Author of the book: Alex Godovykh ## Maria and Alex’s Mushroom Adventure Once upon a time, in a magical forest filled with towering trees and chirping birds, two friends, Maria and Alex, decided to go on a thrilling adventure: searching for mushrooms! Maria, with her curly hair and sparkly eyes, and Alex, with his mischievous grin, set off on their journey through the lush green forest. The sun was shining brightly, illuminating the forest floor with dappled light. Maria and Alex walked hand in hand, their excitement growing with each step they took. They had heard that the forest was home to the most beautiful and delicious mushrooms, and they couldn’t wait to find them. As they ventured deeper into the forest, Maria spotted a patch of bright red mushrooms peeking out from under a bush. “Look, Alex! I think I found some mushrooms,” Maria exclaimed, her eyes widening with delight. Alex rushed over to her side, his eyes widening in awe at the sight of the vibrant red mushrooms. Gingerly, Maria picked one of the mushrooms and held it up to her nose. “It smells so earthy and fresh,” she whispered, a smile playing on her lips. Alex nodded in agreement, his stomach rumbling with hunger. Carefully, they collected the red mushrooms in a basket, imagining the delicious meal they would make with them. As they continued their search, Maria and Alex stumbled upon a hidden clearing in the forest. In the center of the clearing stood a majestic oak tree, its branches reaching up to the sky like outstretched arms. Underneath the tree, a ring of glowing mushrooms circled the trunk, casting a magical glow around them. Wide-eyed with wonder, Maria and Alex approached the glowing mushrooms, their hearts pounding with excitement. As they reached out to touch the mushrooms, a cloud of sparkles erupted from the ground, enveloping them in a shimmering light. Suddenly, the forest around them seemed to come alive with whispers and laughter, as if the trees were greeting them. Feeling brave and curious, Maria and Alex stepped into the ring of glowing mushrooms, their hands intertwined. Instantly, they felt a tingling sensation wash over them, like a warm hug from the forest itself. The air hummed with energy, and the trees swayed in a gentle dance, their leaves rustling in the breeze. Before their eyes, the mushrooms began to grow taller and taller, their colors shifting and changing like a kaleidoscope. Maria and Alex gasped in amazement as the mushrooms transformed into tiny houses, each one more whimsical and colorful than the last. It was a village made entirely of mushrooms! Excited beyond words, Maria and Alex explored the mushroom village, peeking into the tiny windows and admiring the intricate designs on the doors. They met friendly forest creatures who welcomed them with open arms, offering delicious mushroom treats and sharing stories of the enchanted forest. As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the mushroom village, Maria and Alex knew it was time to return home. With a heavy heart, they bid farewell to their new friends and promised to visit again soon. As they walked hand in hand back through the forest, the memories of their mushroom adventure filled their hearts with joy and wonder. And so, Maria and Alex returned to their own world, their basket filled with delicious red mushrooms and their minds buzzing with the magic of the forest. They knew that no matter where life took them, they would always cherish the memories of their extraordinary mushroom adventure in the enchanted forest. The end.