Picture Books

  • A Dollop of Ghee and a Pot of Wisdom

    Publisher: Walker Books

    Features four stories about young Prince Veera, who, along with his friend Suku, helps his father, the king, solve some of the problems he is having with his subjects.







  • As I watch

    Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing

    Nature watching needs patience. But patience is certainly rewarded. In this book every young reader will learn to watch how a butterfly is born from a tiny egg hanging under a leaf.



  • Where is Gola's Home?

    Publisher: Tulika Books, India

    A story about a yak who does n't know where his home is !


    English to Hindi English to Tamil
    English to Telugu English to Kannada English to Bangla


  • Tall Tales

    Publisher: Asiapac Books

    We have all heard tall tales, but just where do they come from, anyway? This book may just have the answer for you! These stories showcase the animal kingdom and the situations they find themselves.

E-Books

  • Chasing the Pot of Gold

    Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing

    What's at the end of a rainbow? Maybe a pot of gold? Not many have found the pot of gold. But Butterfly is determined to find it. The journey takes her through green sprouting grass, colorful flowers and peeping squirrels.

  • What's for dinner?

    Publisher: Reading A-Z

    Giraffe is hungry, but he is tired of eating leaves. How will Giraffe solve his problem? He decides to try to eat foods other animals eat. Humorous, supportive pictures and repetitive phrases allow early readers to be successful.

    Lesson plan

  • Wing's visit to Singapore

    Publisher: Reading A-Z

    When Wing visits Singapore, his Uncle Lee takes him fishing on Bedok Jetty. It is Wing's first time fishing and he is not sure he will enjoy himself. As his uncle encourages him to keep trying, Wing learns that fishing can be fun after all. Pictures support the text. Co-written with Ty Allison.

    Lesson plan

  • Afraid of Dogs

    Publisher: StoryPlus

    Lekha hates dogs. So, when her Auntie gives a bouncy puppy to her mother as a present, she is appalled. The pesky puppy takes over the house and charms every one ... except Lekha. She plots to get rid of the horrible beast. And her plot works ... it works too well. But has it put her parents in danger?

  • Bananas for Christmas

    Publisher: StoryPlus

    Where is Thomas? Ruby searches the house high and low, but cannot find him. Then, when she calls her dad on his mobile, she gets no answer. Thomas has swapped her dad’s mobile for a toy phone he was given for Christmas. Now everyone is worried. Dad rushes home and they all search. Where is Thomas? And who is Thomas?

Retellings

  • Fascinating Stories from Hans Christian Andersen

    Publisher: Asiapac Books

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    In this collection, 23 stories - including old favourites like Little Mermaid and Ugly Duckling and lesser-known tales such as The Snow Queen and The Travelling Coin - are retold by Chitra Soundar for every child?s reading pleasure.

  • Whacky Jokes

    Publisher: Asiapac Books

    Meet Birbal and Tenali Rama amongst a host of other legendary Asian characters displaying their wit and satire. Co-authored with Catherine G S Lim, this collection is from both China and India, giving a fantastic mix of funny tales to all readers.

Folktale Commentary

  • Stories of Effendi, (also called Mulla Nasruddin)

    Publisher: Asiapac Books

    Commentary by Chitra Soundar. Nuggets of Wisdom from the Effendi brings to life the adventures of the ever-popular trickster of Uighur folklore, the Effendi. Through his quick wits and clear thinking, the Effendi turns the tables on a cast of unscrupulous characters and teaches valuable life lessons in the process. Each tale entertains and amuses even as it instructs and inspires. In this volume, you'll encounter unreasonable people and impossible problems... and unexpected solutions.

  • Stories from Greek Myths

    Publisher: Asiapac Books

    Commentary by Chitra Soundar. Nuggets of Wisdom from Greek Myths is a treasure house of heroes, villains and damsels in distress. These stories drawn from Greek mythology depict the timeless conflict between good and evil. Each tale entertains and amuses even as it instructs and inspires. In this volume, you'll be confronted again and again with an insurmountable problem... and an extraordinary solution.

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