A Fairy Tale and Illustrations Created by VI grade Students: 

Lana Pavićević and Nadja Mrkić
Teacher: Sanja Djolević 

Primary School '' Milosav Koljenšić''

                                     2025.

The White Deer and the Magical RenewalMy Practice Book

In the heart of a great forest, where rivers flowed crystal clear and the air was filled with the scent of fresh grasses, lived a white deer. 

His shimmering coat was a symbol of peace, and all the forest creatures – birds, rabbits, owls, and foxes – respected him as the king of nature. The stream that ran through the woods was a pure source of life, and every drop of water was precious. All the animals lived in harmony, knowing that nature provided everything they needed.

But as time went on, people began to enter the secret parts of the forest.

First, they built small houses, then factories, and finally, they cut down trees to make way for paved roads. The rivers became polluted, and the air was filled with smoke. Wastewater from the factories poured into the river, and garbage covered the ground, destroying the once-beautiful natural world. The destruction of the environment brought sadness to all the animals, and the white deer was especially troubled by everything that was happening.

One day, a young boy named Luka walked toward the old river that had once been clearer than any other.His heart was heavy with sorrow at what he saw, but he knew it wasn't too late to make a difference. 

  He remembered something his grandmother used to tell him: “Every change begins with you.”Luka decided to plant a tree, right where the forest had been most damaged. He took a small sapling, rolled up his sleeves, and began to dig into the soil. As he worked, he suddenly felt something magical begin to happen. From the river emerged the white deer – calm and majestic – and with his hoof, he touched the water. Like magic, the river began to cleanse itself. The waste disappeared, and the water became clear once more, just as it had been before the factories poisoned the land. Life returned to the river, the air became fresh and pure again, and the animals found hope

On a high cliff under the moonlight, the white deer stood and watched over the land. With a wise and steady gaze, he looked over the forest and the river that had become clear again, while the people in the surrounding areas began to understand the importance of protecting nature.Though the night was quiet and the moon shone brightly above the forest, the deer remained still and calm. With his watchful eyes, he guarded the balance of the world, knowing that the responsibility lies with all of us – both humans and animals – to protect the planet for future generations.