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The Mermaid and the Horse
La sirena y el caballo
Once upon a time in the deep blue sea, there lived a beautiful mermaid named Marina. Marina had long flowing hair the color of seaweed and shimmering scales that sparkled in the sunlight. She lived in a magnificent coral castle with her family. Marina loved exploring the ocean and swimming with her friends, but she had a secret wish. She dreamt of riding a horse one day and exploring the land. She had heard magical tales of the friendship between humans and horses and wanted to experience it for herself. Érase una vez, en el profundo mar azul, vivía una hermosa sirena llamada Marina. Marina tenía el pelo largo y suelto del color de las algas y escamas relucientes que brillaban a la luz del sol. Vivía en un magnífico castillo de coral con su familia. A Marina le encantaba explorar el océano y nadar con sus amigos, pero tenía un deseo secreto. Ella soñaba con montar a caballo algún día y explorar la tierra. Había escuchado cuentos mágicos sobre la amistad entre humanos y caballos y quería experimentarlo por sí misma.
Once upon a time in the deep blue sea, there lived a beautiful mermaid named Marina. Marina had long flowing hair the color of seaweed and shimmering scales that sparkled in the sunlight. She lived in a magnificent coral castle with her family.

Marina loved exploring the ocean and swimming with her friends, but she had a secret wish. She dreamt of riding a horse one day and exploring the land. She had heard magical tales of the friendship between humans and horses and wanted to experience it for herself.
One day, as Marina was swimming near the surface of the water, she saw a group of children riding horses on the sandy beach. She watched them with awe and a longing filled her heart. She decided in that moment that she would find a way to ride a horse and be accepted on land. Marina swam back to her castle and shared her wish with her best friend, Coral. Coral, a wise and kind-hearted seahorse, listened attentively and smiled. She too wanted to help Marina fulfill her dream. Un día, mientras Marina nadaba cerca de la superficie del agua, vio a un grupo de niños montando a caballo en la playa de arena. Ella los miró con asombro y un anhelo llenó su corazón. Decidió en ese momento que encontraría la manera de montar a caballo y ser aceptada en tierra. Marina nadó de regreso a su castillo y compartió su deseo con su mejor amiga, Coral. Coral, un caballito de mar sabio y de buen corazón, escuchó atentamente y sonrió. Ella también quería ayudar a Marina a cumplir su sueño.
One day, as Marina was swimming near the surface of the water, she saw a group of children riding horses on the sandy beach. She watched them with awe and a longing filled her heart. She decided in that moment that she would find a way to ride a horse and be accepted on land.

Marina swam back to her castle and shared her wish with her best friend, Coral. Coral, a wise and kind-hearted seahorse, listened attentively and smiled. She too wanted to help Marina fulfill her dream.
Coral knew of a magical sea cave where mermaids could transform their tails into legs temporarily. Together, they swam towards the glimmering cave, their excitement growing with every stroke. As they entered the cave, Marina closed her eyes and wished with all her might to have legs. When she opened her eyes, she couldn't believe what she saw. She had legs instead of her tail! She giggled with joy and Coral swam beside her, amazed by her transformation. Coral conocía una cueva marina mágica donde las sirenas podían transformar temporalmente sus colas en patas. Juntos, nadaron hacia la reluciente cueva, su entusiasmo crecía con cada brazada. Al entrar en la cueva, Marina cerró los ojos y deseó con todas sus fuerzas tener piernas. Cuando abrió los ojos, no podía creer lo que veía. ¡Tenía piernas en lugar de cola! Ella se rió de alegría y Coral nadó a su lado, asombrada por su transformación.
Coral knew of a magical sea cave where mermaids could transform their tails into legs temporarily. Together, they swam towards the glimmering cave, their excitement growing with every stroke.

As they entered the cave, Marina closed her eyes and wished with all her might to have legs. When she opened her eyes, she couldn't believe what she saw. She had legs instead of her tail! She giggled with joy and Coral swam beside her, amazed by her transformation.
With her newfound legs, Marina and Coral swam towards the beach where the horses roamed freely. Marina watched as the children rode the horses and approached them with a shy smile. The horses were curious and approached her cautiously. Marina introduced herself and shared her dream of riding a horse and being accepted on land. Con sus nuevas piernas, Marina y Coral nadaron hacia la playa donde los caballos campaban a sus anchas. Marina observó cómo los niños montaban a caballo y se acercaban a ellos con una sonrisa tímida. Los caballos sintieron curiosidad y se acercaron a ella con cautela. Marina se presentó y compartió su sueño de montar a caballo y ser aceptada en tierra.
With her newfound legs, Marina and Coral swam towards the beach where the horses roamed freely. Marina watched as the children rode the horses and approached them with a shy smile. The horses were curious and approached her cautiously. Marina introduced herself and shared her dream of riding a horse and being accepted on land.
To her surprise, the horses were friendly and understanding. They recognized Marina's kind heart and her longing for friendship. Soon, they were galloping beside her, letting her feel the thrill of riding high in the air. Marina's eyes sparkled with joy as she enjoyed the freedom and friendship she had always dreamed of. Para su sorpresa, los caballos se mostraron amigables y comprensivos. Reconocieron el buen corazón de Marina y su anhelo de amistad. Pronto, estaban galopando a su lado, dejándola sentir la emoción de volar alto en el aire. Los ojos de Marina brillaron de alegría mientras disfrutaba de la libertad y la amistad que siempre había soñado.
To her surprise, the horses were friendly and understanding. They recognized Marina's kind heart and her longing for friendship. Soon, they were galloping beside her, letting her feel the thrill of riding high in the air. Marina's eyes sparkled with joy as she enjoyed the freedom and friendship she had always dreamed of.
Days turned into weeks, and Marina and the horses became the best of friends. They would explore the land, ride by the beach, and play games together. Marina's dream had come true thanks to her determination and the friendship she found with the horses. Marina and Coral would often return to the sea, and Marina would turn back into a mermaid. But the bond between Marina and the horses remained strong, and they would wait eagerly for her return. Los días se convirtieron en semanas y Marina y los caballos se convirtieron en mejores amigos. Explorarían la tierra, pasearían por la playa y jugarían juntos. El sueño de Marina se había hecho realidad gracias a su determinación y la amistad que encontró con los caballos. Marina y Coral regresaban a menudo al mar, y Marina volvía a convertirse en sirena. Pero el vínculo entre Marina y los caballos seguía siendo fuerte y ellos esperarían ansiosamente su regreso.
Days turned into weeks, and Marina and the horses became the best of friends. They would explore the land, ride by the beach, and play games together. Marina's dream had come true thanks to her determination and the friendship she found with the horses.

Marina and Coral would often return to the sea, and Marina would turn back into a mermaid. But the bond between Marina and the horses remained strong, and they would wait eagerly for her return.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Marina feel when she saw the children riding horses on the beach?
  • Who helped Marina fulfill her dream of riding a horse?
  • What did Marina and the horses do together once they became friends?

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