Excerpts from 'The Crystal Cave'
“Yuk!” exclaimed Thenyak. “It tastes awful!” Changun said nothing. But her screwed up features told all! …
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The Last of the Big Ones
The red-and-silver Dragonfly happily flitted across the pool: “Zim, Zim, Zim, Over the water I skim. Now dart in, Now dart …
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The Frog King
In a large marshy swamp in South Africa lived a colony of frogs – happy frogs. The marsh was surrounded by tall weeds, dirt and …
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The Donkey monkeys Around
Gopu the donkey was happily going munch munch on an extremely green patch of grass right in the heart of the meadow. So intent was …
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The Crane's Walk
A family of crabs lived on the shores of a giant blue sea. They frolicked in the sands and ate mussels, clams and other small sea …
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Learning to Act
There once lived a brilliant student. He was on a quest to acquire more and more knowledge. Then he heard of a great Zen teacher …
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Rip my Puppy
Rip my puppy is so smart He loves a bounce-y ball I love to see him run and jump And rush back at my call! I miss him so when …
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The 'Groom'ed Horse
Chetak was the most attractive horse in the neighbourhood. His proud owner, Ram Singh, never lost an opportunity to show him off …
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An Unpleasant Smell
A prosperous money-lender or seth bought a house located right next door to the house of a tanner. From morning till evening the …
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Manohar Learns a Lesson
Hey look! Langdu has come in a colour dress today. Must be his birthday," Manohar sniggered. “Happy Birthday, …
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Tenali Rama and the Jinx
Clown, jester, poet…Tenali Rama, minister in the court of the ruler of Vijaynagar, Krishnadeva Rai (reign: 1509-30), was a lot of …
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Kappu Tries Hard
Kappu Maharaj, wake up fast The morning birds are chirping sweet “Unnn..nn..unn” said Kappu In a voice full of sleep …
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