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What if a child decides to be a champa flower? Can anyone tell that it is him?
From Indiaís greatest poet and storyteller comes this charming and perky poem
that will surely lead to a fun round of hide-and-seek. A timeless treasure. Enjoy!
ISBN: 9789382454007
Pages: 28
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Kya Goondi Ghar Aayega?
- Author Name:
Adithi Rao
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- Description: Muthu’s constant companion is a rooster called Goondi. But her grandfather tells her not to get too attached to Goondi, since he belongs to Selvi Paati. And the village head wants to buy him for his son’s wedding feast… Muthu can’t bear the thought! So, she makes her move and Thatha makes his, in this tender story about what a dear friend is worth. Pictures add richness and depth to this layered narrative set in an Irula fishing village in Tamil Nadu. Their varying tones and textures capture the setting, the people and the moments.
Ha.. Ha.. Hasya!
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: The devas are at the gates of the asura kingdom, raring to wage war. But the asuras turn up unarmed and jolly! Is their king, Hasyasura, up to something? Does he have a secret weapon? Indra, king of the gods, is suspicious. Narada sends Hasya sura, the teen deva, as spy from the sky to uncover the plans of his almost-namesake down under. There, in the hurly-burly of Patala politics he meets more than his match in Princess Shantaswaroopa who has ideas of her own to resolve the eternal enmity between suras and asuras! A laugh out loud story that makes a pitch for sporting wars.
Hallo
- Author Name:
Bageshree S
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- Description: Hello, says the sun to the bud. Hello, says the rain, the bees, the butterflies, the birds, and Thambi. "Hello," the flower replies, showing off its lovely petals. This beginner reader is part of the Thumb Thumb Books series, created around the common thumbprint and featuring Thumb Thumb Thangi and Thumb Thumb Thambi. Short sentences, bold type, and vibrant visuals make entry into reading easy and exciting. At the end is a page for children to make their own thumbprint drawings – and the line, ‘I can read this book,’ affirms the young reader’s confident place in the world of books.
Tumi Ki Dekhle?
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: After a school trip to the zoo, Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals – not a monkey, a lion, or even a giraffe... But why did Meera see no animals there? Her lively mother forgets to ask! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.
Yes, Hutoxi!
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu, Chandu, Anna and Akka are fed up of Hutoxi the horse — she snorts and scolds and spoils their fun. And then suddenly one day, Hutoxi disappears. Where has she gone? Will she never come back? The bossy-horsy fifth story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
The Night Sky/Iravu Vaanam
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
J is for Jalebi
- Author Name:
Chitwan Mittal
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- Description: kh is for khichdi. And kh is also for khana! J is for Jalebi is a clever and fun way to introduce children to the Hindi alphabet and to South Asian food vocabulary. There has never been a more exciting Hindi alphabet book. Your child will not be able to put it down! Stunning illustrations will make you feel the jalebis are in your own hands. This book is a must have for those who have foodie babies! Simply put, just yummy!This board book is perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers (2-4 year olds). This is a Board Book and not a Hard Bound Book.
Chintu Tholaittha Kandam
- Author Name:
Vrinda Baliga
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- Description: It’s Monday morning. Time for school. And his model of the earth…? Chintu Chitnis suddenly remembers he hasn’t made it! There’s a last-minute scramble to finish the project, with his little sister Pihu pitching in not very helpfully. And then, in school, Chintu finds an entire continent missing! Where did it go? Set in a Konkani household, this light and humorous story with playful pictures is a quick first introduction to the continents of the world.
HENNA ON MY HANDS
- Author Name:
Fawzia Gilani Williams
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- Description: Squiggles and swirls, loops and curls, diamonds and dots... and a small surprise! The little girl watches as her mother traces the cool, moist patterns on her palm. Then comes the waiting. The henna must dry, nothing must touch it – and she can be patient no longer! The art of drawing with henna takes on a little girl’s infectious thrill as decorative designs swirl around the pages to evoke the rich, gorgeous look of henna on the hand.
