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Kafe kecil di Yogyakarta
The Little Café in Yogyakarta
Maya arrives in Yogyakarta, opens her grandmother's tiny café, meets Bu Sari in the kitchen, and agrees to keep the café open for now.
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Bagaimana Perasaanmu?
How Do You Feel?
Happy?
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Kekuatan Super Chaca
Chiu's Power
Chiu is late for school. But she cannot find her red bottle.
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Kafe kecil di Yogyakarta
The Little Café in Yogyakarta
Maya arrives in Yogyakarta, opens her grandmother's tiny café, meets Bu Sari in the kitchen, and agrees to keep the café open for now.
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How Do You Feel?
Happy?
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Chiu's Power
Chiu is late for school. But she cannot find her red bottle.
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Bebi Bersiap-siap
Bobo Gets Ready
Bobo takes a bath.
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Pesta Ulang Tahun Si Anjing Kecil
Puppy's Birthday Party
Xongyee loves her puppy.
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Bunti dan Gelembung
Bunty and Bubbly
Bunty loves to play with butterflies...
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Aku Tak Bisa Mendengarmu
I Can't Hear You
"Daddy, can we go and play?" asks Sister."Yes, of course," says Daddy.
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Buanglah di Tempatnya
Put it Here
Sothea washes his hair.
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Lomba Lari
The Race
One day the rabbit found a snail. He said to the snail, "You can't run! All you know is how to crawl on the ground."
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Kucing Bersih
Clean Cat
This is my house. Ma, Pa and Cheena also live here.
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Burung Warna-Warni
Colorful Birds
Once upon a time, all birds were white. "Make me beautiful, Grandfather Magic," said Woodpecker. "Come, I will paint you a beautiful colour," said Grandfather Magic.
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Asal Usul Suara Petok Ayam
How Hen Got Her Cluck
Long ago, in the days before our time, Hens did not cluck. They were the proudest group of fowls, always thinking their eggs were the smoothest and the biggest ever.…
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Lara, si Kepik Kuning
Lara the Yellow Ladybird
Lara the ladybird was a special bug. Unlike all her friends, she had bright yellow wings. Everyone loved her yellow wings.
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Bintang Milik Ramya
Ramya's Stars
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ramya. Ramya loved earrings. Everybody who gave her gifts, gave her earrings. She had red earrings, blue earrings,…
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Teman Pohonku
My Tree Friend
Mini’s Ammoomma has three big fruit trees in her garden.
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Julurkan Lidahmu
Stick Your Tongue Out
Blue tongue Black tongue
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Buku untuk Puchku
A Book for Puchku
"Puchku! Have a bath!" "Puchku! Eat your food!"
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Jempol Anaya
Anaya's Thumb
Anaya’s most favorite thing in the world is her thumb. She loves her round, thick and blobby thumb as it sits in her mouth. She sucks it in bed, she sucks it in class…
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Semua Terlihat Baru!
Everything looks new!
Today is Vasant Panchami. My parents say it is the first day of spring. Spring is the season between winter and summer. It is called Vasant Ritu in Sanskrit.
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Sahabat Karib Gobi yang Berisik
Goby's Noisy Best Friend
Goby and Snap lived deep down in the blue ocean. They were best friends. But they looked so different from each other!
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Kota Kamayanan dan Legenda Tarian Tangan
In the Town of Kamayanan and the Legend of the Dancing Hands
Up the mount, there was a town;Small, tiny Kamayanan.But those who live, live like gods;For their hands, as big as clouds.
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Gara-Gara Kucing!
It's All the Cat's Fault!
Why haven’t you done your homework? Miss, it’s all the cat’s fault.
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Mendengarkan Tubuhku
Listen to My Body
Today I am not going to school.
