How the Fairy Helped the Grasshopper Learn to Sing

In the magical forest lived a fairy named Lumina, known for her musical talents. She could create beautiful melodies that filled the forest with joy. One day, a grasshopper named Kris came to her, eager to learn how to sing but unsure where to begin.

— Lumina, I've heard how beautifully you sing, — said Kris. — I want to sing too, but I can't. Can I learn to sing like you? Please, help me!

The fairy smiled and replied: — Of course, Kris! You can learn. The key is not to give up. Nature sings, and every sound, even the smallest one, has its place. Let's start simple!

And Lumina led the grasshopper to a meadow where birds were singing. She asked him to listen closely to how they sang.

— Listen to how they make sounds, — she said. — Birds start with simple sounds, and then, with practice, they get better. You can do the same, Kris. Try it—sing your first sound!

The grasshopper tried to make a sound, but instead of a melody, there was just a short chirp. He looked sadly at Lumina: — I can't do it, I'm too bad at it!

The fairy smiled and patted him on the shoulder: — Don't worry, Kris. Everyone starts with the first step. Let's try again, but this time a little differently. Try to feel how your chest vibrates when you make a sound. This will help you find your voice.

The grasshopper tried again, and this time his sound became a little softer and clearer. He started to understand that it wasn't just about making a sound but also about feeling it inside. He repeated it again and again, and with each try, his voice became more confident.

Then Lumina suggested Kris sing along with the music of the wind. She called forth a light breeze that filled the air with melodic notes. Kris felt how the wind helped him keep the rhythm. He began to sing louder and more confidently, and his song sounded like a forest choir.

Suddenly, a bee flew into the meadow and asked: — What is this wonderful music? Where are these beautiful sounds coming from? — It's me, — said Kris. — I'm learning to sing! — You sing very well, — said the bee. — Did you hear the crickets singing last night? They also love music and sing with the night breeze.

The grasshopper laughed. He realized that everyone has their own way of singing, and the important thing is not to be afraid to start and keep trying. With each day, his voice grew more beautiful.

— You see, Kris, you're on the right path! — said fairy Lumina. — Everyone starts small, but if you keep learning and working on yourself, you can reach incredible heights.

From that day on, Kris the grasshopper sang his songs every morning, and his voice filled the forest with joy. He learned to listen to nature, feel its rhythm, and find his own voice. And although his song was still not as loud as the birds', it was genuine, sincere, and special.

**Moral of the story**: It’s important to believe in yourself and keep trying, even if it doesn’t work at first. Everyone can learn something new if they’re not afraid to make mistakes and keep moving forward.