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VISHWA NATH1917-2002

MAY (SECOND) 2009NO. 759

STORIESAIRCRAFT IN THE LAKE 4CHEEKU’S CLEVERNESS 8JUMPY DETECTIVE 14BIG BIRDS, SMALL

BIRDS 19MINKI’S ROLLER

SKATES 28TINO’S IGLOO 32INTERESTING PARTIES 36TRUE HAPPINESS 46TEACHING OF

A CUPBOARD 52JOURNEY TO

MANLAND 60GINNY’S WISH 67

LAZY SHERU TURNSSMART 74

TRANSFORMATION 79

PICTURE STORIESBROTHER-SISTER 35CHEEKU 44GRANDPA AND

QUADRUPEDS 70

YOUR PAGEFROM YOUNG

READERS 12WHO AM I? 26CHAMPAK CHEKERS 41IT IS FUNTIME 64

MANGALVAN'S aircraft was in the air.Monty Monkey, Kalu Bear, Princy Deer,Lambu Giraffe, Bablu Pig and Dubku

Tortoise were very happy to be on board as itspassengers. Viru Tiger was the pilot of the aircraft.He too was enjoying with children. Sometimeschildren would sing songs and sometimes theywould laugh on a joke. Dubku Tortoise's happinessknew no bounds. He had never dreamt that hewould ever fly in the sky.

After some time suddenly, a flock of birds hitthe aircraft. The aircraft shook. Pilot tried to controlit somehow but with the bang one of the engines

by Rajkumar Dhar Dwvedi

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caught fire. Children gotscared and started shout-ing with fright. Pilot ViruTiger gestured them tostay calm and becourageous.

“What will happennow? We will die. If Iknew this, I would nothave boarded the plane. Itwas better to crawl onearth. I feel like jumpingdown head on,” DubkuTortoise shivered withnervousness.

“No, don't do that. Thepilot will surely dosomething for us. He willnot let us die like that. Ifyou jump you will die,”Monty Monkey explained.

On the other hand,pilot Viru did not knowwhat to do. He was unableto establish contact withthe control room. Luckily,one engine of the aircraftwas safe but the other wasengulfed in fire. Pilotbrought down the plane alittle. He was trying toland safely on ground.

The fire was spreadingfast. It appeared that theaircraft will soon be

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reduced to ashes. Pilot looked around left and rightin search of some water body. His eyes fell on alake in Mangalvan.

'Why don't I land the aircraft in the lake?Children will be saved. Some days back similarly, aplane was force landed in a river and all passengerswere saved. I too must try that. The lake does nothave too much water for that matter,' the pilotthought and slowly brought down the aircraftsafely.

Dubku Tortoise quickly jumped into the waterand swam off. He heaved a sigh of relief on being

saved. Pilot and the other passengers too came outsafe.

Seeing an aircraft in the lake the animals of thejungle were shocked. They all crowded near thelake. King of the jungle, lion, too reached there.

“What is this? Why have you landed the plane inthe lake?” the king asked the pilot.

Pilot narrated everything. “On seeing the lake Ihad some hope. I had read a news of a planelanding in a river. Inspired by that I landed theaircraft in the lake and saved the children.”

“Well done,” the king patted the pilot on hisshoulders. All the animals present there praised thepilot.

The saved children happily said, “Today we arealive due to pilot uncle's quick wit. We had losthopes of life too. We remember seeing the aircraftland in water on TV but we did not rememberanything in moment of danger. Luckily, pilot uncleremembered it and acted accordingly.”

The next day, pilot Viru Tiger was honoured byhundreds of animals in a meeting. All were singinghis praises.

Viru spoke in the meeting, “Wemust not be nervous in times oftrouble but look out for a solution ofthe problem. We must take a lessonfrom incidents and happenings.

“I am happy that I have saved thechildren. I had a tortoise with me. Hewas travelling for the first time. If hedied I would have felt guilty.”Everyone had a hearty laugh at the tortoise and the meetingdispersed. ●

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IT WAS a bright morning and Jacky Dog cameout for a morning walk. Suddenly, a car in highspeed crossed him. Jacky was thrown into the

bushes. Appu Elephant saw this happening in front of

him. He came running near the bushes. He sawJacky lying near there, groaning with pain. Apputook Jacky with him home.

Appu Elephant was a famous trader ofChampakvan.

Showing his room to Jacky, Appu said, “Youmust rest at my place for 2-4 days. You can go whenyou are all right.”

Cheeku Rabbit was Appu’s security guard. Hekept a watch on Appu's house.

When he saw Jacky in Appu's room, he feltsomething wrong was going on.

Cheeku informed Appu about it, “Sir, I feelJacky's accident was a planned one. He wanted toget inside your house.

“I feel Jacky is a thief and has come here withthe aim of stealing.”

“Inform the police immediately,” Appu ordered.“Sir, but by handing over Jacky to the police we

can only catch Jacky. “I feel there is a gang working behind him. It is

more important to catch the people of the gang.”“What should be done for that?”

by Aparna Majumdar

Cheeku’Cheeku’s Clevernesss Cleverness

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“I have an idea,” Cheeku explained his planto Appu.

At night Jacky’s mobile rang.“Hallo, I am Jackal speaking. Did you find

anything?” someone spoke from the other end.“I don't think we can get anything here.”“How can you say that?”“I have opened the treasure box and seen.

Nothing is there. There is another box whose lockis not opening.”

“Don't you have the master key?”“Master key is not working here.”“What to do now?”“Do one thing. Come over with our other

friends.”“But how can we come inside?” “Don't worry about that. Just jump over the wall

of the bungalow. I am keeping the rare door of thehouse open. You can all come inside from there.

R e m e m b e r ,there isanother dooron the left.”

A f t e rgetting all theinformationson mobile,Jackal withhis accompliceFox reachedinside the

garden of Appu Elephant after jumping the rearwall of his bungalow.

Then opening the second door from the left, helanded inside.

Reaching inside the room Jackal and the Fox sawthat Jacky was sleeping on a cot. The jackal gotangry. He kicked Jacky hard.

“Have you come here to rest on the seth's bed,”Jacky did not get up even after 2 kicks.

By then the lights of the room lighted up. Policewas standing in front.

Seeing the police Jackal and Fox tried to flee butwere caught.

Inspector Chatur Singh said to Cheeku, “Howdid you know that Jacky had come to Appu's placeto commit theft.”

“All the rooms of the bungalow have CCcameras. When I saw that instead of resting, Jackywas trying to open the treasure boxes, I understoodthat there was something fishy going on.”

“When I told this to my master Appu, he told meto call the police.