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Mengandalkan Moru
Counting on Moru
Moru had strong likes and dislikes. When he liked something, he loved it. And when he did not like something, he absolutely hated it. No one could make him do things…
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Devi dan Bonda
Devi and Bonda
"Again! Stack them up again, Bonda! I want to try knocking them down from a different angle!" Without hesitating for a moment, without even frowning, Bonda puts one…
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Kaushik, Detektif yang Baik Hati
Kaushik, the Kind Detective
That morning, Kaushik felt like a real detective. After all, he had just got a shiny new torch and a magnifying glass from the local store.
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Hidup Pertemanan! Drama Komedi untuk Anak
Long Live Friendship! A Humorous Play for Children
Rita Rakesh Yash Sheela Rohan A gang of friends between the ages of 11 and 14.
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Bernyanyi di Tengah Hujan
Sing in the Rain
Kaka lives in a dry land. He is a singer. Kaka goes to other villages. He sings at parties. One day, Kaka goes to a new village.
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Sama atau Berbeda
Same Same or Different
Mamma put Sparrow's lunchbox into her schoolbag and folded her wings around her. "Have a good day, darling," she said. "Pay attention, be polite..." "Uff Mamma!"…
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Sang Pemanah
The Archer
Once there was a girl from Chin State in Myanmar. Her name was Aung Ngeain, and she loved to play sports. Her favorite sport was archery, the sport of shooting arrows…
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Sang Dokter
The Doctor
Once there was a girl named Khin Win Kyu who loved math. When she was young, she wanted to be a teacher. After all, she liked playing school with her younger brothers…
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Rencana Berbaikan Luar Biasa
The Grand Patch Up
Mary Sangma and Josana Marak are next-door neighbours and best friends. One day Josana showed Mary a waistband that she had spent days making.
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Lihat ke Atas
Look Up
Flying across the morning sky, Are birds in a hungry mood. Spot the one who has caught, A yummy worm for its food!
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Kegiatan Kemanusiaan
The Humanitarian
Lahpai Seng Raw was unpacking her bags. It was her first day of university, and she was excited. As she set up her new room, Lahpai Seng Raw daydreamed about her…
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Eksperimen Anna yang Luar Biasa
Ann's Extraordinary Experiment
"Foooo! Foooo!" Anna Mani blew out all eight candles on her birthday cake. "Happy Birthday, Anna!" shouted her brothers and sisters. Anna had a big family and a big…
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Di Kolong Tempat Tidurku
Under My Bed
I wake up at night feeling thirsty. I want to get some water. I start looking for my slippers under the bed.
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Bagaimana Pesawat Bisa Terbang?
How do Airplanes Fly?
Sarla liked to watch birds fly. One day, during science class, she looked out of the window and saw an eagle gliding in the sky. How happy the bird must be! She also…
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Camilan Harimau yang Lezat
Tiger's Delicious Treats
Tiger lives in a forest. He loves to bake.
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Bisa dan Tak Bisa
Can and Can't
I can’t knit, cats can’t write, fish can’t blink...
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Kucing dan Anjing: di Mana Kucing?
Cat & Dog: Where Is Cat
This is the house of Cat.
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Kacamata Nenek
Grandma's Glasses
Nani keeps losing her glasses. "Where did I keep them?" she always asks. Without her glasses, she cannot find her glasses.
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Rahasia Khamsai
Khamsai’s Secret
Students clean the classroom.
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Raja Para Burung
King of Birds
Once long ago, the birds had a meeting. They wanted a king, just like people and animals. Which bird should be king?
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Mari, Menari Bersama
Let’s Dance Together
During school holidays, Khampheng and Sengchanh learn the fingers coming together, dancing move.
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Babi Kecil Tukang Pamer
Little Pig Shows Off
Little Pig is strong and big. He plays tug-of-war with his friends. He wins every time.
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Jadwal Momo
Momo's Timetable
At 6:00 a.m., Momo wakes up.
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Teman-temanku
My Friends
I have many friends.
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Kakak dan Adik Laki-Laki
Older and Younger Brothers
Dany has two younger brothers.
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Landi Ingin Berteman
Ou Ou Wants to Have Friends
Ou Ou, the little porcupine likes to dance, sing, and play.
