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My hobby: Reading

Welcome, young adventurers, to a journey into the wonderful world of reading! Our guide today is a special poem called "My Hobby: Reading" by Arunachalam Chandrasekharan. It teaches us about the amazing power of books.

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Reading: A Hobby for Your Mind

It's a Special Hobby

Reading is a wonderful way to spend your time. It’s like playing a game with your imagination.

Helps Your Thoughts Grow

Just like plants need water to grow, your thoughts need books! Reading helps new ideas bloom in your mind.

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Journeys Near and Far

Visit Any Place

Books can take you anywhere! You can go to faraway lands or explore places right next door, all from your cozy reading spot.

Open New Doors

Reading keeps your mind open to new possibilities. It's like having many doors you can peek through, showing you new worlds.

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Laugh and Cry with Stories

Share Feelings

Books help us understand our feelings. You can laugh out loud or even shed a tear with the characters.

Learn About Life

They teach us about happiness and sadness, showing us how others feel. It's like learning about life from a friend.

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Fly Without Wings

Imagine Anything

Even without wings, reading lets your mind soar! You can imagine fantastic adventures and brave new worlds.

Be Anyone

You can be a knight, a princess, or an astronaut, just by turning a page. Your imagination is your superpower!

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Books: Your Best Teachers

Learn New Things

Books are amazing teachers. They share stories and facts, helping you discover exciting new knowledge every day.

Discover Facts

From animals to outer space, books have it all. You can learn about so many cool things from different worlds.

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The Power of Knowledge

New Discoveries

Reading sparks new ideas and helps you think about things in different ways. It’s like a light turning on!

Solving Puzzles

It helps you connect ideas like puzzle pieces. This makes you smarter and helps you solve problems.

Grow Your Brain

Every book you read makes your brain stronger. It helps you understand more about the world around you.

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Why All Children Should Read

Build a Better World

If all children read, we can build a stronger, brighter world together. Books teach us to be kind and smart.

Share Ideas

Reading helps us understand each other. When we read, we learn about different people and places.

Grow Together

Sharing stories makes us a powerful team. We can make the world a better place, one book at a time.

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Success Through Stories

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Achieve Greatness

Reading helps you achieve your dreams. It gives you the knowledge to be anything you want to be.

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Stronger Community

When many people read, they can work together better. This makes our communities vigorous and strong.

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Brighter Future

Learning from books helps us build a happy future for everyone. It's a key to success.

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Time to Reflect on Reading

  • What is your favorite part about reading and why?
  • How has reading helped you learn something new or imagine a new place?
  • What kind of book would you like to read next?