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Writing a Book

"LET us write a book," they said;

“but what shall it be about ?"

"A fairy story," said the elder sister.

" A book about kings and queens," said the other.

"Oh, no," said the brother, "let's write about animals."

"We will write about them all," they cried together. So they put the paper, and pens, and ink ready. The elder sister took up a fairy story and looked at it, and put it down again.

"I have never known any fairies," she said, "except in books; but, of course, it would not do to put one book inside another anyone could do that."

"I shall not begin to-day," the little one said, “for I must know a few kings and queens before I write about them, or I may say something foolish."

"I shall write about the pig, and the pony, and the white rabbit," said the brother; "but first I must think a bit. It would never do to write a book without thinking."

Then the elder sister took up the fairy story again, to see how many things were left out, for those, she thought, would do to go into her book.

The little one said to herself, "Really, it is no good thinking about kings and queens until I have known some, so I must wait;" and while the brother was considering about the pig, and the pony, and the white rabbit, he fell asleep.

So the book is not written yet, but when it is we shall know a great deal.

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Writing A Book - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3

You can create something amazing, like a book, by using your imagination and working hard.

Writing A Book - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6

Hard work and dedication can help you achieve your dreams, just like Rohan, who wrote and published his own book with perseverance and determination.

Writing A Book - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9

Even if others doubt your abilities, believing in yourself and persevering can help you achieve your dreams, as shown by the story of how Quinn wrote and published his first book.

3 Fun Facts

• The bird Poppy uses a typewriter to write her story about an adventure in the forest.
• Poppy the bird finds inspiration from her own forest experiences and the animals she meets.
• The book written by Poppy becomes a big hit, and all the forest animals gather to celebrate her achievement.

Quiz for Class 1,2,3

• What did the rabbit decide to do when he got bored?
• Who helped the rabbit find his way back home?
• What did the rabbit learn about writing a book at the end of the story?

Quiz for Class 4,5,6

• What was the main activity that the children in the story were excited about undertaking together?
• Which character in the story came up with the idea to write a book?
• How did the children feel after completing their book project?

Quiz for Class 7,8,9

• What made Bryan want to start writing a book during his summer vacation?
• How did Bryan's family support him in his journey of writing a book?
• What realization did Bryan come to after he finally finished writing and shared his book with his family?