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Books (Poem) & Going to Buy a Book

A poem about the joy of reading — books can take you anywhere from your room! Plus, a story about two children who visit a bookshop and discover the magic of choosing their own books. CBSE Class 4 English (Marigold) Unit 8.

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Books & Going to Buy a Book

Part 1 — Books (Poem)

"Come in, come in! / I'm just a book. / Don't look at me / As just a cover."

About the Poem

A BOOK speaks to a child: 'Open me. Read me. Inside me is a WHOLE WORLD.' Through books, you can travel to the moon, sail the ocean, meet kings and queens, and go on adventures — without ever leaving your room. 'Every book is a MAGIC DOOR.'

What the Poem Teaches

Reading is an ADVENTURE
Books are TREASURES — full of knowledge, stories, and imagination
Every child should discover the joy of reading

Part 2 — Going to Buy a Book

The Story

Two children are given MONEY by their grandfather. They go to a BOOKSHOP. At first, they don't know what to choose — there are SO MANY BOOKS. Big ones. Small ones. Books with pictures. Books about animals. Storybooks. The shopkeeper helps them.

They discover: choosing your OWN book and buying it with your own money is a SPECIAL feeling. They leave the shop HAPPY — holding their new books, already dreaming of the stories inside.

What We Learn

Books are the BEST THING to buy
Libraries and bookshops are wonderful places to explore
Reading is a HABIT to treasure

Fun Activity

What is YOUR favourite book? Draw its cover and write 3 lines about why you love it.

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