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When a Forest Wakes Up — illustrated by Sudarshan Shaw

Level A2 (estimated) · 9 pages · English

When a Forest Wakes Up

Written by Sudarshan Shaw
Illustrated by Sudarshan Shaw

As a roaring sun jumps out, the forest wakes up to a brand new day, putting on a new show. What will the forest be today? A story inspired from animism, an age-old belief of the Gond tribe, where everything from the sun to the rocks are as living as we are.

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When a Huro Sings — illustrated by Imlijongshi Lemtur

Level A2 (estimated) · 30 pages · English

When a Huro Sings

Written by Nandan Joshi
Illustrated by Imlijongshi Lemtur

Huros are the only apes living in India. The Garo Hills in Meghalaya is one of their homes. Every morning, huros sing songs for the forest, the wildlife, and the people of Garo. It’s magical! Come, see what happens when a huro sings!

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When I Go Back Home, I See… — illustrated by Adrija Ghosh

Level A1 (estimated) · 7 pages · English

When I Go Back Home, I See…

Written by Adrija Ghosh
Illustrated by Adrija Ghosh

Every evening when Benu heads back home from school she cycles through tiny mountain paths and discovers new things. Walk home with her...

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When I Grow Up — illustrated by Tarique Aziz

Level B1 (estimated) · 12 pages · English

When I Grow Up

Written by Priyadarshini Gogoi
Illustrated by Tarique Aziz

I am Papori and I will be an engineer when I grow up. This book is about all the things I will build. It is full of big words, but it is full of big adventures too. Come join me!

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When We Are Home — illustrated by Pankaj Saikia

Level A2 (estimated) · 7 pages · English

When We Are Home

Written by Priyadarshini Gogoi
Illustrated by Pankaj Saikia

Home is the sights, the sounds, the smells and the touch of every room. In this book, Moromi remembers her home that was displaced by a flood.

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When Will Amma Be Back? — illustrated by Alankrita Amaya

Level A2 (estimated) · 16 pages · English

When Will Amma Be Back?

Written by Prathiba Swaminathan
Illustrated by Alankrita Amaya

Roja’s mother leaves for work early in the day. She promises to be back by bedtime. What will Roja do all day without Amma?

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Where Am I? — illustrated by Karthikeyan S.

Level A2 (estimated) · 21 pages · English

Where Am I?

Written by Priya Venkatesh
Illustrated by Karthikeyan S.

Insects and reptiles protect themselves by being able to hide in plain sight in their surroundings. A spotting book about camouflage.

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Where am I? — illustrated by Sonali Zohra

Level A2 (estimated) · 3 pages · English

Where am I?

Written by Sonali Zohra
Illustrated by Sonali Zohra

This is a story about a girl learning about her planet and all the wonderful and magical creatures that she shares it with. She learns that her home is a small blue green planet, that looks like a marble and everything that lives on this marble is somehow connected!

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Where Did My Call Go? — illustrated by Samidha Gunjal

Level B2 (estimated) · 16 pages · English

Where Did My Call Go?

Written by Samidha Gunjal
Illustrated by Samidha Gunjal

When we make phone calls, our voice is able to travel to places that are far away. Have you ever wondered how cell phones can make a voice travel over long distances?

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Where Do the Groceries Go? — illustrated by Aayushi Sanghrajka

Level A2 (estimated) · 17 pages · English

Where Do the Groceries Go?

Written by Aayushi Sanghrajka
Illustrated by Aayushi Sanghrajka

Aarav is helping his mother put away the groceries. Will the eggs fit in the tray? Which is the right jar for the rice? How many carrots can he put in one bag? A story about mathematical thinking in our everyday lives.

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