By Christina K Sangma
Once upon a time, in a quiet little meadow, there lived a small white bunny named Nibble. Nibble loved one thing more than anything else in the world, carrots. Big carrots, small carrots, orange carrots, and even purple carrots. To him, every carrot was a treasure. But lately, the meadow had no carrots left. The ground was dry, and Nibble’s little garden was empty. He felt sad and hungry. One night, while looking at the stars, he whispered, “I wish I could find the most delicious carrots in the world.”
At that moment, something magical happened. A star twinkled brighter than the others and shot across the sky. From the light of the star, a gentle fairy appeared. She had silver wings and a crown made of flower petals.
“Hello, little bunny,” said the fairy kindly. “I heard your wish. The most delicious carrots grow in the Golden Garden, hidden deep in the Enchanted Forest. If you are brave enough, I will guide you.”
Nibble’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Yes, please! I want to go!
So, the fairy sprinkled a little stardust on Nibble’s fur, and together they began their journey.
They hopped into the Enchanted Forest, where the trees whispered secrets and the flowers glowed softly in the dark. Fireflies lit the path like tiny lanterns. But the forest was not easy to cross. Soon, they reached a river that bubbled with rainbow-colored water.
“How will I cross this?” Nibble asked nervously.
“Believe in yourself,” the fairy said. “The river will test your heart.”
Nibble closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and hopped forward. To his surprise, glowing lily pads appeared beneath his paws, carrying him across safely.
On the other side, they met a wise old owl sitting on a branch.
“Who goes there?” the owl hooted.
“It is I, Nibble the bunny,” Nibble said politely. “I am searching for the Golden Garden.”
The owl blinked slowly. “To reach the garden, you must answer my riddle. Tell me: What is the thing you can share that never runs out?”
Nibble thought hard. He remembered how his mother always shared warmth, even when food was little. “Love,” he answered softly.
The owl nodded with a smile. “Correct. Go ahead, little one. May you find what you seek.”
Finally, after passing through tall sparkling grass and bridges made of silver vines, Nibble reached the Golden Garden. It was the most beautiful place he had ever seen. Carrots of every size and colour grew from the shining soil. Some sparkled like jewels, others glowed like the sun. The air smelled sweet and fresh.
Nibble’s heart jumped with joy. He dug out a carrot, took a bite, and his eyes widened. It was soft, sweet, and the most delicious thing he had ever tasted.
The fairy smiled. “These carrots are not just food. They are rewards for your courage, kindness, and hope. Remember, Nibble, true treasure is found by a brave heart.”
From that day on, Nibble often returned to the Golden Garden. He shared the magical carrots with his friends, making sure no one in the meadow was ever hungry again.And so, the little bunny who loved carrots became a hero in his own small, magical way.