Poland

Greece

Turkey

Two siblings went camping in the e-Twinning Forest with their families. They went for a walk in the forest to learn about animals. A baby bird appeared in front of them. They followed the baby bird. The baby bird led them to a beautiful place filled with flowers, trees, and animals. There, they came across a massive tree. The tree could talk to both people and animals. It said to the people: I’m not the only one who can talk here. All the animals, flowers, and trees can talk.”

The siblings were even more astonished. They fell silent with amazement. A moment later, Ala and Igor saw a hedgehog, which, strangely, was carrying an apple on its back. The children wanted to check if the tree had told the truth, so they asked: 

- How are you, hedgehog?

+ Thank you, I’m fine. – replied the hedgehog and trotted away.

Suddenly, the voices of the children’s parents were heard, calling Ala and Igor for dinner.

The tree asked the siblings not to tell their parents about the e-Twinning Forest Secret just yet.

The children ran to dinner and decided to go for a walk toward the talking tree again tomorrow.

The next morning, the two siblings went to the talking tree together. They set up the tent they had brought with them. Of course, they also brought their magnifying glasses and began exploring the “Twin Forest.” They examined the trees, leaves, and flowers. The forest looked like a magical place. There were talking bees and glowing flowers. It was starting to get dark. The two siblings went into their tent and fell asleep. The next day, a brand-new adventure would begin. 

The next morning, as the sun shone brightly in the sky, the two siblings emerged from their tent. Across the way, they saw a smiling tree. The tree seemed to say, “Welcome, children!” The siblings were surprised but overjoyed. Colorful flowers bloomed around the tree. Yellow and purple butterflies fluttered, and a small bee buzzed, greeting them.

Then, a cute rabbit hopped a little way over to them. The rabbit said, “I'm lost in the woods and I can't find my way home.” The siblings immediately decided to help. Using their magnifying glasses, they examined the markings on the ground. Following the little paws, they found the rabbit's home.

The rabbit twitched its nose happily when it saw its cozy burrow again. "Thank you so much!" it said, hopping in a little circle. "I was so scared I would never find my way back." The siblings smiled at each other, proud that they had helped. Just as they were about to say goodbye, the smiling tree gently rustled its leaved. "Kindness always leads to new adventures," it whispered.

Suddenly, a soft glow appeared behind the tree. Curious, the children stepped closer and discovered a narrow path they hadn't noticed before. It sparkled in the sunlight, as if inviting them to follow.

Igor and Ala came across a peacock at the end of the path. The peacock was trapped inside a cage. “Some bad people locked me up here. Please help me escape!” it said. 

“No animal should be kept in captivity!” said the siblings. “We’re going to help set you free.” Then they opened the cage and set the peacock free.

“Thank you!” said the peacock. “I will never forget your kindness.”  Ala and Igor said goodbye to the peacock and continued on their way.

On their way, they found a fox trapped in a cage trap set by hunters. They helped the fox out. The fox was very hungry, and the children called the hedgehog that had an apple on its back so that they could free it from its burden. The fox sadly wounded itself on the thorns, and its mouth bled. Then lizards and snakes appeared, and the children were very scared. The lizards and snakes spoke and said to the children not to worry and that they were there to help. They had a magic fluid that stopped bleeding. They worked all together, and they saved the fox!

Years have passed. Ala and Igor returned to the place where they had planted the seeds. They gainedan even better understanding of the importance of treatingnature well. Then they started walking through the forest. Ala almost stepped on an ant nest when Igor warned him. "Ala, stop! "stepping on anthill."

Ala:" Oh, sorry! I didn't see it.Thnak you very  much for warning me". I almost unknowingly harmed the ants and their nest. Ala said.

Then, as they walked, the tree told them they had talked about. But Ala and Igor did not accept this offer. The tree got curious and asked.

Tree: "Why don't you tell?"

Ala replied:" Because this incidentmust remain secret. "The tree:"Thank you so much for hinding us.Then let this our secret. "

 Ala and Igor talked to Grandpa Tree. They wanted to share their secret with their friend Leo. Grandpa Tree agreed to their suggestion. So they went to Leo’s house to look for him.

  Leo didn’t believe Ala and Igor. The two siblings took their friend and brought him to Tree Grandpa. Tree Grandpa said:

“Welcome, Leo! Will you keep our secret?”

Leo was so stunned he didn’t know what to say. Standing before him was a giant talking tree.

Suddenly, a golden leaf gently fell from Grandpa Tree’s branches.
Leo caught it in his hands, and as soon as he touched it, the leaf began to glow magically.

Then, the Wise Owl appeared in the sky together with many colorful butterflies flying happily around her.

The owl looked at the children and said in a gentle voice:
“With your friendship and kindness, you will make nature stronger!”

The children smiled happily and promised to always protect the magical forest.

Ala and Igor’s family had started to worry about them, and after a while, the children’s family found them. Their father asked,

“Where were you? What were you doing?” Ala replied, “We were in the forest helping animals that needed help.” Their mother said, “Good job, kids. We’re proud of you.” Grandpa Tree was very happy that they hadn’t revealed his secrets. Leo gave Igor and Ala a wink.