Vayu, the WindAuthor: Madhuri PaiIllustrator: Rijuta GhateTranslator: Rohini Nilekani

Everytime I finish my hot, hot bath,My wet body feels so cool, cool cool.

Who makes that happen?Vayu the Wind!

2/11

The milk in my cup is too hot, too hot.But soon it is ready for me to gulp.

Who makes that happen?Vayu the Wind!

3/11

The window curtains flutterAnd gently brush my face.

Who makes it happen?Vayu, the Wind!

4/11

A bolt of lightning far away.Black clouds moving my way.

Who makes that happen?Vayu, the Wind!

5/11

Branches sway and leaves tremble.Flowers gently fall.

Who did it all?Vayu, the Wind!

6/11

Far from the house, we are playing,Yet, I can smell the sweets mother is preparing.

Who makes it happen?Vayu, the Wind!

7/11

A glass tumbler on a window sill,Crashes on the ground.

Thank God, I was not around.Who played this mischief?

Of course, it was Vayu, the Wind!

8/11

A whistle blows. A train rolls in.I cannot see, but I hear its din.

Who makes that happen?Vayu, the Wind!

9/11

Cannot be seenCannot be heardDoes all the workWithout a word.Who can it be?

10/11

Of course!The wind!

Vayu, the wind!

11/11

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This is a Level 2 book for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.

(English)Vayu, the Wind

A nice story about this silent and always present friend, the winddoes a lot of things without anybody's notice!

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