Tales from childhood: Ordinary young man.

Nice to meet you, dear readers! My name is Jack. I'm an ordinary guy. I'm Beth's age. I'm being raised by my grandparents.

"You're a wonderful grandson!" my grandmother said.

I have been going to the forest with my grandfather since early childhood. There we pick berries. My granddad knows forest plants.

Now we go out less often because I'm already a student.

Tales from childhood: Another person and his view.

Lara was an ill-mannered child. And her mother was ill-mannered, too. Even after several years, little has changed. Maybe they just became calmer. Grandfather didn't tell them anything at all.

"This is how they communicate," Sophie's grandmother said.

Raymond and Maria had a family friend. He was very cheerful and kind. Also, their friend had a great sense of humor. So, his life was easy and positive.

Tales from childhood: Mushroom trip.

“Today we go to the forest to pick mushrooms and berries,” Lara’s grandfather said.

“Very good!” Sophie thought.

Many children have been waiting for this trip to the forest for a long time. Now that day has come.

Sophie and Natalie walked side by side and imagined how they would find mushrooms and berries there.

But then it turned out that people need to carefully look for the right mushrooms and berries. Not all fruits in the forest were edible.

“Also, there are different kinds of mushrooms,” grandfather said.

“This is how it turns out in reality!” Sophie said.

“Yes, we need to study how to find mushrooms and berries,” granddad said.

Sophie listened to what people said about things in the forest.

Also, many children from the group noticed that even just to get out of the forest, knowledge is needed. 

Literature. Part seventy one.

                                "The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep" by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time there were two porcelain figures. They were a shepherdess and a chimney sweep. These figures were in love.

But shepherdess' grandfather wanted to marry her to another. So, the couple run away.

They visited a toy theatre in a house. Also, the shepherdess and the chimney sweep climbed through a stove pipe on the roof. It was hard for them. The couple saw the night sky.

Later the chimney sweep and the shepherdess returned to the house. 

Shepherdess' grandfather has fallen because he wanted to run for them. He was repaired.

At the end the couple was saved.

This fairy tale was translated to different languages. There are many illustrations, movies, and cartoons about this story.

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Tales from childhood: Sophie and her secrets.

 Little Sophie knew her real friends. Natalie was Sophie's best friends. She had good qualities. Natalie never told other people's secrets of her friends.

Therefore, Sophie trusted her friend very much. Also, Natalie told Sophie about her personal life.

But Sophie knew children who could be told secrets. Lara couldn't know how to keep secrets. Well, she was very little child. And her maternal grandfather was really chatty. He told his granddaughter a family secret. The granddad revealed about her father running away.

"I want to share my secret with you," Sophie told Natalie.

Little Sophie whispered several words into her best friend's ear. She was sure about everything.

"I'll keep it a secret," Natalie said with a smile.

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Tales from childhood: Families.

 Lara was a strange child. Her behavior was unusual for other children. At the same time little Lara didn't understand many things.

Her parents had their own life. Lara saw them very rarely. Though her father lived in a neighborhood street he didn't want to know her. Or Lara's mother didn't want to see her ex-husband.

Little Lara had a friend in the yard. His name was Teddy. Teddy's parents weren't together. But his father paid attention to him. He took little Teddy to elementary school. During the weekends they went to the circus, park, and cafe. Son loved these moments with his Daddy.

Sophie was very proud that she knew the truth about her family. Mother told all her daughter.

Lara asked her grandfather again about her father.

"Where is my father? Please, tell me the truth. I don't want to believe you." she said.

Grandfather didn't say anything. He decided he blabbed very early.

"Why do other families have fathers? But our family doesn't have him?" thought little Lara.

She decided to ask it her mother.

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Tales from childhood: Grandfather's life.

 Lara had a good granddad. He was a war veteran. Grandfather had difficult moments in his life. During the war he was a young boy. This event was important for him. But now he decided to talk about other things.

"I want to talk with you about life after war," Lara's grandfather said.

Little Sophie and her best friend Natalie liked his stories. Old man talked about interesting things.

"After war our country had a difficult period," he said.

Sophie watched around. She remembered veterans in her school. They talked about work after war. These people helped their Motherland.

"I became a builder. My colleagues and I have built many houses. We took care of your future," the old man said.

Lara didn't understand granddad's words. She was a child. But Sophie and Natalie listened very carefully. They knew many tragic events. It was a serious talk.

Grandfather married a beautiful young woman. She worked in a factory. Her profession was a baker.

Also, old man built many hospitals and schools. His daughter, Lara's mother was very proud. Granddaughter will be proud, too.

