Author: Minku makes friends
Transcript of Author: Minku makes friends
Minku makes friendsAuthor Vani BalaramanIllustrators Sonal Goyal Sumit Sakhuja Sumit Sakhuja
Minku a puppy had moved in newly to a jungleHe moved in with his mom and dadAlthough he loved the new jungle he hadnt made friends yetSo he mostly played on his own with his toys
2
At bedtime his mom asked him How do you like the new home my little one I like it here mommy but I dont have friends yetIt will be so much more fun with friends around said MinkuOf course my dear It takes time to make new friends I hope you meet new kids in school and in the jungle soon said his momSometimes you need to reach out to kids and sometimes they reach out to you Thats how you make friends said his mom
3
Minku lay wide awake that night He pondered over what his mommy told him Sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimesfriends reach out to us What did she mean by that he wondered
He was new and he felt shyHe wasnt sleepy yet and decided to take a stroll
4
He soon met an owl peeking from thebranch of a tree
Hey you are you new here askedthe owl
Yes I am I just moved in recently Andmy name is Minku said the puppy
My name is Madam Owla I stay awakeat night It was nice meeting you saidthe owl
Thanks can we be friends I haventmade any new friends yet added Minku
Of course do stop by this tree I stayhere on most nights said the owl
Happy that he had made his first friendMinku moved on
5
Minku was no longer feeling shy
He met a fox and bravely went up to himand said Hi Whats your name Myname is Minku and I am new here canwe be friends
Hi I am Foxy the farmers fox I keepguard at night Sure we can be friendssaid the fox
I wouldnt mind having some one to talkto at night when I watch over the farms added Foxy
Sure I will drop by some day again said Minku
Bye Foxy Glad to meet you
Bye Minku glad to meet you too
6
Minku saw something flicker at the top ofa tree Curious he went closer andspotted a fly
Are you a fly wow you look so goodYou can flicker too said Minku
Oh I am a firefly and my name is Shiny said the firefly
I am sorry I have never seen a firefly inmy life Nice to meet you Shiny can webe friends asked Minku
Sure said the firefly
I love to sing like this Buzzzz zzzz zzzzBuzzzz zzz zzz what do you like to do asked Shiny
I love to color and paint I like to listen tostories too said Minku
7
Days passed Minku had even begun toexplore the village on his own
One day he met a bubbly seven year oldgirl Meenu at the lake
She found him very cute and took himhome and fed him chappatis and bread
Meenu even took him to school one dayand showed him to her class teacher andfriends
8
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
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Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Minku a puppy had moved in newly to a jungleHe moved in with his mom and dadAlthough he loved the new jungle he hadnt made friends yetSo he mostly played on his own with his toys
2
At bedtime his mom asked him How do you like the new home my little one I like it here mommy but I dont have friends yetIt will be so much more fun with friends around said MinkuOf course my dear It takes time to make new friends I hope you meet new kids in school and in the jungle soon said his momSometimes you need to reach out to kids and sometimes they reach out to you Thats how you make friends said his mom
3
Minku lay wide awake that night He pondered over what his mommy told him Sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimesfriends reach out to us What did she mean by that he wondered
He was new and he felt shyHe wasnt sleepy yet and decided to take a stroll
4
He soon met an owl peeking from thebranch of a tree
Hey you are you new here askedthe owl
Yes I am I just moved in recently Andmy name is Minku said the puppy
My name is Madam Owla I stay awakeat night It was nice meeting you saidthe owl
Thanks can we be friends I haventmade any new friends yet added Minku
Of course do stop by this tree I stayhere on most nights said the owl
Happy that he had made his first friendMinku moved on
5
Minku was no longer feeling shy
He met a fox and bravely went up to himand said Hi Whats your name Myname is Minku and I am new here canwe be friends
Hi I am Foxy the farmers fox I keepguard at night Sure we can be friendssaid the fox
I wouldnt mind having some one to talkto at night when I watch over the farms added Foxy
Sure I will drop by some day again said Minku
Bye Foxy Glad to meet you
Bye Minku glad to meet you too
6
Minku saw something flicker at the top ofa tree Curious he went closer andspotted a fly
Are you a fly wow you look so goodYou can flicker too said Minku
Oh I am a firefly and my name is Shiny said the firefly
I am sorry I have never seen a firefly inmy life Nice to meet you Shiny can webe friends asked Minku
Sure said the firefly
I love to sing like this Buzzzz zzzz zzzzBuzzzz zzz zzz what do you like to do asked Shiny
I love to color and paint I like to listen tostories too said Minku
7
Days passed Minku had even begun toexplore the village on his own
One day he met a bubbly seven year oldgirl Meenu at the lake
She found him very cute and took himhome and fed him chappatis and bread
Meenu even took him to school one dayand showed him to her class teacher andfriends
8
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
