This is a story of three children – Meenu, Banti and Nenu – who play on a sand dune near a garden.  There, following a violent storm, they learn about the circle of life and the connectedness of different beings in nature through dialogue with the petals of a rose.

Meant for:  Young children under age 10

Story written and recited by:  Usha Shrivastava

English translation written and recited by:  Priyamvada Shrivastava and Parul Khare 

Episode art painted by: Anjali Kant

Published in: 

Shrivastava, Usha. Beej Ban Gaye Phool. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) March 2008.

Shrivastava,Usha. "Ekta Ka Bandhan" Baccho Ka Desh August, 2001