Little parrot, did Amma scold you?

Told in English, Telugu.

Look up, little one. Who is sitting on the tree? A little green parrot. Kee kee! Kee kee! Can you say it? Kee kee!

The little parrot looks sad. Her head is down. Her wings are still. Oh, little parrot, what happened? Did Amma scold you?

Let us sing to her. Chitti chilakamma, amma kottinda?

Now the parrot flaps her wings. Flap, flap, flap! Can you flap your arms? Flap, flap, flap! Away she flies to the garden.

Tota kellava? Did you go to the garden? Yes! The garden is full of mango trees. Green leaves. Sweet smell.

Pandu techchava? Did you bring a fruit? Yes! A small yellow fruit. She holds it tight. Flap, flap, flap! Home she comes.

Gootlo pettava? Did you put it in your nest? Yes! Into the little nest it goes. Safe and snug.

Gutukkuna mingava? Did you swallow it all? Gulp! Gone! Can you say it with me? Gulp!

Let us sing it all together, slowly now. Chitti chilakamma, amma kottinda, tota kellava, pandu techchava, gootlo pettava, gutukkuna mingava.

Now the little parrot is happy. Her tummy is full. Amma parrot comes close. She tucks her baby under her soft green wing. Kee kee, says the baby, very softly. Kee kee.

The sun goes down. The tree is quiet. The little parrot closes her eyes.

And you are snug with your Amma too. Close your eyes, little one. Kee kee. Good night.