At bedtime his mom asked him How do you like the new home my little one I like it here mommy but I dont have friends yetIt will be so much more fun with friends around said MinkuOf course my dear It takes time to make new friends I hope you meet new kids in school and in the jungle soon said his momSometimes you need to reach out to kids and sometimes they reach out to you Thats how you make friends said his mom
3
Minku lay wide awake that night He pondered over what his mommy told him Sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimesfriends reach out to us What did she mean by that he wondered
He was new and he felt shyHe wasnt sleepy yet and decided to take a stroll
4
He soon met an owl peeking from thebranch of a tree
Hey you are you new here askedthe owl
Yes I am I just moved in recently Andmy name is Minku said the puppy
My name is Madam Owla I stay awakeat night It was nice meeting you saidthe owl
Thanks can we be friends I haventmade any new friends yet added Minku
Of course do stop by this tree I stayhere on most nights said the owl
Happy that he had made his first friendMinku moved on
5
Minku was no longer feeling shy
He met a fox and bravely went up to himand said Hi Whats your name Myname is Minku and I am new here canwe be friends
Hi I am Foxy the farmers fox I keepguard at night Sure we can be friendssaid the fox
I wouldnt mind having some one to talkto at night when I watch over the farms added Foxy
Sure I will drop by some day again said Minku
Bye Foxy Glad to meet you
Bye Minku glad to meet you too
6
Minku saw something flicker at the top ofa tree Curious he went closer andspotted a fly
Are you a fly wow you look so goodYou can flicker too said Minku
Oh I am a firefly and my name is Shiny said the firefly
I am sorry I have never seen a firefly inmy life Nice to meet you Shiny can webe friends asked Minku
Sure said the firefly
I love to sing like this Buzzzz zzzz zzzzBuzzzz zzz zzz what do you like to do asked Shiny
I love to color and paint I like to listen tostories too said Minku
7
Days passed Minku had even begun toexplore the village on his own
One day he met a bubbly seven year oldgirl Meenu at the lake
She found him very cute and took himhome and fed him chappatis and bread
Meenu even took him to school one dayand showed him to her class teacher andfriends
8
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Minku lay wide awake that night He pondered over what his mommy told him Sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimesfriends reach out to us What did she mean by that he wondered
He was new and he felt shyHe wasnt sleepy yet and decided to take a stroll
4
He soon met an owl peeking from thebranch of a tree
Hey you are you new here askedthe owl
Yes I am I just moved in recently Andmy name is Minku said the puppy
My name is Madam Owla I stay awakeat night It was nice meeting you saidthe owl
Thanks can we be friends I haventmade any new friends yet added Minku
Of course do stop by this tree I stayhere on most nights said the owl
Happy that he had made his first friendMinku moved on
5
Minku was no longer feeling shy
He met a fox and bravely went up to himand said Hi Whats your name Myname is Minku and I am new here canwe be friends
Hi I am Foxy the farmers fox I keepguard at night Sure we can be friendssaid the fox
I wouldnt mind having some one to talkto at night when I watch over the farms added Foxy
Sure I will drop by some day again said Minku
Bye Foxy Glad to meet you
Bye Minku glad to meet you too
6
Minku saw something flicker at the top ofa tree Curious he went closer andspotted a fly
Are you a fly wow you look so goodYou can flicker too said Minku
Oh I am a firefly and my name is Shiny said the firefly
I am sorry I have never seen a firefly inmy life Nice to meet you Shiny can webe friends asked Minku
Sure said the firefly
I love to sing like this Buzzzz zzzz zzzzBuzzzz zzz zzz what do you like to do asked Shiny
I love to color and paint I like to listen tostories too said Minku
7
Days passed Minku had even begun toexplore the village on his own
One day he met a bubbly seven year oldgirl Meenu at the lake
She found him very cute and took himhome and fed him chappatis and bread
Meenu even took him to school one dayand showed him to her class teacher andfriends
8
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
He soon met an owl peeking from thebranch of a tree
Hey you are you new here askedthe owl
Yes I am I just moved in recently Andmy name is Minku said the puppy
My name is Madam Owla I stay awakeat night It was nice meeting you saidthe owl
Thanks can we be friends I haventmade any new friends yet added Minku
Of course do stop by this tree I stayhere on most nights said the owl
Happy that he had made his first friendMinku moved on
5
Minku was no longer feeling shy
He met a fox and bravely went up to himand said Hi Whats your name Myname is Minku and I am new here canwe be friends
Hi I am Foxy the farmers fox I keepguard at night Sure we can be friendssaid the fox
I wouldnt mind having some one to talkto at night when I watch over the farms added Foxy
Sure I will drop by some day again said Minku
Bye Foxy Glad to meet you
Bye Minku glad to meet you too
6
Minku saw something flicker at the top ofa tree Curious he went closer andspotted a fly
Are you a fly wow you look so goodYou can flicker too said Minku
Oh I am a firefly and my name is Shiny said the firefly
I am sorry I have never seen a firefly inmy life Nice to meet you Shiny can webe friends asked Minku
Sure said the firefly
I love to sing like this Buzzzz zzzz zzzzBuzzzz zzz zzz what do you like to do asked Shiny
I love to color and paint I like to listen tostories too said Minku