“Then I guessed that Jacky alone could not do10 Champak

this work. He must be surely having someone withhim. By informing we can only catch Jacky. Wemust nab his accomplices too. I guessed that hisfriends would surely get in touch with him at night.I got an idea.”

“Then what did you do?” Chatur Singh asked.“I gave Jacky sleeping pills in hot milk. He fell

asleep after drinking it. At night his friend Jackalcontacted him.

“That was the time I called him with the excuseof opening the treasure box.”

“Wonderful, you have done very well,”Inspector Chatur Singh congratulated.

By then Jacky woke up. Seeing the police, jackaland the fox, Jacky understood that their misdeedswere out. They confessed their crime. Policearrested all the 3 and took them away. ●

Intelligent KishanA potter Kishan lived in Rampur village. He had

a donkey. He used his donkey to cart merchandisefrom the town and sold it in the village to earn hisliving for his family.

One day, when it was a night time, somebodystole his donkey. Ramu searched for his donkeyeverywhere but he did not find his donkey. Withouthis donkey Ramu was unable to earn hislivelihood. He was compelled to make plan to buya donkey. He borrowed some money from the localmoneylender and went to a cattle market.

In the cattle market he found a person sellinghis own donkey. Ramu identified his donkey andsaid, “This is my donkey. You have stolen mydonkey. You have to give my donkey back to me.Otherwise I will raise an alarm.”

“And who says that this is your donkey? I haveraised this donkey since he was a calf. You aretelling a gross lie and you want to snatch mydonkey,” replied the person to Ramu.

By then the others in the market gatheredaround as they heard the commotion. “Do both ofyou have any proof to prove your contention?”asked one of the persons in the crowd.

Kishan was intelligent. He tied a piece of clothon the eyes of the disputed donkey. He then said,“My donkey is blind in one of the eye. If thisperson is claiming the donkey, then he shouldknow with which eye the donkey cannot see.”

The donkey seller was puzzled. He had no ideathat the donkey has one, which had no sight. Butstill he had to counter Ramu's contention.When thecrowd asked him to answer, he said, “My donkeycannot see with his left eye.”

Kishan's trick worked. He said, “Friends, he iscaught on the wrong foot. My donkey can seethrough his both eyes. You yourself can see it.”Ramu removed the bandage from the donkey'seyes.

The crowd saw that the donkey indeed can seewith both the eyes. The thief was caught and washanded over to the police.

Ramu got his donkey back because of hisintelligence.

—Shikha Gupta.

JUMPY MONKEY’S father bought a big housein a new colony outside Champakvan. Theentire family lived there.

That day, early in the morning Jumpy went outfor a walk.

“Wish the colony gets good roads. The rainshave spilled so much muck on the roads,” Jumpywas thinking.

Suddenly, he saw a big crowd in front ofChampu Leopard's house. Inspector Blacky Bear’sjeep was also parked there.

“What has happened here, uncle?” Jumpy askedBlacky. Jumpy was his father's friend.

“A robbery has taken place at night here. Thethieves locked Champu and his family in a roomand carried away all the cash and jewellery withthem,” Blacky informed.

“Did no one see the robbers?”“No Jumpy, now you may go. I have to

investigate the case.”Jumpy had just moved out when his eyes fell on

some drops of diesel there. “Uncle…” Jumpy called Blacky to say, “Look

carefully. I think the robbers came here surely in avehicle. Some drops of diesel are seen on the road.

by Anil Satija

Jumpy DetectiveJumpy Detective

14 Champak

Their fuel tank must be leaking.”“You are right but…..”“One more thing to be noticed. Look at the tyre

marks in front of the tree. The robbers must havecome from Champakvan. Then after committingtheft they took a U-turn and returned….”

Now Blacky too became interested in Jumpy'sspying. He observed the tyre marks carefully andsaid, “Good Jumpy, you have already produced 2proofs before me. They are hundred per cent marksof the tyres clearly visible on the wet sand after therains.”

At that very time Champu's neighbour NautyDeer came running and said, “Jumpy's guess aboutthe diesel car is absolutely correct. Yesterday nightI got up thirsty. I went to take water bottle from thefridge when I heard the sound of a car engine. Itwas surely diesel's as its sound was totallydifferent from that of petrol cars.”

“Well, so you had seen the car?” “Only the colour. It was an old car, light blue in

colour. I could not see the number,” Nauty avered.“But you should have seen the numbers.”

“I am afraid I could barely see the car for 2-4seconds from my window. I did not pay attention tothe numbers.”

“Oh, only if we could get the numbers…..”Blacky lamented.

Jumpy shouted and called Blacky. “What is the matter, Jumpy? Have you found any otherproof?”

“Surely, uncle, I have seen the 4 tyre marks verycarefully. Out of them 3 marks are absolutelysimilar but the design and model of third mark isdifferent. You too can see.”

Looking at the muck Blacky said, “Good Jumpy,you are right. This will facilitate our work. We

will soon find the robbers. You can be a gooddetective when you grow up because you have akeen eye for searching for proofs,” Blacky pattedhis back.

From that day onwards Blacky started meetingall garage workers. Finally, he reached the garage ofBantu Rabbit mechanic. Bantu's garage was famousin the entire Champakvan.

Blacky asked him, “Does a light blue diesel carlike this come to your garage whose tank is leakingand whose 3 tyres are different to one of them?”

Bantu pondered for a while. Then said,“Aa…yes, yes, sir. I have many times repaired theleakage in its tank. I had even suggested a changeof the tank but he did not listen. He just got itwelded.”

“Yes, yes, correct. Whose car is it?” Blacky wasexcited.

“It is Jhagru Jackal's car.”“Jhagru! That crook! He has not improved even

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after 4 years punishment. He was just out of the jailsome days back. I have his detailed record,” Blackyreturned happily.

That very night Blacky rang up Jumpy and said,“Hello Jumpy, we have been able to nab Jhagruwho committed theft in Champu's house with oneof his accomplice. Both have accepted their crime ofcommitting theft with masks on. Champu's thingshave been confiscated from his house.”

“Wow uncle, you have shown dexterity incatching the thief,” Jumpy congratulated.

“I have not done much. It is you who has usedyour detective brain.”

“Thanks Jumpy. Without your efforts, godknows how I would have been able to catch them,”Blacky smiled. ●

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Champak English Sharp Eye-55Selected 5 Candidates--

Nirmala Vishnoi, Jodhpur. Akshta, Bhopal.

Dhawal Khurana, Jodhpur. Mukta Govil, Allahabad.

Virender Kumar, Durg.

Find out the mistakes: Win prize - 47Selected 5 Candidates--

Ravendra Kumar Valmiki, Jhansi. Rajendra Meena, Jaipur.