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Kelinci Mencari Raja
Rabbit Goes on a Quest
“Oh! Thank goodness! The arrows missed. I am safe,” said Rabbit.
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Ssst!
Shhhhh!
Baby is sleeping.
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Keong Ngebut!
Snail Speeds Up!
Little Snail is in a hurry. He doesn't want to miss his cousin's birthday party!
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Misteri Gelembung
The Bubble Mystery
Toot-Toot was very happy. She was going to the pond for the first time. Bath time!
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Kelinci dan Kura-Kura (Lagi!)
The Hare & the Tortoise (Again!)
Do you remember the Great Race between the hare and the tortoise? For a long time, no one in the entire animal kingdom could talk about anything but the Great Race…
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Laut Impian
The Ocean Dream
Coral loves to explore her river. She spends hours playing in the clear blue water.
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Perjalanan Siput yang Seru
The Snail's Wonderful Journey
Cheta, the Snail wants to take a trip on the highway.
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Tina dan Bintang
Tina and the Stars
One evening, Tina was sitting outside with her father. She looked at the sky. She could see the bright stars twinkling. “Dad, the stars look like sparkling…
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Apakah aku?
What Am I?
Can you guess what I am? I clean your face.
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Apakah aku?
What Am I?
Can you guess what I am? I clean your face.
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Di mana Ibuku?
Where is My Mother?
Baby bird wakes up.
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Kupu-Kupu Putih
White Butterfly
A white butterfly flew down from the white clouds.
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Siapa Bayi Itu?
Who's That Baby?
Who’s that baby?
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Gaun untuk sang Landak
A Dress for Porcupine
The New Year is just around the corner. Gethum, the spider has a lot of work to do.
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Kado untuk Jyomo
A Gift for Jyomo
"Happy birthday, Urgen!" Urmu says to her sister. "I am so excited to see my friends today," Urgen says.
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Bintang Kecil Milik Ali
Ali’s Little Star
Matsa and Ali see stars in the sky. Ali says, "I want a star just like those in the sky. They shine so beautifully."
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Bhabho si Kerbau
Bhabho the Buffalo
Bhabho’s horns got wet in the rain. The wind blew dirt and dust around which settled on her horns. Bhabho didn’t bother to clean them.
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Lebah Bermata Besar
Big-Eyed Bee
Sophy the bee has big eyes and is very proud that she can see things far away. She is also the fastest flier in the swarm, always the first to fill her jar with nectar.
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Harta Karun Bo
Bo's Treasure
Bo and Brownie the puppy were out for a walk. Teo and Tun waited at the playground.
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Semut yang Sibuk
Busy ants
Hello, I am the fourth one in the line. Can you see me?
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Nyanyian si Jangkrik
Cicada's Song
Little Cicada loved to sing.
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Kota Sejuta Cerita
City of Stories
There was once a little girl who lived in one of the BIGGEST and BUSIEST cities in the world.
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Membersihkan Adik
Cleaning the Body
Mom, mom. Baby is crying.
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Awan
Clouds
Clouds can bring rain. I like clouds.
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Siang dan Malam
Day and Night
Long ago, the sun was very lazy. it shined whenever it wanted to.
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Bella dan Payung Merahnya
Dolly and Her Little Red Umbrella
Dolly the Ducky had a little red umbrella which was given to her by her dearest Grandma. When it was sunny, when it was cloudy, Dolly took it along wherever she went.
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Drake si Naga Ajaib
Drake the Magical Dragon
All the dragons in town were getting ready for the Annual Fire-breathing Contest. Except Drake. Drake was soaking in the summer sun and feasting on juicy mangoes.…
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Semangat ke Sekolah
Excited for School
"Are you ready for the first day of school, Urgen?" Urmu asks. "I am ready, Nana," Urgen tells her sister.
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Festival Makanan: Aalum
Festival Food: Aalum
Today is the Maghe Sankranti festival. Aama is busy in the kitchen. Excited, I run to get Lucky.
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Kambing, Anjing, Sapi, dan TV
Goat, Dog, Cow, and TV
Cow, Goat, and Dog went to town in a taxi. They were going shopping.
