Volume VI | Issue 2 | `85 | July 2O22
Volume VI | Issue 2 July 2O22
Chief Editor Kakani Veera Brahmam Sub Editor Shinjini Malik Muhammed Fazil Athul M Tooba Shaikh
International Tiger Day
KAKAPO
Art & Design Riaz Ahmed Artist Cover Illustration Karthik Alti
NAPO
ANIMAL WORLD MAP
Poem...................................................................... 3 Amazing Places................................................... 1O Events.................................................................... 11 Story: Holding Hands......................................... 12 Story: A New Friend............................................ 13 Amazing Facts..................................................... 16 Quiz........................................................................ 17 Poem...................................................................... 18 Craft....................................................................... 19 Story: The Clever Monkey................................. 2O Story: Light and Dark........................................ 21 Learn with Fun..................................................... 22 My Eyes Stronger............................................... 23 Find Me.................................................................. 24 Crossword............................................................ 25 My Space.............................................................. 26 Picture Puzzle...................................................... 27
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Note: Dear parents and teachers, we would request you to go through our children’s magazines and encourage your children to read it as it is full of interesting things! We urge you to guide your children while reading the magazine as there are terms they might not recognize. We have used relatively strong words in some of the essays as it will help children develop a great vocabulary. There shouldn’t be any difficulty going through the pages as we have curated the edition keeping the children’s age group in mind. The magazine comes with a ‘word finder’ for terms that are not yet in children’s memory. We have also incorporated a ‘Did you know?’ section, for children to take interest in the topics! I hope you find the magazine interesting! Keep reading. July 22
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POEM Choco the bear was very sweet But she hated the summer heat
So she searched for a place to rest When she 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 3
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The tiger is a magnificent animal found in tropical
climates mostly in Asia. Unlike other big cats like Lions and Leopards, Tigers, love to swim in water. They are ferocious animals who prey on Sambar Deer, Buffaloes and Wild Pigs. In exceptional cases, they also prey on Elephants, Rhinos and even humans, which is why they are also known as ‘man eaters’. Animal enthusiasts and forest lovers
India has the largest Tiger population in the world. July 22
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embark on jungle safaris every year to catch a glimpse of this majestic creature. National Parks in India like Jim Corbett, Ranthambore, Sunderban , Bandhavgarh, Bandipur, Periyar, Kanha, Manas, Tadoba and many others have this breathtaking animal.
initiated ‘Project Tiger’ in 1973. It was initiated to save the national animal of the country and also restore their natural habitats. The other aim was to make sure that the animals could breed in safety, which would significantly increase their populations.
Tiger populations across the world have been dwindling due to encroachment of forest area and rampant poaching. Loss of habitat and inadequate food supply are also reasons why tiger populations have been shrinking over the years. Due to this rapid decline in the number of tigers in Indian forests, the Indian government
International Tiger Day is observed on 29th July every year by 13 tiger range countries which raised consensus to double the number of Tigers in the world by 2O22.
Dwindling: Falling Encroachment: Intrusion or invasion
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July 22
By Taqwa Fatima
Kakapo’s are the only type of night parrots that cannot fly July 22
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We know that birds are known for flying and soaring high, but
did you know that there is one very unique bird that is flightless? The Kakapo is a large bird that is typically green in colour and belongs to the parrot family, but unlike the rest of its kind this distinctive bird does not fly. Instead, it uses its beautiful wings to balance and support itself rather than flap them. Its feathers are significantly softer than those of other birds, because they are not used for flight. A true example of the beauty of nature, this flightless bird is found in New Zealand. It is incredibly sad though, that the Kakapo is critically endangered, and is the focus of conservation attention. If protected, however, the Kakapo will remain one of the most rare species ever found in birds!
