Rajiv lived in Mumbai, so as soon as his summer vacation began, he was excited to go to the village. However, there was no direct train to the village.
"There's still some time, Rajiv," said his parents.
They got off the train and then took a bus. Rajiv enjoyed seeing the gardens full of mango and lychee trees along the way.
One morning, Rajiv and his grandfather went out for a walk. He asked him,
"Nanaji, my parents go to the office. They work. Where is your office?"
Rajiv's grandfather burst out laughing. He said, "Rajiv, this is my office."
"Where is it?" asked Rajiv and started looking around.
"This field, this garden, this well, all of this," said his grandfather.
"Oh!" said Rajiv, and looked at him.
Nanaji picked a bunch of ripe lychees and gave them to him.
"Eat these fresh lychees, Rajiv," he said. "Let me tell you something. I like farms and gardens. I like some trees more than others, like mango and lychee trees."
"Nanaji, there's a lot of work on the farm, right?" Rajiv interrupted.
"Oh, not that much! Just as much as your parents do," replied his Nanaji.
"Oh," Rajiv replied.
"But we work on our farm, plant trees and have fun. We prefer this life and cannot live in the city because there's no greenery there. Look, there are different types of animals on the farm too, like cows, goats, buffaloes, and bulls. Look at them!" his Nanaji showed him.
Rajiv was listening. His Nanaji continued, "This farm produces grains twice or thrice every year."
"That's great, Nanaji!"
"Yes, it is! Like wheat, maize, gram, millets, and so on," Nanaji said.
"So, how do you water your plants, Nanaji?" Rajiv asked.
"Look at that canal."
"Oh yes, I have seen it," replied Rajiv.
"And these two big puddles are filled with rainwater," Nanaji said.
"Is the water clean?" Rajiv asked.
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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.
