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The Big Beach Clean-Up — illustrated by Asha Susan Alex

Level B1 (estimated) · 22 pages · English

The Big Beach Clean-Up

Written by Chandini Chhabra
Illustrated by Asha Susan Alex

Arzu loves the beach and is determined to restore it. But this is a big problem to solve! With the help of her friends and a little bit of maths, Arzu finds that all problems have their solutions.

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The Big Mess — illustrated by Suman Maharjan

Level A2 (estimated) · 13 pages · English

The Big Mess

Written by सिर्जना गोले तामाङ
Illustrated by Suman Maharjan

Urma and Urgen are playing outside when it starts to rain. They come up with a new, messy game. What happens when their parents come home?

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The Birthday Cake — illustrated by Kabini Amin

Level B2 (estimated) · 23 pages · English

The Birthday Cake

Written by Andaleeb Wajid
Illustrated by Kabini Amin

Azad, Haniya, Charulata and Piyush love to play in front of their house — as long as they avoid the grumpy old woman at the end of the street. One day, when they find out that it's her birthday, the four friends decide to bake her a cake. After all, no one should spend their birthday alone. A charming story about fraternity and empathy.

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The Birthday Menu — illustrated by Aakanksha Mittra

Level B1 (estimated) · 16 pages · English

The Birthday Menu

Written by Meenu Thomas
Illustrated by Aakanksha Mittra

It is Kanchi’s birthday and she can’t go out to her favourite restaurant. Knowing that baingan bharta is all she has to look forward to, she is really upset. But her neighbours in Sunrise Society know that the best way to turn things around is with a feast! A story about community, compassion, and the food we eat.

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The Birthday Party — illustrated by Megha Vishwanath

Level: Not assessed · 8 pages · English

The Birthday Party

Written by Pratham Books Team
Illustrated by Megha Vishwanath

After his birthday party, the boy in the story opens his gifts and is thrilled to find a camera. But as he's playing with his new gift, he notices his mother crying in the kitchen. Find out what he does next!

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The Blob Who Wanted to Be More — illustrated by Rucha Dhayarkar

Level A1 (estimated) · 13 pages · English

The Blob Who Wanted to Be More

Written by Rucha Dhayarkar
Illustrated by Rucha Dhayarkar

Blob always wanted to be more than just a blob, so she set out on an adventure. Along the way, she made new friends, learned new things and came closer to her true self. Read this early reader book and go on an endless adventure with the blob.

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The Boink Mystery — illustrated by Soumya Menon

Level B1 (estimated) · 24 pages · English

The Boink Mystery

Written by Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry
Illustrated by Soumya Menon

BOINK BOINK BOINK... Aman could hear it. What was 'it'? Read on to solve this great mystery set in Jantar Mantar in Jaipur. You are sure to have a lot of good clean fun!

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The Bone Puzzle — illustrated by Rajasee Ray

Level B1 (estimated) · 16 pages · English

The Bone Puzzle

Written by Lavina Mahbubani
Illustrated by Rajasee Ray

Zoya and Armaan have made a mess at Ma’s clinic. They will be in BIG trouble if she finds out. Can they put aside their differences and work as a team?

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The Book of Stolen Secrets — illustrated by Zaheer Merchant

Level B1 (estimated) · 13 pages · English

The Book of Stolen Secrets

Written by Ashwitha Jayakumar
Illustrated by Zaheer Merchant

Secrets are meant for sharing only with people you know and trust. But watch out for sneaky people who are trying to steal them!

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The Boy Who was scared of Balloons — illustrated by Megha Vishwanath

Level B2 (estimated) · 12 pages · English

The Boy Who was scared of Balloons

Written by Rohini Nilekani
Illustrated by Megha Vishwanath

Shaunat is afraid of balloons. Chimi is scared of animals! Can the two friends get over their fears?

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