The Alphabet Escapades of Letter K is a story where letter K’s friend, a prince, has a wonderful dream of something that his heart desires.
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Transcript
Once there was a big kingdom ruled by a very king.
When the king is nice all the people of the kingdom are happy and helpful.
The king had a 10-year-old son, who was crowned as the prince.
The prince’s grandmother used to tell him lots of stories. One day she told a story about the Kites.
“What are kites. I have never seen one, grandma. Can you get me one please?” requested the prince politely.
It was surprising that nobody in that kingdom had a kite!
The grandmother suggested, “Why don’t you ask your father to get a kite?”
So, that night when the prince went to wish good night to his father, he requested, Father, I heard a story of a kite, but I have never seen one. Can you please get me one?”
The king said, “I’ll get you many kites tomorrow. You go to bed now. Sleep tight and have good dreams.”
After saying good night to the prince, the king summoned his ministers and asked them to arrange for a few kites. The prince had never asked for anything, and the king didn’t want to disappoint him.
“There are no kites in our kingdom, but we will request the neighbouring kingdom to give us a few. Please do not worry,” assured the ministers
The prince was excited about the next day and went back to his room.
Letter K who was great friends with the prince jumped right off his box of and asked, “ How was your day? Anything exciting?”
“Oh yes, I am getting a kite tomorrow. You and I can fly it together. Let’s sleep now so that we are fresh for flying the kites,’; prince replied getting into the bed.
Letter K was excited too and he too snuggled in the bed next to the prince.
Prince dozed off in a world of dreams.
Soon, the prince and Letter K were in Kite Land. There were kites of all colours and shapes, the big red dragon, the oval-shaped pink kite, the star-shaped, etc.
The King Kite announced, “We are going to have our annual ‘kite festival’ next weekend in the middle of the courtyard of the palace. Please be there at sharp 10 am.”
All the kites were really thrilled. This was one day when all the kites got to show their talent for flying.
In fact, the animals from the neighbouring forests were also invited. At the end of the festivals, there was a big tea party that the King Kite hosted.
The big red dragon kite was the winner last year. She just admired her tail and relaxed for she was sure to win.
The other kites went to the open area in the palace’s courtyard and practiced to soar and try out various tricks like somersaults and dives.
The invitation to the Kite Festival reached the forest too. On the day of the competition, the kangaroo family was very excited. They carried their babies in the front pouch and leaped.
The cats with their kittens joined in too.
At the crack of the dawn, The big turtle was swimming in the river leading to the palace had already started towards the palace. He surely didn't want to miss it. Luckily, he found a kayak. That was a big help to the slow turtle, and he reached well in time too.
The peacock and the parrots too wanted to celebrate the kite festival. Even the shyest koalas went to the palace.
A herd elephant was walking by seeing and the cats and kittens, Kangaroos, peacock, parrots rushing trumpeted, “ What is happening?”
The kangaroo said teasingly,” You sure have a short memory. Don’t you remember, it’s time for the annual kite festival followed by the feast!”
"Someone said feast,'' enquired one of the elephants.
“I never want to miss a feast and especially at the palace.”
So, he led his herd towards the palace.
The kiwi bird was struggling to walk and even to fly as it was hurt. The elephant was kind enough to give it a ride.
The chefs in the Palace kitchen were busy preparing the snacks and tea in the kettle.
All the kites gathered and waited nervously for the king to arrive.
All the kites stood at the start line. The king appeared and announced the festival open.
The oval kite soared high and did two summersaults and then soared again.
Everybody clapped.
The peacock did a little jig.
And the elephant trumpeted.
Then the star kite soared in the and did a summersault and two dives and the soared even higher.
Everybody clapped.
The peacock did a little jig.
And the elephant trumpeted.
All the others also did what they knew best.
And every time,
Everybody clapped.
The peacock did a little jig.
And the elephant trumpeted.
Finally, it was time for the red dragon kite, everybody held their breath and waited for a spectacular show from her as she was the winner last year.
But what was happening to the dragon kite?
It tried to lift itself but in vain. It tried yet again, but with no luck.
He was very sad
It was really out of practice.
Soon, the kites came down and the King Kite announced that the winner was the Star kite. Everybody cheered the star kite.
The King Kite announced, “Practice makes us perfect!”
The dragon kite promised herself that she would never be so overconfident.
She gracefully accepted her defeat and congratulated the Star Kite.
Everybody really enjoyed the snacks and the tea from the big kettle and were slowly leaving the palace grounds.
‘Letter K, let’s go and talk to the kites,” muttered the prince.
Letter K shook the prince and asked, “ Are you dreaming?”
“Yes, I guess, but it was a great one and I saw many kites.”
Just then the king entered the room holding a large number of colourful kites.
The price pinched himself, “ Hope this isn’t a dream.”
“No son, these kites are real. Enjoy with your friends.”
Hello Children! I am letter K. Hope you liked the story.
You know I make the sound /k/
Let’s see what all words in the story started with /k/
Where did the /k/ king live?
/k/ Kingdom
What did the prince want?
/k/ Kite
Many animals rushed towards the palace
Some of their names started with /k/
/k/ Kangaroo
/k/ Kittens
Do you remember, how the turtle, being slow still reached in time?
He found a /k/ Kayak
Who was the shyest one to go to the palace?
/k/ Koala
And the elephant gave a ride to
/k/ Kiwi bird
And the chefs made the tea in the
/k/ kettle