Tales from childhood: You didn't notice it!

Lara had a good grandfather. He was an important person in her life. Granddad loved his granddaughter very much. Each weekend they spent time together.

Little Lara and her grandfather visited a bakery. They bought delicious sweets. Lara shared with other children in the yard.

She missed about her father. Instead of the fact she didn't know him. Lara's imagination was very rich. She thought how her Dad loved and missed her. Little Lara couldn't understand why her father left her.

"Granddad, can you tell me about my father?" Lara asked.

"He was a simple man. But circumstances happened in the family. Your father made his choice," grandfather said.

"Does he know about me and my mother? Does my father remember me?" she asked.

"Your dad cared and loved you. When you were a baby. Later he changed his outlook on life." granddad said it with sad voice.

Maybe Lara didn't understand his words. But she still waited for her father. Little Lara hoped to see him.

Grandfather knew many things about family life. There were unpleasant moments, too. He remembered how Lara's father called him and was interested in his family's affairs. Also, dad helped with presents for Birthday and Christmas.

He hoped that in the future Lara will be happy.

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Tales from childhood: Mother and stepmother.

Sophie liked different fairy tales. Her granny often read these famous works before sleep. Artists created bright illustrations in the books. Also, little Sophie watched cartoons and movies about fantasy strories.

She often imagined that she became a princess. Sophie noticed that in fairy tales there are many evil stepmothers. But she understood that they were just fairy tales.

Lara had mother and stepmother. Her mother was very loud woman. She said stupid words to her father. Little Lara knew about these phrases. She repeated them.

Grandfather blabbed about Lara's father. But she didn't worry. Granddad was very important for her.

Sophie and Natalie noticed that stepmother is a good mother. She never yelled at her children. The woman was polite and shy. She patiently explained everything, answered every question of her son and daughter.

Mom scolded Lara for eating chocolate. Her shouting could be heard whole street. It was humiliating moment for a little Lara. All children like sweets.

Lara walked with her grandfather on the bridge. Sophie and her friend Natalie walked there, too. They saw a young woman with children. The boy and the girl were sitting in a baby carriage.

Grandpa became sad. He had face as several years ago, when his daughter cried. Perhaps the woman knew everything. Sophie wanted to laugh.

Natalie saw duck with ducklings.

"This is so cute," Natalie said.

"Yes, it's very pretty," Sophie supported the conversation.

The stepmother smiled at this moment. It was nice to see how little ducks swim with their mother. Her children were glad, too. Maybe Lara didn't know that this woman was her stepmother.

On Friday evening Sophie saw Lara's father. He talked by payphone.

"I love you very much! You're very kind and funny. Wait for me!" he said.

Little Sophie couldn't understand many things in this life. Father left his daughter. It's strange for her.

Next day Sophie saw how this man kissed Lara's brother and sister.

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Tales from childhood: I will wait for you.

Lara had a good grandfather. Maybe he was strange person, but he had many qualities. His granddaughter was a moody child. Lara's mother didn't pay attention to her. This woman worked a lot and spent her nights at work.

Beth and Johnny talked with Mr. Theodor in hard situations. He was a kind parent. So, his children loved and respected him.

"Daddy" is an important word," thought Lara.

She wanted to say this word to the right person. Little Lara started waiting her father. She hoped that he will come by car. Or maybe he come by metro or tram. Lara looked out at the cars and the men who got out of them. Also, she looked at the men who went in the porch of her house.

Lara heard sounds a telephone. She hoped that her daddy called. But it wasn't him. When Lara saw a postman put a letter in their box, she thought about her daddy. Maybe he wrote a letter for her and her mother. But no..

"When will my father come?" Lara asked her granddad.

He had a sad face. He often saw his former relative in many public places. This man cared for his other children. Lara's grandfather felt pain in his soul.

"Maybe in the future," the grandfather said.

Little Lara didn't want to believe that her father lived in her city.

In the yard the young girltold her friends about her uncle. He was a fireman. He saved little children from the building. The man had facial scars. Also, he walked with crutches. Fireman had a medal for courage. He lost his fellow. Many people knew him. That fireman was a good husband and father.

Suddenly Lara decided that her father could be a hero, too. Maybe he saved somebody. Lara's mother didn't want to tell about her former husband. But  she knew where he lived. She saw him several times a week.

Little Lara didn't want to believe that her father loved other children. She hoped that one day he will love her.

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Tales from childhood: Important people for us.

Lara had a difficult temper. Sometimes she behaved like a crybaby. The child was loud. Lara fought and took away toys from other children. The girl walked in the yard with her grandfather. Lara's mother visited shops a this time.