Aman Tirkey, Orissa. Divyansh Kumar, Durg.

Bhanu Pratap Singh, Saran (Bihar).

“SUCH A big bird!” Ankit said in surprise,on seeing the ostrich’s nest. His friendstoo were seeing this huge bird with wide

open eyes. Till now, they had only seen an ostrichin photographs.

Big Birds, Small BirdsBig Birds, Small Birdsby Dr Rajiv Gupta


All the friends had come with Ankit'sgrandfather to see the Kanpur Zoo. They were having their summer holidays so they hadplanned to go visiting around and enjoythemselves.

“Yes, ostrich is the largest bird in the existingliving birds. It is the native of Africa. It cannot flybecause of its big size,” grandfather informed thechildren.

“It is very heavy,” Lokesh said.“Yes, the ostrich weighs upto 133 kg and its

height is about 2.4 metres. It is a very powerfulbird. It can easily run with 2 persons on its back,”the children were amazed at this piece ofinformation by grandfather.

“That means its egg also must be very big?”Ruchi asked.

“Yes, its egg weighs upto 1.4 kg. Its nest canaccommodate nearly 18 eggs of a hen.”

“Grandfather, as you said, ostrich is the biggestliving bird, then which is the smallest bird?” Atulwished to know.

“The smallest bird in the world is thehumming bird. It is found in Cuba and

Pines Island. It is 5.7 cm long, with its beak and tailconstituting half its length. It weighs 1.6 grams andlays very small white-coloured eggs,” grandfathersaid.

All the children were listening very eagerly tograndfather.

“Even albatross is a big bird. Is it bigger than an ostrich?” after a little pondering, Ankitasked.

“Yes, you are right. In flying birds albatross is20 Champak

the biggest. But not bigger than an ostrich. It isa sea bird.

“Their wings spread is about 3.30 metres. It canbe compared to a small aircraft.”

“Why so, grandfather?” Ruchi wanted to know.“Because it requires open space to rise up. It

runs for a distance spreading its wings and thenlike an aircraft rises up slowly. Even while gettingdown it looks as if an aircraft is descending,”grandfather said.

“I have read in magazines that these birds oftenfollow planes.”

“Yes, these birds are expert in following anaircraft because they get food thrown fromplanes,” grandfather informed.

“Children, can you tell me which is the most

dangerous bird in the world?”Squatting on the grass in the lawn, grandfather

asked.“No, can birds be harmful too?” children were

surprised.“Yes, Cassowari is the most dangerous bird in

the world. It weighs almost 10 kg. It is found inNew Guinea and North Australia. It can run with aspeed of 48 km per hour. The inside of its thumb claw is a knife-like claw by which it easilytears apart the stomach of man,” grandfatherinformed.

“Then surely it is a very dangerous bird,” Ruchiwas frightened but all others with grandfatherlaughed. They were all very happy.

They had got good information along withentertainment. ●

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QQUUAARRRREELLBY KHALIL KHAN

TWO QUARRELSOME LADIES LIVED IN ASUBARB OF A CITY

IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SAY WHO WAS MORECOMBATIVE.

ONCE THEY STARTED QUARRELLING, IT WASDIFFICULT TO STOP THEM.

ONE DAY, BOTH OF THEM ENGAGED IN AFIERY FIGHT. THE POLICE WERE CALLED.

BOTH TOLD–

WE HAVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR 2DAYS, BUT WE DON’T KNOW WHY WE

FIGHT AT ALL.

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with at least four of the following characters, places andobjects.a) Blacky Cobra b) Lambu giraffe c) Binny Fish d) Proud Crow e) Macho Robot f) Newspaper g) spaceship h) Morphy school i) Rosy Island.

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CChhaammppaakk ssuubbssccrriippttiioonn ddiissccoouunntt

1. Which is known as salt city?

(a) Gujarat. (b) Madhya Pradesh.(c) Rajasthan. (d) Bihar.

2. Who invented the braille script?(a) James Hinky. (b) Denilo Dalsy.(c) Lui Brail. (d) Irwin.

3. Who is known as ‘Shanti Purush’?(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri. (b) Bhagat Singh.(c) Mahatma Gandhi. (d) Lajpat Rai.

4. What is the national animal of India?

(a) Tiger. (b) Lion.(c) Elephant. (d) Camel.

5. Which is not a fish among the following?

(a) Shark. (b) Whale.(c) Traught. (d) Mullet.

Who Am I ?� ☺ � � ☺ �

??

1. When its feet are tied, Then only we are allowed to

walkDoes not have any teeth,Still he bits us at time.

2. I have power to take you around,

Entertain you as per your taste.

Keeps you updated with latest news and views,

Can you tell my name fast?

3. I am the lord of the sky,Takes you to places very fast.Anybody who is with me,Never gets sad.

4. My job is to entertain you,Even with my body injured

with holes.Slim is my body because of

no food to eat,It is only the air, on which I

subsist.

How Much Do You Know?

AnswersWho Am I? : (1) Shoe. (2) Television. (3) Aeroplane. (4) Flute.How Much Do You Know? : (1) a. (2) c. (3) a. (4) a. (5) b.

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“YOU HAVE again come late, Minki. Goand stand outside the class,” teacher catordered Minki.

Because of his sluggishness, Minki Tortoisewould always get punished in class. It was almostevening by the time he returned home.

“Minki look, your uncle has come from town,”Minki's mother said.

“What is the matter, Minki? You are appearingsad. Did you have a fight with your friend inschool?” uncle asked, making Minki sit next tohim.28 Champak

by Renu Singh

Minki’s Roller SkatesMinki’s Roller Skates

“No uncle, as I reached school late, the teacherpunished me by making me stand out and made mewrite 50 times that I will not come late to school.All children tease me by calling me lazy and ‘latekate’.”

Mother intervened, “His school being too far, hedoes get late however early he may start.”

“Does not matter, start 16 minutes early fromtomorrow. Right now let us go out to eat ice-cream,”uncle suggested and Minki was happy again.

One day, after a week when Minki returnedhome from school, mother handed him over a bigbox.

“What is this, mother?” Minki asked. “Your uncle from town has sent this for you.” Minki opened the box with eagerness. To his

surprise he saw a pair of skates.“He has sent this letter to you too,” mother gave

a letter to him. It was written, “Dear Minki, I amsending roller skates for you. With them you cannotonly reach school early but anywhere else too. Theprocedure for using it is given in the accompanyingpaper.”

Reading the paper Minki was too happy. “Now Iwill reach school the earliest. Then nobody will

call me 'late kate'.”Minki put on the skates. The whole night he

kept practising. In the morning, when he rolled offwith them to school, all animals watched him insurprise.

