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Tales from Heartwood Forest : A Journey in Discovery
for Kids and Kids at Heart
By Iris Petersen
(If you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, older
brother or sister, or guardian of kids between five
and ten years old, these wonderful stories will not
only entertain them, but can help you help them find
their direction in this world. These are teaching
stories, not preaching stories. They give kids the
opportunity to learn how to make informed,
compassionate decisions about all kinds of issues.)
An Introduction
So, where is Heartwood Forest and how do you get there?
Heartwood Forest lies somewhere deep in the hearts and minds of children. Within the forest is Heartwood Village . A brook ripples merrily through the little town. The villagers loves to splash and play in it on hot summer days.
In the forest you’ll find squirrels, rabbits and a skunk or two (peeyuuu!!! Don’t get too close). Under the Heartwood Tree in the middle of the forest lives Treasure Dragon. He is the oldest being in the forest and is the symbol of wisdom. He is oh so beautiful, with shiny and sparkling green scales, rainbow-colored wings, and huge loving eyes with long black eyelashes.
Treasure Dragon has lived in the forest since it was created. His home is a deep cave that he shares with his friends the Rainbow Fish. They have their own pond and are all [in and blue and green and yellow and purple—all the colors of the rainbow. A great treasure of silver, gold and diamonds sits in the middle of the cave. Most of the time, Treasure Dragon rests upon it, keeping it safe for those who may need some of it.
Many families and lots of children live in the village. One family is Treasure Dragon’s favorite. Myra Dwyer (pronounced Dy-er) is called Mum by her
children. Myra’s kids, Leon, 12, Joseph, 8 and Katy, 6, often gather fruits, veggies or flowers for their mother. They spend much of their time playing with other children when they’re not in school.
(Sadly, the children’s father died shortly before Katy was born.)
Leon has a special friendship with Treasure Dragon and visits him when he has a problem to solve or a question that needs an answer.
Then, there is Old John, a hermit who keeps mostly to himself in another cave, deep in the forest. He’s getting old and is bent over a little. Sometimes he’s funny, but he can also be quite grouchy. His cave is
usually a mess and he doesn’t often welcome visitors. But, when he needs help, Leon and Joseph offer help.
Now that you know a little about Heartwood Forest, the Treasure Dragon, and the family he loves, it’s time to begin their story.
(Iris has written many of these stories. She shares a few of them here for free. If you like them, if they move you and your children, you can get them in printed groups of five by sending only $7.00 to New Possibilities Center ,14121 SE Salmon St. ,Portland ,OR 97233 . Allow 2 weeks for delivery.) |
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