Monkey business
A short fictional story about a monkey named Minty who struggles to fit in with her classmates at school. Despite her attempts to be helpful during the school's admission process, she is excluded by her peers and teacher.
Why it matters
This piece serves as educational entertainment for younger readers, focusing on themes of social inclusion and resilience.
Monkey business Talespin left Illustration: Satheesh Vellinezhi Illustration: Satheesh Vellinezhi https://th-i.thgim.com/public/education/2a0biw/article71579693.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Talespin%201.jpg Satheesh Vellinezhi Illustration for The Hindu, Young world Her class laughed at her and labelled her a clown but Minty showed another side of herself on Admissions Day. “The egg fell down from the nest, but didn’t crack. Why?” Minty Monkey tittered. “Why?” the other animals asked, scratching their heads. “Because it was wearing a diaper.” Too many PJs The entire fifth grade groaned. They were growing tired of Minty’s wisecracks. Madam Zoya Zebra entered the class and asked them to settle down. Hooves shuffled and wings fluttered before they returned to their seats. “Class, do you know what is special about next Saturday?” “It’s International Joke Day,” Minty guessed. Hizu Hyena cackled, and the rest of the class followed suit. “Minty is a silly-billy,” the birds chirped. Zoya Ma’am stomped her hooves on the ground.
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