Also available in audio on Witty and Whimsy by Ann podcast

Once upon a time, a mischievous young boy named Rohan lived in a vibrant town. One sunny morning, as he strolled through the bustling streets, he overheard his teacher, Mrs Gupta, conversing with another teacher. Rohan had an uncanny ability to add a dash of laughter and wit to every situation.

“Guess what, my friend! I have some thrilling news to share. I’m going to have a baby!” Mrs Gupta exclaimed with glee.

“Oh, my stars! Congratulations! That’s absolutely wonderful!” the other teacher replied.

Rohan’s eyes widened with curiosity and excitement. He wanted to inform his friends about Mrs Gupta’s baby immediately. However, amid all the commotion, a twist of fate intervened. Rohan misheard the word “baby” and instead thought Mrs Gupta said “bunny.”

“Hey, listen up, everyone! Mrs Gupta is going to have a bunny!” Rohan excitedly whispered to his friend Rajesh during recess.

“A bunny? Seriously? How utterly delightful!” Rajesh exclaimed, his eyes twinkling with joy.

“Oh, indeed! I can imagine Mrs Gupta bringing the bunny to class and letting us have wild hopping races,” Rohan giggled mischievously.

Rohan and Rajesh, united by their love for bunnies, made it their mission to spread the news of Mrs Gupta’s upcoming bunny adventure.

“Psst! Have you heard the hop-tastic news? Mrs Gupta is bringing a bunny to class!” Rajesh whispered conspiratorially to their friend Priya in the courtyard.

“No way! A bunny? How adorable!” Priya exclaimed, her face lighting up with excitement.

“Oh, absolutely! I can already picture Mrs Gupta and her bunny hopping around, painting beautiful pictures during art class,” Rajesh added, painting a whimsical image in their minds.

Emboldened by their playful tales, the trio set out to share their enchanting rumours with their other friends.

“Guess what, my friends? Brace yourselves for the magical news! Mrs Gupta will make a bunny perform flips and tricks during music class!” Priya whispered, her voice filled with anticipation, to their buddy Alok.

“Wait, seriously? A bunny? That’s bunny-sational!” Alok burst into laughter, unable to contain his excitement.

“Absolutely! Just imagine Mrs Gupta and her bunny doing the tango while playing the harmonium!” Priya exclaimed, their imaginations running wild with amusing possibilities.

The whispers and giggles continued, each tale becoming more whimsical and extraordinary.

“Psst! Prepare to be amazed! Mrs Gupta will make a bunny talk and sing like a Bollywood superstar during lunch break!” Alok whispered with a grin to their friend Rina.

“You’ve got to be kidding me! A bunny? That’s simply unbelievable!” Rina’s eyes widened with wonder and disbelief.

“And picture this, Rina, Mrs Gupta will teach the bunny classical Bollywood dance moves while it sings melodious tunes!” Alok added, their laughter echoing through the corridors.

The anticipation reached its peak as the children eagerly awaited Mrs Gupta’s arrival the next day. The classroom buzzed with excitement, each child hoping to witness the extraordinary talents of Mrs Gupta’s bunny.

Finally, Mrs Gupta entered the classroom, her eyes sparkling with joy. The children held their breath, ready to be amazed.

“Good morning, my dear students! I have the most wonderful news to share with all of you. I’m going to have a baby!” Mrs Gupta announced, her face beaming with happiness.

Silence fell over the classroom as confusion washed over the children’s faces. The fantastical bunny tales they had spun came crashing down.

They exchanged sheepish glances, realising their wild imaginations had led them astray. With a mixture of amusement and embarrassment, they apologised to Mrs Gupta and congratulated her on her baby.

That day, they learned a valuable lesson: not to believe every tale they heard and to be cautious before spreading rumours. And from that day forward, they never forgot that their beloved teacher, Mrs Gupta, was not a bunny magician but a human being with a baby on the way, ready to embark on her extraordinary adventure.

The story’s moral is to not believe everything you hear and to avoid spreading rumours without checking the facts. It highlights the importance of being cautious and verifying information before jumping to conclusions or spreading potentially false or misleading stories. The children in the story learned the value of being mindful of the accuracy of the information and the consequences of letting their imaginations run wild without proper verification. The story also teaches the importance of showing respect and consideration towards others, as the children realise their mistakes and apologise to their teacher for their wild bunny tales.