7
Days passed Minku had even begun toexplore the village on his own
One day he met a bubbly seven year oldgirl Meenu at the lake
She found him very cute and took himhome and fed him chappatis and bread
Meenu even took him to school one dayand showed him to her class teacher andfriends
8
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Minku was no longer feeling shy
He met a fox and bravely went up to himand said Hi Whats your name Myname is Minku and I am new here canwe be friends
Hi I am Foxy the farmers fox I keepguard at night Sure we can be friendssaid the fox
I wouldnt mind having some one to talkto at night when I watch over the farms added Foxy
Sure I will drop by some day again said Minku
Bye Foxy Glad to meet you
Bye Minku glad to meet you too
6
Minku saw something flicker at the top ofa tree Curious he went closer andspotted a fly
Are you a fly wow you look so goodYou can flicker too said Minku
Oh I am a firefly and my name is Shiny said the firefly
I am sorry I have never seen a firefly inmy life Nice to meet you Shiny can webe friends asked Minku
Sure said the firefly
I love to sing like this Buzzzz zzzz zzzzBuzzzz zzz zzz what do you like to do asked Shiny
I love to color and paint I like to listen tostories too said Minku
7
Days passed Minku had even begun toexplore the village on his own
One day he met a bubbly seven year oldgirl Meenu at the lake
She found him very cute and took himhome and fed him chappatis and bread
Meenu even took him to school one dayand showed him to her class teacher andfriends
8
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Minku saw something flicker at the top ofa tree Curious he went closer andspotted a fly
Are you a fly wow you look so goodYou can flicker too said Minku
Oh I am a firefly and my name is Shiny said the firefly
I am sorry I have never seen a firefly inmy life Nice to meet you Shiny can webe friends asked Minku
Sure said the firefly
I love to sing like this Buzzzz zzzz zzzzBuzzzz zzz zzz what do you like to do asked Shiny
I love to color and paint I like to listen tostories too said Minku
7
Days passed Minku had even begun toexplore the village on his own
One day he met a bubbly seven year oldgirl Meenu at the lake
She found him very cute and took himhome and fed him chappatis and bread
Meenu even took him to school one dayand showed him to her class teacher andfriends
8
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Days passed Minku had even begun toexplore the village on his own
One day he met a bubbly seven year oldgirl Meenu at the lake
She found him very cute and took himhome and fed him chappatis and bread
Meenu even took him to school one dayand showed him to her class teacher andfriends
8
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Minku was no longer lonely in the jungleEvery night he met his friends - the fox the owl the firefly and many other jungle animals They played they sang they shared jokes and had a gala time
9
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Mommy you were so right sometimes we reach out to friends and sometimes they reach out to us I am so glad I made so manyfriends mommy Minku exclaimed I am so happy for you my darling said mommy planting a kiss on his foreheadNight night sweet dreams and they drifted off to sleep hugging each other
10
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Kalpanas CycleAuthor Sowmya RajendranIllustrator Kabini Amin
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Why did they give this away Kalpana asked in wonderShe was looking at what Amma had brought home from workA cycle as good as newAmma shrugged The child got another one she said
2
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Kalpana climbed on thecycle
DUMMMMMMMM
She fell Prabhu laughed
You canrsquot balance ontwo wheels Yoursquove tolearn how to ride it hesaid
Teach me Kalpanabegged him
3
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
So every evening after school they went to the bungalow road
There wasnrsquot much traffic there Only big houses with big dogs
4
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
All the children from their area went to play there
On the first day Kalpana couldnrsquot wait to start
But
5
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
DUMMMMMM
Kalpana fell to theground
Her knees were on fireShe didnrsquot want to cry
But she did Great bigsobs escaped from hermouth
6
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Her ears felt hot She could hear the boys laughing
Kalpana got up and ran home She left the cycle where itwas
Prabhu would ride it back He knew how toAfter he was done playing cricket with his friendsAfter the sun had setAfter Appa was home from the mechanic shop
7
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
How did you tear your skirt asked Amma when she saw Kalpana
I fell from the cycle Kalpana said Amma sighed
8
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Today was the seventh day of Kalpanarsquoslessons
And she still hadnrsquot been able to do itWhat was it that Prabhu had said
She was too short for the cycle
What did Prabhu know
9
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
At night Kalpana asked Amma for a glass of milkHer teacher had said that drinking milk would make children tall
And Kalpana was the second tallest girl in II B already
10
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
She wanted to become like VenusWilliams
Kalpana didnrsquot know anything abouttennis But Prabhu had shown her aposter of Venus once
