Can you smile when you snore?

Jul 17, 2026

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"Can You Smile When You Snore?" is an English storybook by Mala Kumar, illustrated by Sonal Goyal and Sumit Sakhuja, with copyright held by Mala Kumar in 2012. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing for commercial use and adaptation, provided the original copyright and credits are maintained. The narrative follows Beena, a young protagonist whose friends, including pigs, mice, and hens, are all sleeping and making loud snoring noises. Beena is unable to sleep due to the noise and seeks help. She consults various characters, including Minti Uncle, Kajal Aunty, and Big Bird, who also express their inability to sleep. The story introduces a village head who talks about a tree that provides fruits and a place for community gathering. Beena, puzzled, asks why. The Moon observes the situation and smiles, seemingly understanding the reason. Kuttu, a pup, wants to assist Beena. He converses with Jenna, a bee, about the villagers' anger towards Beena due to the loud snoring. Jenna explains that the sound of her buzzing helps her friends sleep well. Kuttu relays this to Beena, who then approaches Big Bird to ask if Jenna could sing a lullaby. Big Bird, however, responds with a growl, indicating a continued bad mood. The story poses questions to the reader, encouraging them to ponder Beena's dilemma, the reasons behind the village head's words, whether the moon truly smiles, and what they would do in similar situations, while also touching upon the reader's own experiences with bad moods.

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