Puppy Hears a Noise

Jul 9, 2026

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This is a children's story titled "Puppy Hears a Noise" by Chandana Bandara Samarakoon and illustrated by Isuri Dayaratne. The narrative follows a curious puppy who wakes up to a series of noises and tries to identify the source. He encounters a baby elephant, a porcupine, a woodpecker, hornbills, hummingbirds, and baby monkeys, none of whom are making the sounds. Eventually, the puppy, with the help of the baby monkeys, discovers that crickets are responsible for the chirp-screech noise they make by rubbing their wings together at night. The story is designed to engage young readers with its simple plot, relatable characters, and onomatopoeic sounds, making it an ideal read-aloud for preschoolers and early elementary school children. The charming illustrations complement the text, bringing the jungle animals and their interactions to life.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time18 min

Puppy Hears a Noise

The Mystery of the Sound

Identifying the Source

The Crickets' Secret

FAQs

What is the main character of the story?

The main character is a puppy who hears a mysterious noise.

Who does the puppy encounter while trying to find the source of the noise?

The puppy encounters a baby elephant, a porcupine, a woodpecker, hornbills, hummingbirds, and baby monkeys.

What makes the chirp-screech noise?

Crickets make the chirp-screech noise by rubbing their wings together.

Jul 9, 2026

Upload by Maeve