Chapter 1: The Greedy Milkmaid
Fill in the blanks
1. Meera was a cheerful young milkmaid.
2. She carried a pail of milk to the market every day.
3. Meera wanted to buy eggs with the money from selling milk.
4. The milk spilled because Meera tossed her head in excitement.
5. Meera promised herself to focus on the present.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who was Meera?
✅ b) A milkmaid
2. What did Meera want to buy first?
✅ c) Eggs
3. Why did the milk spill?
✅ c) Meera tossed her head
True or False
1. Meera carried water to the market. — False
2. Meera dreamed of becoming rich. — True
3. The milk spilled because Meera was dancing. — False
4. The story teaches us to focus on the present. — True
Answer the following questions
1. Who is the main character of the story?
Ans: The main character of the story is Meera, the milkmaid.
2. What did Meera dream of buying after selling the milk?
Ans: Meera dreamed of buying eggs, hens, a fine dress, and jewellery after selling the milk.
3. What mistake did Meera make?
Ans: Meera started daydreaming and tossed her head in excitement, which caused the milk to spill.
4. What lesson did Meera learn at the end?
Ans: Meera learned that she should focus on her work and not get distracted by daydreams or greed.
Think and Answer
1. Do you think dreaming big is bad? Why or why not?
Ans: No, dreaming big is not bad, but we should also work hard and stay focused to achieve our dreams.
2. What would you do if you were in Meera’s place after the milk spilled?
Ans: I would feel sad but learn from my mistake and try to be more careful and focused next time.
3.Why is it important to focus on what we are doing now instead of daydreaming?
Ans: It is important to focus on what we are doing now because daydreaming can make us careless and we may make mistakes. If we stay focused, we can complete our work properly and achieve success.
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Chapter 2: The Teacher's Legacy
✏️ Fill in the blanks
The story takes place in the town of Vidyapuram.
Surya was a very shy boy.
The other children called Surya “Silent Surya.”
The name of Surya’s story was “The Desert Flower.”
Acharya Vinayak believed every child was like a seed.
✅ Multiple Choice Questions
What did Acharya Vinayak always wear?
➡️ b) Thick glasses
Why didn’t Surya speak in class?
➡️ c) He was shy
What did the children call Surya?
➡️ b) Silent Surya
What was Surya’s story about?
➡️ d) A flower in the desert
✔️ True or False
Acharya Vinayak was a rude and strict teacher. — False
Surya became confident after reading a poem in class. — True
Surya’s story was about a dancing flower. — False
The children kept teasing Surya after the competition. — False
Surya became a famous writer later in life. — True
✍️ Answer the following questions
1. Who was Acharya Vinayak?
Ans: Acharya Vinayak was a kind and caring teacher who taught his students good values along with studies.
2. Why was Surya called “Silent Surya”?
Ans: Surya was called “Silent Surya” because he was very shy and did not speak much in class.
3. What did Acharya Vinayak do to help Surya?
Ans: He encouraged Surya, gave him small tasks like reading and speaking, and motivated him to build confidence.
4. How did Surya feel after the storytelling competition?
Ans: Surya felt very happy and confident after the competition as everyone appreciated him.
💭 Think and Answer
1. How can a teacher help a shy student feel better?
Ans: A teacher can help a shy student feel better by encouraging him, giving him small tasks and praising his efforts to build confidence.
2. Have you ever been afraid to speak in front of others? What helped you feel better?
Ans: Yes, I was afraid, but practice and encouragement from my teacher helped me feel confident.
🔍 Find Out
Yes, my parents told me about a teacher who changed their life.
The teacher always encouraged them to study and never give up.
He helped them improve their confidence.
Because of him, they became successful in life.
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Chapter 3: The Tale of Dhobi, the Donkey and Fenny the Fox
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Dhobi lived in the village of Aksharipur.
Fenny was a cunning fox who loved to trick others.
The farmer had tasty carrots and cabbages in his field.
Dhobi got caught because he brayed too loudly.
After learning his lesson, Dhobi became more wise.
✅ Multiple Choice Questions
Why did Fenny want Dhobi to go with her?
➡️ b) For an adventure
What did Fenny do when the farmer arrived?
➡️ c) Ran away
What did Dhobi learn in the end?
➡️ That cleverness without honesty is wrong.
✔️ True or False
Dhobi loved adventures and often played tricks. — False
Fenny convinced Dhobi to sneak into the field. — True
The farmer thanked Dhobi for visiting. — False
Fenny ran away and left Dhobi behind. — True
Dhobi forgave Fenny and joined her again the next day. — False
✍️ Answer the following questions
1. Who were Dhobi and Fenny?
Ans: Dhobi was a hardworking and innocent donkey, and Fenny was a clever but cunning fox.