Distinctive: Particular Endangered: About to go extinct
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By Taqwa Fatima
Napo has been screened in more than 7O festivals and has won more than 2O awards
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This deeply moving short film tells the story of a little boy,
John, whose grandfather suffers from dementia, a condition in which people lose the ability to remember things clearly. John is thoroughly confused and clearly upset about why his grandfather is unable to remember some of the most important things of his life. While he tackles this thought, he comes across an old picture album that has pictures of some of the most special moments of his grandfather’s life. Utilizing his artistic abilities, he starts sketching his own analysis of his granddad’s memories, which gradually starts reminding him of the beautiful moments of his life. Through art and creativity, the duo nurtured their relationship. While the grandson comes up with his innovative drawings for each picture, his grandfather relives those moments. The little grandson john is an excellent example of how every child should treat their grandparents and strive to give them all the happiness they deserve.
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Thoroughly: Completely Tackle: Make efforts to deal with Utilizing: Make use of
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12OO-2OOO miles off the coast of Africa,
does it look like a waterfall? It is actually sand. Huge deposits of sand flow into deeper levels as a result of continual erosion. This creates an optical illusion where it seems like an entire body of water is falling down a cliff located higher. This spectacular phenomenon can only be observed from a higher place and several helicopter tours are available for tourists to experience this magnificent phenomenon. Would you like to visit this amazing place soon?
in the island nation of Mauritius, lays a spectacular geological phenomenon, an underwater waterfall! Spectators and scientists across the world have been baffled by the phenomenon. Created about 8 million years ago, by volcanic eruptions, it is one of the recent additions in terms of its geological time span. However, calling it a waterfall would be a misnomer, because there is no water that “falls” from a higher plain to a lower one, as is the case for normal waterfalls. If not pouring water then why
Misnomer: Named wrongly Spectacular: A fascinating event
The entire island of Mauritius is just 45km wide and 65 km long
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By Taqwa Fatima
Traditions
down the streets, and exciting fireworks which leave people amazed. There are a series of large-scale bonfires of “ninots”, or the large sculptures made of cardboard, paper-mache or sometimes wood. At night, again, there’s a series of beautiful fireworks which dazzle the watchers. Finally, the largest fire takes place, in the presence of hundreds of people, joyfully celebrating this grand festival. So, if you want to experience something truly spectacular in all aspects, you should definitely give this festival a visit.
and festive celebrations are always fun and exciting, and one such festival worth mentioning is the Las Fallas Festival, held in the city of Valencia, Spain. This annual celebration is meant to celebrate the coming of spring, and it includes the display and burning of huge statues made of paper-mache and street parties, parades and so much more! This multiple-day celebration comprises of a wide array of events. The day begins with the glorious sound of brass bands marching
Comprises: Made up of Array: Ordered series of arrangement
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Ellie, Guffy, Teddy and Finny were old friends
Finny were scared of the river, they could never explore the world past the limited area they lived in, which made them sad. So Ellie and Teddy made a stone bridge over the river for Guffy and Finny. Ellie the Elephant helped Guffy the giraffe and Teddy the bear helped finny the fox cross the bridge. They were truly amazed by the beauty of the forest that lay beyond the bridge. The friends remained just as considerate and empathetic for the rest of their lives.
who did everything together. When Finny the fox said he was too scared of the river, Guffy the Giraffe agreed. He said the water was so cold that he never liked bathing. Ellie the Elephant and Teddy the bear disagreed. They said playing with the water was the best thing about their lives. Ellie said splashing water on her mother was too much fun and Teddy the bear said swimming in the river on a hot summer day was so relaxing. As they all grew up, they started exploring new territories. But as Guffy and
Explore: Find out Empathetic: Advanced state of sympathy
We should respect other peoples boundaries and help them overcome their fears if it is possible. July 22
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POEM Teddy the bear wanted to play When he heard Loli the bird say
Where have you been? It has been long. Haven’t you heard me singing my song? To tell you there is a new friend For which you’ll need to bend To have a proper look at him Because he is too tiny and slim He only plays and often barks And has beautiful stripes and marks He is a gift from our beloved God And he says his name is Claude He is my favourite friend so far, Let’s all stay with each other Because in the wild you never know What dangers might follow We all need to take care of him, Because he is little and straight out of a dream!
