The Morning Chat

By Shanaya Singh 

Grade II

Mahadevi Birla World Academy,  Kolkata 

On a fine Monday morning while I was playing in my garden, the weather was beautiful. The branches were dancing to the tune of the gentle breeze. I could hear the birds chirping all around me. Suddenly I heard the sound of  a husky barking at the foot of a tree. On hearing the sound, a squirrel came out of its hole. The next moment, another squirrel came squeaking and seated itself next to them. A few birds gathered too! It was as though they

were planning something or just chit-chatting with each other. I could see they were eagerly listening to each other. How loving and caring they were. I named the squirrel, that appeared to be the head, Kelly. It was a pleasure to see how animals and birds communicated with each other, patiently!

Only if we could do the same with each other!

The author of the story, Shanaya Singh, has been acknowledged as the youngest storyteller in Asia and India. She is also the youngest storyteller to narrate a story on an International platform at The East London Radio Talking Stories 47 UK, hosted by Tony Cranston along with other renowned storytellers from around the world. 

Her original, handcrafted stories have found recognition in a prestigious magazine based in Singapore. She is a regular contributor to Bookosmia. Shanaya has featured in Kahaniyo ka Kaarwaan and Junior Hunnaristan, entertainment platforms.

Shanaya has had the honor of being nominated for the Pradhaan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskaar 2022. Her achievements have been covered by the renowned state newspaper ABP Ananda Bazaar Patrika. The Telegraph newspaper has also proposed to cover her story. Shanaya has featured both in Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records.

Shanaya has been an active participant on the platform of Kartab Theatre By Nidhi Kundra.