When Mama is Away
Bubu is sick. Mama is going to look after her but who will look after us?
The Wood Carver
Mata lives in the Trobriand Islands. He carves wood. Read how he makes a big bowl. Mata is proud of his bowl and his culture.
Trees
Why do we need trees? What parts of a tree do we use to make things? Do you have a favourite tree?
Transport
Read about different types of transport. A family travel by boat, plane and bus. Where do you think they are going?
Watch Out! The Tiger is Here!
When a tiger moves through the forest, all the animals and birds know! Listen to the different alarm calls that warn everyone in the forest that the tiger is here.
The Lost Duckling
Tharul wants to help a lost and injured duckling. He takes the duckling home but they only find more trouble there!
The Royal Toothache
Even the king of the jungle must keep his teeth clean. Read this sweet story about who taught him this important lesson.
The Three Little Kittens
Three little kittens are afraid of the neighbourhood dog. He really wants to play with them, but whenever they see him they run away! Why do you think they are so scared of him?
The Peacock Who Wished to Fly
Peacock is sad. He wants to be able to fly like the other birds. What happens when he starts collecting feathers?
The New Boy
The new boy has a disability. Some children laugh. Manu cannot kick a ball but there is something he can do. What makes the children shout and cheer?
Thambu’s Kite
Thambu loves flying his kite. One day, the string breaks while Thambu is flying it. What will Thambu do?
Tall and Short
Can you tell which family members are tall and which are short? This book demonstrates the concept of opposites— tall and short— through the members of a child’s family.
The Conical Hat
This is a little poem about a conical hat. It is a hat woven from cane. It is used for many things. Would you like to know more about this delightful little hat?
Rat and Goat
Rat loves to play hopscotch but he has no one to play with. His neighbour, Goat, is at home but he prefers to be alone. Can Rat persuade Goat to play with him?
Poki Pig
Poki the pig follows Telu to school. What do the children do? What does the teacher say? What does Poki learn at school?
Rat and Frog – a play
Rat and Frog go into the bush. They want to eat mangos, but a surprise visitor wants to eat Rat and Frog? Who will do the eating?
Sani and Suri
Sani has a pet cat called Suri. One day, she comes back from school, but cannot find Suri anywhere. While searching all over, she meets different kinds of cats, but none of them are Suri. Will she find her pet? Read and find out!
Putu and Gutu
Putu is a small fish. Gutu is a big fish with big teeth! Oh no! Gutu is coming for Putu? How will Putu escape?