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Outside the family tent under bright midday sun, דוד המלך 1 stands beside tulu, laughing, while trouble blocks the dusty path with his proud grin; the distant big tree rises on the horizon behind them.
David giggled as Tulu the donkey wobbled toward him. "Your legs go every which way!" David said. Tulu smiled his big smile and bumped David gently. "Let's explore the big tree," David suggested. They started walking, but Trouble the goat blocked their path. "Where are you going?" Trouble asked with his proud smile. "To the well," David replied. Sheepy the sheep waddled over, eyes wide. "Can I come?" Before David answered, his mother called, "David! Stay close to the tent!" David winked at Tulu. "Tomorrow," he whispered.
At dawn outside the tent, rosy sunrise illuminating the quiet camp, the wise man sits cross-legged by glowing embers while דוד המלך 1 whispers with grinning tulu beside him, sandals poised for adventure and distant hill barely lit.
The next morning, David woke early. Tulu was waiting outside the tent, his funny face grinning. "Ready for adventure?" David whispered. The wise man sat nearby, watching the sunrise. "Where are you two sneaking off to?" he asked kindly. David's sandals shuffled. "Just to see the big tree, sir." The wise man smiled. "Be back before the sun is high. And take Sheepy for protection." David laughed. "Sheepy?" Sheepy bounced over happily. "I'm brave!" she declared. Tulu's ears wiggled with excitement. Together, the three friends headed toward the distant hill.
Beside a sun-dappled forest stream, trouble emerges soaking wet from shallow water while דוד המלך 1 laughs on the mossy bank and tulu steadies his funny legs, midday light filtering through bushes onto splashed rocks.
As they walked, Trouble the goat appeared on a rock. "You're going without me?" he said, looking hurt. David sighed. "Fine, come along." Trouble leaped down and pranced ahead proudly. "I'll lead the way!" He walked too fast, and Tulu stumbled trying to keep up. "Slow down!" David called. Trouble didn't listen. Suddenly, he disappeared behind a bush. "Trouble?" David shouted. They heard a splash and a bleat. Trouble had fallen into a small stream! Dripping wet, he climbed out. "Maybe I shouldn't lead," he admitted sheepishly. Everyone laughed.
Under the camp’s evening firelight, the wise man sits on a low stool, eyes twinkling, while דוד המלך 1 and sheepy huddle on damp blankets before him, listening as sparks rise toward the darkening desert sky.
When they returned to camp soaking wet, the wise man was waiting. "What happened to you four?" he asked, eyes twinkling. David explained about Trouble's tumble. The wise man chuckled. "Sit, and I'll tell you about the big tree." They gathered around him. "Long ago, ten trees stood in a circle. They protected the well's sweet water." Sheepy's eyes grew wider. "Is it magic?" The wise man smiled. "No, but it's special. The trees give shade to travelers." Tulu's ears perked up. "Can we go tomorrow?" David asked. "If you're careful," the wise man agreed.
Inside the open-air camp kitchen at dusk, David' mother stirs a steaming pot over glowing coals; דוד המלך 1 stands beside her, firelight on his red hair, while tulu munches grass just outside the circle of light.
That evening, David's mother stirred the cooking pot. "David, I heard you want to visit the well," she said. David nodded, his red hair catching the firelight. "The wise man said we could." His mother touched his cheek gently. "The well is far. Promise you'll stay together." "I promise, Mother," David said. Tulu stood nearby, munching grass. David's mother smiled at the donkey. "Watch over my son, Tulu." Tulu's big smile grew bigger, and he nodded his head up and down. "He will, Mother," David assured her. She hugged him tight before letting him go.
On a sunlit plain beneath three fluffy clouds, דוד המלך 1 strides excitedly beside tulu’s comical gait while sheepy totters close, the distant hill crowned by a giant tree circle visible beyond sparse bushes and reddish earth.
Morning came with blue skies and three puffy clouds. David, Tulu, Sheepy, and even Trouble set off together. David's sandals crunched on the brown ground. "Look how far the tent looks already!" Sheepy said nervously. David patted her woolly head. "Don't worry." Tulu walked his funny walk, making everyone smile. Trouble stayed close this time, remembering his stream adventure. They passed low trees and bushes. "The big tree is getting closer!" David pointed excitedly. His heart raced with adventure. The hill with the circle of trees rose before them, mysterious and inviting. The journey had truly begun.
