A story by Shai Kanizo
Who are Flit and Grumble
Once upon a time in a magical forest, there lived a fairy named Flit and a giant named Grumble. Flit was a tiny, beautiful fairy with shimmering wings that sparkled like the stars. She could fly faster than a hummingbird and had a heart full of kindness. Grumble, on the other hand, was a friendly giant with a big, booming voice and a laugh that echoed through the trees. He was very proud of his size and strength and loved to show off by lifting heavy rocks and making big footprints in the ground.
One sunny morning, two children, a boy named Ben and a girl named Lily, came to the forest to play. They loved spending time with Flit and Grumble because they always had the most amazing adventures together.
The Race
“Let’s play a game!” suggested Lily, her eyes twinkling with excitement.
How about a race?” Ben proposed, looking up at Grumble. “But this time, Grumble, you have to race against Flit!”
Grumble chuckled, his deep voice rumbling like thunder. “A race? Against little Flit? Well, I guess it wouldn’t hurt to try.”
Flit smiled and fluttered her wings. “Don’t underestimate me, Grumble! I’m faster than you think.”
The children counted down, “Three, two, one, go!” and the race began. Grumble took big, lumbering steps while Flit zipped through the air like a shooting star. Ben and Lily cheered them on from the sidelines.
Even though Grumble was strong and had long legs, Flit was swift and graceful. She soared past the trees, her wings leaving a trail of sparkling fairy dust. Grumble tried to catch up, but no matter how fast he ran, Flit always stayed ahead.
When they reached the finish line, Flit was the first to arrive. She landed gently on a flower and did a little twirl. “I win!” she exclaimed, her voice ringing like tiny bells.
Grumble huffed and puffed, but he had a big smile on his face. “You’re amazing, Flit! I guess being small has its advantages.”
Ben and Lily ran over and hugged their magical friends. “You both did great! That was so much fun to watch,” said Ben.
Lily added, “Let’s play another game!”
More fun with Flit and Grumble
For the rest of the day, Flit and Grumble played with Ben and Lily, having all sorts of wonderful adventures. They built fairy houses out of leaves, played hide and seek among the giant mushrooms, and even had a picnic by the sparkling stream.
Goodbye friends
As the sun began to set, the children said their goodbyes and promised to come back soon. Flit and Grumble waved as their friends walked away, their hearts filled with joy and friendship.
And so, in the magical forest, the fairy and the giant continued to play and laugh together, showing that no matter how different you are, true friendship is the greatest magic of all.
