12th Feb 2025
Once upon a time, in a little village surrounded by tall green trees and colorful flowers, there lived a sweet 6-year-old girl named Huda. Huda had big, bright eyes and a heart full of love. She loved everything about her life, but the two people she loved the most in the whole world were her parents—her father, Baba, and her mother, Mama. Every morning, Huda would wake up early to the sound of birds singing and the warm rays of the sun shining through her window. She would run to her parents' room and jump into their bed, giggling as she hugged them tightly. "Good morning, Baba! Good morning, Mama!" she would say, her voice full of excitement. Baba and Mama would smile and give her a big hug back.
Huda’s Baba was a kind man who worked as a carpenter, and her Mama was a wonderful cook who made the most delicious meals. Together, they made sure Huda had everything she needed, but more than anything, they gave her all their love and care. One afternoon, as they sat in the garden after lunch, Huda noticed something strange. There was a small, hidden door at the back of the garden. Huda had never seen it before. Curious, she asked her parents about it. “Baba, Mama, what’s behind this little door?” Huda asked, pointing at the door.
Her parents looked at each other with a knowing smile. “That’s the entrance to the Magic Garden,” her father said softly. “It’s a very special place, but only those with pure hearts can enter.” Huda’s eyes grew wide. “Can I go in? Please, Baba! Please, Mama!” Her mother nodded. “You may go in, Huda, but remember, the Magic Garden can show you wonderful things, but you must always be kind and loving to others.”
With that, Huda’s parents opened the little door, revealing a hidden path lined with sparkling stones. The air smelled sweet, like honey and fresh flowers. Huda’s heart raced with excitement as she skipped down the path, her shoes tapping against the stones. She couldn’t wait to see what the Magic Garden would look like. As she walked deeper into the garden, she saw the most amazing things! There were trees that shimmered with golden leaves, flowers that changed colors every time she blinked, and little birds that sang songs Huda had never heard before. She felt like she had stepped into a dream.
Suddenly, she noticed something strange—there was a little bunny sitting on a rock, looking sad. Huda knelt down beside it. “What’s wrong, little bunny?” she asked gently. The bunny looked up at her with big, soft eyes. “I’ve lost my way,” it said in a soft, tiny voice. “I don’t know how to get back to my family.” Huda thought for a moment, then smiled. “Don’t worry! I’ll help you. Come with me.” She took the bunny in her arms and walked through the garden, looking for its family.
Along the way, she met other animals who needed help, like a bird whose wing had been hurt, and a squirrel who had lost his acorns. With each act of kindness, the garden seemed to grow even more beautiful. The flowers bloomed brighter, the trees grew taller, and the birds sang louder. Huda realized that the Magic Garden was not just a place of beauty—it was a place that responded to love and kindness.
Finally, after helping all the animals, Huda found the bunny’s family by a sparkling pond. The bunny’s mother hopped over and nuzzled her little one, grateful for Huda’s kindness. “Thank you, Huda,” the bunny’s mother said. “You have a heart full of love, and that is the greatest magic of all.” Huda smiled, feeling proud of the good deeds she had done. As she said goodbye to the animals and walked back through the garden, she realized that the Magic Garden wasn’t just a place— it was inside her heart too.
When she returned to her parents, they were waiting for her at the garden gate. “Did you enjoy your adventure, Huda?” her father asked with a smile. “It was the best adventure ever!” Huda exclaimed, giving them both a big hug. “And I learned something important today—kindness is the magic that makes the world a beautiful place.”
Baba and Mama smiled, their hearts full of love for their little girl. That night, as Huda snuggled under her warm blanket, she whispered to herself, “I will always be kind, just like the Magic Garden showed me.” And as she drifted off to sleep, she dreamed of all the wonderful places kindness could take her. And so, Huda learned that the greatest magic in the world is the love and kindness we share with others—and that’s something we can all carry in our hearts, just like she did.