Junior Vocab
A Day in the Backyard
RiyaDadi. expressed her fear of going into the backyard, worried that a snake might be hiding behind the bushes. She voiced her concerns to her grandmother,
Dadi reassured her, suggesting that it might just be a harmless garden snake. She encouraged Riya to join her in exploring the area, promising to show her the secret mango tree hidden behind the bushes.
Excited by the thought of mangoes, Riya hesitated, still concerned about the possibility of encountering a snake. Dadi comforted her, explaining that they could observe from a distance if they did see one.
Riya agreed to go, but insisted on staying close to her grandmother.She shared a belief from their village that snakes are auspicious and bring good luck. With newfound courage,
As they ventured out, Dadi praised Riya for her bravery and pointed out that the snake was just a small creature basking in the sun, not lurking at all.