Aaloo-Maaloo-Kaaloo

Author: Vinita Krishna

Illustrator: Suvidha Mistry

Translator: Ritu Singh

For the very first time, Maaloo is collecting vegetables from the garden. He has collected red tomatoes, fresh brinjals and green lady's fingers.

Dadi says, “Well done, Maaloo! Go and get some potatoes too.”

Maaloo looked at all the trees, creepers and plants. Not a single potato could he see.

“Dadi, the potatoes aren’t ready yet,” said Maaloo, putting the empty basket down.

“No Maaloo, there are plenty of potatoes. Look carefully,” said Dadi.

Maaloo went into the garden once more. Kaaloo followed him.

Maaloo was looking for potatoes when he heard, “Woof! Woof!”

“Kaaloo! Stop, Kaaloo!” yelled Maaloo, running behind him. “Don’t spoil the garden.” Maaloo saw that Kaaloo was digging away and what do you think was coming out of the mud?

Big fat potatoes!

“Well done, Kaaloo. You found the potatoes!” laughed Maaloo, filling his basket with potatoes.

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Cover page: Boy and dog looking at potatoes , by Suvidha Mistry © Pratham Books, 2006. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Page 2: Boy in a garden , by Suvidha Mistry © Pratham Books, 2006. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Page 3: Boy talking to old lady , by Suvidha Mistry © Pratham Books, 2006. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Page 4: Boy searching in a garden , by Suvidha Mistry © Pratham Books, 2006. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Page 5: Old woman talking to boy with basket , by Suvidha Mistry © Pratham Books, 2006. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Page 6: Boy with basket walking with dog , by Suvidha Mistry © Pratham Books, 2006. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Page 7: Boy running towards dog in a garden , by Suvidha Mistry © Pratham Books, 2006. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Page 8: Happy boy and dog looking at potatoes , by Suvidha Mistry © Pratham Books, 2006. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Disclaimer: https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

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Aaloo-Maaloo-Kaaloo (English)

One day Maloo had to get some potates from his grandmother's kitchen garden, but he could not find any. And then Kaloo helps him to uncover the hidden potatoes.

This is a Level 1 book for children who are eager to begin reading.

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