Clouds To The Rescue
Champak|October First 2016

Early one morning, when the animals of Lush Meadows were just getting ready for the day, two woodcutters stealthily made their way through the forest.

Anubhuti Gusa
Clouds To The Rescue

Mike, the rabbit was the first to spot them. "Look! Those two humans with axes are eyeing our trees," he alerted his friends. 

“Woodcutters! They must have come to cut down the trees in our forest. Our homes will be destroyed. What do we do?” asked Bella, the squirrel.

“Let’s ask King Leo, the lion. He is sure to have some idea,” said Tina, the rabbit.

And so, Mike, Tina and Bella, along with Ellie, the elephant and Mini, the bird set off for King Leo's cave. 

"Sir! We are in trouble. Please help us," Tina called out from outside King Leo's cave. 

“What’s the matter?” asked King Leo, coming out. “All of you look so worried. If you’ve come to me so early in the morning, it must be something serious.”

"Sir, two woodcutters have entered our forest. They are eyeing the trees that have borne most fruits. We have built our nests in those trees. If they cut those trees, we will be homeless. You must help us!" said Mini worried. 

“It is indeed a serious matter. Let’s ask Neel, the cloud and his

"It is indeed a serious matter. Let's ask Neel, the cloud and his friends for help," — said King Leo. 

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