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Hakeem’s Hiccups — illustrated by Studio Babakiki

Level B1 (estimated) · 20 pages · English

Hakeem’s Hiccups

Written by Sadaf Siddique
Illustrated by Studio Babakiki

It’s Ramzan and Hakeem sahib has a case of the hiccups — so he can’t drink water to make it go away. What will hic-hic-hiccuping Hakeem sahib do, and can his patients help their beloved doctor?

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Happy Hands — illustrated by Elmer Renato, The Forgotten Folklore Project

Level A2 (estimated) · 20 pages · English

Happy Hands

Written by Mebanda Iaka Blah Dkhar
Illustrated by Elmer Renato, The Forgotten Folklore Project

Larnai black pottery is one of the oldest forms of pottery from the Jaiñtia Hills. When a group of children learn about it in their art class, they learn how happy hands make beautiful art.

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Hauz Khas: A School by the Lake — illustrated by Shivam Choudhary

Level B2 (estimated) · 21 pages · English

Hauz Khas: A School by the Lake

Written by Sudeshna Shome Ghosh, Tilottama Shome
Illustrated by Shivam Choudhary

Would you like to walk a secret trail? This book takes you down one in Hauz Khas in Delhi— through a garden, an old school, a mosque and some tombs.

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Ilari’s Jaiñsem — illustrated by Samanda N Pyngrope

Level B1 (estimated) · 21 pages · English

Ilari’s Jaiñsem

Written by Samanda N Pyngrope
Illustrated by Samanda N Pyngrope

In the hilly village of Roibha, it's time for the annual festival. Little Ilari is enchanted by her mother's beautiful jaiñsem. Eager to wear one herself, she sets out to learn more about it from her wise grandmother. Join Ilari in her quest as she unravels the do's and don't's of how to wear a jaiñsem.

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It’s Harvest Time — illustrated by David Yambem

Level B1 (estimated) · 16 pages · English

It’s Harvest Time

Written by Tedawnshim Khaling
Illustrated by David Yambem

Harvest time is here and it begins with Reireidaar’s big day. Will she cut the first sheaf of the harvest or will her imagination get in the way?

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Kilbe — illustrated by Katta Nisa

Level B2 (estimated) · 21 pages · English

Kilbe

Written by Katta Nisa
Illustrated by Katta Nisa

Kilbe is a question. Can love and purity bond with human frailty and shortcomings? Through an immersive use of tribal onomatopoeia in the Garo language and thoughtful illustrations, Kilbe explores the birth of a creature born of unconditional love, their friendship with Due, and their encounter with Tongte Gongge, a misunderstood creature with inverted feet.

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Kimbe in Balpakram — illustrated by Arak Sangma

Level B2 (estimated) · 17 pages · English

Kimbe in Balpakram

Written by Jemimah Marak
Illustrated by Arak Sangma

‘Kimbe in Balpakram’ is a tale woven from the threads of Garo lore, whispered around crackling fires in homes in the warm glow of the hearth's light. Kimbe, a wisp of a spirit newly arrived in the mystical Balpakram, embarks on a captivating journey. Along the way, she encounters familiar characters and names from her grandmother’s stories, like the mysterious Matchu Boldak Karam, the enigmatic Chidimmak, and the unknown Dal·gipa Nalsa.

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Melody March — illustrated by Jesse Kurbah

Level A2 (estimated) · 14 pages · English

Melody March

Written by Eleanor Sangma
Illustrated by Jesse Kurbah

Get ready for a musical ride where instruments come alive with each note! As the Melody Maiden takes the lead, all the instruments join the show. With notes from the Illep and powerful beats from the Dama, see how they make every day sunnier. Jump in, feel the rhythm, and enjoy the melody march!

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Miss Bandicota Bengalensis Discovers the Old Caves — illustrated by Sunaina Coelho

Level B2 (estimated) · 32 pages · English

Miss Bandicota Bengalensis Discovers the Old Caves

Written by Aditi Ghosh
Illustrated by Sunaina Coelho

Miss Bandicota Bengalensis was no ordinary Indian mole rat. She was quite the adventurer. Every evening, she set out with her explorer's kit – sunglasses, binoculars, magnifying glass and a strip of sticker bandages. 'An explorer is always prepared,' she said. Through the night, she dug in a new direction, to a new sea, up a new hill... Now, join Miss Bandicota and her new friend in exploring one of the oldest hills and caves of India.

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Monumental Maths — illustrated by Mohith O

Level B2 (estimated) · 17 pages · English

Monumental Maths

Written by Veena Prasad
Illustrated by Mohith O

What do the pyramids, ancient temples and Jantar Mantar all have in common? Maths! Innovative architects across the world have used mathematics to build wonders that we still marvel at today.

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My First Book of Indian Dinosaurs — illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

Level A2 (estimated) · 15 pages · English

My First Book of Indian Dinosaurs

Written by Lavanya Naidu
Illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

Once, dinosaurs roamed this Earth. But do you know what they were called? Let's meet a delightful herd of dinosaurs.

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