Taj and Bella

And it was the most desired thing he ever wanted in his life…
More than a cabinet filled with chocolate…
More than going to the amusement park…
More than snowboarding…
He wanted…
A lighthearted story, with accelerated events, it reminds us that sometimes not getting what we want could be a great opportunity for a fresh start.

Taj has a wish he would like to come true. Taj dreams of acquiring a dog who plays with him and trains him to do some tricks. Ahmed’s parents surprise him and bring him a cat from the shelter, her name is Bella.

At the same time, the cat Bella wishes to be adopted by a child who cares for her and pampers her, but she gets disappointed when she knows that Taj is the one who’s about to adopt her.

Taj tries to treat Bella as the dog who will share his time by playing and doing tricks, and Bella tries to treat Taj as a girl, so she brings him a brush to do her hair, and a story to read to her, but their attempts keep failing. The events go along with two parallel lines with Taj and Bella and go through a lot of similar situations, especially when Bella escapes from the house, and Taj goes along to look for her. Events begin quickly and end with the declaration of friendship between Taj and Bella and their acceptance of each other. A lighthearted story with a gentle dramatic build that urges the child to accept others, not rush judgment on others, and that everything we think of is not necessarily the best for us.

For Discussion:

• What is the wish you want to come true?

• Have you ever got everything you want in your life?

• If you were Taj, would you treat Bella the same way he did?

• What do you think of Taj and Bella’s behavior?

• Do you prefer adopting a dog or a cat?

• What would you do if your parents brought you a cat instead of a dog?

• If you were able to write the end of the story, what would it be?

• What are the differences between Taj and Bella?

• In your opinion, how did both of them behave towards each other?

• In your opinion, what do you think happened to the street cats, the painter, and the laundry women, do they still chase Taj and Bella?

• Is it necessary to get upset if we don’t get what we want?