Do you like birds? Have you seen them up close? Have you heard them sing? Do you like them in cages? But how did they get in those cages? Trapping a bird! Have you thought about it? What does a bird-trap look like? How can you capture a bird which flies away at the slightest… Continue reading The Hunter & the Songbird
Category: Street Smart
Stories about being street smart
Frog who didnt know to jump
In a little pond by the woods, there lived a whole lot of Frogs. In a cozy little corner of this pond lived a Momma Frog and Papa Frog. Momma Frog and Papa Frog had 5 little kids. They were very excited to have a baby tadpole. Do you know how frogs are born? They… Continue reading Frog who didnt know to jump
The Juicy Watermelon
Lord Siva and his consort Parvati were once passing through a town dressed up as ordinary village people. They were on planet Earth to see how well its citizens were faring. While they were walking around, a beggar came and asked for alms. Lord Siva, to sound like a commoner, said he didn’t have anything.… Continue reading The Juicy Watermelon
The Boy Who Did Nothing
There was a cozy little village in a beach-town, far off from the cities. The village was known for its scenic-beauty and many tourists visited this little village during the Summer. The people in the village were happy country-folks who lead very simple lives. A young boy by the name Ravi lived in this little… Continue reading The Boy Who Did Nothing
Brahmin and the 3 Thieves
Brahmin was a title given to a learned man in Ancient India. Education and learning was revered, free of cost and was considered a basic right in Ancient India. A Brahmin would always offer his wisdom and services to the village people free of charge and beg for his sustenance. Such a Brahmin was on… Continue reading Brahmin and the 3 Thieves
Elephants and Rabbits
Long long ago in a lush green jungle, there lived a big group of elephants. The elephants lived happily beside a beautiful river, and never left their little paradise. Sadly the river started drying up in the Summer as there were no rains. Some of the elephants met the King of the elephants, and said,… Continue reading Elephants and Rabbits
Elephants and the King of Mice
A colony of mice lived on a deserted village near to the forest. Food was in plenty and there was a beautiful lake on the outskirts of the village whenever they felt like playing in the water. They lived happily in that little mice village. Soon it was Summer and animals from the forest would… Continue reading Elephants and the King of Mice
Crow and the Pitcher
It was a hot summer afternoon and the Black Crow was thirsty. She was on her way back home after visiting a friend and the sun was so hot that it was burning her feathers! She flew harder dreaming about the pitcher full of deliciously cold water at home. But home was still far away.… Continue reading Crow and the Pitcher
The Fox & the Grapes
One fine evening, the Lil’ Fox was on his way home after playing in the Sun all day long. The Lil’ Fox was merrily jumping by when he saw a bunch of ripe, juicy, sun-kissed grapes hanging in the vine just above him. The grapes seemed ready to burst with juice, and the Lil’ Fox’s… Continue reading The Fox & the Grapes
Belling the Cat
In a land where cheese was plenty and where there was sunshine all round the year, there lived a colony of Mice. They lived a happy content life. They could eat all the cheese they need. They could sing and dance to their heart’s content. They could play all day long and sleep with abandon… Continue reading Belling the Cat