Class 4 | Eng. | Santoor | Ch. 2 The Tinkling Bells
Chinna was a little boy who lived in a village. He studied in grade 4. He was a bright boy who liked to read storybooks and learn new things. He had many friends with whom he played. But, most of all, he loved to play with his little pet "kid" named Tara.
Tara was a five-month-old kid, milky white in colour. One day, while coming back from school, Chinna stopped at Chacha's shop. He saw a pair of beautiful, shiny tinkling bells. He went inside the shop and politely asked the shopkeeper to show him the tinkling bells.
चिन्ना एक छोटा लड़का था जो एक गाँव में रहता था। वह चौथी कक्षा में पढ़ता था। वह एक होशियार लड़का था जिसे कहानियों की किताबें पढ़ना और नई-नई चीज़ें सीखना पसंद था। उसके बहुत सारे दोस्त थे जिनके साथ वह खेलता था। लेकिन, सबसे ज़्यादा उसे अपने छोटे से पालतू "बकरी के बच्चे" के साथ खेलना पसंद था, जिसका नाम तारा था।
तारा पाँच महीने की बकरी का बच्चा थी, जिसका रंग दूध जैसा सफ़ेद था। एक दिन, स्कूल से लौटते समय, चिन्ना चाचा की दुकान पर रुका। उसने सुंदर, चमकदार और छन-छन करती हुई दो घंटियाँ देखीं। वह दुकान के अंदर गया और दुकानदार से बड़े ही विनम्रता से उन छन-छन करती घंटियों को दिखाने के लिए कहा।
"Ten rupees please," Chacha said.
Chinna liked the bells a lot. He put his hand in his pocket to take out the money.
He was shocked to find that his money was missing. "Oh! Where is the money Dadaji gave me yesterday?"
He searched all his pockets but couldn't find the money.
“दस रुपये प्लीज़,” चाचा ने कहा।
चिन्ना को घंटियाँ बहुत पसंद थीं। उसने पैसे निकालने के लिए अपनी जेब में हाथ डाला।
वह यह देखकर हैरान रह गया कि उसके पैसे गायब थे। "ओह! कल दादाजी ने मुझे जो पैसे दिये थे वे कहाँ हैं?"
उसने अपनी सारी जेबें तलाशीं लेकिन पैसे नहीं मिले।
Feeling sad, he returned the tinkling bells to Chacha and began walking home.
दुखी होकर उसने चाचा को खनकती हुई घंटियाँ लौटा दीं और घर चलने लगा।
Chinna reached home.
He removed his shoes and placed them in the corner. He went inside and dropped his school bag on the study table. He sat on the chair and rested his head on the table.
His mother Kamala, who had been watching all this, came to Chinna.
She asked gently, "What happened, Chinna?"
Kamala laid her hands softly on his shoulders. At once, Chinna hugged her and started crying. On seeing this, Kamla wiped his tears. After a while, Chinna told her about the missing money.
चिन्ना घर पहुँचा।
उसने अपने जूते उतारकर कोने में रख दिए। वह अंदर गया और अपना स्कूल बैग स्टडी टेबल पर रख दिया। वह कुर्सी पर बैठ गया और अपना सिर टेबल पर टिका दिया।
उसकी माँ कमला, जो यह सब देख रही थी, चिन्ना के पास आई।
उसने धीरे से पूछा, "क्या हुआ, चिन्ना?"
कमला ने धीरे से उसके कंधों पर हाथ रखा। चिन्ना ने तुरंत उसे गले लगा लिया और रोने लगा। यह देखकर कमला ने उसके आँसू पोंछे। थोड़ी देर बाद, चिन्ना ने उसे पैसे गायब होने के बारे में बताया।
Kamla consoled him, saying, "I'm SO sorry, dear. It's ok, don't cry. I'll give you money to buy the bells. But, make sure to be careful with money in the future".
Chinna smiled and said, "Sure Amma".
"That's my boy! Cheer up! Now, let's go to the market to buy some fruits and vegetables," Kamala said warmly.
कमला ने उसे दिलासा देते हुए कहा, "मुझे बहुत अफ़सोस है, बेटा। कोई बात नहीं, रो मत। मैं तुम्हें घंटियाँ खरीदने के लिए पैसे दूँगी। लेकिन, आगे से पैसे का ध्यान रखना"।
चिन्ना मुस्कुराया और बोला, "ज़रूर अम्मा"।
"यह मेरा बेटा है! खुश हो जाओ! अब, चलो बाज़ार जाकर कुछ फल और सब्ज़ियाँ खरीदते हैं," कमला ने प्यार से कहा।
Kamala and Chinna went to the market. They bought apples, mangoes, tomatoes and brinjals. Chinna also wanted pineapples. So, they stopped at the pineapple stall.
