Daphne the Dandelion and her Fairy Children: A Nursery Rhyme

In a magical garden corner lived Daphne, a golden dandelion who was home to two hundred tiny fairy children. Each child had gossamer wings, sparkling eyes, and unique personalities that brought endless joy to their loving mother. They lived in perfect harmony, with daily routines of morning songs, aerial displays, learning circles, and evening serenades that filled the garden with wonder and music.

The fairy children had distinct talents and characteristics. Pip was the smallest but bravest, Luna could sense natural energies, Sage possessed deep wisdom about garden life, Melody had a voice like silver bells, Explorer loved adventures, Artist created beauty from flower petals, and Builder constructed tiny marvels. Together, they formed a close-knit family that delighted all the garden's residents, from Rosalind the wise rose bush to Buzzy the industrious bee.

Their idyllic life changed dramatically when a powerful Wind came dancing through the garden. Unlike the gentle breezes they knew, this Wind was a force of nature with its own wild purpose. Despite Daphne's desperate attempts to protect her children and their efforts to hold tight to each other, the Wind's joyous dance created such powerful currents that all two hundred fairy children were lifted into the sky and scattered across the vast world beyond the garden.

Daphne's heartbreak was profound. She searched desperately with help from garden friends, but her children had vanished completely. Through autumn and into winter, she grieved deeply, shedding tears of pure sorrow before finally succumbing to winter's dormant sleep. During her long rest, she dreamed of her children's adventures and transformations, sensing they were growing and learning in distant places.

When spring arrived, Daphne awakened to the most miraculous sight imaginable. Surrounding her in every direction were golden dandelions – her fairy children had returned, transformed by their journey into independent flowers with their own roots.

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Audioraamat: 25. august 2025