Attribution Text: A Stitch in Time (English), written by Himadri Das, Veena Prasad, illustrated by Ankitha Kini, supported by CISCO, 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.storyweaver.org.in.
Written by Himadri Das, Veena Prasad . © Pratham Books , 2018.
Sample text from A Stitch in Time – repairing broken items
Khrrrrrrr…
“Oh no,” wails Shyam.
The seams of his favourite shirt have come apart.
“I can’t wear this shirt anymore, Thatha!
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