Asamo, is that you?
Author:
Ogin Nayam, Canato JimoPublisher:
Pratham BooksLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
Picture-books4 Reviews
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The lights are out, and Yumum is looking for Asamo. But what if she isn’t the only one wandering about in the dark? Written by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam Illustrated by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam.The development of this book has been supported by PARAG: THE INITIATIVE OF TATA TRUST.
ISBN: 9789390190621
Pages: 15
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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