Where is My Mother?

Jul 17, 2026

This is an English animal story titled "Where is My Mother?" originally written in Tamil as "கீச்....கீச்..." by Hemalatha Kanagalingam and translated by Alisha Berger. Illustrated by R. C. Pradeep Kumar and published by Room to Read, this work is available under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver, allowing for free reading, creation, and translation of stories. The narrative begins with a baby bird waking up to find its mother missing. Unable to fly yet, the baby bird embarks on a journey to find its mother, encountering other animals who ask if they are its mother. The story aims to engage young readers with a simple yet touching theme of searching for a parent, encouraging empathy and curiosity about the animal kingdom. The book is part of a collection of English animal stories and is reformatted for Bloom by Amitha Amar of 3Strands. Its adaptive and shareable nature under Creative Commons encourages wider dissemination and educational use, promoting literacy and imaginative storytelling among children across different regions. It is a testament to collaborative efforts in children's literature, making stories accessible globally.

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