As soon as he came out, the cat would eat him up. He peeped out of the wardrobe and saw the cat sitting there and then went back in again.
He kept on peeking out and going back in because the cat was not moving. Momo was in great trouble. How could he escape?
Mini cat had seen the mouse; she was sitting right there and waiting for him to come out. She was thinking, Why is the mouse not coming out? Once he comes out, I will eat him, so I stop feeling hungry.
Momo started to think, What can a small creature like me do? I am in great trouble. One had to satisfy her hunger, and the other had to save his life!
After a lot of thought, Momo got an idea and said, "Cat Queen, spare me! You may not be aware, but I am Lord Ganesh's vehicle. I don't wish to die now as I have not lived and enjoyed my life enough. I have heard that life is beautiful and so, I extend the hand of friendship towards you."
Mini started to think, I have been hungry for the last four days. If I agree to what this mouse says, I will die of hunger. So, she said, "No, I don't believe in friendship. Often, there is betrayal in friendship."
Momo peeped out and said, "Look at me; I am not like that. Everyone knows me as Momo."
"All right, just come out...my name is Mini," she said.
"I will come out, but I am afraid. Wha you eat me as soon as I come out? I de wish to die now."
"Just come out," Mini insisted.
Momo did come out feeling scared but thinking, If Mini pounces on me, I will try to jump from here and get out. Let me see what happens.
But that didn't happen. As soon as Momo came out, Mini said, "Listen, Momo, you are my delicious meal, but I will not do that to you. I extend you the hand of friendship. I am very hungry. For the last four days, I have not had a morsel to eat."
"Why is that?" Momo asked.
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The Return Gift
\"Dingo, it's been a long time since we've had a nice party.
Moving to the MOON
In the forest town of Hoshiarpur, there was a mischievous bear named Dabbu.
Tea and the Lizard
Parth's father loved tea and enjoyed several cups throughout the day.
Shera Breaks a Bad Habit
It was December, and a cold wave settled upon Chandanvan. Prime Minister Shera discovered that his once-luxurious velvet quilt was now stained with mildew after being stored in the damp basement.
MANAS AND THE LOST KITTEN
After the half-yearly exams had ended, Manas began to feel bored at home. He insisted that he wanted a pet to keep him company.
The Ghost on the Hill
It had rained a lot in Champakvan that year. There were floods, and Cheeku rabbit and Jumpy monkey's homes had been washed away.
FINDERS, KEEPERS
Raji came out of her cool, thatched roof hut. The rough, sun-baked ground scorched her little feet. She looked up at the sun - it was still not very high in the sky. Judging by its position, Raji guessed it was around ten o'clock...
A Dog Named DOT
Dogs like Dot are found a dime a dozen on Chennai streets. Diya could never understand why that one particular dog who was just like any other brown and white dog, chose to pull at her heartstrings...
THE SCHOOL CONSTITUTION
10-year-old Mayank had just opened his tiffin box to eat when the aroma of his food spread through the class...
TARUN'S TALE
\"Stories should be like a breath of fresh air. They should give strength to our souls,\" Tarun's grandmother told him...
