Kalemah wa Qessah
Levelled Readers (Kalemah wa Qessah)
Kalemah wa Qessah is a progressive 2-level Arabic reading series for learners aged 4–8. It uses engaging, age-appropriate stories and carefully structured texts to build essential reading foundations, including word recognition, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Interactive activities reinforce understanding and make reading enjoyable, while the gradual progression helps learners build confidence at every stage. By combining structured reading development with imaginative storytelling, the series encourages curiosity, creativity, and a lasting love of Arabic.
- 2 progressive levels of 12 stories each, for ages 4–8
- Develops confident, fluent Arabic readers who love reading
- Story readers plus a Teacher’s Guide for every level
Inside the Textbooks
Rich, Balanced Lesson Anatomy
Level by Level
Find Your Level
Open a level to see its stories, formats and sizes, and the covers of every book in the set.
How it’s organised: Level 1 is a set of 12 short illustrated Arabic story books, read in sequence, with one Teacher’s Guide for the whole level.
| Book | What’s included | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Story readers (Arabic) | 12 stories · 12 pages each | Printed, paperback · 16 × 16 cm |
| Teacher’s Guide (Arabic) | 32 pages |
The 12 stories in Level 1
- أسرتي
- المولود الجديد
- الحفلة
- جدي وجدتي
- سلامتك يا جدتي
- عام جديد
- هيا نذهب
- أحب البحر
- المهن
- في الحديقة
- في الريف
- المتحف الجديد
How it’s organised: Level 2 is a set of 12 short illustrated Arabic story books, read in sequence, with one Teacher’s Guide for the whole level.
| Book | What’s included | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Story readers (Arabic) | 12 stories · 12 pages each | Printed, paperback · 16 × 16 cm |
| Teacher’s Guide (Arabic) | 32 pages |
The 12 stories in Level 2
- أسرتي جميلة
- حجرتي
- في المطبخ
- الألوان
- حول العالم
- مع أبي
- فصول السنة
- وسائل المواصلات
- بيتنا جميل
- عيد سعيد
- هيا نكتب
- نحب بعضنا
Global Standards
Standards & Alignment
GCC Standards Alignment
Aligned with KHDA, ADEK, and MOE Arabic Language standards, supporting handwriting skills and reading fluency from KG–G12.
Diaspora Heritage-Language Alignment
Aligned with Arabic heritage-language frameworks used by weekend and full-time schools in the US, UK, and Canada, with grade-level options for mixed-ability classrooms.
Southeast Asia Alignment
Aligned with Malaysian Ministry of Education Arabic language standards, supporting both national and international schools.
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