About This Book
This collection of short stories by Ruskin Bond offers a gentle exploration of friendship across various scenarios and characters, including children, animals, and a lonely writer. Each tale, while distinct, weaves a common thread of connection, empathy, and loyalty, making readers smile, ponder, and occasionally feel a tug at their heartstrings. It's suitable for children aged 4-11, providing both heartwarming entertainment and opportunities to discuss the importance of relationships.
Somewhere in lifeThere must be someoneTo take your handAnd share the torrid day.Without the touch of friendshipThere is no life, and we must fade away.Discover a hidden pool with three young boys, laugh out loud as a littlemouse makes demands on a lonely writer, follow the mischievous 'fourfeathers' as they discover a baby lost in the hills, and witness the bondbetween a tiger and his master. Some stories will make you smile, somewill bring tears to your eyes, some may make your heart skip a beat-butall of them will renew your faith in the power of friendship.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does friendship mean to you?
2
Which story's characters showed the best example of friendship and why?
3
Have you ever helped a friend or had a friend help you through a 'torrid day'?
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How do the animal friendships in the book compare to the human friendships?
5
What makes a good friend?
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