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Thembi and the Singing Tree — illustrated by Debbie Faber-Human

Level B1 (estimated) · 24 pages · English

Thembi and the Singing Tree

Written by Alisha Berger
Illustrated by Debbie Faber-Human

Thembi's favourite place is under the big tree behind their house where she sits alone, listening to the singing of the tree. Thembi’s grandmother worries about her and decides to find out why she is lonely.

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This is Where We Live — illustrated by Manjari Chakravarti

Level B1 (estimated) · 11 pages · English

This is Where We Live

Written by Manjari Chakravarti
Illustrated by Manjari Chakravarti

An ordinary day unfolds through the eyes of Jugnu and Noorie, two felines in Shantiniketan—early morning rays slant in through the windows, fish and fruit sellers do their rounds, and children leave for school. However, as the hours slip by, and kal baisakhi, the spring storm, sweeps in all of a sudden, can the day be anything but extraordinary? Stop and stare at Jugnu and Noorie’s everyday world, discover the tiny details and peel each layer in this wordless and slow picture book.

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Tina’s Dream — illustrated by Taposhi Ghoshal

Level B1 (estimated) · 15 pages · English

Tina’s Dream

Written by Hello English
Illustrated by Taposhi Ghoshal

Tina falls asleep holding a glowing ring, and she gets transported to a strange dream world, where she has peculiar friends and there is food everywhere. Tina goes from place to place in the dream world, discovering new things.

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Toothless Charu — illustrated by Yuwak Shrestha

Level B1 (estimated) · 26 pages · English

Toothless Charu

Written by Erica Cuellar
Illustrated by Yuwak Shrestha

This is the story of a little girl named Charu who is scared of pulling her loose tooth out. Read the story to find out how Charu becomes toothless.

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Tortoise Finds His Home — illustrated by Katrin Coetzer

Level B1 (estimated) · 14 pages · English

Tortoise Finds His Home

Written by Maya Fowler
Illustrated by Katrin Coetzer

Tortoise sets off in search of his house. Along the way, he meets new friends to help him. But the sky is darkening, and lightning flashes in the distance. Will Tortoise find his house in time?

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Unni’s Wish — illustrated by Fahad Faizal

Level B1 (estimated) · 17 pages · English

Unni’s Wish

Written by Meryl Garcia
Illustrated by Fahad Faizal

Unni wants to sleep under a fan, drink cold lime juice, and watch cartoons on TV. What’s stopping him? Read this story to find out.

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Vira and Tilli — illustrated by David Yambem

Level B1 (estimated) · 21 pages · English

Vira and Tilli

Written by Meenu Thomas
Illustrated by David Yambem

Vira has been looking after Tilli, and now it’s harvest time. Has Tilli grown into a healthy onion? When the time comes, will he be able to let go of Tilli? A heartwarming story about a boy and his onion plant, and how our food is grown.

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