Listening to the Birds

A girl always had a little bird following her around. Wherever she was, whatever she was doing, this little bird seemed to want to get her attention. 

But although she tried to fathom what it had to say, she couldn’t understand its singing. Meanwhile, her friends had noticed her talking to a bird, and started making fun of her. Her teachers scolded her for being late for her lessons. She was getting into trouble, but she really wanted to find out what this bird was trying to tell her! 

When she found out, the bird’s message was shocking. The volcano that her tribe lived beneath was about to erupt! Everyone must pack up and leave, or face disaster… 

Leo Sofer plays guitar, Sundara Sofer plays handpan and flute

This story explores themes such as intuition, courage, nature and home.

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