Magic snails

Magic snails

Once again it is time for a new story. This time I will not tell you fantasies, but a real story. Sit down comfortably and listen…

In every town there is a park. Some are small, others are very beautiful, but still there is a park everywhere.
In every park there is one tree that is the oldest of all trees. In our park we have Gradpa Oak. He has really lived a lot. I do not know when he was planted and exactly how old he is. He has been there for as long as I can remember, for as long as my grandma could remember, since my grandma’s grandma had been a child and maybe even before that…. The big Grandpa Oak has a secret.

There is a hollow in his roots. In the hollow live the magic snails. You will probably say “So what! What is so special about a snail! ” Yes but if you have ever seen creatures like these you will really find out that they are magical. They are the size of a kitten, have child faces and shells in various colours.

Unlike all other snails, these guys are real “racers”. They do not crawl, they really “fly”. They are so quick that you can hardly catch them. If you somehow manage to catch one of them, close your eyes, turn around three times, and the snail will make every wish of yours come true, as long as the wish comes from your heart.
When I was a little child and had just started making dolls, I dreamed of having my own shop. I wanted to make toys and make children happy. Now my dream is already becoming a reality. That’s because one spring morning of 1995, I succeeded in catching one of those “racers” and I made a wish from my heart. ;)
Go ahead, I wish you luck in chasing magic snails. The only thing you have to do is go to your park and find the oldest tree.