The zoo in our backyard After his next tour, Anna returned home with a big box that had holes punched into the sides.The five of us, siblings, crouched and held our breath while Anna kept the box carefully on the ground. He flipped open one flap after another. We could hear the noises better. They were not sneezes and yelps but snarls and growls. The box toppled to its side and out came a cuddly ball of angry brown fur. It was a baby bear.
The heart melting problem of Marley! As you read through Marleys life, youll find various hilarious incidents. Written in simple English, the book makes it easy to laugh at Marleys antics.
Midnight fudge fuss! Sandhyas mom had made fudge this afternoon, and had forbidden her to eat any more as Sandhya had already eaten five pieces.
The craftsmen of birdland The Tailor- bird is a common sight. It is a small and perky bird. Not for nothing has it been given this name, for it is a skilled craftsman. Its nest is truly remarkable, a cup of soft fibres formed by folding and finely stitching a broad leaf along its edges. Sometimes two or more leaves are sewn together. It also chooses its threads carefully, most often cotton and down, knotted cleverly to prevent the stitching getting undone.
The Problem at Kew Apartments! Tina climbed down stage with pride and walked towards her teacher, ignoring Mini who stepped forward to congratulate her. She thanked her teacher who said "You neednt thank me Tina, you must give credit to your friend mini. She withdrew from the contest and requested me to replace you in her place"
The Centre's proposal to introduce one year compulsory rural service for doctors has drawn the ire of medical students. Are the doctors justified in their stand? What should the government do to make rural posting attractive?
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