Nicolas and the World Around

He imagined hurtling along a rainbow of light to distant planets where strange but beautiful creatures grew and where flowers exuded fragrances that Earth did not know.

“I found a stone in the woods that I thought was magical. Many people said that stones could come to life in the sunlight, and this one was special.”

When I was your age,”

“When I was your age,” Grandpa began, “I found a stone in the woods that I thought was magical. Many people said that stones could come to life in the sunlight, and this one was special.”

“You know, stones can hold many secrets.

his grandfather, who had been watching everything that was happening with interest, quietly said: “You know, stones can hold many secrets.

He brought it with him, and it is his stone.”

brought it with him, and it is his stone.”

Agnes, give the stone to your brother

meaningly, said: “Agnes, give the stone to your brother.