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If you scanned a QR code from a TAL book, this is where it points. Everything here is filterable by book and by type.

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Student Supplements — "From the Page to the Room"

For books 6, 7, and 8. For each story, the Supplement shows how the same reading applies to a group discussion, a written test, or an interview. Enter your email and we'll send the set.

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Student Supplements

"From the Page to the Room." Connects each Move in books 6–8 to group discussions, written tests, and interviews.

FreeTAL 6–8

Mentor's Guides

Set 1 (books 1–2, 21 stories), Set 2 (books 3–5, 33 stories), Set 3 (books 6–8). Notes and discussion prompts for each story.

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How to Read Poetry

Illustrated single sheets — "Poetry is play, not a test." Available for TAL 2 & TAL 5; more coming.

FreeTAL 2 · 5

Safety Essentials

12 life-saving skills across Books 1–8 — road, body, water, first aid, digital and mental-health safety, by age.

FreeAges 6–15

Truth Poems

A web reading room — Easterine Kire, Shreema Ningombam, a Bhil song, and Kabir. Read online, no download needed.

Web-exclusive

NEP/NCF Curriculum Mapping

Evidence-based alignment analysis for boards and institutions. December 2025.

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The 11 Sutras poster

Katha's eleven Sutras on one printable sheet, for pinning up in a classroom or staffroom.

Annotated Bibliography

The intellectual lineage behind StoryPedagogy — for researchers and curriculum teams.

Reference

"Which level fits my child?"

A 30-second quiz that recommends a starting book and sends a personalised guide.