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The Salt Inspector — illustrated by Swathi Sambasivam

Level B2 (estimated) · 38 pages · English

The Salt Inspector

Written by Vibha Lohani
Illustrated by Swathi Sambasivam

Munshi Vanshidar lacks the ability to be dishonest or corrupt in spite of being surrounded by greedy people soaked in money. As the salt inspector, he is true to himself and to the integrity of his work. Soon, this leads him to clash with Pandit Alopideen, the most powerful man in their area. What follows is a tale that will always be relevant to our society, portraying the constant war between the lure of money and the need to be moral.

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The Scavenger Hunt — illustrated by Arkapriya Koley

Level B2 (estimated) · 19 pages · English

The Scavenger Hunt

Written by Ajit Narra
Illustrated by Arkapriya Koley

Lajjo has to find all the items on her list in order to win Daadu’s game. The family is puzzled. Why is Daadu sending Lajjo on a scavenger hunt in the middle of a crisis?

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The School is on Fire! — illustrated by Vũ Thị Thùy Dung

Level A2 (estimated) · 18 pages · English

The School is on Fire!

Written by Magdalena Cooper
Illustrated by Vũ Thị Thùy Dung

One weekend, Teddy Bear, Ducky, and Fish go to the hill behind their school to roast some sweet potatoes. But suddenly, a strong wind comes and their fire spreads to the bushes. Soon, their school is on fire! What will the three friends do?

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The Seed’s Dream — illustrated by Raju Babu Shakya, Rijuta Ghate, Sayan Mukherjee

Level A2 (estimated) · 9 pages · English

The Seed’s Dream

Written by Himanshu Raghav
Illustrated by Raju Babu Shakya, Rijuta Ghate, Sayan Mukherjee

A man dreams of a weeping seed that can't grow. He starts a garden, nurturing it with love. The seed blossoms into a beautiful plant. Sharing his story, his friend appreciates his kindness. Moral: Small acts of nurturing can bring immense happiness, as dreams flourish with compassion.

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The Smart Frog — illustrated by Trần Lưu Đăng Nguyên

Level A2 (estimated) · 14 pages · English

The Smart Frog

Written by Gouri Srinidhi
Illustrated by Trần Lưu Đăng Nguyên

A lonely frog sneaks into the bedroom of a lazy boy. Soon, he finds letters and numbers and learns how to read and do math. What will he do with his new talents?

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The Snail’s Wonderful Journey — illustrated by Aruna Keerthi Gamage

Level A2 (estimated) · 15 pages · English

The Snail’s Wonderful Journey

Written by Alisha Berger
Illustrated by Aruna Keerthi Gamage

Cheta the Snail wants to take a bus journey. He tries many times to catch the bus, but it is not as easy as he hoped! Will his dream ever come true?

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The Sneaky Hyena — illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

Level A1 (estimated) · 13 pages · English

The Sneaky Hyena

Written by Hello English
Illustrated by Wiehan de Jager

A hyena comes up with a plan to eat a bird, but he needs help from another bird to catch his dinner.

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The Sound of Water — illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta

Level B2 (estimated) · 20 pages · English

The Sound of Water

Written by Shalini Srinivasan
Illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta

Varsha and her Appa live near the forest. It has been a hot summer and Varsha is feeling the heat. One day she hears a strange noise and decides to investigate. Only she can hear the sound and wonders what it is. What will Varsha find and will Appa believe her?

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The Sparrow Who Flooded a Village — illustrated by Lakshmi Venkat

Level B2 (estimated) · 27 pages · English

The Sparrow Who Flooded a Village

Written by Lakshmi Venkat
Illustrated by Lakshmi Venkat

Diu is bored during her summer holidays until she notices a tiny sparrow on her balcony. Her Paati then tells her a funny village story about a greedy sparrow who loved payasam so much that it accidentally flooded an entire village! Inspired by a word-of-mouth tale the author heard from her grandmother during childhood, this story also explores why sparrows are disappearing from our cities and how we can help protect them. Perhaps, while reading, you may remember the soft little chit-chit sounds from your own childhood too. And after you finish the story, listen carefully… maybe a tiny sparrow is chirping nearby, waiting to say hello. 🌿

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The Special Message — illustrated by Suvidha Mistry

Level B1 (estimated) · 16 pages · English

The Special Message

Written by Hello English
Illustrated by Suvidha Mistry

Rabbit discovers that someone is trying to send the animals a message. He gathers a group of animals together to travel and find the source of the message.

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The Special Painter — illustrated by Nguyễn Minh Hải, Nguyễn Minh Hải

Level A2 (estimated) · 25 pages · English

The Special Painter

Written by Gouri Srindhi
Illustrated by Nguyễn Minh Hải

Teo is missing the fingers on his right hand, but he loves painting and hopes to become a painter. Do you think Teo will be able to live out his dream in art class?

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