Important Information
For what situations is it suitable?
It’s suitable for children who have left their homes after a disaster or catastrophe, and who are subsequently moving to new homes (houses, container homes, etc.), or who will eventually be rebuilt in their old homes. It contributes to their recovery by offering the hope that a more robust new one will replace the destroyed one.
Which age group should it be read to?
Suitable for children aged 4 and over
How should it be read?
You can read the stories to children individually or together. For individual reading, it’s recommended to read them before bedtime. You can read them for 2-3 nights. You can read them more often as the child requests it. For group readings in institutions like schools, you can ask children to draw a picture related to the story after reading it. If you’re reading to a child who has been severely affected by a disaster in therapy, we recommend reading them for three consecutive weeks before starting sessions.
What could be changed in the story?
If the new homes are not built from scratch but rather moved to a new house after receiving financial assistance, the phrase “helpful people gathered and bought them a new house” can be added to the relevant place.
New Nests
Once upon a time, there was a forest adorned with various colors. In this forest, there were big trees. There were various bird nests on the branches of these trees. The chirping of birds could be heard everywhere in this forest.
One day, a big storm hit this forest. Trees shook, some branches broke, and some nests were destroyed by the wind and fell to the ground.
The big storm frightened and saddened everyone, to be honest. Those whose nests fell to the ground were even more saddened. The little birds were especially very, very sad about their nests falling apart and losing their toys.
While everyone was waiting sadly, a bunch of owls, moles, kangaroos, and monkeys from the surrounding forests came to help. The owl gathered all the little birds together, put on its glasses, and said to them:
“My beautiful little birds, I know you are sad, but don’t worry. Look, all the helpful animals are here. We will make even more beautiful and stronger nests for you.”
Meanwhile, the kangaroo took out its toys from its pouch and distributed them tohe baby birds. The birds were very happy. The monkeys played funny games with the birds, and the birds laughed heartily.
The owl continued:
“Until we make these new strong nests, those who want to, can ride on the storks and go to another forest. Or you can stay in the small birdhouses provided by the mole.”
Some birds rode on the storks and went to other forests, while others stayed in the small birdhouses. They laughed with the monkeys, and played with the toys that the kangaroo gave them.
Some time passed. With the efforts of the helpful animals, many new sturdy nests were built in this forest. When the nests were completed, the owl sent a letter to all the little birds: My beautiful birds, your new nests are reeeady.
All the birds chirped happily. They flew to their new sturdy nests. In their new nests, they made themselves new rooms. They placed their toys in the drawers. They continued to live happily with their loved ones in their new nests. And they always remembered the animals who helped them.
You can watch the animated video of the story or listen to it via audio file.
