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Grandma's Warm Shawl

Story

It was a cold winter night.

The stars twinkled above the little village.

Seven-year-old Aarav sat beside the window, watching the chilly wind dance through the trees.

"Brr... it's so cold," he whispered.

Just then, Dadi walked into the room with a soft, woollen shawl.

"This shawl has kept our family warm for many winters," she said with a smile.

She gently wrapped it around Aarav's shoulders.

The shawl felt warm and cozy.

"It smells like you, Dadi," Aarav said happily.

Dadi laughed softly.

"That is because I have worn it for many years."

Aarav held the shawl close.

"Will I always have this warmth?" he asked.

Dadi gently stroked his hair.

"My shawl may become old one day," she said, "but my love will always stay with you."

Aarav looked outside again.

The cold wind still blew across the village.

But somehow, it didn't feel so cold anymore.

He hugged Dadi tightly.

"Good night, Dadi."

"Good night, beta," she whispered.

Wrapped in the warm shawl and even warmer love, Aarav closed his eyes.

Outside, the stars continued to shine.

Inside, love made the little home feel warmer than ever.

Worksheet

A. Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What season was it? a) Summer b) Winter c) Spring d) Rainy season
  2. Who gave Aarav the shawl? a) Mother b) Teacher c) Dadi d) Friend
  3. What did the shawl smell like? a) Flowers b) Rain c) Dadi d) Milk
  4. What did Dadi say would never grow old? a) The house b) The stars c) Her love d) The village
  5. How did Aarav feel at the end? a) Scared b) Cold c) Safe and warm d) Sleepy and worried

B. True or False

  1. It was a cold winter night. _____
  2. Aarav was playing outside. _____
  3. Dadi wrapped a shawl around Aarav. _____
  4. The shawl made Aarav feel warm. _____
  5. Aarav hugged Dadi before going to sleep. _____

C. Fill in the Blanks

  1. Aarav sat beside the ______.
  2. Dadi wrapped a warm ______ around him.
  3. The stars ______ in the sky.
  4. Dadi called Aarav ______.
  5. Love made the home feel ______.

D. Short Answer Questions

  1. Why was Aarav feeling cold?
  2. What did Dadi tell Aarav about her love?
  3. What lesson did Aarav learn?

E. Creative Thinking

  1. Draw your favourite blanket or shawl and write two sentences about why it is special.
  2. Write one kind thing you can do for your grandparents today.

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