Genre/Topic: Fun Reading
No animal is half as vile as Crocky-Crock, the crocodile, so says Roald Dahl in this hilarious poem The Croocodile.
Genre/Topic: Classics
Mary Lennox, a 10-year-old girl, is born in India to wealthy British parents. Spoiled with a temper, she is unaffectionate, angry, rude and obstinate. A cholera breakout in the manor kills Mary’s parents and many servants. She is discovered alone but alive after the house is abandoned. She is sent to England to live with […]
Genre/Topic: Poetry
Some animals, like the dogs, cats and rats give direct birth. They are called viviparous. Some others, like most of the birds lay eggs. These animals are called oviparous (Phew! Tough names, aren’t they?). Now let’s read a delightful poem about eggs. Here we go…
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Genre/Topic: Poetry
When you grow old, your hairline starts receding. Tufts of greys start appearing on your head. Lines start running from one side of your face to the other. And most of all, you lose all your strength. Walking starts becoming tough, jogging is a distant dream. Sad though old age is, Lewis Carroll will make […]
Genre/Topic: Myths And Legends
Cupid and Psyche, also known as The Tale of Amour and Psyche and The Tale of Eros and Psyche, is a legend that first appeared as a story told by an old woman in Lucius Apuleius’ novel, The Golden Ass, written in the 2nd century AD. So now let’s read about Cupid, the Greek God […]
Genre/Topic: Classics
You have friends, don’t you? You play with them, work with them, share with them and help them. In short, you adore them. Friendship is one of the finest gifts that you can possess, and must learn to treasure its value. This story describes a new friendship between Rat and Mole, and how they enjoy […]
Genre/Topic: Speech
According to U.S. Representative John Lewis, “Dr. King had the power, the ability, and the capacity to transform those steps on the Lincoln Memorial into a monumental area that will forever be recognized. By speaking the way he did, he educated, he inspired, he informed not just the people there, but people throughout America and […]
Genre/Topic: Nonfiction
Cheetahs are spotted. Do you know why? The colour and the spots help them to mix with the surroundings. They are difficult to spot and it becomes easier for them to hunt. We say, they adapt to the surroundings. In this chapter, you will read about the cheetah.
