Cloud Ice-creamAuthor: Amar GoswamiIllustrator: Partha SenguptaTranslator: Manisha Chaudhry

Sarla liked to fly akite. The kite alsoliked being withSarla.

It always tried toplease Sarla. It evenchanged colour!

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When Sarla laughed,it turned pink. IfSarla was angry, itgrew red.

When Sarla was sad,the kite would turnblue. Sometimes iteven turned yellow.When Sarlachattered happily, itgrew green.

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One day, the kitesoared high in thesky. Sarla giggled asshe held the stringand said, “Fly! Flyhigher, kite!”

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The kite flew higherand went past theclouds.

It met a little fairythere. The fairy washappy to meet thekite too.

They whispered toeach other. Theyeven flew together.

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Sarla pulled at thestring as it wasgetting late.

The kite said, “I mustgo now. My friend iscalling me.”

The fairy gave her aparting gift of CloudIce-cream.It was fluffy andsoft!

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The kite said, “Wewill meet again.”“I’ll come and seeyou,” said thefairy. The kite gavethe fairy’s gift toSarla. Cloud Ice-cream!

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“You are my lovelykite!” said Sarla.

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This is a Level 2 book for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.

(English)Cloud Ice-cream

Sarla and her kite are great friends. The kite brings Sarla a lovelygift. Cloud Ice-cream! Read this charming story of their friendship.

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