mango cookies and mango ice cream for you .I just made the ice cream and they are perfect on hot summer days.”
Who says no to ice cream right?
“I am ready, smiled Rui and Rishi.But we are too big,how do we go inside?”
As soon as she said this they saw they were inside a wooden cylindrical room.
It was the tree trunk.
“Your wishes are magical. Make them with care,”twinkled Sona pari.
Just then the room started shaking and a deafening noise could be heard.
“What’s that cried Rui?”
Sona Paris was crying now.
“Oh that horrible brother, he is back.
Thats the man who wants to sell this garden .
He doesn’t care for plants and trees.
The other brother is trying to stop him .But soon our home will be broken and we will have to leave Indrapur.This is why people see so few fairies nowadays.”
“Oh how can we help?”Asked Rui
Hmm ,you could help,said Sona pari.
“Don’t ou have a blog Rishi?Maybe you could write to the Government about trees being in danger .Nature keeps man alive.I wonder why humans keep forgetting that part.It’s magical that plants can make food and oxygen from carbon dioxide. That’s magic.We have all seen it .”
“I think I can do even better.Mom has a YouTube channel maybe she could help,”said Rishi
That was how two children and social media saved the Indrapur mango gardens.
Do you know of trees who need saving?
Let me know at dramrita@healthwealthbridge.com maybe we could do something. Together.
This post is written for StorytellersBlogHop FEB 2021 by Ujjwal ( https://mywordsmywisdom.com/short-story-about-happiness/ ) & MeenalSonal ( https://www.auraofthoughts.com/2020/12/story-of-misplaced-gifts-by-santa-claus.html )’.
As always, you stole my heart through this story. Beautiful message :). Nicely narrated! Glad to connect with you once again, through this blog hop. Warm hugs, Amrita
I was admiring the illustrations, so brilliantly done. Wonderful story telling style, Amrita.
such an important message delivered with such ease
Loved the way you have given us the message that we should save our nature, our trees. Such a great take on the prompt.
SonPari stories I have heard in my childhood and reading it again in your story was such a sweet feeling. I am a plant parent and can feel for saving of trees.
Wow, beautiful, fabulous annnndd magical indeed.. Magical, because this something very very unique way to talk about environmental conservation…
I’m feeling blessed to read such a lovely story…
Firstly, I absolutely loved the illustrations, they are refreshing and vibrant. Second, I loved the concept of saving trees which is a necessity in today’s times of urbanization. Thirdly, I loved how you have cleverly stated the power of being an influencer in today’s times. I believe while we flaunt about everything in life, it is equally imperative that we take up responsibilities like these and educate and promote these social causes for a better tomorrow.
Good job! I love how you’ve woven a relevant situation in such a sweet fictional tale.
Loved the story and the illustrations by your daughter with a wonderful message, SAVE TREES.
Ruhi and Rishi are darlings. Kids can see magic everywhere. You surely do know how to use social media for good. I loved the message and will surely tell you if there is any mango garden needs help.
Such a beautiful message linked to an even better cause. Loved your take on the prompt and the drawings added a personal touch to it.
It is a positive story with a message that is actually need of the hour . With Climate change and the effects of it , people really need to be sensitised a lot . Nicely written, Dr. Amrita ji , enjoyed reading it !
This a great way to convey the message. We should save trees for our own good. Thanks for sharing this.
A relevant story. Congrats!!
The cause of saving trees put across with a beautiful story. Loved your narrative around environmental awareness
The illustrations are so adorable and the message you conveyed along with those illustrations in the form of fairytale is really awesome. Nice story
YouTube and blog coming to rescue the pari of her endangered orchard…. sounds like a novel idea. Great story and illustrations, fairy and fairly good amount of cuteness made for an interesting read!!
Fairies and fairytales are the best ways to make our kids understand the importance of nature and make them responsible. I liked Son Pari.
Reminded me of all the fairytales we have grown up listening. i really enjoyed the drawings you have added in your story!
Loved the fairy tale with some real magic and awareness. Wonderful pictures added another dose of magic to your writing.
Thank you Sivaranjini.
The illustrations are adorable, as is the story. I wanted to eat the Mango Ice cream!! Loved the fact that the new age kids wanted to use technology to help the Pari. Adorable read, with a lesson.
Ah! Story with a social message. I haven’t read stories of faries for a long time now. Sonpari sounds like a bright one. Loved the drawings by Anuprita
Children and social media, what a combination. Youth surely have the magical powers to bring about a lot of change in our environment and other things with the use of social media. I loved the doodles and art in between..done by your daughter?
Sona pari is making a wise wish to save the garden and I liked the way you blended with the technology and kids. A message driven story always stays longer in the heart. And must say the illustrations were highlight of the post.
Such a sweet story focusing on the current scenario, Dr. Amrita.
Lovely illustrations by your daughter and you.
Creatively presented. Yes, trees are in danger and we must help save them.
Such a sweet story about power of Social media, importance of nature, love among syblings and empathy.
Great to have you on the hop Dr.Amrita.
Nice story Amrita. You highlighted the need to save trees while engaging readers in a fancy tale:)
What a beautiful way to bring out a beautiful message. Loved the story and the narrative.
Deepika Sharma
This took me back to my childhood days and stories by Enid Blyton. I have looked for fairies and elves in my garden too but never found any 🙂
love this story and those illustrations as well Amrita..
What a beautiful story and wow did it keep my wondering I love the illustrations and the happy ending.
Trees and nature! Need of hour to preserve environment and nice to see this in your story. I guess every tree needs to be saved as you mentioned so well nature is what keeps man alive.
First of all I am in Awe of brilliant piece of sketches Dr.Amrita. I loved the soft yet extremely strong messaged storyline on saving tree. Hope Govt. and we people residing in urban areas could understand the depth of message and learn to behave sensibly towards the Environment.
Thats a cute story with a good message. Yes, trees need to be saved and to maintain a balance in the eco system. I really liked the sketches.
I really like the message that you had shared through this story. indeed we should save tress and they are crucial for for environment.