2. What did Fenny ask Dhobi to do?
Ans: Fenny asked Dhobi to come with her to the farmer’s field to eat carrots and cabbages.
3. Why did the farmer catch Dhobi?
Ans: The farmer caught Dhobi because he brayed loudly and got noticed while stealing from the field.
4. What was Dhobi’s reply to Fenny the next day?
Ans: Dhobi said that her tricks got him into trouble and that cleverness without honesty is not true friendship.
💭 Think and Answer
1. If you were Dhobi, would you trust Fenny again? Why or why not?
Ans: No, I would not trust Fenny again because she left Dhobi in trouble and was not a true friend.
2. How do you know when someone is a real friend?
Ans: A real friend is honest, helps us in difficult times, and never leaves us alone.
3. Have you ever been tricked by someone? What did you learn?
Ans: Yes, I learned that we should be careful while choosing friends and think before trusting others.
🔍 Find Out
Yes, my elders told me about a friend who once cheated them.
They felt sad but learned an important lesson.
They understood the importance of choosing good friends.
Now they are more careful and trust only honest people.
🎨 Creative Writing
In a different ending, Fenny felt sorry and came back to help Dhobi escape.
She distracted the farmer and saved him.
This would teach us that true friends help each other in difficult times.
Chapter 4: The Honest Carpenter and His Persevering Children
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Vasu was a humble carpenter who lived in Vaikuntam.
“Life is like timber—it starts rough but turns beautiful.”
The children studied by lantern when there was no electricity.
Babu wanted to become a doctor.
Good character is more precious than wealth.
✅ Multiple Choice Questions
Who was the youngest among the four children?
➡️ d) Mahi
What profession did Sathish choose?
➡️ a) Banker
What did Vasu say life is like?
➡️ c) Timber
Where did the family live?
➡️ b) Vaikuntam
✔️ True or False
Vasu was a rich landlord. — False
The children always stayed lazy and distracted. — False
Mahi became a teacher. — True
The family was happy despite struggles. — True
The story ends with the parents feeling disappointed. — False
✍️ Answer the following questions
1. What were the names of Vasu and Laxmi’s children?
Ans: The names of their children were Sasi, Babu, Sathish, and Mahi.
2. What did the children learn from their parents?
Ans: The children learned values like honesty, hard work, discipline, patience, punctuality, and self-confidence.
3. How did the children overcome their challenges in school?
Ans: They studied hard, stayed disciplined, woke up early, avoided distractions, and worked even in difficult conditions like low light.
4. What did Babu become?
Ans: Babu became a doctor.
5. How did the parents feel when they read Babu’s letter?
Ans: The parents felt very happy, proud, and emotional.
💭 Think and Answer
1. Why do you think Vasu never complained about his hard work?
Ans: Vasu never complained about his hard work because he believed in patience and hard work, and he knew that success comes with effort.
2. How do the values taught at home help the children in their careers?
Ans: The values we learn at home help us in our life. They teach us to be disciplined, honest, and hardworking, which helps us become successful.
3. What lesson can you learn from this family?
Ans: We learn that hard work, patience, and good values lead to success in life.
4. If you were one of the children, what dream would you pursue and why?
Ans: I would like to become a teacher because I want to educate and guide others.
🔍 Find Out
A carpenter makes furniture and wooden items by cutting, shaping, and polishing wood.
Professions like doctor, teacher, banker, and police officer need honesty and patience.
My elders say that hard work, honesty, and patience helped them succeed in life.
🎯 Match the Dream with the Child
Sasi → Engineer
Babu → Doctor
Sathish → Banker
Mahi → Teacher
🎨 Story Builder Game:
If I were Vasu’s fifth child, I would dream of becoming a scientist because I want to invent new things and help people.
Chapter 5: True Beauty Lies Within
✏️ Fill in the blanks
Balu was admired for his sharp features and charming smile.
Annu was known for her kindness.
Balu hurt his ankle during the race.
Annu tore her scarf to help Balu.
The villagers praised Annu for her kindness.
✅ Multiple Choice Questions
What was the prize of the forest race?
➡️ b) Hero of Sundarpur
How did Balu get injured?
➡️ b) He tripped over a root
What did Annu do when she saw Balu hurt?
➡️ c) Helped him
Who was cheered at the end of the race?
