Little David was impatient and hasty. His mother always taught him to be calm and patient but he never listened to her. One evening, David’s grandfather came for a visit. So, David’s mother was busy preparing dinner for the family. David requested, “Mom, will you please make my favourite green peas soup tonight?” “Sure, dear!” […]
Jake and his family were holidaying in Australia, one summer. While they were on the beach, Jake found a beautiful sea shell. It was pink and grey with a lovely texture. As he walked on, he found two more of the same kind. When he showed them to his parents, his younger sister Jane cried
Rohan was a very naughty boy. All his neighbours were troubled by his pranks. Rohan’s parents would try to make him mend his ways. But their advice fell flat on Rohan. One day, during summer vacations, Rohan’s parents sent him to his grandpa who livedin a village. Having reached the village, Rohan resumed his naughty
Albert loved flowers and had many books about them. He even went to flower shows and exhibitions. His mother was amazed that he could name many flowers by just looking at them. Albert lived in a flat and did not have space to grow flowers. So, his mother made arrangements on a window sill where
Gerald and his parents went to a beach, one evening. As he was making sand-castles, Gerald found a shining yellow stone. He picked it up and washed it in the sea water. Then, he put it in his pocket. Just then, he looked up at the sky and asked aloud, “I wonder why the sea
Jerry’s mother had sent him to the forest to gather some blueberries for a blueberry pie. “Follow the path and don’t talk to strangers,” warned his mother before Jerry left with a basket. Just as Jerry was plucking blueberries, he noticed an ugly and small man behind the bushes. He was staring at Jerry from
In a toy store, the little toys came to life at night. The little toy cat was arrogant. She laughed at the other toys. “I am much prettier than all of you. You all are so ugly,” she said proudly. The toy bear went to her and said, “Will you play with me?” “No. You
Mike was a simpleton but he was known for his common sense in his village. If the villagers faced any problems, they went to Mike for advice or suggestions. One night, there was a terrible storm in Mike’s village. A huge rock rolled down from the nearby hill and fell over the village well. The
Adam was participating in the annual kite-flying competition at his school. So, he went to buy a kite so that he might practise. When he went inside a kite store, he was confused. “Take this deep red kite or a stunning blue one. They are costly and thus good,” said the shopkeeper. Adam shook his
Jake always wanted to have a pet cat. Every day, he pestered his dad to buy him one. So his dad said, “If you secure good marks in your assessment tests, I’ll think about bringing home a pet for you.” So, Jake worked very hard and got good marks in his tests. One evening, the
Gemma, Georgia and Ginny were happy that day. They were visiting their grandparents. ‘How wonderful is grandfather’s garden? We will have real fun there,’ they thought. The children never tired of running around their grandparents’ garden. There was an old but huge oak tree in a corner of the garden. “Look at this huge tree!
Alex had an aunt and a cousin who lived in New York. “Alex, your aunt and cousin Ted are coming from New York tomorrow,” said Alex’s mother, one day. “My friend, Sam said that people from New York are very rude,” said Alex. “Besides, I have never met them before, have I?” “No, you haven’t.
One summer vacation, Harry was lonely. His two best friends had gone visiting their grandparents for a month. Not knowing how to pass time, Harry went to the riverside each morning. One day, Harry was playing alone by the river when a frog jumped out of it. He kept staring at Harry for a long
Noel’s pet cat, Nelly, was very naughty. She tore his socks, spilt milk, scratched the doors and dirtied the floor. But Noel’s mother loved and adored Nelly a lot. One Saturday, Noel’s mother baked some cookies and kept them in a jar. “Noel, I am going to the market,” she said before leaving. “Please take
On Saturday, there was a Christmas party at school. Poor Penelope did not have a nice dress to wear. Her mother did not have enough money to buy her a new dress. Penelope became sad. Then she thought, ‘God helps…sincerely.’ Penelope prayed to God. “Dear God! I will be a good girl to my mom.