Moondust Garden
This is the story of Fox, who used to frolic in his garden, but now lies, sad and lonely, under his boat. Owl and Bird decide to help Fox cheer up again by rebuilding the garden, working with Moon to bring it back to life.
Story
NARRATOR: Earlier that day Owl went to visit his friend, Fox.
OWL: Bird, there you are! I have something to tell you. Earlier today, I visited Fox…
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OWL: Fo-ox? Where are yo-ou?
(Whimpering heard from below)
OWL: Fox? Why are you hiding down here?
FOX: I have nowhere else, Owl. I used to sneak through the tall grass beside my boat, and play among the reeds and the cattails. But everything’s disappeared. I don’t know what to do.
OWL: Oh! That’s terrible, Fox.
NARRATOR: “Oh!. That’s terrible, Fox,” said Owl.
OWL: Hmmm. There must be somebody who can help…
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OWL: So, I was wondering if you and your friends could help. Bird! Do you think you and the Moon could help heal Fox’s garden?
NARRATOR: Thank goodness Owl told us about Fox. Now, where did Fox run off to? He always hides in his boat when he’s sad…
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NARRATOR: Fox’s new home didn’t have much at first, but thankfully Owl reached out for help. Soon everything started to grow back and this brought joy to Fox. Fox now can sneak around in the tall grass and play among the reeds and the cattails.
(Bird and Owl land into scene. Excitement ensues.)
FOX: Everyone, thank you for bringing back my garden!
Gameplay Cues
Environment
NARRATOR: Fox remembered that little pesky frog giving him a surprise a few summers ago.
Player interacts with Alder Tree
NARRATOR: The tree’s branches were Fox’s favorite spot to lay about and watch the fireflies in summer.
Player interacts with Windmill
NARRATOR: On warm days, the breeze that came through the windmill felt refreshing as Fox ran in the tall grass.
Player interacts with Queen Anne’s Lace
NARRATOR: On some mornings, Fox would wake up to the sun peaking through his blanket of wild flowers.
Player interacts with Well
NARRATOR: Along with Fox’s boat, the well was a nice place to stay dry from the rain.
Planting seeds
NARRATOR: Looks like Fox is hiding inside his boat. let’s plant him a garden so he will come out and play!
More seeds appear in environment
NARRATOR: More seeds! Let’s grow a garden for Fox to play in!
After Fox story moment
NARRATOR: Look! Fox has finally come out. He's getting curious! Keep growing!
Positive reinforcement
NARRATOR: Everything looks lovely! Go play in your garden!