Sunce je lagano grijalo krošnje drveća.

The sun gently warmed the treetops.

Zagreb je bio miran tog subotnjeg jutra.

Zagreb was peaceful that Saturday morning.

Botanički vrt bio je pun boja kasnog ljeta i početaka jeseni.

The botanical garden was full of the colors of late summer and the beginnings of autumn.

Družina iz osnovne škole upravo je stigla.

The group from elementary school had just arrived.

Ivana je stajala malo po strani, promatrajući ulaz.

Ivana stood slightly to the side, observing the entrance.

U svojoj bilježnici već su se nalazile svi planovi koje je željela podijeliti s grupom.

In her notebook, she already had all the plans she wanted to share with the group.

Obična, plava torba visjela joj je s ramena.

A plain blue bag hung from her shoulder.

Karlo je stajao nedaleko.

Karlo stood not far away.

On uvijek pronalazi način da bude u središtu pažnje.

He always found a way to be the center of attention.

S osmijehom koji je obećavao nevolju, pripremao je neku novu dosjetku.

With a smile that promised mischief, he was preparing some new quip.

Dok se učiteljica okupila oko učenika, Ivana je duboko udahnula.

As the teacher gathered around the students, Ivana took a deep breath.

Htjela je biti vođa, ali Karlo je bio nepredvidiv.

She wanted to be a leader, but Karlo was unpredictable.

Ivana je znala da mora prevladati svoju sramežljivost.

Ivana knew she had to overcome her shyness.

„Dobro jutro, razrede,“ rekla je učiteljica veselo.

"Good morning, class," the teacher said cheerfully.

„Ivana je danas vaša vodičica.“

"Ivana is your guide today."

Ivana se nasmiješila.

Ivana smiled.

„Danas ćemo razgledati vrt.

"Today we'll explore the garden.

Mnogo je zanimljivih biljaka.“

There are many interesting plants."

Karlo se našalio. „Hoćemo li naučiti kako uzgajati čokoladu?“

Karlo joked, "Will we learn how to grow chocolate?"

Svi su se nasmijali, ali Ivana je ostala usredotočena.

Everyone laughed, but Ivana remained focused.

„U ovom dijelu vrta nalazimo se među biljkama mediteranskog podneblja,“ rekla je i krenula dalje.

"We are currently among plants from the Mediterranean climate in this part of the garden," she said and moved on.

Povela je grupu prema velikom stakleniku.

She led the group toward the large greenhouse.

Dok su ulazili, Karlo se uhvatio za biljku koja mu se činila čudnom.

As they entered, Karlo grabbed a plant that seemed strange to him.

„Što je ovo? Kaktus ili neka cvjetna pahulja?“ upitao je glasno, s osmijehom.

"What is this? A cactus or some kind of floral snowflake?" he asked loudly, grinning.

Ivana se približila.

Ivana approached.

„To je agava.

"That's an agave.

Biljka koja, primjerice, koristi se za izradu tekile.“

A plant that, for example, is used to make tequila."

Karlo se iznenađeno nasmijao.

Karlo laughed in surprise.

„Stvarno? Nisam znao!“

"Really? I didn't know!"

Grupa je nastavila putovanje kroz vrt.

The group continued their journey through the garden.

Ivana je brzo zavoljela ulogu vodiča.

Ivana quickly grew fond of the role of the guide.

Svaki put kad bi je netko nešto pitao, spremno je odgovarala.

Each time someone asked her a question, she answered promptly.

U jednom trenutku, stigli su do dijela vrta s biljem.

At one point, they reached the herb section of the garden.

Ivana se uzbuđeno približila lavandi.

Ivana excitedly approached the lavender.

Ali, tada je nastao problem.

But then, a problem arose.

Jedan od učenika, mali Marko, pomislio je da je lavanda otrovna.

One of the students, little Marko, thought the lavender was poisonous.

Učiteljica nije bila sigurna u odgovor.

The teacher wasn't sure of the answer.

Ivana je zakoračila naprijed.

Ivana stepped forward.

„Lavanda nije otrovna.

"Lavender is not poisonous.

Koristi se za izradu eteričnih ulja, čajeva i mirisnih vrećica.

It's used for making essential oils, teas, and fragrant sachets.

Djeluje smirujuće i pomaže pri boljem snu.“

It has a calming effect and helps with better sleep."

Učiteljica je kimnula s odobravanjem.

The teacher nodded with approval.

„Bravo, Ivana.“

"Well done, Ivana."

Svi su se okrenuli prema Ivani s novim poštovanjem.

Everyone turned towards Ivana with newfound respect.

Karlo je tiho rekao: „Super si ovo objasnila.

Karlo quietly said, "You explained that really well.

Nisam znao koliko znaš o biljkama.“

I didn't know you knew so much about plants."

Ivana je osjećala kako raste samopouzdanje u njoj.

Ivana felt her confidence grow within her.

Kasnije, dok su sjedili u parku, Ivana i Karlo sjedili su zajedno.

Later, while they were sitting in the park, Ivana and Karlo sat together.

„Nisam znao da si tako dobra u ovome,“ rekao je Karlo.

"I didn't know you were so good at this," Karlo said.

„Hvala,“ odgovorila je Ivana.

"Thanks," replied Ivana.

„I ti si bio dobar.

"You were good too.

Ti si zabavan.“

You're fun."

Dok su zrakom lepršali listovi, a sunce polako tonulo, Ivana je bila zahvalna na ovom danu.

As leaves fluttered in the air and the sun slowly set, Ivana was grateful for this day.

Otkrila je da može biti vođa.

She discovered that she could be a leader.

I Karlo je stekao novo poštovanje prema njenom znanju.

And Karlo gained a new respect for her knowledge.

Zajedno su se radovali novim dogodovštinama koje život donosi.

Together, they looked forward to new adventures that life would bring.