stories

The Lonely Crocodile Finds Friends The Lonely Crocodile Finds Friends Once upon a time, in a green jungle full of tall trees and singing birds, there lived a reptile named   Coku . Coku was a crocodile who lived near a wide, clean river. The river sparkled in the sunlight and was home to many fish, frogs, and water plants. Coku loved swimming in the river. He loved the cool water and the gentle waves. But one day, Coku felt very   lonely . He had spent the whole day swimming up and down the river, but he did not see anyone to play with. No birds came close. No animals stopped by the water. Coku climbed onto a warm rock near the riverbank and sighed. “I wish I had a friend to play with,” Coku said softly to himself. “Swimming alone is not fun.” As he lay on the rock, Coku saw something moving through the trees. It was   Gaj the elephant . Gaj was big, gray, and gentle. He walked slowly toward the river because the day was hot, and he ...

The Power of Intelligence over Strength Once upon a time, in a thick, green jungle, there lived a very clever monkey named   Kapi . Kapi loved to swing from tree to tree, play in the sunlight, and eat sweet fruits. He was not just fast and strong; he was very smart too. One sunny morning, Kapi decided to take a walk near a pond he had never visited before. The pond was wide, with clear water shining in the sunlight. Around the pond grew tall grass and big trees, and Kapi could hear the chirping of birds and the buzzing of bees. But Kapi also knew something else—this pond belonged to a   crocodile named Gaja . Gaja was big and strong. His teeth were sharp, and he was very greedy. Many animals in the jungle were afraid of Gaja because he often ate the animals that came to drink water from the pond. Kapi, being very clever, thought to himself, “I must be careful. But maybe I can trick Gaja and make him promise not to eat any animals again.” Kapi stepped closer to the edge of the ...