"What is the cost of the pineapples?" Kamala asked. "Forty-five rupees each," replied the fruit seller.
कमला और चिन्ना बाज़ार गए। उन्होंने सेब, आम, टमाटर और बैंगन खरीदे। चिन्ना को अनानास भी चाहिए था. इसलिए, वे अनानास की दुकान पर रुक गए।
"अनानास की कीमत क्या है?" कमला ने पूछा. फल विक्रेता ने उत्तर दिया, "प्रत्येक व्यक्ति के लिए पैंतालीस रुपये।"
Kamala bought two pineapples and gave him a hundred-rupee note. She asked Chinna to take the change. Then, she went to other shops to buy some more fruits.
The fruit seller gave Chinna two ten-rupee notes. Hiding a mischievous smile, Chinna ran to his mother.
"Amma, do you know? The fruit seller gave me ten rupees extra by mistake. Can I buy the bells and some chocolates?" whispered Chinna.
कमला ने दो अनानास खरीदे और उसे सौ रुपये का नोट दिया। उसने चिन्ना से कहा कि वह बाकी पैसे ले ले। फिर, वह कुछ और फल खरीदने के लिए दूसरी दुकानों पर चली गई।
फल बेचने वाले ने चिन्ना को दस-दस रुपये के दो नोट दिए। शरारती मुस्कान छिपाते हुए, चिन्ना दौड़कर अपनी माँ के पास गया।
"अम्मा, तुम्हें पता है? फल बेचने वाले ने गलती से मुझे दस रुपये ज़्यादा दे दिए। क्या मैं उन घंटियों और कुछ चॉकलेट्स को खरीद सकता हूँ?" चिन्ना ने फुसफुसाते हुए कहा।
Chinna, that's very bad. It is stealing. How did you feel when you found your money missing?" asked Kamla.
"I felt very sad and angry!" replied Chinna.
"The fruit seller will also feel the same when he comes to know the mistake. Now, be a good boy," said Kamala gently.
Chinna looked at his mother thoughtfully. He ran back to the fruit seller to return the extra money. The fruit seller was very happy. "You are an honest boy," he praised him.
"चिन्ना, यह बहुत बुरी बात है। यह चोरी है। जब तुम्हें पता चला कि तुम्हारे पैसे गायब हैं, तो तुम्हें कैसा लगा?" कमला ने पूछा।
"मुझे बहुत दुख और गुस्सा आया!" चिन्ना ने जवाब दिया।
"फल बेचने वाले को भी वैसा ही लगेगा, जब उसे अपनी गलती का पता चलेगा। अब, एक अच्छा लड़का बनो," कमला ने प्यार से कहा।
चिन्ना ने अपनी माँ की ओर सोच-विचार करते हुए देखा। वह फल बेचने वाले के पास वापस भागा, ताकि वह उसे ज़्यादा पैसे लौटा सके। फल बेचने वाला बहुत खुश हुआ। "तुम एक ईमानदार लड़के हो," उसने चिन्ना की तारीफ़ की।
Chinna ran back to his mother.
Kamla felt pleased with Chinna's honesty and took him to Chacha's shop to buy the tinkling bells. Chacha was about to close his shop. 'Wait!' called Chinna. 'Do you still have the bells?' 'Yes, I do' said Chacha. Chinna paid him ten rupees and they both happily walked home. The bells were tinkling in Chinna's pocket. Hearing the sound of bells, Chinna's pet kid Tara came running out. Chinna happily tied the tinkling bells around Tara's neck.
चिन्ना दौड़कर अपनी माँ के पास गया।
चिन्ना की ईमानदारी देखकर कमला बहुत खुश हुई और उसे छन-छन बजने वाली घंटियाँ खरीदने के लिए चाचा की दुकान पर ले गई। चाचा अपनी दुकान बंद ही करने वाले थे। "रुको!" चिन्ना ने आवाज़ दी। "क्या तुम्हारे पास अभी भी वो घंटियाँ हैं?" "हाँ, हैं," चाचा ने कहा। चिन्ना ने उन्हें दस रुपए दिए और वे दोनों खुशी-खुशी घर की ओर चल पड़े। चिन्ना की जेब में घंटियाँ छन-छन बज रही थीं। घंटियों की आवाज़ सुनकर, चिन्ना की पालतू बकरी तारा दौड़ती हुई बाहर आ गई। चिन्ना ने खुशी-खुशी वे छन-छन बजने वाली घंटियाँ तारा के गले में बाँध दीं।
Question Answer
Let us Think (Page 14)
A. Answer the following.
Q. 1. Why was Chinna upset?
Ans. Chinna was upset because he lost the money. His Dadaji gave him the money to buy tinkling bells.
