International Literacy Day collection

Pratham Books believes in spreading the joy of reading. That's the reason why we're offering free downloads of 20 of our books in 15 languages. Read them to your children, share it with your neighbours and spread the delight of reading, this 'International Literacy Day'.

Can and Can't - English

You CAN read this little book, but you CAN’T dislike it! And if little children CAN’T read it, they CAN enjoy the charming illustrations! Written by Radha H.S. and illustrated by Ruchi S...

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With a Pinch of Salt - Hindi

A salt trader would load sacks of salt on a donkey's back and go to the market everyday. The increasing weight of the salt upset the donkey greatly. How did he teach the trader a lesson? ...

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Do and Don't - Marathi

Do you think this little boy likes to go to school? If you DO want to know, just turn the pages of this tiny book. Written by Radha H.S. and illustrated by Ruchi Shah.

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The Moon and the Cap - Gujarati

Do you like to wear a cap on a sunny day? Find out who else likes to wear a cap in this charming book. Author: Noni Illustrator: Angie & Upesh

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Smart Sona - Oriya

Sona’s father made her a lovely toy. Read this charming story about how they helped each other. Written by Vinita Krishna and illustrated by Suvidha Mistry

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Annual Haircut Day - Tamil

Sringeri Srinivas had very long hair. He wanted it cut on Annual Haircut Day. Everyone was busy. You will never guess who helped him that day! Read and enjoy! Author: Noni Illustrator: A...

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Bani - Urdu

Bani can float in her sleep and reach the most amazing and amusing places. Would you like to float along? Author : Herminder Ohri Illustrator: Taposhi Ghoshal

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Chuskit Goes to School Telugu

Nine year old Chuskit longed to go to school, to make friends, learn math and play games. But she could not.... until Abdul decided to do something about it.

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Ritu's Letter Gets Longer - English

Little Ritu is very eager to see her cousin. So she posts him a very special letter. Written by Mala Kumar Illustrated by Henu

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Annual Haircut Day - Assamese [বাৰ্ষিক চুলি কটা দিৱস]

This is an Assamese translation of Annual Haircut Day. We are grateful to Dr. Probodh Borah for this translation. শ্রীঙ্গেৰী শ্রীনিৱাসৰ চুলি বৰ দীঘল হৈছিল । বাৰ্ষিক চুলি কটা দিৱসত তেওঁ...

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The Jungle School - English

Written by Madhav Chavan and Meera Tendolkar Illustrations by Ketan Raut The animals in the jungle rush to the new school with great enthusiasm. What do you think happened after that?

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The Moon and the Cap - German [Der Mond und die Muetze]

This is a German translation of 'The Moon and the Cap'. We are grateful to Gautam Seshadri for this translation.

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Too Many Bananas - Kannada

No one wanted to buy the sweet bananas that Sringeri Srinivas grew on his farm. Find out what he did with them in this cute story. Author - Noni Illustrators - Angie and Upesh

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Topsy Turvy - English

Written by Noni Illustrations by Angie and Upesh Everything is turning upside down in a little boy's house ... ... what could be the reason for this?

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Annual Haircut Day - French [Jour de Coiffure Annuel]

This is a French translation of Annual Haircut Day. We are grateful to Parul Dubé for this translation. Sringeri Srinivas avait de très longs cheveux. Il l'a voulu la coupe le Jour de Co...

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