Story Time (English)

Lalita, the pet pig of Mini Singh, clicks her heels and runs away! And lands right into an adventure where she meets unfriendly donkeys, big buffaloes, and snarly dogs. But nothing can stop her from having fun. After all, isn’t that what adventures are all about? The Runaway Pig (English), written by Rohit Kulkarni, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 201...

Once there was a big village. In the village, there was a school where a game was being played. Everyone joined in except Mimi. How will Didi get her to join the fun? Dumroo (English), written by Rukmini Banerji, illustrated by Zaheer Merchant, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyw...

Tara and Ravi go to the market to buy fruits and vegetables. But each time, one fruit gets squashed! The concept of sorting is introduced through heavy and light objects. Who Made the Tomato Chutney? (English), written by Kavitha Mandana, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate storie...

Sam wants his Christmas present now! But it is hidden in a secret place. Would you like to find out what Sam did? Sam's Christmas Present (English), written by Annie Besant, illustrated by Alicia Souza, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Amma comes to the rescue when Mini and Tara’s home is flooded because of a broken pipe in the bathroom. What’s in Amma’s toolkit? Amma's Toolkit (English), written by Nandini Nayar, illustrated by Ashwini Hiremath, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

It's her first day of school. Nima gets new shoes, a new bag, and a new pen, but she still does not feel happy. What could help Nima feel happy again? Nima's First Day of School (English) is translated by Alisha Berger, based on the original story: 'निमा खुसी छैनन्‌'(Nepali), written by Krishnadip Sigdel, illustrated by Shanta Hitang, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a...

A mouse enters the house. And there is utter chaos. Here is an action-packed adventure for little ones. 'Mouse in the House'(English), written by Sowmya Rajendran, illustrated by Tanaya Vyas, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Describes the uses and importance of soil. The Soil (English) is translated by Shannon David, based on the original story: 'Mato'(Nepali), written by Prabhat Sapkota, illustrated by Yuwak Shrestha, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Join Tooka, Poi, and their best friend, Inji, the dog, as they collect seeds. The adventure begins when the three friends meet Pacha, the tamarind tree. Let's Go Seed Collecting! (English), written by Neha Sumitran, illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www...

Sona loves to help everyone. In the first book, she helped her father. In the second book, she helped her mother. Now, Sona visits her uncle who makes ice-candies. What will she do there? Sona's Very Smart Nose (English), translated by Mala Kumar, based on original story सोना की नाक बड़ी तेज़ (Hindi), written by Vinita Krishna, illustrated by Suvidha Mistry, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Bo...

Manu has a new raincoat. He can't wait to wear it, but the rain makes him wait... and wait... and wait. The Red Raincoat (English), written by Kiran Kasturia, illustrated by Zainab Tambawalla, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2015) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Chintu is fascinated by everything that goes round and round, kind of like the Earth. Take a round of this book along with Chintu and his friends. When Things Go Round and Round (English), translated by Rajesh Khar, based on original story गोल गोल घूमना (Hindi), written by Shweta Balakrishnan, illustrated by Agantuk Samaresh, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2018) under a CC BY 4.0 lic...

Rose has a recipe to turn waste into plant food. Join Rose and Rocky in their adventures in this book about composting. Rose and Rocky Go Green (English), written by Annie Besant, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2018) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storywea...

Sonu, Monu and Rina discovered many things together in 'Colours on the Street'. In this second book, the three friends set out to play. Little did they know that they would meet so many animals. Would you like to meet them too? A Street, or a Zoo? (English), written by Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2015) under a CC BY 4.0 l...

Nichchumani wants to help Pichhu, a lost and injured duckling. She takes her home, but she only finds more trouble there! Nichchumani Helps Out (English), translated by Magdalena Cooper, based on original story நிச்சுமணியும் வாத்துக்குஞ்சும் (Tamil), written by Egambaram Kumudini, illustrated by Pavithra Wanamali, published by Room to Read (© Room to Read, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryW...

I love the sounds that my Appa makes. I have my favourite—which one is yours? My Appa and his Sounds (English), written by Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan, illustrated by Omkar Mahashabde, supported by CISCO, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2020) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Unni wants to be a mundu magician, just like his Ammumma. What can he make with Ammumma’s old mundus? The Mundu Magicians (English), written by Gayathri Bashi, illustrated by Gayathri Bashi, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2019) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Moutushi is a little sunbird who loves brightly-coloured flowers. Didima has lots of them growing in her flower pots. Moutushi drinks nectar from the flowers, and in return gives Didima a beautiful gift. What could this gift be? Moutushi's Song (English), translated by Sukanya Sinha, based on original story মৌটুসির গান (Bengali), written by Maitreyi Shome, illustrated by Supriya Tirkey, published...

Does milk come out of a packet or out of a cow? When city boy Raju visits his Ajji’s farm in the village, he watches Ajji milking her cows. Raju loves the sight of the fresh milk frothing in the bucket, but there is something he enjoys even more. What do you think it is? Moo Moo Brown Cow, Have You Any Milk? (English), translated by Divaspathy Hegde, based on original story ನೊರೆ ನೊರೆ ಹಾಲು (Kannada...

How do you get puffed, hot and delicious Roti? Find it out with Mona! Mona Loves Roti (English), translated by Sandhya Taksale, based on original story मोना को पसंद है रोटी! (Hindi), written by Sandhya Taksale, illustrated by Shailja Jain Chougule, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2018) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storywe...

Who’s that in the mirror? Manasa is going to do what she does best—find out. Who's That in the Mirror? (English), written by Shalini Srinivasan , illustrated by Pia Alizé Hazarika, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2019) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Manasa is on the hunt for a different kind of rainbow. Can she do it? Let’s find out. Join Manasa on her adventure. Manasa Collects a Rainbow (English), written by Shalini Srinivasan , illustrated by Pia Alizé Hazarika, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2020) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www....

Chinu's father is a junk dealer and he collects different kind of things. Chinu likes to see them and help his father. Sometimes, Chinu gets wonderful stuff which is very helpful. Look what he gets here! The Junk Dealer (English-Hindi), translated by Shreya Shruti, (© Shreya Shruti, 2020) from कबाड़ी वाला (Hindi), by Sridala Swami based on original story Cheenu's Gift (English), written by Sridala...

The boy in the story is in a real hurry. Wouldn’t you like to find out why? Ma! Hurry Up!! (English), translated by Madhav Chavan, based on original story माँ ! जल्दी करो (Hindi), written by Rukmini Banerji, illustrated by Sheetal Thapa, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2004) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Jami wants to play with his friends. But he can't find the ball in his messy room! How long are his friends willing to wait? The Lost Ball (English), translated by Alisha Berger, based on original story হারানো বল (Bengali), written by Nasrin Mustafa, illustrated by ASM Tanvir Hassan Raju, published by Room to Read (© Room to Read, 2018) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and tr...