The Butterfly in a Bottle
Poltu was wide awake in his bed. He had had a marvellous dream in which he had won the football match in the inter-school …
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Stories
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Where is Manbhavan?
“Where’s Manbhavan?” Nitya cried. Her pudgy face showed great surprise. “Where is Manbhavan?” …
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What's in a Name?
There were two things in the world that Ghagra Geeta Bali hated. The first was the way Rani, the domestic help, combed her hair. …
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The Three Pals
Oops, Oh and OK were pals. One day, Oops got visitors – uncle Silly and cousin Funny. Uncle Silly said, “What about some ice …
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Double it up!
Raju and Savitri lived in Tanjore in the state of Tamil Nadu. Raju worked in the rice fields of a local landlord or zamindar for …
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Ruff and Kabir
Ruff was everyone’s favourite. Three feet tall and four feet long, sparkling eyes, moist nose, a lovely shade of brown and …
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The Great Escape
On the outskirts of a bustling city near the sea coast was a zoo named Kananvan. It was famous all over the world for its …
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The Popular Student
Just how popular was Mini? Very. Every year, her classmates voted her as the favourite student. She was easy to get along with and …
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Lonely Kalu
Kalu was the only son of a farmer and his wife. “I wish I had a brother or a sister, to play with,” he told his …
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Meenu's New Pet
Meenu’s mother was worried about her. A week had passed since their dog Tommy’s disappearance, and her daughter had …
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A Sister for Shubya
It all began when Shubhya walked into her friend Diya’s house one evening. The Sharma household was agog with excitement. …
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