Once upon a time in a vibrant village there lived a girl called Doreen. She had beautiful ebony skin that shimmered like the night sky and a crown of tightly coiled hair that was so soft as cotton. Doreen loved exploring the world around her, but she couldn’t help feeling a little different from the other children around her.
One day, while playing by the river, Doreen noticed her reflection in the water. She stared at herself, feeling unsure and wondering why her skin was darker and her appearance was different from the others. She started to believe that she wasn’t as beautiful as the other children.
But little did Doreen know, the village was home to magical creatures called the Wisdom keepers. These mystical beings had been watching over the children, waiting for the right time to reveal themselves. They saw Doreen struggling and decided it was time to help her see her true beauty.
That night as Doreen laid in bed, she had a soft whisper in her ear. ‘‘Doreen, don’t be sad. your beauty is unique and extraordinary’’. said the voice. Startled Doreen looked around her and saw a shimmering and bright light in the corner of her room. It was the first wisdom keeper, a wise and kindhearted butterfly named Maria.
Maria fluttered closer to Doreen and spoke with a soothing voice. ‘‘you see Doreen true beauty comes from within. Your skin color, your features and everything that makes you who you are, are part of your special story.
Embrace your African heritage, for it’s a treasure that makes you shine.’’
Inspired by Maria’s words, Doreen embarked on a magical journey through the African savannah, meeting other wisdom keepers along the way.
Each creature taught her a valuable lesson about self -acceptance and the beauty of diversity.
From the majestic lion, she learned strength and courage. From the graceful giraffe, she learned to stand tall and be proud of her uniqueness and from the wise elephant, she learned that true beauty lies in kindness and compassion.
As Doreen returned to her village, she had a newfound confidence and radiance that captivated everyone around her. The other children admired her vibrant spirit and began to see the beauty in their own unique features as well.
THE END.
