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One day, Jojo the dog wakes up to find purple spots on his body. Where did they come from? Jojo sets off on a search... This charming tale with a twist is also a wonderful introduction to colours.This is a bilingual book
ISBN: 9789350460108
Pages: 16
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Hey Diddle Diddle
- Author Name:
Anushka Ravishankar
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- Description: A horse may be able to jump over the moon. Can a cow do it? Hey diddle diddle. About the Hook Book Series In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning. Hook Books keep the fun going with: Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers) Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy! From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
Biji’s in the Kitchen!
- Author Name:
Natasha Sharma
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- Description: Slimy bhindi curry, anyone? Biji is freestyle and fun. But when she is in the kitchen, everyone, beware! About the Hook Book Series In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning. Hook Books keep the fun going with: Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers) Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy! From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
Chota Bada
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Rajiv Eipe +1
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- Description: The Little Big Man shows what itís like for a child to wear his fatherís shoes, to grow up and assume adult responsibilities. Tagoreís magic exercised one more time, with this one. Through the eyes of a child, a poetic ideal!
Gatila
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Lisa Dias Noronha; Anjora Noronha +1
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- Description: Gatila does not think she is a pretty cow. But, she has a solution. And, so quietly in the night, plop goes her tail in the paint cans. What happens next? Find out in multicolour!
The Sky Queen
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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.
JUNIOR KUMBHAKARNA
- Author Name:
Arundhati Venkatesh
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- Description: Every night, Kukku wants his father to tell him his favourite story. It is about the giant Kumbhakarna who sleeps non-stop for six months – and Kukku falls asleep just as Kumbhakarna does. In Kukku's dream, everyone is trying everything to wake up the giant. Nothing works! A lively retelling of an episode from the Ramayana with wildly funny pictures.
Indha Naaikku Enna Peyar Vaikkalaam?
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Menaka Raman
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- Description: A dog suddenly appears on a street one day and decides to stay. So now he needs to be given a name. But he is too scrawny to be Laddoo, not furry enough to be Fluffy, and too much of a scaredy-dog to be Rambo... What do they call this dog? A warm and funny vignette of a typical Indian street with assorted people – and a friendly stray!
Ajjammana Patthedaari Thanthragalu
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Vinayak Varma +1
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- Description: Someones been stealing all the unniappams. Help detectives Ammachi and Sooraj as they look for clues, set traps, and catch the thief.Written by Vinayak Varma and Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe and Kannada Translation by Sujith Kamath.The development of this book has been supported by Oracle.
Orbit- Green Space
- Author Name:
Rajnish Sharma
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- Description: TES Orbit provides a common platform for articles from teachers, students and their parents to be featured alongside the work by professionals, educators, writers, artists, activists, experts and the like. Each issue is themed on a subject of direct relevance to young thinking individuals and provides a good opportunity to collaborate and contribute to the magazine. Every issue also carries a supplement called Campus Capers which features articles exclusively by students of selected schools.
NOON CHAI AND A STORY
- Author Name:
Adithi Rao
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- Description: An Uncle From Far Away shows little Amiya’s class a storybook with beautiful pictures. Now they must build a library, he says. But how? “In Gurez, there are no storybooks. Only lots and lots of snow!” Well, Amiya knows that her Deidi has many stories in her old-old eyes. And over steaming cups of pink noon chai, Deidi begins, Amiya writes, her sister draws, and a book is born! Set in the isolation of a village at the edge of the Line of Control in Kashmir, with the hint of conflict, this is a heartwarming story about books, and what they mean to those who don’t have them.
Is Kutte Ka Kya Naam Rakhein?
- Author Name:
Menaka Raman
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- Description: A dog suddenly appears on a street one day and decides to stay. So now he needs to be given a name. But he is too scrawny to be Laddoo, not furry enough to be Fluffy, and too much of a scaredy-dog to be Rambo... What do they call this dog? A warm and funny vignette of a typical Indian street with assorted people – and a friendly stray!
Maharani The Cow
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Christy Shoba Sudhir
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- Description: Lined up on a street are noisy motorbikes, honking cars, crowded buses, impatient autos... In their midst sits a queenly Maharani! At the heart of this funny little vignette is a cool-as-a-cucumber cow, an all too familiar character of an Indian streetscape. Nancy Raj’s full-of-life pictures bustle with detail and drama, capturing the bovine and the boisterous as everyone tries to unseat her highness. 2018: The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award – Best Picture Book 2018: Honor Book, South Asia Book Award
Thakitta Tharikitta Chindulese Banti
- 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
Salim Mamoo and Me
- Author Name:
Zai Whitaker
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- Description: Zai’s uncle is the famous 'birdman of India' Salim Ali, everyone in her family is a birding expert, and she herself can’t so much as identify the pipit sitting right under her nose. In this delightful portrait of childhood, Zai Whitaker recounts her early birding woes and how she winged it. Prabha Mallya’s pictures pick up the humour, and are an arresting collage of a bird-filled Bombay of the past, and a troubled little girl with a ‘superstar’ uncle!
Barefoot Husain
- Author Name:
Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: When M.F. Husain loses his shoes, Jai offers to help find them. The two zoom in and out of his paintings, passing milestones in the artist's life
Alamelu's Appetite
- Author Name:
Jaya Paramasivan
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- Description: Awaited
My Big Book Of Girls
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Various Authors
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- Description: A book that challenges gender stereotypes and sketches inspiring messages that will surely go a long way!
Kanna Panna
- Author Name:
Zai Whitaker
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- Description: Words rollick and frolic in Kanna's head, yet he hardly speaks. One day, he is with his family at the cave temples when the lights go off. Everyone is frightened, except Kanna. Light or no light, it makes no difference because he can't see anyway. And as he confidently leads the way out, he finds himself talking… Words tumble out to unleash the playful chatterbox within – Kanna Panna! A joyous story that neatly inverts the notion of ‘disability’. Warm, strong pictures pick up the nuances to portray a child for whom visual impairment is just the way it is – and is even a chance to have some fun!
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!
KOEL WANTS A NEST
- Author Name:
Kaushik Viswanath
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- Description: Koel is ready to lay her egg. Well, almost. First, she must find a safe place for it, far from trampling feet, windswept branches, and perilous ledges. As she searches, she meets many birds along the way, each with a unique nest. But will any of them be the right fit for Koel? Glide across the skies as Koel attempts to find the perfect nest for her egg in this thoughtful story by Kaushik Viswanath, gorgeously illustrated by Niloufer Wadia. Age Range 4 - 6 years
