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6 The Firefly

I can read...
I can read...

There are many fireflies in the villages of Assam. Let’s read
the story of a little boy and find out how fireflies help him.

Part-1

A little boy named Dhon lived in a small village in

Assam with his mother.

Every evening, Dhon’s mother went to a nearby

jungle to fetch firewood. While she was away, Dhon

would play in the garden. Before leaving, she would

tell Dhon, ‘‘I am going to bring firewood, son. Do not

go far; play near the hut only.’’

‘‘Maa, may I go a little way in the woods to pick

blackberries?’’ he asked one day.

‘‘Sure, my son,’’ his mother said, ‘‘but do not go

very far.’’

So, Dhon went to the woods that day. He was

happy to see animals and birds chirping in the

jungle. He ate lots of blackberries and stuffed

many in his pockets. He also wrapped some in

his handkerchief.

Then, Dhon saw some beautiful butterflies.

He chased them to catch them and went far

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