Q. 2. How did Kamala help Chinna feel better?
Ans. Kamala wiped his tears, spoke kindly to him, and said she would give him money to buy the bells.
Q. 3. What did the fruit seller do by mistake?
Ans. The fruit seller gave Chinna ten rupees extra by mistake.
Q. 4. How did Chinna manage to buy the bells from Chacha in the end?
Ans. Chinna returned the extra money honestly. His mother was happy and took him to Chacha’s shop to buy the bells.
B. Write ‘T’ for true or ‘F’ for false.
1. Chinna wanted to buy the bells to attach them to his bicycle. ( )
2. Chinna’s mother, Kamala, comforted him when he came home feeling sad. ( )
3. The fruit seller gave Chinna twenty rupees extra as change. ( )
4. Chinna decided to keep the extra money and bought chocolates with it. ( )
5. The fruit seller was unhappy when Chinna returned the extra money. ( )
Ans. 1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. False (He was actually happy.) 5. True
C. Think and discuss
Q. 1. Why do you think Chinna decided to return the money instead of keeping it?
Ans. Chinna returned the money because it was not his. He was an honest boy and did not want the fruit seller to feel sad.
Q. 2. Think of a time when you found something that didn’t belong to you. What did you do? How did it make you feel?
Ans. One day I found a pencil at school. I gave it to my teacher. She returned it to the right student. I felt very happy and proud because I did the right thing.
Let us Learn (Pages 15-18)
A. Find the given words.
Ans.
B. Read the following.
Chinna, Charu and Jasmine are friends. They study in grade 4.
★ We use different forms of adjectives to compare the qualities of people or things.
★ When we compare the qualities of two people or objects, we add -er to the adjective. ★ We always use ‘than’ while comparing two people or objects.
Example: Arnan is shorter than Jiya.
When the comparison is made in a whole group or collection, we add -est to the adjective.
Example: February is the shortest month of the year.
Q. Fill in the blanks using the correct comparison markers (-er or -est).
1. I am (tall) _______ than my brother.
2. January is the (cold) _____ month of the year.
3. An ant is (small) _______ than an elephant.
4. My sister is (smart) ______ than me.
5. Jay was the (fast) _______ person in the race.
Ans.
1. I am taller than my brother.
2. January is the coldest month of the year.
3. An ant is smaller than an elephant.
4. My sister is smarter than me.
5. Jay was the fastest person in the race.
C. Circle the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in each sentence.
Q. 1. Chacha showed him some beautiful tinkling bells.
(a) Attractive
(b) Ugly
(c) Broken
Q. 2. The fruit seller was so happy that he gave Chinna ten rupees as a reward.
(a) Offer
(b) Prize
(c) Punishment
Q. 3. I’ll give you money to buy the bells.
(a) Sell
(b) Purchase
(c) Order
Q. 4. “Can I buy chocolates with the money?” whispered Chinna.
(a) Murmured
(b) Shouted
(c) Talked
Ans. 1. (b) Ugly, 2. (c) Punishment, 3. (a) Sell, 4. (b) Shouted
Let us Listen (Page 18)
Your teacher will read out the story ‘The Tinkling Bells’ once again to you. Now read the following sentences and number them in the sequence of the story.
- Chinna discovered that his money was missing and felt sad.
- Chinna went to the market with his mother.
- Chinna hugged his mother and told her about the missing money.
- Chinna returned the extra money to the fruit seller.
- Chinna bought the tinkling bells after getting some money from his mother.
- Chinna wanted to buy bells for his pet at Chacha’s shop.
Ans.
- Chinna wanted to buy bells for his pet at Chacha’s shop.
- Chinna discovered that his money was missing and felt sad.
- Chinna hugged his mother and told her about the missing money.
- Chinna went to the market with his mother.
- Chinna returned the extra money to the fruit seller.
- Chinna bought the tinkling bells after getting some money from his mother.
