Donna and Molly
Champak|June First 2023
In the heart of Chandanvan, there was a beautiful, big pond. It was surrounded by tall trees and home to many water creatures, including lots of ducks. One of these ducks was named Donna. She was very sweet and had feathers as white as milk. Donna was friends with the fish in the pond, too
Lalit Shaurya
Donna and Molly

One day, she was talking to her friend, Molly fish.

"The world outside is amazing. There are big trees, waterfalls, and huge mountains. It's so much fun to see all this," Donna told her friend.

"I wish I could see the world outside the water too. I'm tired of swimming in this pond," Molly said sadly.

"But water is fun too! This is your home, so why be bored?" Donna asked.

"I want to climb trees, jump from one branch to another, and see mountains and waterfalls," Molly said.

"Don't worry, I'll tell you about the land, and you can tell me about the water," Donna offered.

But Molly wanted to see the land herself, not just hear about it.

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