The
CLR story books for young children are beautifully illustrated
and contain carefully graded texts. All these books are
suitable for school libraries, classrooms, and also for
recreational reading at home.
The
Gudbud / गड़बड़/ गडबड/ series
Stories are an
excellent medium for developing the values we want all children
to grow up with. The Gudbud series focusses on basic human
values that are relevant to the lives of young children.
Mama
Gudbud Takes a Break (English, Hindi, Marathi)
Children appreciate the needs and desires of a mother
as an individual, and the give-and-take that makes for
happiness within a family.(Click on image to preview) (Rs.75.00)
The
Gudbuds Get Out of a Mess(English,
Hindi, Marathi)
Children learn about the importance of co-operation within
the family, and that a happy family is not one in which
each member can only do what he/she wants. (Click on image to preview)(Rs.75.00)
At the
Park in Gudbudland(English, Hindi, Marathi)
Children appreciate individual differences
amongst people and experience what it feels like to be
left out and to be included. The story helps to inculcate
a respect for diversity and reveals the true meaning of
friendship. (Click on image to preview)(Rs.75.00)
‘Aao
Padhe’ Reading Series – Class 1
A set of 12 child-friendly booklets in Hindi. This series
helps teachers and parents to motivate beginners to read
independently. Child-friendly themes, short, simple sentences,
words repeated at regular intervals and attractive visuals
all assist in making this initial reading easy and enjoyable
for children. (Rs.110.00)
Bilingual
learning materials
The CLR has developed
a range of graded, bilingual reading materials for young
children, based on the globally researched understanding
that a known language can fruitfully be used to learn a new
one.
My World~My
Words
A picture word book in full colour, designed for Indian
children to learn English and the regional language. This
book, with colourful pictures, features about 1000 words
based on the world of Indian children, relevant for students
in regional medium and English medium schools. Serves as
a resource book for parents and teachers. (English - Marathi : Rs.175.00,
all other editions : Rs.160.00). Please enquire about substantial
price reduction for bulk orders.
Other language versions can be commissioned on request.
Bilingual
Story Books
When children are learning to read in a new language, they
are usually exposed only to sentences or small instructional
texts. But being able to read a whole book in a new language
is a special kind of thrill. To spark this excitement, the
Centre for Learning Resources has developed a range of bilingual
story books, based on the globally researched understanding
that a known language can fruitfully be used to learn a new
one.
The Princess Who
Never Smiled
A charming tale that relates who will make Princess Jayanti
smile and how it will happen. (Click on image to preview) (Rs.75.00)
Available in English-Marathi, English-Hindi and English-Urdu
The Lion And The
Mouse
A traditional tale about the brave mouse who rescues
an angry but helpless lion. (Click on image to preview)
(Rs.75.00)
Available in English-Marathi, English-Hindi and English-Urdu
Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Children find out thorugh this story why the cock crows
every morning, just before sunrise. (Click on image to preview) (Rs.75.00)
Available in English-Marathi, English-Hindi and English-Urdu
Chintu’s
Cap
A Maharashtrian folk tale that recounts how a mouse is
afraid of nobody - not even the king. (Click on image to preview) (Rs. 75.00)
Available in English-Marathi, English-Hindi, English-Kannada and English-Urdu
The
Little Flute Player
The adventures of Ramesh, a talented little flute player,
as he travels on a magic mat. (Click on image to preview) (Rs. 75.00)
Available in English-Marathi, English-Hindi, English-Kannada and English-Urdu
Bilingual story books in any other languages can be commissioned on request.
'Chala
Vachuya'/Lets Read Series
A set of 10 booklets for further supplementary reading
at the Class I level. (Rs.150.00)
Available in English-Marathi
If you would like
to order any of these materials, please email clr@vsnl.com
. Prices mentioned here
are valid only for Indian editions, and for purchases
in India. All prices are subject to change without notice.
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