“What kind of shoes are these?” Rikki Wolfasked surprisingly to grocer bear.

Today Minki had reached school before time. Heopened the skates and kept them outside the class.May (Second) 2009 29

The rollers were a matter of inquisitiveness foreach and everyone.

“What is this, Minki?” Rinu Giraffe asked. “My uncle has given me roller skates. Now I

will come before you to school,” he smiled andanswered.

“Hm… now I will not have to send you outsidethe class,” teacher cat said, looking at the skates.

After a couple of days, not seeing his skatesoutside the class Minki was upset, “Where are myskates?”

All the friends searched the whole school butdid not find them anywhere.

“It seems someone has stolen them,” Minki hadtears in his eyes, when Minki’s said this, puttinghis hands on Minu's shoulder. 30 Champak

After 2 days, The Jungle Times had the news ofterror being spread by some rogue wearing rollerskates.

Suddenly, Binoo Jackal wearing roller skateswould come in the jungle from somewhere andafter snatching peoples' purse, cash, watch, chainand other things, would vanish.

The animals could not catch him however fastthey would run behind him.

“He is using my roller skates to commit theft,”Minki said, throwing the paper on the table.

On Sunday, Minki was returning with hismother from the market when he saw panic

everywhere. They saw that Binoo Jackal wasrunning away on skates after snatching somebody'spurse.

Minki, in a minute, thought how to stop him. Hespilled all the vegetables on the way by breakingopen the basket.

Binoo, coming with speed, got puzzled at seeingvegetables coming rolling on the street and he fellby his face. Before he could get up, all the peoplearound surrounded him and beat him black andblue.

“Well done Minki,” arresting Binoo, InspectorGendamal congratulated.

“He had created a lot of terror. We could notcatch him because of the skates. You will getrewarded from the king's side for your bravery andintelligence.”

“Get me back my roller skates. This will be myreward. Since he had stolen my skates I got late toschool and got punished,” when Minki said,everyone had a hearty laugh. ●


TINO MONKEY hadjust returned fromSweden where he put

up in Ice Hotel. Everythingin the Ice Hotel was made ofice—ice room, ice bed, icetable. But the amazing thingabout the place was that thehotel was warm from inside.Tino did not feel cold at all.

Ice Hotel was actuallyunique.

When Tino returned fromSweden to Chandanvan, theweather was quite cold here.Tino did not have a house of

TTino’ino’ssIglooIgloo

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his own in Chandanvan. He lived on trees and slepton them.

The monkey was highly troubled by the cold.He thought, ‘How nice it would have been ifChandanvan too had an ice hotel. Winters wouldhave passed off easily.’

But it was useless thinking of an ice hotel inChandanvan. Tino, suddenly, hit upon an idea, ‘Ifnot an ice hotel, an igloo sure can be made inChandanvan.’

He quickly collected lots of ice from themountains and started building an igloo. Soon, theigloo was ready.

Tino started living in it.

One day, Cheeku Rabbit went to roam thejungle. He was shocked to see what he saw.

“What am I seeing. An igloo in the jungle!”Tino saw Cheeku Rabbit. He came out of the

igloo and said, “Come Cheeku, you are welcome inthe igloo.”

“So, you have made this igloo, Tino. It iswonderful and very warm also. Can I sleep in yourigloo for a night?” asked Cheeku.

“Yes, why not? But you will have to pay a rentfor it,” Tino said.

“Ok I will,” Cheeku agreed.Cheeku stayed that night as Tino's guest in the

igloo.Soon, the news about Tino’s igloo spread in the

entire Chandanvan. Other animals of the junglealso started asking for staying in the igloo.

Blacky Bear, Minmin Goat, Simbu Jackal, RinkiVixen, King Peelu Singh and other animals ofChandanvan came to stay in igloo as guest one byMay (Second) 2009 33

one. Tino charged a hefty sum ofmoney from them. He thenthought, ‘If I advertise about myigloo in the newspaper, I can makemore money.’

The next day, Chandanvan Timeshad the ad of igloo in it, “Enjoy ice

hotel in Chandanvan. Stay in Tino’sIgloo.”

From that day, animals from nearby jungles toocame to stay in it. Tino started making money.

Summers set in. The sun shone brightly in thesky.

One day, Tino went to the market. In themeantime his igloo melted and became water in theheat. When he returned there was no igloo. A smallpond had replaced it.

Seeing his igloo vanish, Tino started cryingbadly, “Oh my igloo!”

But it was no use crying. Now anigloo could only be built in

winters. Poor Tino was onceagain compelled to

live on trees. ●

SUNNY SAID SMILINGLY–

BBRROOTTHHEERR--SSIISSTTEERRBY KHALIL KHAN

TEACHER WAS TAKING THE CLASS.

TEACHER ASKED SUNNY–

TELL ME, WHAT IS THE CONNECTIONBETWEEN THE EARTH AND THE MOON?

SUNNY SAID–

SIR, THE EARTH ANDTHE MOON ARE BROTHER

AND SISTER.

TEACHER SCOLDED SUNNY–

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?

SIR, YESTERDAY YOU ONLY HAD SAID THATTHE EARTH IS MOTHER EARTH AND THE

MOON IS CHANDA MAMA.


KALU FOX hadjust arrived inC h a m a p k v a n

and taken a big house ina posh colony. He livedwith grandeur havingexpensive things in hishouse. A glittering newcar stood at his door.

In Champakvannobody had any idea asto what Kalu did. Buteveryone was in theimpression that he wasa big officer.

On their arrival KaluFox and his wife Vimky

by Dr Rajiv Gupta

InterInterestingestingParPartiesties

Vixen started making friends with animals of richfamilies.

It was a weird way of making friends. Theywould often host big parties at their place andinvite famous people with their families over thefeast. The parties were interesting and well hosted.Guests enjoyed them. They generally went on tilllate night.

“It seems you are too fond of parties Mrs Kalu,”asked engineer Manki Monkey's wife one day.

“Surely, Mrs Manki. We make new friends thisway which spread happiness in life,” Vimkyreplied.

“You are right. Your parties are surely verynice,” keeping a rasgulla in her plate Pinky replied.

Vimky smiled and then got busy welcomingother animals.

One day, when Dr Jeru Giraffe returned home atmidnight after the party, he realised that the

main lock of his house was broken and almost allthe expensive things of the house missing.

He lodged a complaint in the police but couldnot trace the robbers. They were helpless.

A series of thefts kept occurring in Champakvanand were not stopping. After Dr Jeru’s house, it wasthe rich Sonu Donkey's house that was burgled.Then the next day it was the house of big traderBhalu Ram.

Robbers took away all the expensive thingsfrom his house. Police too could not get a clueabout who the thief was.

