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The story beautifully captures the essence of the season through Meenu's observations and interactions. She notes the new, shiny leaves on the tree, her new frock, and her mother's yellow sari, a color also associated with spring and named 'basanti'. A significant part of the narrative revolves around planting a sapling with her Grandpa, who explains that it's a good time to start something new and that the tree will be Meenu's friend as it grows. The text vividly describes the garden's flora, mentioning yellow roses and white jasmine, and the playful interaction of squirrels, a cat named Tingu, and Meenu herself. The story also touches upon the upcoming festival of Holi, describing the preparations, including the construction of a Holika pyre and the creation of a vibrant orange water dye from tesu flowers. The overarching theme of the story is the joy and novelty that spring brings, symbolized by new growth, new clothes, new beginnings, and the vibrant colors of festivals. The illustrations complementing the text are whimsical and childlike, enhancing the story's charm and appeal, particularly for young readers. This narrative serves as a delightful introduction to the cultural significance of Vasant Panchami and Holi, and the simple pleasures of nature and familial bonds, all presented through a child's innocent and perceptive viewpoint.","Everything looks new! Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry  \nPriya Kuriyan  \nToday is Vasant Panchami. My parents say it is the first day of spring. Spring is the season between winter and summer . It is called Vasant Ritu in Sanskrit.  \nIn many parts of India, people pray to the goddess of learning, music and art on this day. Many birds are sitting on the tree near my house. I think they are singing to me .  \nThe leaves on the tree are new and shiny. Just like my new frock. Amma is also wearing a yellow sari-such a pretty colour ’basanti’, and such a pretty name!  \nGrandpa wants me to plant a tree .”But why?” I ask.  \n”So that you will have a friend to grow up with, Meenu,” he says.”Spring is a good season to start something new.”  \nWe go to the garden. Grandpa and I dig a hole in the ground and plant a sapling.”How tall will it grow?” I ask him.  \n”Wait and watch, dear Meenu!” he says. The squirrels are chasing each other. Tingu, the cat, chases a squirrel. And I want to chase Tingu.  \nThe garden is full of flowers . I like the yellow roses the best and Grandpa likes the white jasmine. There is a carpet of leaves under some trees .  \nMany trees have flowers . I like spring! Everything looks so pretty in spring!  \nTomorrow is Holi. School is closed for two days. We have made a huge Holika with twigs, and pieces of wood.  \nSome of us went to the forest and brought tesu flowers . Manu put the flowers in a tank of water. 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