11th Feb 2025
On a clear night, Mia gazed up at the sky. "Look, Mom! The moon is so bright tonight!" she exclaimed. Her mother smiled and said, "It's a special moon, Mia. Each phase brings its own magic!" Mia's eyes sparkled with excitement as she asked, "What magic does it bring?" Her mom began to explain, "The new moon is a fresh start, and the full moon is for wishes and dreams!"
Mia wanted to learn more. The next night, she climbed the hill near her house. "I want to make a wish on the full moon!" she shouted into the night. As she stood there, she whispered her wish, hoping the moon would hear her. Suddenly, a soft glow enveloped her, and she felt a warm, gentle breeze. "Thank you, moon!" she giggled, feeling the magic all around her.
The following evening, Mia couldn't wait to see what magic the moon’s phase would bring. Her mom explained that tonight was a crescent moon, perfect for creativity and new ideas. With her sketchbook in hand, Mia sat under the stars, drawing and dreaming of adventures she could embark on. Each stroke of her pencil seemed to twinkle with the moon’s magic, inspiring her to imagine even more.
As the days passed, Mia learned about the waxing gibbous, which her mom said was a time for gratitude and reflection. She decided to thank the moon for all its wonders by writing a letter. 'Dear Moon,' she began, 'Thank you for filling my nights with magic and my dreams with possibilities.' She placed the letter on her windowsill, hoping it would reach the moon somehow.
One night, as Mia watched the moon transition into a full, luminous circle once again, she realized how much she had grown since her first wish. Filled with gratitude and excitement, she smiled up at the sky. 'I can't wait to see where the moon will take me next!' she whispered. The moon glowed brighter in response, as if winking at her, promising many more magical nights to come.