How strong she is Kalpana had said
If Kalpana became so strong nobodywould bother her Kalpana prayedbefore going to sleep Something shedid not do otherwise
11
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
The next evening she was sure she would ride the cycleShe was even wearing her lucky red hairclip
Push and just let me go she told Prabhu He did justthat
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals Thewind rushed in her ears The cycle wobbled on the roadand then
DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMKalpana fell AGAIN
12
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
This time the pain was so bad she couldnrsquot breatheNobody was laughing Not even Manikandan who was always so mean
13
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
The doctor was very stern Like her school principal Hetold Kalpana that shersquod bruised her leg badly
Yoursquove to take care of it till it heals he said He gaveAmma a long list of medicines
No more cycling till the bruise goes off Amma saidKalpana nodded
You can still sit on the cycle though said Prabhu
How asked Kalpana
14
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Appa showed her the cycle It had a brand new pillion seatWe got it fixed when you were at the doctorrsquos grinned Prabhu
But I will ride it myself soon she saidYes said Prabhu You will
15
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
16
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Kalpana fell off the cycle but so what
Everyone tells you to keep trying even if you dont succeed Why
Trying sometimes gives you results that youre not looking for It teaches you something about yourself thatyou never knew If Kalpana had learnt to ride the cycle on the very first day she might have never knownhow determined a person she is Her family might have never realised this about her too
Maybe someday in the future when Kalpana becomes tall and strong after drinking many cups of milk shewill think back to the day she fell from her cycle Maybe it will happen when Kalpana has a difficult exam towrite or is hiking up a mountain Maybe it will happen when she is baking a cake or taking pictures of a tigerAnd maybe Kalpana will make up her mind not to give up because she still remembers what she learned thatday on her cycle
17
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40 The development of this book has been supported by Oracle
Story AttributionThis story Kalpanas Cycle is written by Sowmya Rajendran copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Art Director Kaveri Gopalakrishnan
Illustration AttributionsCover page A girl drawing a cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A girl excited about anew cycle at home by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 A girl on her cycle by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Two children with a cycle out on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Boys playing cricket on the street by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A girl crying after falling off her cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license Page 7 Green cycle by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2016 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A woman aman and a boy in conversation by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A girl sitting sadly under atable by Kabini Amin copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A girl drinking a glass of milk by Kabini Amin copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 Venus Williams professional tennis player by Kabini Amin copy PrathamBooks 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan JiAuthor Sanjiv Jaiswal SanjayIllustrator Ajit NarayanTranslator Manisha Chaudhry
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan ji
2
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
He drinks ten litres of milk everyday
3
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
He eats fifty rotis
4
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
He lifts weights of a hundred kilos
5
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
He walks with a swagger
6
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
He orders all the children about
7
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
One day Gappu said ldquoWill you wrestle with merdquo
8
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan ji laughed And then agreed
9
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Both of them slapped their thighs
10
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Pehelwaan ji caught hold of Gappu
11
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Gappu tickled him in the stomach
12
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
HeehellipHeeehellipHeeeehellip Pehelwaan ji jumped
13
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
As Gappu tickled him Pehelwaan ji began to dance
14
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
HahellipHahellipHeehellipHeehellipHoohellipHoohellipPehelwaan ji rolled about helplessly And he ran away
15
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
The kids are not scared of him any more He is scared of them
16
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books Pratham Books is a not-for-profit organization that publishes books in multiple Indian languagesto promote reading among children wwwprathambooksorg