Let us Speak (Page 18)
What would you do in the following situations?
Q. 1. You borrowed your friend’s favorite pen. After using it, you accidentally broke it. What would you do?
Ans. I would say sorry to my friend and tell the truth. I would give them a new pen.
Q. 2. During a math quiz, your friends ask you to show them your answers because they didn’t study. If you don’t help, your friends might get upset with you. What would you do?
Ans.I would not show my answers. I would tell them to try themselves and be honest.
Q. 3. You see a classmate taking a notebook from the teacher’s desk without permission. The classmate tells you not to tell anyone. What would you do?
Ans. I would ask my classmate to return the notebook. If they don’t, I would tell the teacher.
Q. 4. You bring your favourite snack to school. But you find that your classmate has not brought anything to eat. You really want to enjoy the snack alone. What would you do?
Ans. I would share my snack with my classmate so we both can eat together.
B. Let us Write (Pages 19-20)
A. Frame sentences using the following words from the story.
Ans.
1. smiling: My friend was smiling because he had won the first prize in drawing competition.
2. mistake: I have written the story without any mistake.
3. honest: I am an honest girl.
4. praise: Our classmates praise my honesty.
5. careful: We should
be careful white walking on the path.B. Draw two national symbols (e.g., national flag, national bird) and write a few sentences about each.
Answer:
1. National Flag – Tiranga
Draw: A horizontal tricolour with three equal stripes:
- Saffron at the top
- White in the middle with a navy blue Ashoka Chakra (24-spoke wheel)
- Green at the bottom
The national flag of India is called the Tiranga. It has three colours – saffron for courage, white for peace, and green for growth. The blue Ashoka Chakra in the centre stands for truth and progress. We hoist the flag on national days like Independence Day and Republic Day.
2. National Bird – Indian Peacock
Draw: A colourful peacock with a fan-shaped tail showing its beautiful feathers in blue and green shades.
The peacock is the national bird of India. It is known for its bright colours and graceful dance. The peacock symbolizes beauty and pride. It is often seen in forests, near villages, and even in palace gardens.
Let us Do (Pages 21-22)
Create your own bell craft, similar to the bells Chinna wanted for his pet goat.
Materials Needed (Waste or Recyclable Items):
- Small metal bottle caps (from used bottles) or small tin cans (cleaned and dried)
- String (about 12-15 inches for each bell)
- Old cardboard (for making a tag or decoration)
- Small pebbles, beans, or beads (for the tinkling sound inside the bell)
- Aluminum foil (for decoration)
- Glue or tape
- Safety scissors
- Hole punch or nail (with adult supervision for punching holes)
Preparation:
- If using bottle caps. Collect around two or three for each student.
- If using tin cAnswer: You should have an adult help to make a small hole near the top rim of the can for threading the string and also ensure they are cleaned and dried.
Step 1
Place one or two small pebbles, beans, or beads inside a bottle cap or tin can. These will create the tinkling sound when shaken.
Step 2
If using bottle caps, glue another cap on top to seal it, creating a small bell shape. Use tape around the edges to ensure it stays closed. If using a tin can, the items can remain inside without sealing.
Step 3
Thread the string or yarn through the hole in the tin can or make a hole in the top of the sealed bottle cap using a nail (with adult supervision).
Step 4
Tie a knot at the end of the string to secure it, allowing the bell to hang from the string.
Step 5
Cut a small piece of aluminum foil and wrap it around the bell to give it a shiny, decorative appearance.
Step 6
Decorate with markers, crayons, or paint if desired. You can also add patterns, colours, or even drawings on the foil.
Step 7
Cut a small shape out of the cardboard (e.g., a circle, heart, or star) and punch a hole at the top.
Step 8
You can write your name, draw a picture, or colour the tag.
Step 9
Thread the tag onto the string above the bell, tying it in place.
Step 10
Adjust the length of the string as needed, and make sure the bell can dangle freely to create the tinkling sound.
Step 11
Shake the bells to hear the sound and enjoy your creation.
Answer:
Read the method given in the book and do it yourself.
Fun With Matchsticks (Page 23)
Activity: Fix the equation.
Objective: Move one matchstick to make the equation correct.
One puzzle has been solved for you.
Solved practice problems
Solution
Now, solve the following equation by moving one matchstick.
Solution:
Let us Explore (Page 24)
We have read about Chinna’s love for tinkling bells in the story. Collect or draw pictures of different types of bells found in India.
Answer:
Do it yourself.
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