On the other hand Kalu Fox was upset aboutanimals not coming to his party because ofMay (Second) 2009 37

burglaries. Then came the new year. Kalu Fox madegreat arrangements for the new year's party withgreat enthusiasm. He called for an orchestra too thistime.

Animals were attracted towards music andorchestra. Inspector Chetu Leopard was alsopresent in the party. He had been invited by KaluFox.

“Now we must leave,” the famous diamondtrader Gendu Hippo and his wife Ginny beggedleave.

“Why so soon? The orchestra has just startedplaying. Enjoy it for some time,” Kalu Foxrequested.

“No, I have to rush. Actually, in a hurry to cometo the party I have left diamonds worth Rs 10 croresout of my treasury. Thieves might just strike,”Gendu was nervously apprehensive.

“How do thieves know that you haveforgotten the diamonds outside. Don'tpanic. Enjoy the orchestra. Am I right,inspector?” looking at InspectorChetu Leopard, Kalu said.

“Yes, don't worry till I amthere Mr Gendu. Enjoy theorchestra,” reiteratedChetu.

Gendu agreed,

“Fine, if you insist I will stay back.”“Thanks,” said Kalu and moved on to take care

of the other guests.Chetu Leopard was constantly keeping a watch

on Kalu and following him. He saw that Kalu wastalking to someone on his mobile standing in acorner. Seeing this, inspector smiled warily.

The party was going on and all were enjoyingthe orchestra. Suddenly, Chetu Leopard's mobilerang. He picked up his set and then walking up tothe stage took the mike in his hands.

“Friends, you will be happy to know that thethief committing robbery in your houses have beencaught. He was trying to steal the diamonds in Mr. Gendu's house,” he announced.

A complete silence prevailed everywhere.“Who is the thief?” Some animals asked. “The

biggest rouge of Champakvan Luccha Jackal andhis accomplices. Police have caught them and isbringing them here very soon. You will bethoroughly entertained,” Chetu Leopard saidlooking at Kalu Fox and his wife.

Kalu Fox and his wife were shocked and startedmoving towards the door.

“Where are you going Mr and Mrs Kalu?” saidChetu quickly closing the door.

“No, no, nowhere,” both stammered.

Police immediately reached with Luccha Jackaland his accomplices. He spoke the truth when

Inspector Chetu gave him 2 slaps. “Sir, I am a smallthief. My boss is this Kalu Fox. He calls richanimals to his house for a party and then orders meon the mobile whose house to burgle,” LucchaJackal enumerated.

Hearing Luccha Jackal all were stunned. Noweveryone was understanding the secret behind theinteresting parties and burglaries.

“Sir, he is telling lies,” Lalu Fox shouted. “Quiet. How does Luccha Jackal know that the

diamond trader has diamonds worth 10 crores inhis house. This was just told by me on hisinsistance.” When Chetu hit Kalu on his back witha stick, Kalu and his wife Vimky were terrified.Both knew that they had been nabbed by ChetuInspector. Now there was no way to escape. So theyaccepted their crime.

On searching their houses, lots of burgledthings were confiscated. They were put behind bars. ●

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CHEEKU AND MEEKU WENT BITOO'S HOUSE, WHO WAS STUDYING.

ARREY, BITOO IS STUDYING.

WHEN HE IS STUDYING, WESHOULD NOT DISTURB HIM.

HE IS ALWAYS BUSY READING HIS BOOKS.

MAYBE, IT APPEARSHE IS GOING TO BERANKED AS FIRST

IN THE CLASS.

YES…, IT IS BETTER IF MY SON DOESNOT BECOME NAUGHTY AS YOU

FELLOWS.

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CAN'T UNDERSTAND, WHY UNCLE HASCONSIDERED US TO BE NAUGHTY.

FEW DAYS LATER–

BITTOO, GET READY FAST, TODAY YOUR RESULTS ARE GOING

TO BE DECLARED.

I KNOW WHAT IS GOINGTO BE MY RESULT.

YES, WE ALSO KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOINGTO SCORE GOOD MARKS. YOU HAVE REALLY

WORKED HARD DAY IN AND DAY OUT.

OH! I ALWAYS READ THE COMIC BOOKS.

I HAVE SUBMITTED BLANKANSWER SHEETS.

BUT WE ALWAYS SAW YOU STUDYING EVERY TIME.


CHICHI SQUIRREL was always sad, thoughthere did not seem any apparent reason forit. Her parents loved her a lot. She had an

elder sister too, named Chuchu. All lived happilytogether.

For a few days, Chichi felt that her house is notas big as her friends'. She did not have anyexpensive things like them in her house. They didnot possess a car like her friends' and so they hadto walk down everywhere.

TTrue Happinessrue Happiness

by Neelam Chandra

She had conveyed to her sister Chuchu abouther reason for remaining sad. The elder sisterexplained her the worthlessness of material things and that these things don't give an identityto anyone. She advised her to be a good squirreland do good in studies. But Chichi was notsatisfied.

Chichi remained sad in her class too and herteacher Lily Vixen could well notice this. She likedChichi and so could not see her sad.

One day, Lily went to Chuchu's class and askedthe reason for her sadness. Lily knew that a goodteacher is a one who not only pays attentiontowards the studies of her students but teach themrealties of life too. She made a plan.

The next day Lily announced in the class thatthey had organised a drawing competition on

the occasion of Children's Day and that it wasnecessary for all to participate.

The next day, children reached school excited. Inthe competition children had to draw something onthe topic ‘My Family’ on one side of the sheet andsomething on 'Happy Family' on the other.

Every time a similar competition was held in theschool, Chichi took the first prize but this time thetopic was such that it touched her heart and she didnot feel like drawing anything. But as it wascompulsory, she started drawing.

For drawing 'My Family' she made a small house47

with her parents and sister but portrayed herselfsitting outside in the garden under a tree all byherself.

In the category of 'Happy Family' she drew her friends’ homes, showing someone sitting in acar and smiling and someone in a rich decoratedroom.

Teacher announced that she will declare theresult of the competition the next day.

Next day, everyone was eager to know theresults. This was the first time that Chichi was noteager to know which position was she on. She didnot expect one too.

First prize went to Moni Monkey, second to TinaGiraffe and the third to Chinky Maina. But she wassurprised to see that all the 3 winners had drawnChichi's family in the 'Happy Family' section. First,she did not believe this but the drawing was therein front of her eyes. 48 Champak

When she went to congratulate them, Tina andChinky both said together, "We have got the prizebecause we have shown your family as a happyfamily. We love seeing all of you together. Yourparents love both your sisters so much and doeverything for you in such an organised way."

Moni too came there. He repeated the samething.

