After school, Trisha usually did her homework while babysitting 8-year-old Siya.
'Champak Valley's Pollinator Garden Bloom Show .the heading of the brochure said.
"What is a pollinator garden?" asked Siya.
"A pollinator garden is a special kind of garden, in which flowering plants are grown to attract pollinating insects so that the garden grows faster," said Trisha.
She further explained, "Pollinators are insects and birds that feed on the nectar from the flowers. Since they go from flower to flower, they carry pollens or the seeds from one flower to another, making more flowers."
"I know butterflies sit on flowers and suck on the tiny juice packets inside the flowers," Siya exclaimed.
"Correct," said Trisha, "Bees, bumblebees, beetles, ladybugs, moths and hummingbirds are all pollinating insects. Pollen or the juice packets' are tiny grain-like things. They sometimes cause allergic reactions."
"Yes, our math teacher says she always gets an allergy from pollens, she coughs and sneezes a lot!" said Siya.
"Even I am allergic to this plant called Bandar-ki-Roti. Whenever I go to my grandmother's house in Jaipur, I get an allergic reaction from this plant."
"Bandar-ki-Roti," Siya laughed, "Is that a real name?"
"Yes, that is what we all call it. Its proper name is Chilbil tree. Or, the jungle cork tree. We kids used to snack on its yummy seeds. These seeds have wide wings," Trisha said.
"Anyway, time to get back to my homework," Trisha said while drawing a sunflower. She asked Siya to colour it while she finished her homework.
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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.
BUT, IT IS NOT CHOCOLATE
\"I HATE HIM!\" Hamsa kicked her sandals out. They went flying in opposite directions, just like her mood-cross.
Bhima's Resolve
It was the year 1901, a time when India was under British rule. In Satara, - Maharashtra, ten-year-old Bhima lived with his elder brother, his nephew and their grandmother. His father worked as a cashier in Koregaon.
King Muddleberry and Cheeku
Cheeku rabbit and Meeku mouse had embarked on a world tour. While roaming, they arrived at the outskirts of town called 'Jumble Tumble'.
The Tale of Ratty's Tail
Ratty mouse lived in Anandvan with his cousin, Chinky chipmunk, who had come from London two months ago. One day, Ratty was sitting in his home, feeling sad.
The Turning Point
\"Very well class, the new word for today is: 'M-A-S-S-A-C-R-E.' Kanchana ma'am wrote down the word, letter by letter on the blackboard.