Anamika: Why doesn’t the film star feel hot during summer?

Sonali: Because he has many fans.

Sonali Das, Class III, Vinodini Memorial School, Calcutta

Teacher: Everyone who thinks he’s stupid, please stand up. (After a while, only John stands up)

Teacher: Why do you think you are stupid, John?

John: Stupid? I don’t think I am stupid at all.

Teacher: Then why are you standing?

John: I felt bad seeing you standing all by yourself.

Archisman Podder, Class VI, St Mary’s Orphanage and Day School, Dum Dum

Mom: Why are you playing now? You know your exams are knocking at the door.

Daughter: Don’t worry, Mom. I won’t open the door.

Debalina Medda, Class VII, Gramya Hitakari Girls’ School, Andul-Duillya, Howrah

An argument is on between a grocer and his customer.

Customer: You conned me when you sold me this fat-free butter.

Grocer: Why do you think so?

Customer: I went home and checked. There was the butter all right, but where’s the fat that was free with it?

Sudipa Adhikary, Class VI, Abhinav Bharati High School, Calcutta

Ankur: How many seconds are there in a minute?

Deepak: 60 seconds.

Ankur: That’s right. Now, how many seconds are there in a year?

Deepak: I don’t know. I’ll have to calculate.

Ankur: There are 12 seconds in a year.

Deepak: How’s that possible?

Ankur: The 2nd of January, the 2nd of February...

Ankur Dubey, Class VIII, St John’s Academy, Sheoraphuli

Teacher: Sunny, why were you absent again? You know, if your attendance is below 70 per cent, you won’t be allowed to sit for your examinations.

Sunny: It doesn’t matter. I’ve decided to stand and write my test.

Shristi Chaudhary, Class VI, D.A.V. Public School, NIT Campus, Jamshedpur

Frog : Can you tell me my future?

Fortune teller: You will meet a beautiful girl who’ll be very interested in you.

Frog (very excited): Where shall I meet her?

Fortune teller: In next semester’s biology class.

Abheri Dutta, Class VI, Our Lady Queen of the Mission, Calcutta

Judge: Silence in the court! The next person who shouts will be thrown out.

Prisoner: Hurrah!!