Nomad Child Writing Letter about Desert Wonders
6+
Classic
Recommended materials
colored pencils
felt-tip pens
This is how it could look
Intimate evening camp scene: young nomad animal child — small camel foal or young desert fox — sitting by evening campfire at family's desert camp, writing letter using firelight to see. Around it: beautiful organised chaos of nomad camp — decorated tent, woven carpets, cooking pots, and in background vast starry desert sky. Child describing wonders it has seen on travels: we can see (or imagine) letter speaks of mirage witnessed, shooting star, oasis with pink flamingos. Child's expression one of quiet contentment and wonder — has seen so many extraordinary things, wants to share them. At child's feet: small sleeping desert puppy. Scene communicates: wonder can be found everywhere if you know how to look.