Illustration AttributionsCover page Man walking past a house by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Man flexing hismuscles in a village and goat watching by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Man drinking milkfrom a barrel by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Man eating a pile of rotis by Ajit Narayan copyPratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 Man lifting heavy weights by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 Man walking by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 7 Man ordering children by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Man talking to boyby Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 Man laughing at boy by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Man and boy ready to wrestle by Ajit Narayan copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Pehelwaan Ji is translated by Manisha Chaudhry The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY40 license Based on Original story पहलवान जी by Sanjiv Jaiswal Sanjay copy Pratham Books 2006 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
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Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Eyads PigeonsAuthor Sadia TabassumIllustrator aumika shetty
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
My name is Eyad
Every morning dadatakes me to the balconyto listen to the birds
Pigeons are my favourite
2
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
There are always so many in the skyDada says they can carry messages and recognise our faces
3
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Some are white like my dadarsquos beardSome are grey like my dadirsquos hairSome have shades on their neckI hope to find out more about them when I grow up
4
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
The pigeons coo whenthey hear me hum
When I come too closethey fly away in a flock
They flap their wings sohard that some of theirfeathers fall off
5
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
The pigeons do backflipsin the air
Does that mean they arehappy
6
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
I wish I could do backflips too
7
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
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Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
They poop all over the balcony
Thatrsquos why dada hates them
8
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
But I do not want the pigeons to leaveI ask dada if I could keep one
ldquoWe cannot force them to stayrdquo dada saysldquoBirds are meant to fly wherever they wantrdquo
9
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
ldquoWhy canrsquot I flyrdquo I ask dada
ldquoWe all have specialpowersrdquo he saysldquoPigeons can fly and seecolours that are invisibleto usrdquo
10
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
ldquoDo I have a special powerrdquo I askldquoYesrdquo dada says ldquoOne day you will find itrdquo
ldquoI cannot waitrdquo I sayldquoNeither can Irdquo dada says
11
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
12
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
Did you knowHistorically pigeons were used to deliver important messages That isbecause they have the amazing ability to return to their homes evenwhen they are thousands of kilometres away in an unknown location
One of the greatest examples is a pigeon named Cher Ami She wasawarded a bravery medal from the French Army for saving 200 people inWorld War I by delivering a message even though she was injured
A note about pigeonsDo not feed pigeons they can manage by themselves And like Eyadrsquosdada says do not keep birds in cages They are meant to fly in the sky
13
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license
This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link
Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions
Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40
Story AttributionThis story Eyads Pigeons is written by Sadia Tabassum copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license
Other CreditsEyads Pigeons has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books wwwprathambooksorg Guest Editor Mathangi Subramanian
Images AttributionsCover page Eyad with pigeons and a cat on a railing by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 Oldman and young boy pointing at the pigeons in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page3 Eight pigeons flying into the sky by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 An old man talking toan old lady by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 5 A boy whistling in balcony by aumika shettycopy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A boy standing in the balcony Pigeons flying away by aumika shetty copyPratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A young boy exercising by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 Old man shooing away pigeons pooping on a cat in the balcony by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 9 A young boy hugging a pigeon Cat chasing a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books2017 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 Pigeons watching a boy attempting to fly by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Somerights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 11 A boy hugging a pigeon by aumika shetty copy Pratham Books 2017 Some rights reserved Releasedunder CC BY 40 license