The TreeAuthor Usha RaneIllustrator Ketan RautTranslator Madhav Chavan

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

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Here is a tree The tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

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Here is a tree The tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soil Soil covers the rootsAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

4

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

5

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd branches spread from the trunkAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

6

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkand leaves sprout from the branchesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

7

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesAnd flowers bloom by the leavesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

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Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

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Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

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12

13

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Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

2

Here is a tree The tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

3

Here is a tree The tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soil Soil covers the rootsAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

4

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

5

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd branches spread from the trunkAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

6

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkand leaves sprout from the branchesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

7

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesAnd flowers bloom by the leavesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

8

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

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Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

13

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

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Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a tree The tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

3

Here is a tree The tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soil Soil covers the rootsAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

4

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

5

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd branches spread from the trunkAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

6

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkand leaves sprout from the branchesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

7

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesAnd flowers bloom by the leavesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

8

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

9

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

13

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

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Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a tree The tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soil Soil covers the rootsAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

4

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

5

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd branches spread from the trunkAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

6

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkand leaves sprout from the branchesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

7

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesAnd flowers bloom by the leavesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

8

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

9

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

13

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

5

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd branches spread from the trunkAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

6

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkand leaves sprout from the branchesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

7

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesAnd flowers bloom by the leavesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

8

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

9

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

13

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveAnd branches spread from the trunkAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

6

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkand leaves sprout from the branchesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

7

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesAnd flowers bloom by the leavesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

8

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

9

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

13

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkand leaves sprout from the branchesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

7

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesAnd flowers bloom by the leavesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

8

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

9

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

13

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesAnd flowers bloom by the leavesand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

8

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

9

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

13

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesAnd fruits grow from flowersand green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

9

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

13

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Here is a treeThe tree is on the groundIts roots are in the soilSoil covers the rootsThe trunk stands aboveBranches spread from the trunkLeaves sprout from the branchesFlowers bloom by the leavesFruits grow from flowersAnd inside the fruit is a seedAnd green grass grows all aroundAnd green grass grows all around

10

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

11

12

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Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Soon A tiny little plant will come from theseed One day it will be a treeAnd green grass will grow all around And green grass will grow all around

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Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

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Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

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Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

Disclaimer httpswwwstoryweaverorginterms_and_conditions

Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Story AttributionThis story The Tree is translated by Madhav Chavan The copy for this translation lies with Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Based on Original story एक होत झाड by Usha Rane copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

Other CreditsThis book has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books The development of the print version of this book was supported by Dubai Creek Round TableDubai UAE wwwprathambooksorg

Illustration AttributionsCover page Tree and stages of growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 2 A tree by KetanRaut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 3 Roots of a tree by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 4 Roots of a tree and soil by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40license Page 5 Tree trunk by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 6 A fully grown tree by Ketan Rautcopy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 7 A tree with leaves by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rightsreserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 8 A tree with leaves and flowers by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CCBY 40 license Page 9 A tree with leaves and fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 10 A treewith seeds from its fruits by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

This book was made possible by Pratham Books StoryWeaver platform Content under CreativeCommons licenses can be downloaded translated and can even be used to create new stories ‐provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made To know more about thisand the full terms of use and attribution please visit the following link

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Some rights reserved This book is CC -BY -40 licensed You can copy modify distributeand perform the work even for commercial purposes all without asking permissionFor full terms of use and attribution httpcreativecommonsorglicensesby40

Illustration AttributionsPage 11 Tree with little plants around it by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 12 A tree in differentstages of its growth by Ketan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license Page 13 A happy tree in black and white byKetan Raut copy Pratham Books 2004 Some rights reserved Released under CC BY 40 license

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(English)The Tree

The tale of how a tree grows from a tiny seed

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