Grandma’s glasses are missing. She really needs a smart detective to find them for her. Another great creative commons book from Pratham and Storyweaver This is a Pratham Level 2 book for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help. It is short length perfect for reading practice with early readers, or …
Many of our recent books have come from a site called StoryWeaver, here is a little bit of background about Storyweaver and their mission: ‘There’s no such thing as a child who doesn’t like to read. There are only children who haven’t found the right book’ goes the popular adage. StoryWeaver is a gateway to an endless stream of …
I’ve recently been uploading quite a few books from BookDash, a South African Non-Profit organisation that is as passionate about getting books to kids as we are. If you’ve wondered like me how they manage to create all the wonderful books, and make them fly free on the internet, as creative commons contributions, here below …
The Annual Haircut – German Version – The Pratham CC book is provided here in a German Translation, Der Jaerliche Haarschneidetag. The English edition can be found on our main website. See more of these books below
Der Mond und die Kappe – The Moon and the Cap German The popular book, The Moon and The Cap, from Pratham, translated in German. A story about a boy who had his hat flew onto the top of the tree. When the night came, he saw that the moon was looking on to his …
Die Katze ist Schuld – A German version of the popular book ‘It’s the Cat’s Fault’ a variation on ‘the dog ate my homework’ theme. The English version is available on our home page. Written by Anushka Ravishankar, Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan Die Katze ist Schuld English Version Below It’s All The Cat’s Fault …
A Helping Hand – A series of letters tell a heartwarming and inspiring tale of friendship and dealing with disabilities. The writer is asked to show the new girl around. To begin with it’s awkward, and the other kids don’t understand, but differences are what make us stronger! This story is about a young girl …
What Shall I Wear Today – Did you ever struggle to make your mind up what to wear? Another great creative commons, Level 2 book from Pratham and Storyweaver. By: Natasha Sharma, Tanvi Choudhury Sample Page From What Shall I Wear Today: Do you get the feeling sometimes that none of your clothes are just right? I …
I Can help – Learning how to help is part of growing up, big girls and boys can help their parents, but is the help always helpful? Another great level 1 creative commons book from Pratham and Storyweaver. By: Mini Shrinivasan, Aman Randhawa Sample Page from I Can Help: <End of Sample Page From I Can Help> About …
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 …
The Day It Rained Fish – Imagine if it started raining, but not water, fish! Would it be a good thing or a bad thing? Find out in this short illustrated creative commons book from Storyweaver. This is a Level 2 free book created in Pratham’s 6 frame challenge, that is the story has only …
Up World, Down World – In a canopy forest in India, the Up World and Down World have always been suspicious of each other. But it all changes when Gopa the dormouse drops her book by accident on Fatima’s head. A story about the biodiversity of the canopy forests and friendship. The book introduces some …
Lost and Found – A beautifully rhymed and illustrated book about a lost yo-yo…will it be found? …And the morale – look after your toys! Great for young readers and those learning to read. Another great Creative Commons book from Pratham and Storyweaver. By: Sukhada Rahalkar Illustrator: Sukhada Rahalkar Sample Page from Lost and Found: …
Die Katze ist Schuld – It’s the Cat’s Fault! A German Children’s Story A German version of the popular book ‘It’s the Cat’s Fault’ a variation on ‘the dog ate my homework’ theme. The English version is available on our home page. Die Rote RegenJacke – Free Kids Book in German A simple …
Samira’s Awful Lunch – Sometimes viewing what others have makes one more appreciative of our own things. Another great Creative Commons book from Pratham and Storyweaver. This is a Level 2 book from Pratham’s Storyweaver aimed to children who can recognize familiar words and can read new words with help. The book has minimum amount of …
Can You Smile When You Snore? – A fun book with some nice sound effects and a good book for bedtime. Another great Creative Commons book from Storyweaver. This is a Level 2 book brought to us by Pratham’s Storyweaver suited for children who can recognize common words and can read and learn new words …
Brushing Is No Fun – No one likes brushing their teeth much, but here is a fun way to make tasks that are not fun more enjoyable. Another great Creative Commons book from Storyweaver and Pratham. By: Srividhya Venkat, Anupama Ajinkya Apte Sample Page from Brushing Is No Fun: When Rohan woke up, he …
Inside The Internet – A children’s guide to what the internet and World Wide Web are all about and where they came from. A wonderful introduction to a world our children often take for granted, including the history of where it all started and why we call it the World Wide Web. Another great Creative …
My Fish! – Two boys fight over a fish – but fighting never helps. What will happen to them, and to the fish? Another great creative commons book from Pratham and Storyweaver. A Pratham Level 1 book – suitable for young children. By: Suraj J Menon, Soumya Menon Sample Page from My Fish! Kicchu …
The Red Raincoat – A present of a new raincoat makes Manu wish for Rain. This book combines rhyme, days of the week, and weather for a great learning experience. Another great creative commons book from Storyweaver. Also available in German. By: Kiran Kasturia, Zainab Tambawalla Sample Page from The Red Raincoat: On Sunday, Manu’s …
