The Scarecrows on Parade

Jul 9, 2026

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"The Scarecrows on Parade" is a children's story by Shamim Padamsee, illustrated by Tanaya Vyas, that tells the tale of a young girl named Gauri and her mother's creation of scarecrows. Gauri initially wants to dress the scarecrows in her prettiest clothes, but her mother insists they must look scary to frighten birds. After the scarecrows are placed in the field, Gauri overhears them wishing they had something pretty to wear. They then decide to adorn themselves with the clothes drying on the clothesline, including Gauri's new red frock and ribbons. The scarecrows transform into a parade, enjoying their beautiful new attire and their reflection in the moonlight. The story emphasizes themes of imagination, transformation, and the joy found in simple pleasures, as the scarecrows, meant to be scary, discover a different kind of happiness through dressing up and parading. The narrative is brought to life with vibrant illustrations, capturing the whimsical nature of the scarecrows' unexpected celebration under the moon.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time25 min

The Scarecrows on Parade

Making Scarecrows

The Scarecrows' Wish

The Parade

FAQs

What was Gauri's initial idea for the scarecrows?

Gauri wanted to dress the scarecrows in her own pretty clothes, specifically her new red frock and tie ribbons in their hair.

Why did Gauri's mother believe scarecrows should look scary?

Her mother explained that scarecrows are meant to scare birds away, so they need to look frightening.

How did the scarecrows get their new clothes?

The scarecrows took the pretty clothes drying on the clothesline, including a red dress and red ribbons, to adorn themselves.

What did the scarecrows do after dressing up?

They began to parade, walking, turning, twisting, twirling, and showing off their new outfits with smiles.

Jul 9, 2026

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