Why Chintu started saving water

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1 Why Chintu started saving water Image 1.1 Cover page of the comic book This story is of a boy named Chintu. Chintu used to waste a lot of water, but one day something happened which taught him to save water and use it wisely. Chintu is seven years old. He is a very naughty and careless child. He often leaves the water taps half open as he is too lazy to turn them off completely. His father and mother are both tired of telling him not to leave the water tap open but he keeps forgetting what they say. Even if he needs just half a glass of water to drink, he pour so much water into the glass that it starts to overflow. He then drinks only half and throws the rest away or down the sink. For taking a bath, he uses the shower for hours, as he pretends as though it is raining and likes to play in the rain.

2 1.2 Image showing Chintu brushing teeth and tap is open Image 1.3 Chintu using the shower and listening to his mother

One night Chintu had a dream. In his dream he saw himself lost in a dense forest which was surrounded by big trees. He was feeling thirsty so he started running here and there in search of water.

3 One night Chintu had a dream. In his dream he saw himself lost in a dense forest which was surrounded by big trees. He was feeling thirsty so he started running here and there in search of water. After running for a while he saw a well but there was no water in that well. It was dry well! By now Chintu s thirst had reached its highest level. Help! I am thirsty Chintu shouts in his dream. Image 1.4 Chintu sleeping at night and dreaming Chintuuuuuuuuuu wake up!! he hears, and Chintu wakes up to his mother s calls. Although still sleepy his throat is parched. I need water, he murmurs. His mother calls out, Chintu hurry up and get dressed! Your water bottle and lunch box are packed and ready!

Image 1.5 Chintu wakes up and his father is giving him water Chintu gets up and rubs his eyes. Although he is awake his dry throat leaves him panicked.

4 Image 1.5 Chintu wakes up and his father is giving him water Chintu gets up and rubs his eyes. Although he is awake his dry throat leaves him panicked. The sun is out and his father is standing in front of him with a glass of water in his hand. Chintu gulps down the whole glass of water in one go. His father asks him, Chintu? Is everything alright? You were shouting for water in your nightmare. What happened? Chintu tells him the whole dream. After listening to him, Chintu s father says, Do you see now why we ask you to be careful with water? If you don t conserve water and use it wisely, that day will come soon where you won t have any left. These days Chintu has started saving water and uses only one bucket to bathe. He has also learnt what thirst is all about and keeps a bowl of water and a few grains on his terrace for sparrows and other birds who might be thirsty. When his parents asked Chintu why he does this, he replied, If I can be thirsty then what about the birds, they must also be feeling thirsty

He is happy nowadays because its summer and many birds come regularly to his terrace to eat the grains and drink the water. Sometimes the smaller birds, splash around in the bowl as well. Image 1.

5 He is happy nowadays because its summer and many birds come regularly to his terrace to eat the grains and drink the water. Sometimes the smaller birds, splash around in the bowl as well. Image 1.6 Chintu thinking about bird s thirst and image of bowl and grains kept by Chintu Every evening, Chintu goes to the terrace and counts the number of birds who stop by. As days go by, more birds are showing up and now it s difficult for Chintu to count the number of birds. Seeing the large number of birds enjoying and using just a little bowl of water, Chintu realizes the importance of water. Now when he drinks only half the glass of water, he doesn t throw the water in the sink but shares it with the birds!

6 Image 1.7 Chintu happy and with the birds on his terrace Image 1.8 Note for teachers

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