ne of the Story Gardens in Holon, gardens designed according to childrens books.
The garden with sculptures depicting the story was photographed that day
Click for a larger image Quote from the book 1
Click for a larger image Click for a larger image Quote from the book 2
Click for a larger image Click for a larger image Quote from the book 3
Click for a larger image Click for a larger image Translation of the text on the sign:
The emblem of the city of Holon
Story Garden Icon
A story garden
The treasure of Chambalo Writer and illustrator - Roni Hefer
Sculpture and Mosaic - Noga Spector
Operation - Chen Winkler
Landscape Design - Architect Carmela Gabriel
[Quote from book 1]
The Cave Once upon a time, many, many years ago, maybe even before you were born, in a land far, far away, maybe even farther from Australia, on a high high mountain, even higher than Mount Tabor, deep deep in the earth, there was a dark and frightening cave. Inside the cave was a treasure of a lost kingdom ...
From: The treasure of Chambalo
[Quote from book 2]
The Dragon "What do you want?" Asked the dragon Chambalo in a voice that tried to sound like a roar of terror.
"Im looking for the treasure of the lost kingdom," Hans said, "maybe you know where he is?"
"Im keeping the treasure and I will not let you touch it," said Chambalo, "you better get away before I get upset!"
From: The treasure of Chambalo
[Quote from book 3]
The Box "And the treasure of the lost kingdom, what became of it?
Well, the treasure remains in the cave, waiting for another knight to come and look for it.
So if you come one day to the dark cave on the high mountain, peek inside and see if the treasure is still there but please, do not quarrel with anyone. "