Bend: Stoop downwards Slim: Thin
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The life of a
is only 14 days
are called Bucks, females are Does If you cut of a
it will grow a new one
sing more than 2,OOO times each day eat stones July 22
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1. Which country invented ice-cream? A) Switzerland C) England
B) Mexico D) China
2. What is a ‘beanie’? A) Rabbit
B) Toy
C) Hat
D) Dress
3. How many wings do butterflies have? A) Four C) Three
B) Two D) Eight
4. Which is a vehicle for travelling to outer space? A) Car C) Spacecraft
B) Aeroplane D) Bus
5. What causes malaria? A) Wasps
B) Spiders
C) Snakes
D) Mosquitos
6. Which is the longest river in the world? A) Congo C) Amazon
B) Nile D) Yangtze
Answers: 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-C, 5-D, 6-C 17
July 22
CASTLE OF THEIR DREAMS! By Sai Sri Kanda
One day, three friends had a dream.
They wanted to built a sandcastle as a team. Jumbo, the elephant’s hands were big and flat. He always wore his favourite hat. Kitz, the crab, was very small. With sharp claws, the fastest among them all. Ria, the tortoise, was very kind. Slow and steady, with the sharpest mind. Together, they were talented and clever. They built the most beautiful sandcastle ever! They had so much fun on this bright summer day, With friends by your side, no worry can stand in the way.
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What you need: • Paper plate • Different coloured paints • Scissors, glue and maker • Wobble eyes • Yellow coloured paper
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Take a paper plate and cut out its edges to form a semicircle.
Paint the semicircle with
different colours.
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Cut out a circle from a yellow coloured paper and paste wobble eyes on it
Take a marker and draw a smile on it
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Take two strips of green coloured paper and stick it on the circle as feelers
Using Glue, attach the smiley face on the coloured body. Your cute caterpillar is ready
For Answers See Page 23 19
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Teddy and Guffy were arguing about who was bigger. Teddy said “I’m the bigger one because my paws are bigger than yours! My tummy is also bigger and my nails are so long!” Finny the fox saw it was true and said he would climb Teddy’s back to reach the apple! Lory the Lion thought Guffy the giraffe’s legs and neck were much taller. Lory said “I’ll climb on Guffy’s back to get the apple for us!” While they were busy deciding who was bigger and who was taller, a small monkey, climbed the tree and got the apple! He had the biggest intellect of them all!
Arguing: Verbal Fight Intellect: Critical thinking ability!
Size doesn’t matter! July 22
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By Taqwa Fatima
Once,
eat them, Kao, the Octopus, sprayed dark black ink right in front of the shark’s eyes. Chico and Kao then quickly swam away before the scary white shark could see them.
Chico the Anglerfish, who had a magnificent light bulb on his head, was teasing Kao the Octopus, who was reading quietly. “You are of no use to us, you know,” said Chico, while he flashed the lightbulb on top of his head.
“Maybe I have the power of lighting the way, but you have the gift of saving people through darkness!” said Chico praiseing Kao for his wonderful ability.
I can show the way to fish who can’t see properly in the dark Chico exclaimed!
“We are all special in our own ways, my friend!” claimed Kao, the humble little Octopus.
While Chico was gloating about his ability, a scary white shark came right towards them, and right as the shark was about to
Ability: Attribute Humble: Down to earth
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Help Rahul to find his shoe
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Find 7 differences between the two pictures
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Match the numbers with the pictures
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What Comes Next?
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Cross the odd one Out
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Complete the puzzle by identifying the names of objects
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Across:
• PENCILS • PENS • CLOCK
• GLOBE • SCALES • BOOKS
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Look at the picture and make a story of your own within 1OO words
Note: The best entry will win a cash prize of Rs. 5OO. Send it to
info@brainfeedmagazine.com and include your name, class, address and school name. July 22
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Arrange the puzzle in the correct order. Put the correct number in the space provided
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THIS ACTIVITY DEVELOPS FINE MOTOR SKILLS
