Mopsa the Fairy

A curious boy named Jack wanders through a buttercup‑laden meadow with his sister and their nurse, pausing beneath an old hawthorn bursting with blossoms. While sharing a slice of plum‑cake, he spots a massive hollow in the tree trunk and, drawn by faint cries, squeezes inside to discover a glittering nest unlike any bird’s. Inside, three tiny fairies—no beaks, no feathers, just delicate frocks—peek out, startling Jack and prompting a playful exchange of cake crumbs.

As a sudden storm rolls in, the fairies flutter frantically, seeking refuge in Jack’s pockets, while the boy watches the world outside darken through the narrow opening. Their tiny voices and bright eyes bring a sense of wonder to the ordinary meadow, hinting at a hidden realm just beyond everyday sight. Listeners are invited to join Jack’s first magical encounter, feeling the thrill of stumbling upon a secret world where the ordinary and the enchanted intertwine.