Common name : Big cat Scientific name : Panthera pardus Family : Felidae Native to : Africa, Asia and Siberia Interesting fact : Its tail is as long as its body. Conservation status : Near Threatened They have relatively short legs and long bodies with large skulls, and an average life span of 12-17 years. […]
During Christmas, a father made a snowman in the garden. His children played around the snowman every day. It was so much fun. At night, they watched him from the window. One full moon night, the children saw elves dancing around the snowman. They were having a merry time. Dressed in lovely colours, they were
It was a cold Christmas day. Two friends decided to build a snowman. One said, “Imagine if our snowman comes to life.” “It would never happen,” said the other. After making the snowman, they played with it and then went home. That is when something strange happened. A light flashed in the sky and struck
On Christmas, the children decided to play a game. Now, they decided not to invite Amber to play. Everyone gathered in a circle except for Amber, who was standing in the corner. They said, “We will not let Amber play! Her father is not good. He is always drunk!” Amber was very upset at these
Once, there was a poor family. One day, the girl saw a rich girl in a toyshop. Her father bought her a big doll. The girl felt sad because she did not have a single toy to play with. Her mother noticed her crying but did not say anything. Now, her father was a carpenter.
Grant went Christmas shopping with his mother. He was hoping that he would get a glimpse of the robot toy that he wanted so badly for Christmas. But he was deeply hurt as the toy had been sold. Grant said sadly, “My toy is gone.” “What toy?” asked mother. “The robot,” said Grant. Mother smiled
Scientific name : Lemuroidea Family : Lemuroidea Native to : Island of Madagascar Interesting fact : There are a number of species of lemurs ranging from the world’s smallest primate weighing 30 gm to 9 kg and larger species weighing 160-200 kg. Conservation status : Some critically endangered to least concerned species The smaller species
“I do not feel very well, Martha. I am lying down,” said Grandmother. “Okay,” said Martha, “I will finish cleaning up the kitchen.” “You are such a good little girl. Thank you!” said Grandmother.” Just then, her sister Joan came there. “Where is Grandmother?” asked Joan. “She is sleeping. She was not feeling good,” said
Once, there lived a little girl named Hailey. She had many friends. Sadly, she felt sick on Christmas. She could not go out to enjoy with her friends now. Hailey did not have the energy to even get up and walk. But when her friends came to know about her illness, they came to her
Once, there was a beggar. On Christmas Eve, he went to the village headman’s house hoping to get money. The headman had gone to meet the King to ask for grants. When the beggar came to know about it, he thought, ‘If the village headman is taking help from him, I should ask the King
“Fred,” said mother, “Go to bed. It is almost time for Santa Claus to bring your presents.” “I want to stay awake,” said Fred, “I want to see him.” Mother gave up. Fred waited for Santa. He started feeling sleepy. So, he went to the kitchen. He thought about eating Santa’s cookies but then he
Once, there lived a poor girl. She had no family. She was very fond of flowers. She had made a small garden in her house. On Christmas, the girl was watering her plants when an elf came there. He said, “I have a Christmas gift for you.” He gave her some seeds and went away.
Two sisters went to the farm to spend their Christmas holidays. Every morning, they woke up with the crowing of cocks. They helped feed the geese, turkeys, ducks and hens. One day, the owner of the farm was sad. He told the sisters, “Our landlord will take away our land and all our animals, for
Once, a boy named Peter did not have any sisters or brothers to play with. He was very shy and so he did not have any friends as well. On Christmas Eve, he was sitting alone sadly. Suddenly, an angel appeared before him and asked, “Why are you sad, Peter?” Peter said sadly, “I want
It was Christmas. But Lara was very sad. She lived in an orphanage. She had no family. She sadly looked out of the window. Just then, she saw a small Pixie peeping in from the window. Lara saw that the Pixie was hurt. She brought the first-aid kit and bandaged her hand. The Pixie thanked