
The Curious Garden Explorer
By Michele Rinaldi

03 May, 2024

Marta was always a curious girl. One day, she was engrossed in a fascinating documentary about animals on TV. The vibrant creatures and their captivating lives intrigued her.

As the documentary ended, Marta's curiosity was not satiated. She decided to go outside and explore her own backyard, hoping to discover something exciting and new.

While Marta was playing in the garden, her mother was busy in the kitchen. She was always aware of her daughter's adventurous spirit and kept an eye on her from the window.

Suddenly, Marta's excited voice echoed, 'Mom, mom, hurry, there's a dinosaur in the garden!' Her mother, startled, dropped what she was doing and rushed outside.

Marta pointed at a small creature crawling on a rock. It wasn't a dinosaur but a little green lizard. Her mother explained that it was not a dinosaur but a lizard.

Marta looked disappointed at first, but then her eyes lit up with understanding. She was excited to have discovered a 'dinosaur' of her own, even if it was just a tiny lizard.

Marta sat down near the lizard, observing it closely. She was fascinated by its smooth skin, the way it moved, and its tiny eyes. She decided to name it 'Dino'.

Dino, the lizard, became Marta's new friend. She would spend hours watching it, learning about it, and even telling it stories about the animals she learned from the TV.

Her mother was delighted to see Marta's growing interest in animals and nature. She decided to encourage her daughter's curiosity by buying her more books about animals.

Marta would read the books to Dino, imagining they were on great adventures together. From the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, their imaginary travels knew no bounds.

Every day was a new adventure for Marta and Dino. Her mother watched them fondly, happy to see her daughter's imagination and curiosity growing.

Marta's garden explorations continued, each day bringing a new discovery, a new story. And in every story, Dino the lizard was her faithful companion, always ready for another adventure.