Poem: Ellie’s Day at the Beach

By Kashvi Joshi

Under the azure sky and the blue clouds, Lay a bed of sand, shapes and mounds On that sunny morning, Ellie, the elephant, Sat there with eyes intelligent

With a green bucket and blue shovel, She realized, she forgot her towel, She built sand castles with sharp peaks, And kept looking for any leaks

Seeing her struggle, Came around a crab and a starfish, With their cute little wiggle, They built more castles in a while, That made Ellie proudly smile

Azure: Bright blue Mounds: A high ground

POEM

It can take upto 4 days to produce a single chocolate bar!

World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7th every year. This Day is celebrated to commemorate the first time chocolate was introduced in Europe form Africa in 1550. But do you know, scientists now believe that it was the Mayans from South America who first discovered cocoa, the main ingredient to make chocolate? It is also believed that Cocoa was used as currency in the Mayan civilization. The Mayans may have discovered cocoa, but it was Europe, especially Belgium that made chocolate so loved! One factor that made chocolate so popular apart from being lip smacking and delicious is that it has health benefits too. It is believed that darker the chocolate, the better it is for your health. Apart from making us instantly happy, Chocolate has been found to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, regulate blood flow, sharpen memory and prevent ageing. It is full of antioxidants too! Isn’t it a good news?

Commemorate: Pay homage Currency: Money

Most of the animals on this planet cannot fly except insects and birds. But do you know, due to evolution, (the process in which the animals become more efficient over a period of time by adapting to the various challenges Earth offers) there is a type of frog that can glide through the air unlike any other? The flying frog can indeed land on a surface at an angle lower than 45 degrees relative to the horizontal, which gives it the distinct appearance of a flying creature, like birds! As they live on high branches, they have been able to adapt this special feature. These frogs have developed enlarged hands and feet, webbed fingers and toes, lateral flaps on the legs and arms and many other distinct features. Its scientific name is Rhacophorus nigropalmatus. Isn’t it a fascinating animal?

Flying frogs glide through the air to save energy Evolution: Changing with time Horizontal: Parallel to the ground Webbed Fingers: Fingers connected by skin

A Hen into the Wild

By Sai Sri Kanda

The director of the movie struggled for 2O years to make this movie due to financial problems.

This Korean movie is the perfect depiction of a hen’s maternal instinct, love and willpower.

Leafie, is an allaying hen who lives a repetitive life confined to a poultry farm. All the hens are locked in battery cages and are subjected to horrible conditions. She can’t incubate her own eggs. However, she longs to become a mother.

So one day, she devises a plan and escapes the egg-production line. Over the course of this movie, we get to witness her encounter with a scary one-eyed weasel and is saved by a duck named Wanderer. Unfortunately, Wanderer is killed by the one-eyed weasel and his egg is adopted by Leafie. She names him Greenie and raises him.

Leafie is a roller-coaster ride of a journey. From escaping the farm to becoming a mother and sacrificing everything for her child, Leafie the main character makes this film a must-watch. We get to learn about the triumphs and significance of adoption, the power of a mother and the importance of being brave and strong-willed. With brilliant aesthetics, colourful animation and expressive characters, Leafie is a must watch!

Maternal: Relating to mothers Incubate: Warming eggs to make them hatch Triumphs: Victories

POEM

Choco the bear was very sweet But she hated the summer heat

So she searched for a place to rest When he found Torty’s nest The sand was full of eggs she saw And then a giant lion’s paw Confused she said “What is this?” When Leo the Lion said that it was his!

“No way!” said Choco “it can’t be!” “Do you see a fool in me?” Then Greg the elephant came in And said, “Choco listen!” “It doesn’t matter whose eggs these are They are too precious and dear! We must all take care of it And ensure we do our little bit

To take care of the little ones While Torty’s away from his daughters and sons” Then Monty the mouse blew his horn And all praised the Lion For helping Torty, the tortoise in the hour of need, He was the king of the jungle indeed!

All young ones require protection.

Giant: Very big Fool: Mad person