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Impian Graca
Graca's Dream
Graça was about to be born in a small village in Mozambique. The country was poor and the people did not yet rule themselves. Children didn’t have good schools and…
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Bagaimana Cara Kamu Tidur?
How Do You Sleep?
How do you sleep, bird? I fly in my sleep.
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Saatnya Berbelanja!
It is Shopping Time
It is almost time for the school year to start!
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Khutso Bermimpi Buruk
Khutso's Strange Dream
Khutso was having a dream. In this dream, he was eating cake.
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Berteman, Yuk!
Let's Be Friends
It’s time to make some friends.
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Mencari Air
Looking For Water
Where can I get water?
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Di Mana?
Lost and Found
Not here, not there. Where have you gone?
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Kangen
Missing a Friend
Yangjee is riding a bus to the village to visit her aunt. She is sad because she didn't get to tell her best friend, Lucky, that she was leaving for a few days.
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Kebunku
My Garden
My garden has lots of beautiful flowers. It is always full of butterflies. They love the flowers.
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Keluargaku
My Relatives
Sina has a big sister named Sinat. Sina loves his sister.
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Keluargaku
My Relatives
Sina has a big sister named Sinat. Sina loves his sister.
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Anjing yang Usil
Naughty Dog
We are a family of four. I follow Chinku everywhere.
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Kue Besar Dom Dom
One Big Cake
Dom Dom has one big cake.
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Keluarga Kami
Our Family
Today we have a lot to do. Everyone wants to help!
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Sani dan Suri
Sani and Suri
Sani had a small cat. Its name was Suri.
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Ibu Matahari
Sun Mother
In the months of Mangshir and Poush, dark clouds cover the skies. The cold winter is here. Two sisters, Dolmo and Palmo, shiver from the cold. But the sun does not…
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Ibu Matahari
Sun Mother
In the months of Mangshir and Poush, dark clouds cover the skies. The cold winter is here. Two sisters, Dolmo and Palmo, shiver from the cold. But the sun does not…
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Petualangan yang Menakjubkan
The Amazing Adventure
Near a stream, Tito was tired and upset. Rika, his cousin, asked him to play football. Tito kept silent and took a phone from his pocket. Rika asked, “Why did you…
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Lebah dan Gajah
The Bee and the Elephant
"I am lost," said Little Bee. "I cannot find my home!" "Can you please help me, Mr. Elephant?"
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Marcha Punya Cerita
The Big Mess
Urmu and Urgen are playing outside.
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Hutan Hitam yang Berbahaya
The Black Forest is Dangerous
The teacher opened a big map and said, "Today’s homework is to walk around the town. Do you think you can do this?" Doodoo raised his hand. "Teacher, can I go anywhere?"
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Sang Dokter
The Doctor
Once there was a girl named Khin Win Kyu who loved math. When she was young, she wanted to be a teacher. After all, she liked playing school with her younger brothers…
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Telur-Telur Anjing
The Dog's Eggs
A pewit* laid four eggs. *pewit is a kind of bird belonging to the Lapwing family, found in Europe and Asia.
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Gadis Kecil yang Suka Tertawa
The Girl Who Could Not Stop Laughing
An explosive sound erupted across the 4B classroom. Gundappan Sir, the maths teacher, knew exactly where the bomb had exploded."HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"
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Sang Dokter
The Healer
Dr. Cynthia Maung was hiding. It was September 1988, and the military-controlled Myanmar (then called Burma).Dr. Cynthia and other doctors and activists feared for…
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Sang Jurnalis
The Journalist
Once there was a girl from Mandalay named Amar. She was known for her stubbornness. Amar got her stubbornness from her family. She grew up beside strong women who…
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Kumbang Kepik
The Ladybird
The ladybird is an insect with lots of black spots. Many, many black spots.
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Bulan dan Topi
The Moon and the Cap
All of us went to the Dasara fair.
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Ayam Jago dan Matahari
The Rooster and the Sun
“Cock-a-doodle-doo!” the rooster crows.
