Queen Maelyn is a small fairy queen. She sparkles with golden wings. She lives in the Magical Menagerie. The Menagerie is bright. Birds sing. Flowers glow. Gentle breezes blow. Morning dew sparkles on every leaf. Tiny snails slide on smooth bark. Soft green moss covers stones. Squirrels peek from cozy nests. All is peaceful until Queen Maelyn finds her wand missing.
Magic mushrooms glow at night. Lilies sing soft lullabies. Small frogs dance on lily pads. Tiny fish sparkle in a crystal well. Mushrooms smile. Clouds drift in pink skies. Each cloud carries a tiny bounce. Gentle rain falls like pearls. Rainbows arch from one tree to another. Dewdrops hang on spider webs. The webs look like silver lace. All creatures rest in calm peace.
One morning Queen Maelyn wakes. She looks for her magic wand. She opens a pink flower door. She taps her cheek and frowns. She feels worried. She must find the wand. Without the wand the glade grows dim. Sparkles fade. Colors dull. Even the buttercups look sleepy.
Queen Maelyn flies out. She calls for help. First she meets Horse. Horse stands by a clear creek. Horse is calm and kind. He nods his head. He says, "I will help, Your Majesty." Queen Maelyn thanks Horse. They look by the creek. They look under smooth stones. They hope for a clue. But no wand. They hear a soft giggle. They hear a rustle in tall grass.
They follow the sound. They see Giant. Giant is friendly. He wears a big leaf hat. He steps down. He says, "Maybe the wand rolled far." Giant lifts a rolling pebble. He picks down bright apples from a tall tree. He looks behind branches. He smiles. But no wand. He dusts his leaf hat. He offers Queen Maelyn a shiny berry.
Queen Maelyn feels sad. She and her friends walk softly. They follow a trail of sparkling dust. They follow the path to a small hill. The hill is round. It glows at sunset. On top sits the Witch. Witch is old and gray. She clutches the wand. Her eyes are sly. She wants the wand to make a new storm.
Queen Maelyn stands tall. She says, "Please give back my wand." Witch shakes her head. Witch laughs a little laugh. "You must work for it," she says. "You must show teamwork and joy." Queen Maelyn nods. She sees four tasks.
First task is to clean the glade. Horse steps forward. He uses his strong legs to sweep leaves. Ladybugs and caterpillars join. They tidy every corner. Even tiny pebbles are polished.
Second task is to move stones. Giant lifts each rock with gentle care. He stacks them like house bricks. He builds a small wall around a flower patch.
Third task is to gather sweet berries. Queen Maelyn flutters to each bush. She picks red berries in her little pouch. She hums a happy tune.
Fourth task is to carry a glowing lantern. Prince appears. Prince is brave and kind. Prince bows low. Prince comforts Queen Maelyn. He takes the lantern in careful hands. He walks without making a sound. The light guides them home.
After they finish, Witch claps. She softly hands the wand back. She says, "You showed joy, humor, and teamwork." She gives Queen Maelyn a small silver charm. Queen Maelyn smiles bright. She hugs Horse, Giant, and Prince. She holds her wand high. Sparkles burst in the sky. Colors return to the glade. The Magical Menagerie shines again.
Queen Maelyn leads a small celebration. Butterflies dance. Flowers open. Birds chirp a happy tune. Fairy friends gather. Horse neighs softly. Giant hums a low tune. Prince raises a small toast of dew. Queen Maelyn waves her wand. She creates sweet honey cakes. She sprinkles magic sugar. They all share a treat. The friends skip in the sun. They laugh and cheer. They sing a little song about friendship.
Queen Maelyn learns magic is best when shared. She feels brave. She feels loved. She feels grateful for friends. The wand has returned. The glade is bright. Harmony lives in the Magical Menagerie.