Summer Holiday Homework – English

Story: 1 "The Drop That Made a Difference"

Once upon a time in a small village named Jalpur, there lived a boy named Aarav. Jalpur used

to have a big lake, and everyone had enough water. But as time passed, people became
careless.

They left taps running, washed cars with pipes, and wasted water during festivals.

One summer, the lake dried up. Wells went empty. Crops failed. People had to walk miles to

fetch water. Aarav watched his mother struggle every day. He felt helpless but decided to do

something.

He started by fixing the leaking tap in their house. He placed a bucket under the tap and
used

that water to clean the floor. He convinced his school to install rainwater harvesting tanks.

Aarav also started a “Water Warriors Club” where students spread awareness in the village.

Soon, more families began saving water. They used buckets instead of pipes, reused kitchen

water for plants, and repaired leaks. Next year, when it rained, their tanks filled up. The lake

began to refill.

The village slowly turned green again. Aarav’s small steps had made a big change.

Story: 2. "Whispers of the Peaceful Forest"

Deep in the heart of the hills lay a forest called Aranya. It was unlike any other place. The
trees

stood tall like ancient guardians, and the wind carried the songs of chirping birds and
rustling

leaves. Animals lived there in perfect harmony — deer, rabbits, owls, monkeys, even a kind
old bear named Bhuvan.

No humans ever entered Aranya, so the forest was calm, clean, and full of life. Streams
danced over smooth rocks, and sunlight painted golden patterns on the forest floor. Every
creature had a role: the bees spread pollen, the elephants made paths, and the birds warned
of danger.

One day, a young girl named Tara got lost while hiking. She stumbled into Aranya, tired and

afraid. But to her surprise, the forest welcomed her. A deer showed her the way to a stream.

Birds chirped overhead as if guiding her. Even the old bear Bhuvan watched over her from a

distance.

Tara spent the night under a big banyan tree, listening to the forest’s whispers. She felt
peaceful,

like the trees were protecting her. The next morning, the forest guided her safely back home.

From that day on, Tara became a forest protector. She spoke about Aranya in her school,

planted trees, and reminded people to respect nature.

Story:3. "The Wise Rabbit and the Foolish Lion"

Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a fierce lion named Sheru. He was strong
and

proud, but also very cruel. Every day, he would hunt and kill many animals, even when he

wasn’t hungry. The animals were terrified.

One day, all the animals gathered and went to Sheru with a plan.

“O mighty lion,” they said, “if you promise not to hunt, we will send one animal to you every

day as your meal.”

Sheru agreed. From then on, the animals took turns to go to the lion. One day, it was a
clever

rabbit’s turn. His name was Bunni, and he didn’t want to be eaten. So, he came up with a
plan.

He walked slowly and reached the lion’s den very late. Sheru roared in anger, “Why are you

late?!”

Bunni calmly replied, “O King, I was on my way when another lion stopped me. He claimed
he was the real king of this forest.”

Sheru’s eyes blazed. “Another lion?! Take me to him at once!”

Sheru looked into the well and saw his own reflection. He roared at it, and the echo roared

back. Furious, he jumped into the well to attack — and never came out.

The forest cheered. Bunni, the wise little rabbit, had saved everyone with his brains, not
brawn.

Story:4. "The Song of the Little Bird"

In a quiet meadow surrounded by tall trees, lived a small bird named Meera. She wasn’t
flashy

like the peacock or strong like the eagle. She was tiny, with soft brown feathers and a sweet

voice that could melt the morning mist.

Every day, Meera sat on the highest branch and sang. Her songs filled the forest with joy. The

sun rose to her melody, and the flowers seemed to bloom just to hear her sing. All the
animals

loved her tunes — even the grumpy old owl smiled when Meera sang.

But one day, a huge storm swept through the forest. Trees fell, nests were destroyed, and
silence

took over the meadow. The animals were scared and sad. Many left the forest, thinking it
would

never be the same again.

But Meera stayed. Perched on a broken branch, she began to sing — softly at first, then
louder.

Her voice rose above the fallen trees and muddy ground. One by one, the animals returned,

following her song. Her music brought hope.

Slowly, the forest healed. Flowers grew again. Birds rebuilt their nests. All because a little
bird didn’t stop singing.
Story: 5. "The Farmer Who Never Gave Up"

In a small village called Sonpur, there lived a farmer named Ramu. He was poor but honest
and

hardworking. Every morning before sunrise, Ramu would go to his field with a spade and a

smile. His land was dry and rocky, but he believed that hard work could change anything.

The other villagers laughed at him. “Why are you wasting your time on this land?” they said.

But Ramu didn’t listen. He dug the soil, planted seeds, and prayed for rain.

The first year, nothing grew. The second year, only a few plants survived. Still, Ramu didn’t

stop. He learned how to make compost, built a small canal to bring water, and read books
about

farming.

Finally, in the third year, something magical happened — his field bloomed with golden
wheat!

The villagers couldn’t believe their eyes. Ramu had turned the rocky land into a rich farm.

People from nearby villages came to learn from him. Ramu didn’t just grow crops — he grew

hope.

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