Kazimir's Singing Spells
Every spell Kazimir the witch casts turns into a song, which seems like a problem until a lost little creature needs to find its way home.
Ages 4 to 65 minute read10 illustrated pages
Kazimir the witch lived in a small, cozy cottage. She liked to make big, helpful spells. But her spells always turned into songs. "Poof, a flower!" she would say. Then a happy little tune would float out. Kazimir always felt a little worried.
One sunny morning, Kazimir tried a new spell. "Poof, a tasty cake!" she whispered, waving her gnarled wooden staff. A sweet song popped out instead. Suddenly, a small boy named Rohan walked by. He saw the witch and felt very curious.
Rohan bravely walked closer. "Why do you sing?" he asked with a kind smile. Kazimir sighed, a bit sad. "My spells are always songs," she said. "I want to help, but my magic is too musical!"
Rohan thought for a moment. "Maybe your songs can help a special way!" he said. "Let's go on an adventure!" Kazimir felt a little excited. Maybe Rohan was right. She smiled, holding her staff tight.
They walked through the Whispering Woods. Birds sang sweet songs. Rohan looked at all the plants. Suddenly, they heard a small cry. "What was that?" Rohan asked, looking around. Kazimir listened closely.
They found a tiny creature under a big leaf. It was a Moonpetal, and it looked very sad. Its big blue eyes were full of tears. "Oh dear," Kazimir said. "It seems lost and lonely. I want to help it find its home."
Kazimir tried a finding spell. "Poof, home!" she said, waving her gnarled wooden staff. But a soft, humming song came out. The Moonpetal looked even sadder. Rohan patted its tiny head gently.
Rohan had an idea. He took a colorful pebble from his small, worn, light blue backpack. "Maybe we can ask for help," he said. "Yes," Kazimir agreed. "Let's go to Sparklebrook Meadow. It is a good place to discover new things."
They walked to Sparklebrook Meadow. The sun felt warm. Kazimir held the pebble. "Oh, guiding magic, show the way!" she sang. Her voice was clear and sweet. The glowing musical note on her staff pulsed with light.
The Moonpetal lifted its head. Its ears wiggled with joy! It chirped a happy sound. Kazimir's song showed the Moonpetal its way home. Her special music was the perfect magic!
The end.
Talk about it after reading
- Why did Kazimir worry about her spells?
- How did her song help the Moonpetal?
- What is something that makes you different that turned out to be helpful?
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