One fine day Beth decided to tell about her father, Mr. Theodor. Sophie and her best friend Natalie wanted to listen.

"My father help me in hard situations. He remembered about my habits. Because he is my father." said Beth with pride in her voice.

Little Lara thought about her own father. He left her when she was almost three-years-old. Mother didn't talk about her husband. She found another man.

Lara imagined her father was military. Perhaps he died defending his Motherland. But little Lara couldn't find any military medals at home.

When grandfather and granddaughter returned from a walk, Lara asked,

"Where is my father? I know that Mr. Theodor is a good father for Beth and Johnny. But I don't have a father!" said Lara with a sad voice.

Granddad didn't know what to say to the child. Although he knew the whole truth.

"Your father... lives on the next street and has another wife and children," said grandfather.

Afterwards, old man covered his mouth with his hand. Gossip is true. Natalie saw Lara's father many times. Sophie and her family knew about it, too.

Maybe little Lara didn't understand anything. This situation influenced on her temper.

Grandfather regretted about his own words. But children can't be deceived.

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Tales from childhood: Mother.

Sophie's mother worked very long. But when she had free time and holidays she always paid attention to her daughter. Mother and daughter visited cafe, shops, and yard together. Sophie loved her Mom!

Little Lara had another situation. Lara's mother worked very often, too. But she not always walked with her daughter. Grandfather walked with Lara during holidays. Also, Lara visited full day kindergarten. Very rarely, the mother took the child.

Sophie and Lara played together. When Lara's mother was in the yard she used the mobile phone. Young woman wore very beautiful dresses and skirts.

If Lara said stupid things or something else, Sophie didn't pay attention. Because she was older and wiser.

Tales from childhood: New discoveries.

Sophie and Natalie played together very often. They had shared secrets and kept them from others. Also, girls played with Beth and Johnny. But Sophie trusted Natalie more.

Lara was another child. She couldn't play with big children. The girl liked personal games, too. Sophie didn't understand her. Lara had several friends from her kindergarten.

During holidays grandfather walked with Lara. The child played with other children. Little Sophie thought that their games are strange.

Once Beth said that Lara had a different upbringing and temper. Now Sophie understood Lara. This girl is different. But Sophie still trusted her best friend.

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Tales from childhood: Beads.

Sophie and her grandmother walked in the yard. Several minutes later Lara and her mother appeared. The woman was dressed in white jacket and blue jeans. Some young man was with Lara's mother.

Little Sophie and Lara played in the sand. But suddenly Lara started to command and act as a leader. Sophie became angry. She didn't want to play with Lara.

At that time Lara's mother talked with gallant man not far from children. Sophie started playing alone.

Next time Lara walked with her grandfather. The girl had a pearl beads. She bragged about it. Sophie didn't like this behaviour.

Beth appeared there and told Sophie, that Lara is a child. And maybe she had a hard period.

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Tales from childhood: Grandfather.

Lara's grandfather cared for his family. He took his granddaughter from kindergarten. On weekends, Lara was walking with her grandfather in the yard. His daughter worked a lot.

Sophie and Natalie played with Lara often. Also, children liked listening to grandfather's stories. He told about his childhood. How grandfather worked during very hard times. It was really interesting for little Sophie and her friends.

Lucky for Lara, to have such a grandfather!

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Tales from childhood: Friendship.

Little Sophie and her granny set on the bench. In the yard Lara appeared with her grandfather. Her mother was at home. Sophie noticed that Lara behaved strangely. She couldn't played with other children and said stupid things.

Granny knew about situation in Lara's family. She said that girl has problems is in a hard situation.

Some children talked and played with Lara. But the girl wanted to create other rules and arguments.

Sophie left Lara. Beth said that child changed her behaviour because her mother cried. Edward and Johnny maybe knew Lara's secret but they didn't say.

Grandfather watched for a granddaughter, Sophie noticed sad wrinkles on his face.

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Tales from childhood: Happy days.

Sophie had a dream: big children's playground. Swig, slides, and merry-go-round. Natalie and Sophie sometimes get bored without these things.

So, before fall holidays, granny wanted to say something to Sophie, but she was silent. Also, Natalies's grandfather tried not to speak. Children thought about important secret.

A day later, Sophie and Natalie saw builders with their tools. They begin to build... a new playground! Sophie and her friends were very happy about it! 

Next week, children had new swig, two slides, and merry-go-round.

Sophie was happy during all fall holidays. Little girl will remember these days for a long time.

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