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Pohon Bungli
The Totala Tree
Urmu and Urgen's friends are here. "Hurry, Urgen," Urmu says. "I am coming, Nana," Urgen says to his sister.
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Petualangan Tone Turun ke Bumi
Tone's Big Drop
One hot day, little Tone sits with the other cloud droplets and looks down from the sky. Everything looks so interesting from way up here in the clouds.
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Hati-hati! Ada harimau di Sini!
Watch Out! The Tiger is Here!
It's not easy being a tiger. Yes, tigers are beautiful and fierce.
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Kami Suka Hal-Hal Yang Berbeda
We Like Different Things
“Hi! I am Yangjee.”
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Apa Isi Panci Itu?
What's In the Pot?
"What’s for supper?" asked Sam. "It’s a surprise", said Mama, putting a big pot on the stove.
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Siapa sih, Teman Kita?
Who Is Our Friend?
Can you guess who our best friend is? He’s not like us at all.
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Siapa sih, Teman Kita?
Who Is Our Friend?
Can you guess who our best friend is? He’s not like us at all.
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Mengapa Benih-Benih itu Tidak Bertunas?
Why Don't They Sprout?
Sone planted a bean seed many days ago, but it has not sprouted. He asks his sister, Noud, about it.
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Selamat Datang di Hutan
Welcome to the Forest
Tulsa wishes she could visit a forest. Her teacher reads stories about tigers to the class. She loves to hear about forests and animals.
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Siapa Pemenangnya?
Who Will Win?
This is the Shapes Family. Today, the Lantern Competition was announced in their town.
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Mengapa Kita Harus Menyikat Gigi?
Why Do We Brush Our Teeth?
Ding! Ding! Ding! Recess is over.
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Menjelajahi Kathmandu
Exploring Kathmandu
Aakhe paints the Makhundo and the Tungna.Nhorbu watches closely. "Aakhe, I want to visit Kathmandu with you," he says.
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Rumah Tradisional Laos
Our Lao Houses
This is a Lao house.
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Peralatan Menanam Padi
Tools for Rice Farming
It is time to plant rice.
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Pesan di Pasir
Message in the Sand
Miguel lived near the beach and loved the sea.
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Kumis Ayah
Daddy Mo's
Anu likes many things about Daddy. She likes the bright paper lanterns he makes, the crisp onion pakodas he fries, and the cute tortoise he makes out of paper.…
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Sut, Adik Bayi Sedang Tidur!
Don't Wake the Baby!
Ever since Ma came back with the baby, Zu and Zi have not been happy. They are not allowed to make noise when the baby is sleeping. But the baby is ALWAYS sleeping!
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Nenekku Si Pelontar
My Juggling Granny
Grannies come in many sizes, And they give us funny surprises! Did you know my granny juggles? With her, I like to snuggle!
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Tikus dan Kambing
Rat and Goat
Rat loves to play outside.
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Kak, Kak, Mengapa Langit itu Berwarna Sangat Biru?
Sister! Sister! Why is the Sky So Blue?
Sister, sister, I wonder...What do you wonder, little brother, What do you wonder? I wonder, I wonder, why the sky is so blue. What do you think, little brother, What…
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Sarang Terbaik
The Best Nest
Blue Bird is bored. “I am tried of this nest,” he says. We need a new home.
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Kardus Ajaib
The Box
Andi is bored. Max is bored, too.
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Anak Bebek yang Tersesat
The Lost Duckling
Tharul found a duckling. He was hurt.
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Keinginan Sucita dan Tina
What Do Socheata and Tina Want?
Socheata asks, "What do you want?" Tina says, "I want a bicycle."
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Sepatu Siapa Ini?
Who Threw the Shoe?
Crocodile is about to doze off when someone throws a shoe at his head! "Whose shoe is this?" he snaps.
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Tiga Dug-Dug
The Three Doof-Doofs
What is that?!? What is that doof-doof-doof noise? A cat?A mouse? A visitor in the house?
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