“Anna, let’s look for it in the dictionary.” He brought a thick book kept nearby, turned its pages, and said, Anna, it means water.”
“Wow, Grandpa! You found it so quickly! What is this book?”
“This is a dictionary!”
But what is it, Grandpa?”
“When you read any book or text, you will find many words you don’t know the meaning of. You can use a dictionary to find the meaning. Finding words in the dictionary is a lot of fun. Do you want to use the dictionary with me, Anna?”
“Yes, Grandpa! Please tell me! And also show me how to look for a word in it.”
This story is from the October Second 2022 edition of Champak.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the October Second 2022 edition of Champak.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Bread Butter
\"Hey, let's quickly gather under the peepal tree with our lunch boxes!\" Neha exclaimed when she heard the bell ring for recess.
Brave Firefighters
Agni Bear was invited to address students on International Firefighters' Day at the Aurora Valley School.
ANGRY APPAPPAN
In a cosy little house on Maple Lane, lived Tian and Juan, a mischievous twain. With Appappan, their grandpa, a grump with a smile, full of love and warmth, going that extra mile.
Mother's Day For All
Today at Sara's school, children of class three were told about Mother's Day, which was coming soon. Teachers told students the meaning and importance of Mother's Day.
THE FOREST PARLIAMENT
\"Hey Johny! Where are you headed?\" Cheeku rabbit asked.
Brave Hippo
Henry Hippo was chosen for the prestigious Anandvan Bravery Award for saving Madhav monkey's son Zain from a hungry hyena by risking his own life.
THE POLLINATOR GARDEN BLOOM SHOW
Siya gazed at the glossy brochure that her neighbour Trisha had shown her.
Aarau Learns a Lesson
It was Sunday, and Aarav woke up leisurely in the morning.
The Gift of Braille
Tanmay was going to the market with his grandfather when he noticed a blind man attempting to cross the road amidst heavy traffic.
What An idea!
Baddy fox had been eyeing Mani deer for a long time. However, he was unable to catch him because Mani was extremely fast.
