Junior Vocab
Secrets and Disclosures
Anya: "Why are you hiding that notebook under your pillow, Kiran?"
Kiran: "It’s nothing. Just… my secret notebook."
Anya: "You always say that! You never tell me anything."
Kiran: "Because you’ll laugh. Or tell Amma."
Amma: "Tell Amma what? I only heard ‘secret’ and my ears popped up like a rabbit’s."
Anya: "Kiran has a secret notebook and he never discloses what’s inside."
Kiran: "Discloses? That sounds like opening a big creaky door."
Amma: "Sometimes discloses just means sharing something you’re ready to show."
Anya: "I share my crayons, my ladoos, even the last piece of papad. You can disclose one tiny thing!"
Kiran: "What if it’s too silly?"
Amma: "Silly things are my favorite kind. They taste better than gulab jamun."
Anya: "Disclose one page. Only to us. Promise I won’t laugh weird."
Kiran: "Fine… I’ll disclose this drawing of a mango rocket going to the moon."
Anya:amazing, not silly." "Whoa! The rocket has chutney flames! That’s
Amma: "See? When Kiran discloses his ideas, our whole room feels bigger and brighter."
Kiran: "Hmm. Maybe tomorrow I’ll disclose the page where the idlis learn to fly."