➡️ c) Annu
✔️ True or False
Annu was proud of her looks. — False
Balu used to admire Annu’s kindness. — False
The race was held through a forest. — True
Annu helped Balu even though he had ignored her. — True
Balu and Annu became enemies after the race. — False
✍️ Answer the following questions
1. What kind of boy was Balu in the beginning?
Ans: Balu was a handsome boy but he judged people by their appearance and cared only about looks.
2. How did Annu treat others?
Ans: Annu treated everyone with kindness, respect, and care.
3. How did Balu fall during the race?
Ans: Balu tripped over a hidden root and injured his ankle.
4. What did Annu do when she saw Balu in pain?
Ans: Annu helped him, tied his ankle with her scarf, and supported him to reach the finish line.
5. What did Balu learn in the end?
Ans: Balu learned that true beauty lies in kindness and good character, not in looks.
💭 Think and Answer
1. Why do you think no one else stopped to help Balu during the race?
Ans: No one else stopped to help Balu during the race because they were focused on winning the race and did not care about others.
2. If you were in Annu’s place, would you have stopped to help? Why or why not?
Ans: Yes, I would have stopped to help because helping someone in need is more important than winning.
3. What does this story teach us about friendship and kindness?
Ans: This story teaches us that true friends are kind, helpful, and stand by us in difficult times.
4. Have you ever seen or done a kind act that changed someone’s heart?
Ans: Yes, I once helped an old person cross the road. It made them feel good and happy.
🔍 Find Out
Inner beauty means having a kind, caring, and good heart.
I know a person who helps others quietly without expecting anything in return. This shows true kindness.
Festivals like Diwali, Holi, and Pongal have competitions and traditional games.
🎯 Matching Game
Balu → Learns a lesson
Annu → Kind helper
Villagers → Celebrate goodness
Elder → Gives wise words
Chapter 6: The Power of Helping Others
A. Fill in the blanks
Rajiv helped an old man during a stormy evening in Mumbai.
The man’s frail hands shook as he gripped his umbrella.
Rajiv’s car broke down on a deserted highway.
The old man told Rajiv, “Good deeds never go unnoticed.”
B. Multiple Choice Questions
Why did Rajiv stop to help the old man?
👉 (c) He was moved by compassion.
What happened to Rajiv on the highway?
👉 (b) His car broke down.
What did the old man do on the highway?
👉 Fixed his car
C. True / False
Rajiv ignored the elderly man because he was tired. → False
The old man Rajiv helped was the one who later helped him. → True
Rajiv gave the old man money as help. → False
The story ends with Rajiv becoming a social worker. → True
D. Answer the following questions
1. What made Rajiv stop and help the elderly man?
Ans: Rajiv felt compassion when he saw the elderly man struggling to walk on the slippery road, so he stopped to help him.
2. What situation did Rajiv find himself in months later?
Ans: Months later, Rajiv found himself in trouble while traveling to another city for work as his car broke down on a deserted highway and his phone had no signal.
3. Who helped Rajiv when he was in trouble?
Ans: The same elderly man whom Rajiv had helped earlier came and helped him by fixing his car.
4. What did Rajiv become inspired to do later in life?
Ans: Rajiv became inspired to help others and later became involved in social work.
E. Think and Answer
How do you think Rajiv felt when he realized who helped him?
👉 He felt surprised, grateful, and realized the importance of kindness.
What would have happened if Rajiv had ignored the elderly man that day?
👉 He might not have received help later when he was in trouble.
What does this story teach us about helping others without expecting anything in return?
👉 This story teaches us that kindness always comes back and we should help others without expecting anything in return.
F. Find Out
1. Interview a family member or friend and ask if they've ever helped a stranger or been helped unexpectedly.
Ans: My mother told me that once she helped an old woman carry heavy bags in the market. The woman thanked her and blessed her. My mother felt very happy after helping her.
2. Write 5 sentences about an act of kindness they witnessed or did themselves.
Ans: My father once helped an old man who was struggling to cross the road. He held his hand and safely helped him reach the other side. The old man thanked him and gave his blessings. My father felt very happy after helping him. This act of kindness showed me the importance of helping others.
3. Research and write about one real-life hero who helped others selflessly (Example: Kailash Satyarthi, Narayanan Krishnan, etc.)
Ans: Kailash Satyarthi is a great social worker who works for children’s rights. He has saved many children from child labour. He believes every child deserves education and freedom. He also won the Nobel Peace Prize. He is a true inspiration for helping others selflessly.
Chapter 7: The Lion, the Tiger and the Deceitful Fox
