Here are some good English books for learning Prakrit grammar, especially useful for studying Jain scriptures:

1. “Prakrit Grammar and Composition” – Dr. Kamalchand Sogani

- Language: English - Focus: Jain Prakrit (with many examples from Jain texts) - Very useful for beginners and intermediate students who want clear rules + exercises.

1. “A Grammar of the Prakrit Languages” – R. L. Pischel (English translation by Subramania Iyer)

- Classical standard work on Prakrit grammar. - More detailed and scholarly, but very valuable if you want to go deeper.

1. “Introduction to Prakrit” – Alfred C. Woolner

- Simple introduction in English. - Explains main Prakrits (including Ardhamāgadhī and Jaina Māhārāṣṭrī) used in Jain scriptures.

1. Books specifically on Jain Prakrit (in/with English help)

These are often partly in Indian languages but usable with some background: - Works on Hemachandra’s Prakrit grammar (from Siddha‑Hema‑Śabdānuśāsana) with introductions in English/Hindi. - Modern guides titled “Prakrit Vyakarana / Prakrit Vyakaranam” sometimes include English notes or summaries and are written by Jain scholars for scriptural study.

Practical tip: If your main goal is to read Jain āgamas and Jain Prakrit stotras, start with:

• First: Prakrit Grammar and Composition (Sogani) – clear and Jain-focused.
• Then: use Pischel and Woolner as reference books when you need more detail.

If you tell me your level (school/college/self-study) and whether you read Devanagari, I can suggest a very simple step‑by‑step path using these books.