When they were children
- Author Name:
Thangamani +1
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- Description: Awaited
Kumhar Basti Ki Bailgadi
- Author Name:
Rabindranath Thakur +1
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- Description: यहाँ सभी समय के महानतम कवियों में से एक की कालजयी कविता प्रस्तुत है। तुकबंदी और लय में झूमती यह कविता रंगों, गंधों और ध्वनियों का एक बहुरूपदर्शक बनाने के लिए जीवंत रूप से सामने आती है। यह एक ऐसी किताब है जिसे हमेशा के लिए रखना चाहिए!
Tigers Forever
- Author Name:
Ruskin Bond +1
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- Description: Let’s protect and save our tiger friends! “The combination of impressive lines from the author and life-like paintings of grandeur from David Stribbling creates a magical land of tigers in the minds of the readers.” — Indian Moms Connect “In a very subtle way, [Ruskin] Bond weaves magic into the simple words of this little poem.” — BookedforLife
Uncle Nehru, Please Send An Elephant!
- Author Name:
Devika Cariapa
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- Description: One day, when Prime Minister Nehru opened his overstuffed mail bag, out tumbled hundreds of colourfully decorated letters — from children in Japan! “We have never seen a live elephant,” they said. “Could you kindly send us one from India?” This exuberant picture book takes readers across land and sea to tell how Indira, Ambika, Murugan and others became India’s BIG gifts to the world.
Nee Endaanu Kandadu?
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: After a school trip to the zoo, Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals – not a monkey, a lion, or even a giraffe... But why did Meera see no animals there? Her lively mother forgets to ask! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.
Boodabim
- Author Name:
Alankrita Amaya
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- Description: Boodabim floats in the sky, he swims in the ocean and he simply glows in stripes! Who is he? A cloud? A fish? A tiger? Boodabim can be anything he wants to be! Minimal text and rollicking illustrations make this a most endearing book for little ones.
Uma Versus Upma
- Author Name:
Meera Ganapathi
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- Description: Awaited
All About Beaks
- Author Name:
Rohan Dahotre
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- Description: Birds have beaks of all kinds, and they use them in many different ways. Dip in.
Jhupli,Thana Thene Pette
- Author Name:
Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: బాబా ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? అతను ఇంకా ఎందుకు తిరిగి రాలేదు? సాయంత్రం అస్తమించే సమయానికి ఝుప్లీ అశాంతిగా ఉంది. ఆమె తండ్రి తేనె సేకరించడానికి దట్టమైన అడవిలోకి వెళ్ళాడు మరియు ఆమె భయపడింది. ఎందుకంటే అడవిలో పులులు ఉన్నాయి. ఎందుకంటే ప్రజలు కొన్నిసార్లు లోపలికి వెళ్తారు మరియు ఎప్పుడూ బయటకు రారు. బాబా రోజూ ఆపదలో పడిపోతారా? జుప్లీకి ఒక ఆలోచన ఉంది - తేనె పెట్టెలు! మనోభావాలతో నిండిన చిత్రాలు మరియు వచనం అద్భుతమైన సుందర్బన్ తుడిచిపెట్టుకుపోయే జూప్లీ యొక్క నిరంతర ఆందోళనను నేయడం, ఇది ఎంత అందంగా ఉంటుందో అంత భయంకరమైన ప్రదేశం, దాని తేనె సేకరించేవారి దుస్థితిని సూచించే కథలో.
Ek Thi Bakri
- Author Name:
Parul Batra
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- Description: एक थी बकरी, एक साधारण सी बकरी। वह भूरे रंग की नहीं थी, इसलिए उसका नाम भूरी नहीं था। वह सफ़ेद भी नहीं थी, इसलिए उसका नाम चाँदनी भी नहीं था। काली न होने के कारण उसे कल्लू के नाम से भी नहीं पुकारा जाता था। बिना नाम की इस बकरी की यात्रा और किए हुए कारनामों को जान ने के लिये पढ़िए ये किताब...
Bombay Ducks, Bombay Docks
- Author Name:
Fleur D’Souza +1
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- Description: It is raining and there is not much one can do outdoors. Come and listen to Aajis story about the Kolis, the original inhabitants of Bombay, their favourite fish Bombay Duck and the citys magnificent docks.Written by Fleur D’Souza and Illustrated by Kripa.
