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Rupalee Malhotra

Children Stories Drama Inspirational

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Rupalee Malhotra

Children Stories Drama Inspirational

The Fish's Journey: In Search of Water

The Fish's Journey: In Search of Water

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The Fish's Journey: In Search of Water

Once upon a time, in the sparkling waters of a wide, winding river, lived a tiny little fish named Swimmy. She loved to explore and was always curious about the world around her.

One sunny morning, Swimmy noticed a group of young fish gathered around their teacher, Ms. Ruby, who was speaking with great importance. Swimmy swam a little closer, eager to hear what was being said.

Ms. Ruby said: "Students, remember — water is absolutely necessary for life. It is very precious. Without water, no creature can survive for long."

A student asked:

"Ma'am, is that really true? What should we do then?"

Before she could hear the teacher's full answer, Swimmy, filled with sudden worry, darted away.

Swimmy thought:

"Oh my God! What if what the teacher said is true? What will happen if we run out of water? I must find this precious substance, otherwise, I won't survive for many days!"

With her heart pounding, Swimmy set off to find water. Along the way, she met Froggy, the friendly frog.

Froggy said: "Ribbit-ribbit, croak-croak! Hello, Swimmy! Why do you look so sad?"

Swimmy replied: "Oh, dear Froggy! Can you tell me where I can find water? We cannot live without it. It's very precious for life."

Froggy said: " Ribbit-ribbit! Oh, is it true? Then I don't understand why people waste water. I don't know where to find it, but come — let's ask someone else!"

Together, Swimmy and Froggy set off in search of answers. Soon, they met Ducky the duck.

Ducky quacked: "Quack-quack! Froggy, Swimmy, where are you both going?"

Swimmy said: "Swish-swash! Ducky, can you tell us where to find water? It's very precious, and we need it to live!"

Ducky replied: "Quack-quack! Oh, is that so? I didn't realize it was so important! Let's ask someone wiser."

The three friends continued their search, asking every creature they met, but no one could give them an answer. Eventually, tired and worried, Swimmy sat down sadly by the riverbank.

Blup... Blup... Bluup...

Suddenly, an old, wise turtle appeared.

Swimmy pleaded: "Please, dear Turtle Uncle, can you tell me where to find the precious substance called 'water' that will give me life?"

The wise Turtle chuckled and said:

"Water? Ha ha ha! My dear, you were born in water! Water is your habitat — you are surrounded by it every day. Water is the reason you exist!"

Swimmy gasped: "Oh, wow! Thank you so much, Uncle Turtle! You've solved my problem! I was so worried and searching everywhere."

Froggy added: "But Uncle, if water is so precious, why do people waste it and pollute it, making our home dirty?"

Ducky said: "Yes, Uncle, please tell us how we can stop people from wasting water and ways to save it."

The wise Turtle smiled and said: "My friends Sonu, Monu, and their buddies will explain how to save water."

Then Sonu and Monu appeared and shared important advice:

Sonu said:

"Alas! Humans need to learn this. Let's help make them aware!"

Use a bucket to bathe instead of showers.

Never throw garbage into rivers, lakes, or ponds.

Say 'No!' when you see someone throwing wrappers or waste into the water.

Feed the fish but don't throw anything else into ponds or tanks.

Be a 'Water Superhero!' Wear a cape and go on missions to stop leaks and shut off taps.

"We must protect and conserve water for future generations!" Sonu said proudly.

And from that day on, Swimmy, Froggy, Ducky, and all their friends became protectors of their watery world, spreading the message:

Save Water, Save Life!

Thank you.


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