Chichi was highly surprised to listen to them. Lily Madam came there and asked Chichi to

meet her after the school. The squirrel was scaredas to why has the teacher called her.

After school she went to Lily Madam. Theteacher was sitting with Chichi's drawing open

in front of her. She asked Chichi why was she sitting quiet and

secluded in her drawing.When Chichi did not reply anything, the teacher

said, "On seeing your 'Happy Family' drawing it isunderstood that according to you a happy family isthat which is rich. But I have called you to explainthat it is not necessary that money brings in allhappiness.

“Sometimes, even a rich man is not at peace withhimself. Being happy or sad is a state of mind.Money is not always there with us. Sometimes, it isthere in abundance and sometimes there is nothing.Therefore, learn to be happy with whatever youhave. You must have realised that all your friendsconsider you the happiest."

All the way back Chichi kept pondering overher teacher's words. She understood that she wasthe happiest child in the world and went homehappily. ●



Colour the picture.

THE LIBRARY in the town had a number ofbooks lined up neatly. Students of schoolsand colleges came to read books there and

after reading returned home in the evening. One of the cupboards in the library that was

kept in a corner had not been opened since longand so a lot of dust had settled on it. The readersurely noticed the cupboard but did not open andsee it thinking that it may be having some booksnot of use.

“What is there in this cupboard, sir?” One day,a college girl asked the library incharge.

On hearing someone ask about them the booksin the cupboard were charged with excitment. Itgave them the idea that now they too would betaken out and be read.

“I do not know as I am new here. Maybe, thebooks in it are of no use. That is why the cupboardis always closed.” Hearing this from the inchargethe girl moved to the other section.

The books inside again became hopeless andtheir faces hung.

One of the books spoke, “What do they knowwhat good things are written on my pages. Ifsomebody reads me, they will only leave me afterreading me fully.”

“Don't praise yourself. Who has the time to readstories and legends? You are redundant now. Todayis mine,” science book said to the fiction book.

“You both are of past times. This is my age.

TTeaching of a Cupboareaching of a Cupboardd

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Things don't work without me,” the computerguide soon jumped into the discussion. With thisstatement of hers, silence prevailed for some time.Suddenly, a book of poems got excited.

“Hundred years ago also poetry was read andtoday also we are fresh and new as ever. We aredifferent.” She had not completed her sentencewhen the history book pushed her away.

Now a heated argument started between them.

All were giving reasons to prove themselves betterthan the other.

By then a rat entered the cupboard fromsomewhere. He was enjoying the books arguingmadly.

“I am feeling very hungry brother,” the rat said

by Indrajit Kaushik


and started biting apage of the story book.

“Oh, someone saveme from this rat,” thestory book screamed inpain.

“So, now your pridehas licked dust. Inlittle time you will bereduced to ashes andyour existence is over,”the science bookclapped withhappiness.

Seeing the newbook, the rat jumpedon the science book. Inno time he ate away allthe pages of thescience book. Sciencebook started crying.Nobody came to savehim. How couldanybody come? Tillnow she was happy seeing others in trouble.

Till today I have not seen someone more foolishthan you. Instead of fighting against the enemy,you are harming each other,” the cupboard shoutedat the books.

The books realised that the cupboard was right.They exchanged glances, “What do we do now? Wecannot harm the rat.”

“Stop fighting amongst yourself and think ofsaving yourself from the rat or he will chew youaway in one day,” the cupboard warned them.54 Champak

When the books, who thought themselves great,could not think of anything the cupboardsuggested. “But you will be harmed if you do likethat, we do not want to harm you.”

“Don't worry about me. Do as I say. Don't forgetthat unity is strength. Your enemy— the rat— istaking advantage of your split. This is the only wayof teaching him a lesson.”

The books understood. They together appliedtheir full strength and the cupboard fell flat on theground. All this happened so soon that the rat didMay (Second) 2009 55

not get time to escape. He died under the cupboard.The glass of the cupboard broke. All the bookscame out and fell. Hearing the sound, all thestudents present in the library came running.

“Wow! These books are of great use,” all thechildren picked up books of their choice andstarted reading them.

The faces of the books brightened up findingreadership and gaining importance. This was thefirst time somebody praised them. They were ableto breath outside the cupboard.

Seeing bright faces of the books the cupboardforgot her pain and smiled. She was happy to

see that the books had got over their fights andbecome aware of their strength which lay in unity.

“Thanks a lot to you. We will always beindebted to you for showing us the right path. Wewill never forget you.”

The books came to the cupboard and said, “Wepromise that now we will never quarrel.”

“Stay happy wherever you are. Live togetherand start a new life,” the cupboard blessed themand the books smiled with hope. ●

56 Champak

Playing with lettersGiven below are 5 words. If you interchange the letters

in a word, you will get another word. Then try and form asentence using both the words.

For example: ACT changes to CATSentence: A film producer wants a cat to act in his film.

Change these words and make a sentence. Words: 1. Act. 2. Bad. 3. Car. 4. Dew. 5. Bake.


Colour the picture.

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BY KHALIL

RAMU FARMER WENT TO A VETERINARY DOCTOR.

DOCTOR, MY COW DOES NOT EAT DRY GRASSBUT EATS ONLY GREEN GRASS…

OK, GOAHEAD.

BUY YOUR COW A PAIR OF A GREENGLASSES. SHE WILL SEE ALL THE GRASS

GREEN.

THESE DAYS IN THIS SCORCHING SUN FINDINGGREEN GRASS IS REALLY A PROBLEM AND SHEDOES NOT EVEN TOUCH A DRIED GRASS. CAN

YOU SUGGEST ME A SOLUTION?

THE DOCTOR SAID LAUGHINGLY–

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MMIILLKKYYWWAAYY

Compared with othergalaxies, our galaxyMilky Way (AakashGanga) is relativelylarge. It measuresapproximately 100,000light years across. TheEarth and the rest of oursolar system lie about28,000 light years fromthe middle of the Milky Way.

Most astronomersare convinced that MilkyWay is a spiral galaxy.Our solar systemrevolves around themiddle of the galaxy onceevery 225 million years.


THE KING of Champak-van handed over hisrule to the prince

Shamsher Singh. Shamsherwanted friendly relations withmanland. He helped themsolve their problems.Elephants stopped creatinghavoc in manland. Leopardsstopped attacking. There wasa complaint from manlandthat leopards took away theirchildren. Government ofmanland signed a contract andworked accordingly. Huntingwas totally prohibited. Treecutting was banned. A

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ropeway was built till Champakvan. Animals of Champakvan could go freely to

manland. Humans were free to go to Champakvan.Shamsher wished, “I want to go to manland.”The advisers discussed. An information was to be

sent to manland. “We will go like common man,” Shamsher

ordered.The animals made groups. Gajju Elephant, Jebu

Zebra, Bholu Bear, Gefu Giraffe, Ashu Donkey, LaliVixen, Reba Rabbit, Manku Monkey formed a group.Clothes were stitched by Zebra Chand tailor. Animalsof Champakvan were not used to wearing clothes.

