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The Court Jester and the Hilsa Fish
Maharaja Krishna Chandra was the king of Bengal during the middle ages. It was customary for kings in those days to patronise talented people. So every king had his own court poets, artists, singers, town planners, architects and what have you. And plenty of ministers to advise him on different matters. And every king had a court jester. The jester was a very important person for his ability to make people laugh and feel happy. Solving the problems of the kingdom and dealing carefully with rival kings meant a lot of tension....
Sunflowers
Sunflower, sunflower, I love you You look so gay and bright Sunflower, sunflower, I love you You make me think of light When I see your cheerful face I want to dance and sing Sunflower, sunflower I love you You make me think of spring! Sunflowers [Illustration by Sudheer Nath] (C) Swapna Dutta
The Jester and the Straw Roof
Maharaja Krishna Chandra was the king of Bengal during the middle ages. It was customary for kings in those days to patronise talented people. So every king had his own court poets, artists, singers, town planners, architects and what have you. And plenty of ministers to advise him on different matters. And every king had a court jester. The jester was a very important person for his ability to make people laugh and feel happy. The king had a lot of serious work to do, lots of difficult problems to solve and deal carefully with rival kings!...
Tiger King
Oh tiger, you’re so regal Majestic and tall With your bright and stripe-y coat You look the king of all! Oh tiger, you’re so handsome Your cubs are lovely too They say, the cat’s an aunt of yours- Do tell me, is this true? Tiger King [Illustration by Anup Singh] (C) Swapna Dutta
The Fearless Rhino
The rhino looks so fierce and strong He has a pointed spear His skin is rough and oh so tough He knows not what is fear! Do you want to meet him too? Go eastward – if you care Kaziranga is the name You’re sure to find him there! The Fearless Rhino [Illustration by Anup Singh] (C) Swapna Dutta
Swinging Monkey
Look up there And you will see The monkeys swinging From the tree I like the way They jump and flee – Now, do they want Some nuts from me? Swinging Monkey [Illustration by Sudeer Nath] (C) Swapna Dutta
The Shop at the Corner
Butter and bread, Needle and thread; Sweets and candy, Yellow and red. Ice-creams, chocolates, Bells that ring; Music – which you’d Love to sing. Books and biscuits, Dolls and toys; I keep them all, For girls and boys! The Shop at the Corner [Illustration by Anup Singh]
The Jester and the Stranger's Language
Maharaja Krishna Chandra was the king of Bengal during the middle ages. It was customary for kings in those days to patronise talented people. So every king had his own court poets, artists, singers, town planners, architects and what have you. And plenty of ministers to advise him on different matters. And every king had a court jester. The jester was a very important person for his ability to make people laugh and feel happy. The king had a lot of serious work to do, lots of difficult problems to solve and deal carefully with rival kings!...
Naughty Kit
Minty is a naughty kit Tell her ‘stand’ – she’s sure to sit She laps up milk without a trace But give her curds, she’ll turn her face! Minty is a naughty kit Tell her ‘come’ and she’ll just quit Tell her ‘Run!’ – she’ll sleep all day Call her – and she’ll run away! Naughty Kit [Illustration by Anup Singh] (C) Swapna Dutta
Fluff, the Cat
Fluff, the cat is my own pet She’s cuddle-y and so soft She loves to feast on fish and milk And snooze upon the loft. Fluff is bright and really smart And so alert all day When she prowls around the house The mice just run away! Fluff, the Cat [Illustration by Anup Singh] (C) Swapna Dutta