Il Drago, Sem e la Magia dello Studio

The Dragon, Sem, and the Magic of Study

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Elisa who didn't really like studying. Every time she saw her books, she felt tired and thought, "Why do I have to study? It's not as fun as playing!" Elisa preferred to spend her time playing with her doll, running outside, or watching cartoons.

One day, while walking in the woods, she met a little dragon named Leo. Leo wasn't a dragon like the others. He didn't breathe fire or fly high in the sky, but he had a big heart and loved helping others.

"Why do you look so sad?" Leo asked in a gentle voice.

Elisa sat on a rock and sighed. "I don't like studying. I'd rather be doing something else."

Leo looked at her with his golden eyes and smiled. "Studying is like a game, Elisa. Every time you learn something, you add a piece to a special tower you build in your heart. Every book, every word you learn, is like a brick that makes you grow stronger and taller."

Elisa didn't quite understand. "But studying is boring!"

Leo approached her and gave her a small gift: a bracelet with a shining stone. "This is a Dragon bracelet. Every time you study hard, the stone will become brighter. It will help you remember that even the most difficult things can become easier, step by step."

Elisa looked at the bracelet and decided to give it a try. Just as she was thinking about how to start studying, another dragon appeared, but this time it was different. It was large, majestic, and shining, with wings that shone in the sun. It was Sem, the Dragon of Sem, a wise and strong woman who had the power to protect and guide those who needed courage.

"It's never easy to begin a new journey, Elisa," Shem said in a calm, reassuring voice. "But remember that every small step you take brings you closer to your goal. I will always be here watching over you, like a friend who helps you overcome difficulties."

Sem smiled at her and, with the flutter of his wings, made her feel a new strength within her. Elisa felt protected, as if nothing could stop her.

"Every day you study, you are building your future," Sem said. "Every step you take, even if small, brings you closer to a bigger world, where knowledge will give you power and freedom."

With the bracelet on her wrist and her heart filled with confidence, Elisa began to study harder. Each time she completed a page of her book, she felt the bracelet shine a little brighter. The stone grew brighter and brighter, and Elisa realized that studying wasn't such a bad thing after all. Every time she learned something new, she felt stronger and more capable.

"See?" said Leo, who was watching with a smile. "Studying is like building a castle. Every brick you lay makes you taller, stronger, and more confident."

When Elisa completed her last assignment, the bracelet shone like a star in the sky. "I did it!" Elisa exclaimed, feeling proud of herself.

From that day on, Elisa no longer saw studying as a chore, but as an adventure. Leo and Sem continued to watch over her, happy to see how much Elisa had grown.

Moral of the story: Studying may seem difficult at first, but every small step you take makes you stronger and helps you grow. And if you put in the effort, you'll see that it will become easier and easier, and even more fun! With a little self-confidence and the help of your friends, you can face any challenge and achieve your dreams!

Drawing by Isabella Hromin
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