Inside the cool shade of nine smaller trees encircling one towering giant, דוד המלך 1 cheers beside the stone well while tulu steps carefully on dappled grass, late-morning sunlight flickering through leaves onto their delighted faces.
They reached the hill as the sun climbed higher. "Wow!" David breathed. Nine smaller trees surrounded one giant tree in a perfect circle. Sheepy counted them twice. "Nine, just like the wise man said!" Trouble pranced around the circle proudly. Tulu walked carefully between the trees, his funny gait making David laugh. In the center, near the big tree, they spotted the well. "We made it!" David cheered. The trees provided cool shade. Birds sang from the branches. "It's beautiful here," David said softly. His adventurous spirit felt satisfied. They had reached their goal together.
Beside the sunlit stone well, trouble teeters on the rim, one hoof slipping, as דוד המלך 1 grips the goat’s tail and tulu braces behind him; clear water sparkles below and midday shadows ring the scene.
David peered into the well. "The water looks so clear!" Tulu stuck his nose over the edge carefully. Sheepy was too nervous to look. "What if I fall in?" Trouble, feeling brave again, climbed onto the well's stone edge. "Trouble, get down!" David warned. Too late—Trouble's hoof slipped! David grabbed his little tail just in time. "I've got you!" David pulled hard, and Tulu pushed from behind. Together, they saved Trouble. The goat trembled. "Thank you, David." David smiled. "That's what friends do." The wise man was right—staying together kept them safe.
Under the big tree’s afternoon shade, דוד המלך 1 offers a cup of well water to an old woman traveler while tulu flashes his wide, funny smile; distant companions rest nearby, golden sunlight riming the leaves.
As they rested under the big tree, voices approached. Three travelers appeared, looking tired. "May we share the shade and water?" an old woman asked. David remembered his mother's kindness. "Of course!" he said. The travelers drank gratefully from the well. "Thank you, young one," a man said. "You're generous like King David of old." David's face brightened—that was his name too! Tulu offered his funny smile, making the travelers laugh. Sheepy shared the soft grass spot. Even Trouble behaved. The travelers blessed them before continuing their journey. David felt proud and happy.
Along a shrub-lined path in warm late-afternoon light, דוד המלך 1 walks beside drooping tulu, offering encouragement, while sheepy hums cheerfully behind; their distant beige tent appears on the horizon against a peach-colored sky.
The sun began its afternoon descent. "We should go back," David said, remembering his promise to Mother. The friends started homeward. Tulu's funny walk seemed tireder now. "Are your legs sleepy, Tulu?" David asked. Tulu nodded. David walked beside him, offering encouragement. Sheepy sang a cheerful song despite her tired legs. Even Trouble helped by finding the easiest path through the bushes. "Look, I can see our tent!" David pointed excitedly. His mother stood outside, shading her eyes. She waved when she spotted them. David waved back, his heart full of joy.
Outside the tent at sunset, David' mother embraces דוד המלך 1 tenderly beside a low table holding fresh bread and honey; amber light bathes their faces while tulu munches a treat just within the glowing doorway.
David's mother hugged him tight when they arrived. "I was starting to worry!" David told her about the circle of trees, the well, and helping the travelers. "And Trouble almost fell in, but we saved him," David added. His mother smiled at all four friends. "You worked together and showed kindness. I'm proud of you." She brought out fresh bread and honey. Even the animals got special treats. Tulu munched happily, his big smile never fading. The wise man joined them. "So, was the adventure worth it?" he asked. "Yes!" everyone answered together.
Under a vast starry sky outside the quiet tent, דוד המלך 1 sits against tulu’s warm side, both gazing upward, embers from a dying fire glowing softly on their contented faces in the cool night air.
That night, David sat outside with Tulu lying beside him. The stars sparkled above. His mother and the wise man talked quietly nearby. Sheepy and Trouble slept close together, tired from their adventure. "Today was the best day," David whispered to Tulu. The donkey's ear twitched in agreement. "We'll have more adventures, won't we?" Tulu made a soft sound and nuzzled David's shoulder. David's mother called, "Time for bed, David." He stood and patted Tulu. "Goodnight, best friend." Under the starry sky, David felt grateful for friendship, adventure, and home. Tomorrow would bring new stories.