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The Telltales

English Literature | Grades 1–8

The Telltales makes literature a starting point for thoughtful conversation. Organised around themes, the series encourages learners to observe closely, compare ideas, draw inferences and support their interpretations with evidence. Reading leads naturally into listening, speaking and writing, connecting literary experiences with everyday concerns. As children explore how a text creates meaning, they develop their own responses and learn to express them with confidence.

  • Themed chapters build language and thinking skills that learners
    can use across subjects.
  • Margin prompts invite questions, discussion and different
    interpretations supported by evidence.
  • Literary lenses explore narrative voice, imagery, structure
    and word choice.
  • Writing Studio connects reading with creative and everyday
    writing, helping learners try techniques for themselves.
My English Friend

English Grammar | Grades 1–8

My English Friend builds grammatical understanding through meaningful language use. The series progresses from pictures, rhymes and oral activities in the early grades to guided exploration and composition in Grades 3–5, and closer analysis of sentence patterns and language choices in Grades 6–8. Listening, speaking, reading and writing connect grammar with clear communication, while worked examples and purposeful practice help learners apply what they understand.

  • Clear explanations and illustrated examples build understanding;
    common errors become opportunities to improve accuracy.
  • Dedicated speaking activities and listening tasks encourage
    participation and attentive responses.
  • Vocabulary, comprehension and graded writing develop expression;
    later grades extend inference, poetry appreciation and purposeful
    composition.
  • Revision, collaborative tasks and increasingly independent practice
    consolidate learning, alongside social and emotional development.
Vandana

Hindi Reader | Grades 1–5

Vandana introduces children to Hindi through pictures, songs, stories and conversations. Listening, speaking, reading and activity-based learning help children understand the language and share their own ideas with confidence. The series builds familiarity with letters, matras and new words, connecting early reading with meaningful classroom interaction. Games, small projects and creative activities give learners varied ways to participate and enjoy learning Hindi.

  • Picture-based conversations help children connect with each lesson
    and contribute their own observations.
  • New words are introduced and recognised in the context of the text.
  • Practice with letters and matras supports the transition towards
    reading.
  • Listening and oral responses strengthen understanding, while
    thinking, drawing, games and projects encourage participation.
  • Practical suggestions support teachers in guiding classroom learning.
Pagdandi

Hindi Grammar | Grades 1–5

Paghdandi helps children understand Hindi grammar through simple examples, activities and exploration. Vocabulary development and correct language use are connected with reading, comprehension and creative writing, so learners can put grammar into practice. Opportunities for revision, self-assessment and checking their own writing encourage greater independence. The series also respects children’s home languages, dialects and local surroundings, keeping language learning connected with their experience.

  • Simple explanations and activities make grammatical ideas easier
    to understand.
  • Vocabulary work encourages accurate and meaningful use of Hindi.
  • Games and discovery provide opportunities to explore how language
    works.
  • Reading, comprehension and creative writing connect grammar with
    expression.
  • Revision and self-checking help learners recognise and improve
    their own errors.
EcoLogic

Environmental Studies | Grades 1–5

EcoLogic helps children investigate the connections between their lives and the world around them. Set in familiar Indian surroundings, it brings nature, science, health and community together through illustrations, conversations and practical investigations. With Neeti, Aarav and their curious penguin friend, Chikoo, learners ask questions, test ideas and explain what they discover. Everyday observations lead to thoughtful choices and care for the environment.

  • Lab Time activities use everyday materials to develop observation,
    prediction, testing and recording.
  • Questions and investigations encourage independent thinking and
    explanations based on discoveries.
  • Connections between food, water, livelihoods, wildlife and climate
    build a wider understanding of the environment.
  • Green Habits, shared projects and Sustainable Development Goal links
    turn learning into action at school and home.
Gullak

Financial Literacy | Grades 1–5

Gullak introduces money through the everyday choices of children, families and communities. In the Indian town of Chandanpur, Tara and Kabir help learners explore how people earn, spend, save and share. Stories, expressive illustrations, conversations and practical activities make financial ideas approachable. Across the series, learning progresses from needs, wants and simple saving to budgeting, banking, interest, insurance and small businesses.

  • Familiar situations encourage children to calculate, compare options,
    ask questions and explain decisions.
  • Classroom markets, money games and savings challenges give financial
    ideas a practical context.
  • Family investigations connect classroom learning with everyday life.
  • Honesty, thoughtful planning and Sustainable Development Goal links
    encourage care for people and resources, including what money cannot
    buy.
Knowledge Baton

General Knowledge | Grades 1 to 8

Knowledge Baton invites children to explore the world around them, from nature and science to people, places, sports and current events. Engaging facts, visuals and activities spark curiosity and build awareness, helping learners think, connect ideas and grow into informed, confident young citizens.

  • Broad coverage of India and the world, nature, science and culture.
  • Age-appropriate content that grows from Grade 1 to 8.
  • Quizzes and activities that encourage thinking and recall.
  • Awareness of current affairs, values and everyday life skills.
Cursive Writing Book

English Handwriting | Grades 1 to 5

Regular, focused practice helps children develop clear, connected cursive. Attention to letter formation, joins, size and spacing builds control, rhythm and legible writing for everyday schoolwork..

  • Consistent letter shapes and smooth joins.
  • Awareness of size, slant, spacing and alignment.
  • Pencil control through purposeful repetition.
  • Neat, readable words and sentences.
Sulekh

Hindi Handwriting | Grades 1 to 5

Regular practice helps children write clear, consistent Hindi. Focus on letter formation, matras, spacing and the shirorekha builds control, proportion and confidence in everyday classroom writing.

  • Correct letter formation and proportion.
  • Accurate matra and shirorekha placement.
  • Even spacing between letters and words.
  • Fluent writing with clarity and neatness.
Scribble, Doodle, Do

Art and Craft | Grades 1 to 8

Scribble, Doodle, Do encourages children to explore ideas through drawing and making. Creative practice gives learners space to experiment with lines, shapes, colours and textures while developing observation and control. The emphasis is on enjoying the process, trying different approaches and expressing individual ideas. Art and craft become opportunities to make choices, solve small creative problems and take pride in work that reflects each child’s imagination.

  • Explore visual ideas through drawing, colouring and creative making.
  • Notice shapes, patterns, colours and textures in familiar surroundings.
  • Develop hand–eye coordination and control through creative practice.
  • Encourage experimentation, personal expression and confidence in making choices.