Ranjiv leaps out of bed.‘‘Morning, Ranjiv! You’re up early!’’ says his Mum. He gobbles down breakfast with a loud burp. ‘‘Slow down, Ranjiv!’’ says Mum. ‘‘Are you excited?’’ asks Grandad. ‘‘WOO HOO!’’ shouts Ranjiv, jumping in the air. Mum sighs, ‘‘Go and get ready then.’’ ‘’Ranjiv, are…
Echidna and the Balloon by Amani Uduman
One day, Echidna saw a piece of string dangling in the air. Gently, he tugged it. The string was tied to a large balloon. Echidna’s eyes widened. He had found a new toy. He waved the string from side to side. Then he yanked the string up and down. He…
Joffo the Giraffe by John E. Barry
Joffo was a giraffe. He lived in the zoo at the edge of town in a comfortable house surrounded by a very high fence. The fence was high because Joffo was such a tall animal. He had long, spindly legs, a wispy tail, and a funny-looking face like a camel's.…
