Fly, Flamingo, Fly
Two children, Tasnim and Tariq, witness a flamingo crash into a hoarding and attempt to advocate for the bird's safety. Despite their efforts to contact local authorities, they struggle to get a response regarding the removal of the dangerous structure.
Why it matters
The story serves as a narrative on civic engagement and the importance of environmental awareness among children.
T asnim and Tariq were on their way to the park. Off they sped on their scooters, the evening breeze naughtily ruffling their hair. All around them were children of all ages. Some vroomed on their bicycles. Some whooshed on their tricycles. Others were hurrying on foot. The grown-up trailed behind, water bottles slung on their shoulders.
Suddenly, Tasnim gasped and pointed at the sky. Tariq squealed. A flamboyance of flamingos flew overhead, painting the sky a pretty pink! Someone clapped. Someone cheered. Everyone went “Wow!”
As they watched the migratory birds, something awful happened. One of the flamingos crashed into a tall, ugly hoarding that was obstructing its path. Someone screamed. Someone cried. Everyone went “Oh no!”
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