“It is different in manland. We have to wear clothesand go,” Shamsher Singh ordered.

Shamsher put on his shervani. Gajju Elephantwore a high neck coat. Zebu Zebra wore a striped suitand a bow tie. Bholu Bear liked a long white kurta.Ashu Donkey wore a pant and shirt with an Americancap. Lali Fox dressed up in a jeans and top. RabiRabbit was looking for hood in a frilled frock. MankuMonkey wore a jacket.

Manku Monkey was well informed aboutmanland. He would hop and jump and reach manlandvery often.

“Let us have hot buns for breakfast,” Mankusuggested. Shamsher Singh had not tasted buns. Hequickly agreed. All got down to a highway motel.

The buns are really tasty,” Gajju Elephantimmediately ate away many buns.

“They are spicy,” Shamsher too liked them.After the buns all sipped tea.“We want to shop,” Lali and Zebra desired.“There is a mall nearby,” Manku informed.The mall was crowded but they did not have


difficulty in shopping. Gajju Elephant found itdifficult climbing the escalator. But he enjoyed it.Reba Rabbit bought some cosmetics.

There was a cinema hall in the mall too. Gefuquickly bought tickets. It was a children’s film whichshowed children with diseases. Watching the film, allof them cried.

Ashu Donkey was hungry. As he looked at thewatch, it was 2 o’clock. Manku took them to a Punjabirestaurant.

“Lay the food,” Gajju Elephant ordered.The menu had all, soup, tandoori chicken, biryani,

62 Champak

paneer, mushroom, naanand kulche. The tablewas fully laid inminutes.

Shamsher Singhpraised, “Manland hastasty food.”

It was lazing aroundtime after lunch. Theyfelt like having a siesta.Shamsher and GajjuElephant lied down onthe soft grass near thefountain. All spreadthemselves and startedsnoring.

It was evening andthey had to return toChampakvan.

“We will leave aftereating golgappas,”Manku Monkey likedgolgappas a lot.

“I want to eat ice-cream too,” Reba Rabbit insisted.Shamsher Singh had heard a lot of its praise. His

mouth started watering. All ate golgappas first. Thenwas the turn of ice-cream.

“We will call for samosas and golgappas frommanland,” Shamsher Singh had become too fond ofthem.

“Even ice-cream…..” Rabi whispered in his ears.The entire gang hoped on to the ropeway.“We will strength our relations. We will always be

cordial,” Shamsher Singh announced on returning toChampakvan. ●


THEY CAN BALANCE EASILY BECAUSE THEIRCENTRE OF GRAVITY IS ALWAYS BETWEEN

THEIR SUPPORTING LEGS.

WE HAVE TO LEARN TO KEEP THISPOINT ABOVE AND BETWEEN THE

LEGS. THIS WHAT WE DO WHEN WEARE BALANCING OURSELVES ON

OUR LEGS.

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HUMAN BODY HAS BEEN DESIGNED INSUCH A WAY THAT USUALLY THE CENTREOF GRAVITY IS NEAR THE BELLY BUTTON.

THEN, WHAT ABOUTTHE QUADRUPEDS?

WHO IS THEFASTEST AMONGQUADRUPEDS?

THE CHEETAHAND THEGAZELLE.

HOW IS IT THAT QUADRUPEDSARE ABLE TO RUN FASTER THAN

HUMANS?

IN GENERAL, QUADRUPEDS CAN STRETCH THEIR STRIDE LONGER THAN HUMANS.

IT IS BECAUSE THEY CAN TAKELONGER STRIDES.

BUT THEN, WHAT ABOUTTORTOISE? IT WALKS

VERY SLOWLY, THOUGHIT HAS 4 LEGS.

THE TORTOISECAN MAKE ONLY

VERY SMALLSTRIDES.

CERTAIN QUADRUPEDSLIKE HORSES CANNOT

FOLD THEIR LEGS. THEYSLEEP WHILE STANDING.


A STRIDE IS THEDISTANCE COVEREDIN ONE LONG STEPWHILE WALKING OR

RUNNING.

REALLY? THIS IS ALL NEWKNOWLEDGDE FOR US.

THANK YOU,GRANDPA.

KING SHER Singh and his queen Sherrywere worried about their son Sheru. It wasnot that Sheru was naughty, but the real

worry for his parents was that Sheru was extremelylazy. He never worked on his own. His parents hadadvised Sheru number of times to mend his ways,but it had no impact on his deaf ears.

One day, the whole family was having theirdinner. Sheru wanted to have some water after thedinner. Incidentally, Sher Singh and Sherry hadintentionally asked their servants to leave for the

day, so that Sheru was compelled to do all hiswork by himself.

Sheru did not find any servant to fetchhim water, so he got angry at his mother

and insisted his mother to get him water.

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When his mother did not oblige him, he becamefurious. King Sher Singh too became angry with hisson for his rogue behaviour and as a punishment,he extended the leave for his servants by another 7days.

Sheru was still angry and he went off to sleepwithout having any water after his dinner. He gotup late in the morning. By then his parents werethrough with their breakfast. Some chickensandwiches were laid on the dining table forSheru's breakfast. Sheru again started shouting athis mother to find cold sandwiches for hisbreakfast. By then Sher Singh entered in the diningroom and scolded Sheru for his bad behaviour withhis mother.

Sheru was still angry and he went out of thehouse. Sherry tried to stop him but he did not

listen. King Sher Singh remarked to his wife thatif Sheru did not improve now, he will never

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improve in his entire life.Sheru thought of having his breakfast at his

friend’s place. He had formed an opinion thatexcept his parents, the parents of all of his friendsare nice. He arrived at his friend Dinky Deer'shouse.

But he was leaving for the market as he wasasked by his mother to shop vegetables for thedinner. Sheru had come to Dinky's place to rest, buthe was surprised to find Dinky working for hisfamily. He made some excuse and took leave fromhis friend.

Sheru was fond of Tina Giraffe. She had lots oftoys to play. He thought of visiting her.

As he reached at Teena’s place, he was surprisedto find Teena working. She was helping her motherto prepare lunch by cutting vegetables.

Tina was delighted to see Sheru but she asked

him to wait as she was busy through cutting thevegetables and doing the laundry for the family.

She said, “Maximum you can enjoy televisiontill I get free to play with you.” Sheru made someexcuses and he went away.

