Once Blacky made a big pot, which was very thick and heavy. He placed it in a room with other earthen utensils.
The other utensils kept in the room looked at the thick pot with great surprise. Because of his big size, everyone was scared of him at first and then gradually became his friends. One day all the utensils came together and named him Poppy. Poppy was very happy after getting his new name.
That night everyone organised a party. As soon as Blacky locked the room, all the pots started celebrating. The tiny earthen cup started dancing. The slender-necked pot sang a melodious song.
The wide pot danced cham-cham by tying anklets. The pitcher did a vigorous disco dance. And Poppy danced like a clown wearing bell bottoms, looking a little like Charlie Chaplin.
The next day, Blacky took almost all the utensils except Poppy to the market so he could sell them. Poppy was very sad to be left alone. He wanted to go to the market with other utensils to be sold. But perhaps Blacky had created Poppy for some other purpose.
After a few days, more new utensils came to the room where Poppy had been placed, but they were eventually taken to the market to be sold, too. New utensils kept coming and kept being taken to be sold, but Poppy still lay there.
Slowly, dust started settling on the pot. New utensils came and made fun of Poppy.
They would say, "Hey, Poppy, one day, we will go to the market to be sold, and another layer of dust will settle over you."
Poppy didn't mind anyone's words.
He laughed, "Ho, ho!" with his big belly puffed up and said, "Someday I will get out of here and have a lot of fun. Holi is about to arrive, and many pots are sold then. A lot of colour is mixed in them."
Hearing this, the other earthen utensils mocked him and laughed.
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The Mighty Mouse
Ricky mouse emerged from his hole and set off for some work. Katie cat spotted him and dashed to catch him.
Halloween Costume Party
Nandu was the first one to reach Soham's house for the Halloween party.
A FAIR EX CHANGE
Mani heard Thatha arguing with his friend as he entered the hall.
Meet the Robotics Marvels
They may look like regular teenagers, but this team of 10 children share a dream of participating in the world's biggest robotics challenge for high schoolers.
THE HOUR OF GHOSTLY VISITS
Bua, our aunt, had come to stay B with us from the village for three days, and I was thrilled because her visits always meant a treasure trove of stories.
THE HOUSE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL
Twilight was setting in the sky.
SPOOKY NIGHT
It was late at night. Dodo deer was returning to the jungle from the city.
The Taste of Coffee
Ginny goat happily entered a field and was -enjoying the green grass when the owner of the field ran after her with a stick. Ginny ran speedily and hid inside a truck parked on the roadside. She had grazed a lot of grass, so she felt lazy and fell asleep.
Ravana Burst with Pomp and Show
The festival of Dussehra was approaching, so the teachers and students were busy preparing for the three-day fair organised every year on this special occasion in the school. This year the responsibility of staging Ramleela in the fair was given to the students of classes 3rd, 4th, and 5th. On the other hand, the children of classes 6th, 7th and 8th were given the responsibility of making Ravana effigies.
Here Comes Gandhi Baba
\"Bapu, where are you going so early in the morning?\" Gandhi Baba's revolutionary companions in Sky Park asked. He smiled.
