Nastya loved autumn, when the trees around her changed colors, and the leaves became bright, colorful, and completely unique. She believed that each leaf held a special story and a bit of autumn magic. Nastya was convinced that each leaf she found brought good luck, so she decided to collect them in her “magic collection.”

Almost every day after school, Nastya would go to the forest park near her home. The park was her favorite place — there were old maple trees, oaks, and birches with leaves of all different colors and shapes. Nastya would pick the most beautiful leaves and put them in a special folder she carried with her. Over time, her collection grew, and she had dozens of leaves, each of which she treasured.

Nastya gave each leaf its own name to make it unique. A leaf with bright yellow edges she called “Sunbeam,” while a red one she named “Autumn Flame.” Her favorite was an oak leaf with fine veins, which she called “The Wise One.” Nastya believed each leaf could bring a little bit of luck and happiness.

One day, her friend Masha saw the folder with the leaves and asked why Nastya collected them. Nastya smiled and replied:

— These leaves aren’t just ordinary leaves; they’re magical. I believe each one brings a bit of happiness and luck. Would you like one?

Masha was delighted and chose a leaf shaped like a heart. Nastya ceremoniously handed it to her, wishing that it would bring her friend good luck. From then on, Nastya started sharing her leaves with her friends, and soon each of them had their own “magical leaf” with kind wishes.

Word of her collection quickly spread, and soon many children wanted a “magical leaf” from Nastya. She gladly gave a leaf to anyone who wanted one, always sharing a kind wish along with it. Her collection quickly shrank, but Nastya didn’t mind; for her, it was important to share her joy with others.

Then Nastya had an idea: she suggested to her friends that they create a “magic garden” out of the leaves they had collected. They chose a beautiful spot in the park and carefully arranged the leaves on the ground to create patterns. It looked like a true work of art, made from leaves of every color.

Once the leaves were laid out, the children stood around and admired their creation. Each leaf seemed to glow in the autumn sunlight, creating an atmosphere of real magic. Nastya felt that her idea of a “magic garden” had helped everyone feel a touch of autumn magic, and everyone around seemed a little happier.

Nastya continued to add to her collection and even planned to create an album with drawings and descriptions of every leaf she had ever found. Her friends looked forward to new leaves and enjoyed sharing their memories of the “magic garden,” which reminded them how important it is to believe in the little wonders around us.

This story of Nastya, her magical leaves, and the “magic garden” became a cherished memory for her friends, showing how small things can bring joy and happiness. Nastya realized that the most important thing is to see the magic in everyday things and to share this magic with others.