Everything Looks New

Everything looks new – Vasant Panchami is the Indian celebration of the first day of spring. What exciting things happen in India in spring? Another beautiful creative commons book from Pratham and Storyweaver. Level 2, Words 320.

By: Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry, Priya Kuriyan

Sample Page From Everything looks new:

Today is Vasant Panchami. My parents say it is the first day of spring. Spring is the season between winter and summer. It is called Vasant Ritu in Sanskrit.

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