Little Rita -

: She cleared away all the rubbish and bushes she had neglected.

: She put her video games away, deciding they would only be for special times. little rita

Bronzeville community stories in "Just a Little Girl" - Facebook : She cleared away all the rubbish and

This tree was special—its blossoms had a scent so lovely it could make anyone smile, and friendly squirrels constantly scurried up and down its thick, ancient trunk. The Disappearing Garden The Disappearing Garden Without her care, the garden

Without her care, the garden began to change. The flowers wilted, the squirrels stopped visiting, and the once-vibrant Wonder Tree grew dull and grey. The Warning Dream

One night, Little Rita had a terrifying dream. She saw her beloved Wonder Tree, but instead of its beautiful, fragrant flowers, its branches were heavy with rotting rubbish and old scraps. She saw a dark, gloomy branch hanging low, almost touching her window, and in her fear, she let out a scream and woke up. A New Beginning