Something is wrong in the village. Ari can feel it.Everything is brown. The trees don't grow. The food has no taste. And no one seems to notice-except nine-year-old Ari and his friend Shani.When a mysterious traveling storyteller shares a strange tale about another lifeless village, Ari knows it's not just his imagination. Something used to be different... and it's up to them to find out what.With courage, curiosity, and a spark of hope, Ari and Shani set off on a quiet adventure to uncover forgotten truths, meet a mysterious old man, and try to save their village-before it fades away forever.It Began with a Strawberry is a gentle, magical story about friendship, memory, and the power of even the smallest acts to heal the world.