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Cover of Lakhey Goes to School. Lakhey, a smiling red creature with wild red hair, walks through Kathmandu Durbar Square in his school uniform.

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Lakhey Goes to School 🎒

by Pragya Darlami

It is Lakhey's very first day of school, and his tummy is full of butterflies. 🦋

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Book cover: Lakhey Goes to School by Pragya Darlami

The very first draft ✍️ 0:31

Meet the author

Pragya Darlami wrote and conceptualised the story.

She is a storyteller and poet who has spent years working with children in Kathmandu.

Lakhey began on her notepad, one line at a time. ✍️

Pragya Darlami, the author, smiling

Little readers love it 💛

Real story time in Kathmandu classrooms and living rooms.

Story time at school 🏫 0:13

Reading at home ❤️ 1:27

Hip hip hooray! 🙌 0:04

What is Katha Ghar? 🏠

कथाघर means Story House. ✨

Folk friends

Heroes from Nepali legends.

Make in Nepal

Written, drawn and printed in Kathmandu.

Ages 3 to 8

Big pictures, simple words.

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