Moyna lives in a little tribal village. She cannot go to school because she has to tend goats, collect firewood, fetch water… But she is so full of questions that the postmaster calls her the ‘why-why girl'! In this inspiring and delightful story, her first picture book, acclaimed Jnanpith award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi tells us how she meets Moyna (and her mongoose) and helps her find answers to all the why-whys – in books, that Moyna herself learns to read. Some of the translations have been done by well-known writers: Malayalam by Paul Zacharia, Tamil by Ambai, and Kannada by Girish Karnad.
ISBN: 9788181460202
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
The Sky Queen
- Author Name:
Mamang Dai +1
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- Description: A superb retelling of another age-old classic folk tale from Arunachal Pradesh. The story of Nyanyi Myete, the legendary celestial queen from the Kojum-Koja civilization, who came out of the Great Deluge to give us the message of harmony in the natural world.
Van Vaani Kalyani
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: The extraordinary N Kalyani, a secret wildlife veterinarian with a heart as wild as the creatures she protects, is back on the job! This jaunty poem whisks young reaaders into the Nilgiris, where Kalyani swings on vines and partners with wild animals to outsmart trouble. Bursting with jungle antics, this adventure celebrates courage, friendship, and the magic of one womanís mission to save her wild neighbours!.
Jafta
- Author Name:
Hugh Lewin +1
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- Description: Meet Jafta, a little boy growing up in an African village, who describes some of his everyday moods and feelings by comparing his actions to those of various animals. Filled with vibrant illustrations and clever similes, the book will transport young readers to the beautiful environs of African wilderness. Early readers will find this delightful story being read aloud to them.
Hari Patang Par Hara Patanga
- Author Name:
Varun Grover +1
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- Description: DESCRIPTION AWAITED
The Susu Pals
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Richa Jha
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- Description: Rhea and Dia are inseparable soulmates. But when Isha moves in next door, their friendship goes through trying times. Will Rhea, Dia and Isha become three best pals? And who is that boy always lurking in the background? Richa Jha weaves a clever, believable story of the typical joys, thrills, conflicts, jealousies, patch ups and all the bitter sweet stuff friendships are made of. Alicia Souza's feisty and utterly playful artwork and hand-etched letterings add a charming quirkiness to this delightful story.
Tsomo Aar Momo
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: Little Tsomo eats a big, steaming hot momo. And then? A mouthwatering story in which the flavour-filled savoury comes appetisingly alive! Watercolour pencil illustrations softened with subtle brushstrokes conjure up scenes sure to tickle the taste buds, satisfy hunger pangs and stir up a song.
A Friend Forever - Tamil - English - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Aindrila Mitra
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- Description: This book has no desc
How to Catch the Wind
- Author Name:
Anjali Vaidya
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- Description: Details awaited
Barish Ki Ek Jaduie Boond
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Wouldnít you love to read a story about something which is bigger than the Big, Bigger, Biggest that you have ever known? Come join us ... step into a wonderland of magical raindrops and unbelievable kites, told by Geeta Dharmarajan and breathtakingly illustrated by Bindia Thapar. A wonderful book that introduces children to kites and the kite festival.
Gola Gola
- Author Name:
Aithihya Ashok Kumar
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- Description: Everyone wants a different-coloured gola from the mela! If only there were an easier way for Mariyu to remember all of their choices? A story that introduces the concept of Venn diagrams.
Where Is Amma
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: "Are you there, Amma?" "Are you inside, Amma?" Kiran looks everywhere for his mother – in the kitchen, in the balcony, and even in the unlikeliest of places! Charming watercolours make this book one warm and irresistible hide-and-seek story.
DHOOLI'S STORY - AIR
- Author Name:
Shubhangi Goel +3
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- Description: Dhooli, a tiny speck of dust, flits and floats in the air with her friends. She flies past clouds and birds and aeroplanes. She watches rainbows in the sky. What else does she do in the air? This is one of five First Look Science books, perfect for a child’s first introduction to basic concepts about the world around because they were conceived visually. The stunning pictures convey the beauty, vastness and mystery of nature, enriching the storytelling experience. At the end of each book is a summing up of facts related to the stories.
Farmer Falgu Goes Kite Flying
- Author Name:
Chitra Soundar +1
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- Description: Farmer Falgu’s trips never go smoothly. In this third book of the series, he is on his way to the annual kite-flying festival with his daughter, Eila. But…. Whoosh! She loses her kite to the strong wind. Will our ingenious Farmer Falgu come up with a solution to make his daughter happy
Lunar Soil
- Author Name:
Shiraz Husain
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- Description: शिराज़ हुसैन की खासियत यह है कि उनको अपने अनुभव जगत का एक एक दृश्य और आवाज़ ऐसे याद है जैसे कल ही की बात हो। लूनर स्वाइल की कहानियों की बुनाई इन्हीं से हुई है। ये कहानियाँ पुरानी दिल्ली की बाशिन्दा हैं। इनका समय शिराज़ का बचपन है। इनमें ऐसा चुटीलापन और व्यंग्य है कि पढ़ते समय होंठों पर मुस्कराहट आए बिना नहीं रहती। शिराज़ गिटार बजाते हैं, अच्छी फिल्में देखते हैं और चित्र भी बनाते हैं। इन रोशन चीज़ों के असर से उनका लेखन भी जगमगाता हुआ है।
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.
Gilli Gilli Gola
- Author Name:
Charu Anand +1
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- Description: With its subtle sense of humour and word play, the ëI will read myself ñ Hulgul Stories are a series of wonderful fun-filled books. Also available in these books is a set of flash cards to add that magical spin while reading. All in all, an enchanting, fun-learning galore!
THE PLEASANT RAKSHASA
- Author Name:
Sowmya Rajendran
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- Description: Karimuga is a rakshasa, a pleasant rakshasa. He is a beautiful rakshasa too. But that makes all other rakshasas jealous of him. Karimuga can't bear to see them unhappy... Sowmya Rajendran inverts our ideas about beauty, happiness and rakshasas with humour. Niveditha's quirky pictures add to it with little and big rakshasas romping through the pages in jaunty colours.``
Thakitta Tharikitta Uchhalto Dhado
- Author Name:
Jacob Samson Muttada
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- Description: Thom! It lands on Kuttan’s toes. Dheem! He kicks and up it goes. The pages of this book resound with the rhythm of dance as Abu's big red ball bounces in tune with the delightful illustrations. CBSE recommended
Aamu's Kawandi
- Author Name:
Shrujana Niranjani Shridhar +1
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- Description: Aamu is a little Siddi girl from Karnataka who loves to collect interesting stories from around her village. She has stitched them together to make her own kind of quilt. Do you want to see it?
Ek Do Teen
- Author Name:
Mukesh Nautiyal +1
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- Description: क्या जलमुर्गियाँ गिनती कर सकती हैं? ऊपर से देखने पर मुकेश नौटियाल की कहानी भले ही ऐसा कहती दिखती हो, लेकिन इसमें एक अंदरूनी दुनिया छुपी हुई है। यह एक जल मुर्गी की आवाज सुनता है। एक ध्वनि उसके लापता बच्चों को बुलाती थी। यह एक खूबसूरत किताब है. युवा पाठकों को यह पढ़ने में आनंददायक लगेगा। प्रोइति रॉय के चित्र जलमुर्गियों की दुनिया को जीवंत कर देते हैं।
