1. Get Your Daily CopY! facebook.com/mocomikids ISSUE 74 JUNE 15, 2020 GO tO Where did the armadillo find a pillow? THE STORY OF ANANSI AND THE TURTLE BIRBAL CATCHES A THIEF Become a confident reader

2. FOLKTALE the Turtle Anansi and time he reached the table, Anansi had already fnished all the food except for a morsel that was spared for the turtle. The turtle was angry and humiliated. “Thank you for the lovely lunch. I would like to invite you over to my place for a meal someday,” the turtle said and left. A few days had past and Anansi started thinking about the turtle’s invitation. He was tempted to go for a sumptuous meal at the turtle’s place. After all, he knew that the turtle was an amazing cook. One day, he went to the bank of the river under which the turtle had his house and stood there at dinner time. The turtle saw him and said, “Hello Anansi, thank you for coming. Please have dinner with me.” The turtle invited Anansi inside his house, which was underwater. Anansi could not wait any longer and quickly dived into the water. But alas, he was too light and could not swim deep into the water. Meanwhile, the turtle was ready with the delicious spread. Anansi started thinking hard and fnally decided to pick up some rocks and put them in the pockets of his jacket. His plan was successful and he reached straight to the turtle’s house. Anansi was impressed to see the delicious spread and was about to dig into the frst bite when the turtle stopped him. “Dear Anansi, kindly remove your jacket before you touch the food. In our custom we do not eat with our jackets on,” the turtle said. Anansi saw that even the turtle was not wearing his jacket. Anansi removed his jacket which was full of rocks and pebbles and within no time he went rushing up to the surface of the water. Anansi could see the turtle slowly consuming the lovely meal. Anansi felt sad and slowly climbed out of the water. Once, there lived a spider called Anansi. He was a very greedy spider and did not like sharing any of his things with others. One day, he collected some lovely yams from his garden and cooked them with utmost care. Just as he sat down to consume his delicious meal, he heard a knock at his door. It was the turtle standing at the door. He has been travelling for a very long time and looked very tired and hungry. “Hello Anansi, what are you cooking? I can smell something really delicious,” the turtle said. “Oh! I have cooked some yams for lunch,” Anansi said reluctantly. “Oh, can I please stay for lunch? I am hungry and tired of all the travelling,” the turtle said. It was a custom in the country to share food with visitors who came during lunch or dinner hours. So, Anansi could not refuse. Nevertheless, he was determined not to share his delicious yams with the turtle. “Please have a seat and enjoy your meal,” Anansi said to the turtle. Both of them sat on the chairs. The turtle was about to help himself to a share of the yam when Anansi suddenly stopped him. “Don’t you know that you must clean your hands before you touch your meal? Please wash your hands before you eat,” Anansi instructed the turtle. The turtle took a look at his hands and saw that they were full of dirt as he has been walking for a very long time. He went to a nearby river and returned after washing his hands. Anansi had already started his meal. However, when the turtle reached for his meal, Anansi stopped him by giving him the same reason. The poor turtle saw that his hands had become dirty once again as he walked back from the river to the house. The turtle was very hungry and tired by now. By the

3. Find the Ten Hidden objects in the picture Silly Rhymes The Arch Armadillo There once was an arch Armadillo Who built him a hut ’neath a willow; He hadn’t a bed So he rested his head On a young Porcupine for a pillow.

4. Healthy Me Become a Confident Reader In a time where screens are ruling our lives, it is difcult to push ourselves to read. A majority of the websites give short pieces of information coupled with pictures and images. We are no longer mentally wired towards reading large pieces of informa- tion in one go. You've got to remember, reading isn't just for school! Start the habit of reading by making a game out of it – let reading become an activi- ty you associate with fun, rather than as a punishment. Start small – by reading street signs and billboards, possibly associating a reward system with the act. It is also important to remember that you should read the kind of books YOU want to read, rather than what your parents or even friends recommend to you. There are many beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written graphic novels available in the market – a great jumping block for new readers. Read along with your parent, if you don't enjoy doing it alone. You may feel self con- scious while reading out loud – it could be easier for you to read to a younger sibling or even an object like a stufed toy. Take a little time out to see what works for you; it isn’t a one-size-fts-all. 3

5. spot ten differences Fun with Words 1. The fell far from the tree. = _________ Fill in the blanks with the correct words starting with A 2.There was news of an sighting. = _________ 3. are very hardworking. = _________ Answers: 1. Apple, 2. Alien, 3. Ants

6. Tickle your funny bone in battle called? A:Armour-dillos Q: Why wasn’t the armadillo stressing? A:He always just rolled with it. Q: What are warrior armadillos Q: What do armadillos say when they like something? A:“I dig it” AMUSING NEWS Bulletproof Armadillos A man in Texas learnt his lesson when he tried to shoot at an armadillo that had wandered on to his property. Turns out, arma- dillo shells are bulletproof! After injuring himself, he's defnitely learnt his lesson and won't be harming another animal any time soon.

7. comic story Akbar Birbal Birbal Catches a Thief A rich trader’s house was robbed. I think one of my servants is the thief. Birbal went to the trader’s house and lined the servants up. The trader went to Birbal for help. Only you can help me find out who the thief is, Birbal! Which of you stole from the master? Not me! Alright, I will help you find the culprit. Birbal thought for a minute.

8. Birbal gave sticks of equal lengths to the servants. The thief’s stick will be two inches longer by tomorrow. I will come to see your sticks then, so be here. One servant’s stick is shorter by two inches. The next day... Show me your sticks. Aha! This is the thief. The trader came to Birbal later. How did you know? The thief cut his stick by two inches, thinking it would be longer the next day.”

9. Complete the Story... Arnie was a very shy armadillo. He didn't like the other armadillos in his class and always felt very anxious when they spoke to him. As a result, his classmates began to avoid him. Everytime anyone came near him, he would curl up into a ball in fear. One afternoon, when he was feel- ing particularly anxious, he felt a little tap on his shell... fun facts with Hamlet the Hamster To know or not to know, that is the question! Well, wouldn’t you prefer to know? Facts about an Armadillo Armadillos have pointy snouts and long, sticky tongues, similar to anteaters, which are close cousins. An armadillo's armour is made up of overlap- ping plates covering the back, head, legs and tail. They are not social animals and can sleep up to 16 hours a day. They also have wiry hairs along their sides and belly, which they use to feel their way around, like curb feelers on some cars.

10. Help the Armadillo Find the Bug 9

11. The Team Editor Assistant and Copy Editor Aryaa Naik Dalmiya Lavanya Khare Content Contributing Writers Kaniz Fatima Khan Priyanka Garegat Deepti Raavi Ekta Bhatnagar Raunaq Amarnani Rituparna Chatterjee Archana Rajagopal Layout and Design Walmik Pawar Artists Kalpana Siromani Amol Padwal Shailendra Havane Sujith VS Rohini Dusane Bhavini Damani Sitanshu Bhartiya Atul Wankhade Archana Rajagopal Bharat Pillai Tushar Rokade Distribution Digital Marketing Dnyanesh Thombre Prashant Kini Shekhar Ramaiah Creator Jesh Krishna Murthy

12. Mocomi timepass is a mini magazine available daily for children! Packed full of stories, puzzles and fun facts.. there’s a little bit of fun for everyone! follow us on facebook for daily fun content for kids facebook.com/mocomikids YOUTUBE.COM/USER/MOCOMIKIDS INSTAGRAM.COM/MOCOMIKIDS ForAdvaItandVedant