Now Sheru went to Golu Elephant. Golu was busy teaching mathematics to his youngerbrother.

He saw Sheru and said, “It is nice that you havecome, Sheru. You can go through the newspaper forthe time being. Tolu has mathematics examinationtomorrow. Let me solve his doubts and I will joinyou shortly.”

Sheru was disappointed and he went away. Hewas very hungry and still he had got nothing to eatsince morning. He saw Laloo Bear. He was wateringhis garden. He was then joined by his father. He toosaw Sheru and said, “Come on in, Sheru. Today Ihave cooked fish all by myself.”

Sheru had sensed the appetising aroma of fishas he was approaching Laloo's house. He was assuch hungry and he came to Laloo's house. Lalootold him that his mother was visiting his ailinggrandfather.

Laloo and his father were doing everything bythemselves. By then Laloo’s father went to the

kitchen to warm the rice and fish curry. Laloocleaned the dining table and laid the table for thefood.

All the 3 ate rice and tasty fish. After eating thefood, Laloo did the utensils and Sheru cleared thedining table. Laloo and his father praised Sheru forcleaning the dining table like well-trained helpingMay (Second) 2009 77

hand. They also praised Sheru’s parents forinculcating good habits in their son. Sheru wasinstantly happy at being appreciated by Laloo andhis father.

Laloo then informed Sheru that he will go forshopping vegetables in the evening. Sheruaccompanied Laloo to the market for shopping inthe evening. Sheru found fresh vegetables in themarket very fascinating. He decided that he willalso shop vegetables for his family.

After returning from the market, they played forsome time. But suddenly, he remembered that

his parents would be worried for him. He tookleave of Laloo and returned towards his home.

At his home Sher Singh and Sherry were reallyworried for Sheru. They did not have their food forthe whole day.

Sherry was scolding Sher Singh for being toughwith Sheru. By then Sheru entered the house. SherSingh was delighted to find his son back at home.He said, “Please forgive me for being strict withyou, son.”

Sheru instead said, “Papa, rather I shouldapologise. Till now I was not able to understandyour teachings. I also make apology to you mother,especially for being so rude to you. But now I have realised that everybody should work bythemselves. I should be lending my helping handto you. Nobody becomes inferior by doing his jobby himself, rather working by ourselves makes ushappy and independent.”

Sher Singh and Sherry were overwhelmed withthe transformation in their son and they huggedtheir son affectionately. ●

78 Champak

“VISHAL, WILL you please give me yourmath's notebook. I have to complete myhomework,” said Sushil, as he entered

the room. He lived in the neighbourhood. Both theboys were good friends and were studying in the sameclass.

“Come, I will show you an interesting thing,” saidVishal as he held Sushil's hand and came to the table.There was a glass jar with 2-3 butterflies on the table.

“See, I caught these butterflies in the morningonly. Aren't these beautiful?”

“But the butterflies will suffocate in the jar,” saidSushil.

“I don't think so, the jar has many holes to getfresh air for the butterflies,” said Vishal happily.

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“No, I will not let them free. You wait here, I willget the notebook,” said Vishal and he went to theother room.

Sushil was feeling pity for the butterflies. Heinstantly opened the jar. The butterflies flew to theirfreedom. They fluttered around for some time in theroom, as if they were thanking Sushil before flyingaway towards the garden.

When Vishal came, he found the jar empty. He wasinfuriated. “How dare you released my butterflies?Get lost from my house.”

Sushil went away quietly. That day onwardsVishal even stopped talking to Sushil.

Few days later, Vishal celebrated hisbirthday and threw a grand party. He

invited all his friends to his partyexcept Sushil. Naturally, Sushil felt

very bad at his friend's behaviourtowards him.

Vishal’s uncle gave acute little pup to

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birthday gift. The black spots on his milky white coatlooked very beautiful. Thus Vishal named his pup asSpoty. But Vishal was a selfish boy. He took no troubleof giving any food to little Spoty.

Poor Spoty was tied to the gate the whole day andused to bark constantly. One day, Vishal got angrywith his barking and thrashed him with a stick.

Sushil felt extremely pity for Vishal's inhumanlytreatment towards little Spoty. He wanted to tell

Vishal to be humane towards his pet, but he was knewVishal was not going to listen to him, as he was angry.Rather he would vent all his anger on poor Spoty.

One day, Spoty was hungry. He broke away hisleash. Spoty was standing in his compound. Helovingly called his name and Spoty came running tohim, as he was badly deprived of love and affection.Sushil gave him some biscuits and milk. He then gavehim a nice wash, which delighted Spoty as he was fedand washed. Spoty started playing with Sushil.

Soon, Spoty developed liking for Sushil. Hewagged his tail and ran after Sushil. He picked upSpoty in his lap and said, “Yes, I know that you wantto play with me. But if your master Vishal finds youwith me, he will fight with me. So better you go homenow.”

But Spoty was not going back home. Suddenly,Vishal came shouting at Sushil.

“How dare you touch my Spoty?” shouted Vishal.“Look Vishal, you must look after your pet. He is

deprived of your love. If you give food, he will notcome to me.”

“I don't need your suggestion. Spoty is my pet. Iwill treat him the way I like. Who are you to poke yourdirty nose in my affairs?” May (Second) 2009 81

Vishal snatched Spoty away from Sushil and tiedhim with the leash to the gate. He picked up a stickand began thrashing Spoty. Poor fellow started cryingin pain. Right at that time Vishal's mother camerunning from the kitchen.

“What is this nonsense, Vishal? Why are youthrashing poor Spoty?

“Look mother, he broke away his leash and ran toSushil's house,” said Sushil.

“Of course, he will go to Sushil. You don't lookafter his daily food.You don't even play with him andtake him for a walk,” said Vishal's mother.

His sister Neeta also joined in and said, “I onlygive him food when Vishal is not around.”

“What is all this, I am listening to Vishal?” askedVishal's mother. Vishal had no answer for his crueltytowards Spoty and he bowed his head down likecriminal in shame.

Neeta once again reported to her mother, “Youknow mother, today Sushil gave food and wash

to Spoty. Better he should give away Spoty to his friend Sushil. He will look after and treat Spotynicely.”

“No, Spoty is my pet,” shouted Vishal. “Pleaseforgive me mother….”

“Okay, I will give one last chance to treat Spotylike good, kind-hearted human being or else I willhandover Spoty to Sushil. Vishal’s mother gave a finalwarning to Vishal.

That day onwards Vishal started looking afterSpoty well. He made friends with Sushil once again.He became humane towards the animal. Now Vishaland Sushil spent lot of time playing with Spoty, whowas very happy as well to find 2 masters. ●

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