Cherry was running late for school. She gobbled her breakfast and gulped down the glass of milk. Then she rushed down the stairs and grabbed her bicycle. “Cherry, don’t forget to wear your knee pads and helmet,” her mother called out behind her. “But Mom, school is just a few paces away,” shouted Cherry. “No […]
It was holiday time again. The children were happy. Mother decided to teach her children and their friends to make plum jam. The children became excited when they heard this. Stella cried, “We will get the plums from the orchard. Come on, friends.” Soon the children were standing under the plum tree looking to pluck
Twila had been ill. So she hadn’t been able to study for the English test. That day, before she went to school, she wanted to tell her mother about it, but could not. The English teacher walked in and said, “Hope you all are ready for the test!” Twila took a deep breath. When the
Long back in the forest, an oak tree complained to a fir tree, “You know when autumn comes, the wind blows down all my leaves.” The fir tree consoled it, “Do not worry. They will return when spring comes.” But the oak tree said, “I know but I will freeze till that happens.” The fir
There was a fairy named Dewdrop. Her wings were as soft as dew and whenever she was around, the air smelt fresh, clean and dewy. That’s because it was Dewdrop’s job to make sure the air was healthy and clean. There was a time when Dewdrop thought she was too good for her job. She
Roma lived in a small hut just outside a castle. She had many brothers and sisters, and very few toys. She had to share all her toys with her siblings. Roma often thought of the princess who lived inside the castle. ‘The princess is so lucky. She lives in a huge castle and probably has
During autumn one can see different colours–red, yellow, brown. There is one boy who enjoys this season a lot. It is Jerry. He makes the most of this season. He loves collecting different coloured leaves. He also, with the help of his father, sets up a tracking game for him and his friends. But his
Long ago, there was a village which was very content and happy. This was because every night little elves came to do everyone’s work. The baker slept peacefully because the elves made the bread for him. The carpenter slept peacefully because the elves made the furniture for him. The housewives slept peacefully, for the elves
Bobby was afraid of the dark. Her parents tried to make her understand that there was really nothing to be scared of in the dark, but she would never listen to them. She always told them, “Please keep the lights on at night. Otherwise, I cannot fall asleep.” Once, Bobby went to visit her grandparents
Minta had a little sister named Elna. They lived in a house that overlooked the beach. Every day, they went to the beach. Minta would sit by the shore and read her colourful books, while Elna would play with the sand. One day, Minta saw Elna playing with a little rock. “That’s a pretty little
Hazel was a sweet girl and everyone loved her. One day, her fairy godmother came to visit her. “I bless you with eternal happiness,” she said. This is one more reason to smile, but strangely Hazel stopped smiling from that day on. She would never laugh or tell funny stories. She thought the happiness she
Rosetta loved to eat cakes. But her mother could not afford to give her cakes every day. One day, Rosetta saw some mean boys catch hold of a butterfly. She drove them away. “Leave the poor creature alone. It’s not cool to harm others for your pleasure,” she said. The butterfly became a fairy. She
The science teacher, Mr. Clark, had invited his class to his house during the weekend. But it was not for any party. It was for educational purpose. He wanted them to observe the stars through his telescope. But the children had to do their homework before going to Mr. Clark’s house. They had to learn
One morning, a farmer was driving his tractor along the road, whistling a tune. As he passed by the countryside, a little girl ran towards his tractor and stopped him. “Stop! Who are you?” she asked. “Just a humble farmer,” he said. “Where are you going?” “To my farm,” he replied. Then she ran around
Once there was a handsome prince. He was passing through a forest when he saw a young lady sitting by a well full of water. He was smitten by her beauty. He asked her, “Fair maiden, will you marry me?” The young lady said, “Yes, but only if you make a hole in the water.”