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My Comb

Adapted from
The CrownMy Comb
by
Shantdas Manandhar
and
Sangi Shreshtha
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
suits, quick, fluid
.
Pages:
8

I asked the rooster, peacock, and heron where they got their fancy comb crowns, and they all said they were born with them. I decided that I don't need their combs, and that I can make my own crown that is just right for me.

Rating
3.8
3.8
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Mud

Adapted from
Pepuyu, the Walking FishMud
by
utari ninghadiyati
and
Alnurul Gheulia
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Animals

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
eat, breathe, beaks, freak
.
Pages:
14

I am a perch that can walk on land, and I like to eat bugs and small fish. I grow sharp spines on my back to protect myself from predators. When the water dries up, I use my fins to walk on the land until the rain comes.

Rating
3.0
3.0
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Mud

Adapted from
Pepuyu, the Walking FishMud
by
utari ninghadiyati
and
Alnurul Gheulia
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Animals

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
nearby, something, somebody, lakebed
.
Pages:
14

Climbing perch are a type of fish that can walk on land and climb trees in search of food. They are native to Southeast Asia and can go without water for 6-10 hours.

Rating
2.7
2.7
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Mud

Adapted from
Pepuyu, the Walking FishMud
by
utari ninghadiyati
and
Alnurul Gheulia
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Animals

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
mud, pop, bog, hop, must
.
Pages:
14

Aku ikan pepuyu. Aku suka sekali jentik nyamuk dan hama padi. Aku jadi bisa bantu Pak Tani jika hama padi.

Rating
3.8
3.8
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Monster Pile

Adapted from
Monster, Give My Cat Back!Monster Pile
by
Gin Teguh
and
Naafi Nur Rohma
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Adventure

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
time, more, gape, size, pile
.
Pages:
14

Ben needs to feed his cat, but when he goes to find her, he discovers that she's been taken by a monster. He bravely puts all of the monster's stuff in a bin and rescues his cat.

Rating
2.9
2.9
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Mirror Magic

Adapted from
The Magic MirrorMirror Magic
by
Nin Monthakondeaklin
and
Divina Ariadini
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
their, weird, being, feisty
.
Pages:
12

The magic mirror shows you what is inside you. If you are good, then you will look good.

Rating
3.8
3.8
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Mirror Magic

Adapted from
The Magic MirrorMirror Magic
by
Nin Monthakondeaklin
and
Divina Ariadini
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
mirror, selfish, velvet, jacket, sister
.
Pages:
12

The farmer had three very selfish children who were always doing bad things. He had a magic mirror and warned his children not to play with it. But of course, they looked into the mirror anyway and saw ugly monsters staring back at them.

Rating
4.0
4.0
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Mouse!

Adapted from
Mouse in the HouseMouse!
by
Sowmya Rajendran
and
Tanaya Vyas
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
both, there, with
.
Pages:
10

The mouse was seen by Gran, Pa, and Ma. They all hid under the bed, and then Bub saw it too. The mouse ran away.

Rating
3.2
3.2
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Min Wants Help

Adapted from
Nin Wants to Get DressedMin Wants Help
by
Bounhome Khensonema
and
Aphisith Souphavongtay
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
help, find, wants
.
Pages:
8

Min needs help putting on her top. Mum, Dad, and Tim can't help yet, so Min can't put it on. We can help Min!

Rating
3.4
3.4
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Lots of Pots

Adapted from
Little PaintersLots of Pots
by
Cheryl Rao
and
Tanvi Bhat
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
blob, slap, grab, drop
.
Pages:
10

The kids find a lot of pots and decide to help paint them. They grab a pot and a brush and start painting. However, they make a mess and have to clean it up. In the end, they finish painting and their mother is happy.

Rating
3.4
3.4
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Market Fun

Adapted from
My Trip to the MarketMarket Fun
by
Deepa Dixit
and
Diwakar Chhetri
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
boy, toy, joy
.
Pages:
8

I went to the market with my dad and had a lot of fun. I saw lots of things for sale, and I even gave a boy a balloon.

Rating
0.0
0.0
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Lots of Pots

Adapted from
Little PaintersLots of Pots
by
Cheryl Rao
and
Tanvi Bhat
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
pattern, yellow, problem
.
Pages:
10

Pip and Tom paint the gate and themselves with paint pots given to them by painters. They make a stripey design on the gate which their mother likes.

Rating
3.3
3.3
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Little Ghost Wants to Play!

Adapted from
The Adventure of Gundul PeringisLittle Ghost Wants to Play!
by
Bookbot
and
Jenny Kusno
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Adventure

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
exist, anxious, maximum, toxic, flexible, pixie
.
Pages:
12

Gad is a ghost, but he is a friendly ghost. All he wants to do is make friends with the local kids, but will they be too scared of him?

Rating
0.0
0.0
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May and the Sea

Adapted from
May Searches for the SeaMay and the Sea
by
Đỗ Giáp Nhất
and
Giap Nhat Do
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Adventure

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
cold, farm, will, climb, glad
.
Pages:
6

May climbs a hill to find the sea, but only finds a farm. Her friend tells her to try and climb up, and she eventually finds the sea.

Rating
2.7
2.7
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Lost Toy

Adapted from
Lost and FoundLost Toy
by
Sukhada Rahalkar
and
Sukhada Rahalkar
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
detective, remember, yesterday, understand
.
Pages:
10

Grandma has my yo-yo and won't give it back.

Rating
2.4
2.4
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Lost Toy

Adapted from
Lost and FoundLost Toy
by
Sukhada Rahalkar
and
Sukhada Rahalkar
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
high, might, sight, sigh, night
.
Pages:
10

Gran won't give the protagonist their yo-yo back.

Rating
3.1
3.1
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Little Ghost Wants to Play!

Adapted from
The Adventure of Gundul PeringisLittle Ghost Wants to Play!
by
Bookbot
and
Jenny Kusno
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Adventure

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
gang, hang, swing, clings, fling
.
Pages:
8

Gad is a ghost, but he is a friendly ghost. All he wants to do is make friends with the local kids, but will they be too scared of him?

Rating
0.0
0.0
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Lost Toy

Adapted from
Lost and FoundLost Toy
by
Sukhada Rahalkar
and
Sukhada Rahalkar
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
lost, find, want
.
Pages:
10

I lost my toy and was sad, but then I found it with my grandma.

Rating
3.5
3.5
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Look! Look!

Adapted from
Look! Look!Look! Look!
by
Aniek Wijaya
and
EorG
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Adventure

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
cry, I, he, sky, fly, we
.
Pages:
7

We find the toy, but he bites it and we fall. Hold on! We get back up and find Mom.

Rating
2.9
2.9
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Lost in the Dark

Adapted from
Lost in the DarkLost in the Dark
by
Sephora Mamosheledi
and
Isaac Sikhakhane
.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Categories:

Life

Added:

May 20, 2023

Practice words:
dark, walk, hop, rest
.
Pages:
6

Kids do different things when it is light outside versus when it is dark outside. When it is light, they hop and walk. When it is dark, they get sad.

Rating
3.3
3.3
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