Oscar and Lena found an old map in a book. It showed a hidden waterfall deep in the rainforest, marked with the words, ‘Follow the singing.’ They packed their backpacks and set off.
A guide named Gia the giraffe met them at the edge of the trees. ‘The jungle is full of surprises,’ said Gia. ‘Stay together and listen carefully.’ The three walked deeper into the green.
The path was hard. They crossed a swampy bog, balancing on logs. They climbed a steep, slippery hill. Lena nearly gave up. ‘We can do it,’ said Oscar, ‘if we help each other.’ Oscar held out a hand.
At last, they heard it, a soft musical sound, like a hundred tiny bells. They pushed through the leaves, and gasped. A silver waterfall poured down a cliff, with a rainbow in the mist and glittering butterflies all around.
‘It’s the Singing Falls,’ whispered Gia. ‘The water makes music as it hits the stones.’ They sat in the cool spray and listened. Oscar thought it was the loveliest sound in the world.
They promised to keep the place secret and safe. On the way home, Lena said, ‘I’m glad you didn’t let me quit.’ Oscar grinned. ‘That’s what friends are for.’
The little lesson
Great things are found by those who keep going together.
Let’s talk about it
- What obstacle was the hardest?
- How did the group make decisions?
Finish stories to collect Oscar as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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