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ADITIADVENTURES - THE ONE EYED MONKEY
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A dragon is scorching the countryside, and will stop only if young Aditi is given to him. So go she must. But a one-eyed monkey, an ant and an elephant decide to accompany her. Armed only with a cloak of invisibility, a ball of magic clay and a Sword of Courage, the four friends set off to look for this fierce dragon. Is it fair to slay a sleeping dragon? Can you make friends if you aren’t friendly?
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A dragon is scorching the countryside, and will stop only if young Aditi is given to him. So go she must. But a one-eyed monkey, an ant and an elephant decide to accompany her. Armed only with a cloak of invisibility, a ball of magic clay and a Sword of Courage, the four friends set off to look for this fierce dragon. Is it fair to slay a sleeping dragon? Can you make friends if you aren’t friendly?
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Maharani Pashu
- Author Name:
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
Lalu and the Red Kite
- Author Name:
Ashish Sengupta
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- Description: The book tells the story of Lalu and his red kite in wondrous colours. The kite is Lalu’s love and he is ready to go to any length to keep the kite with him.
Goondi Veetilekku Varumo?
- 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.
Krishna Deva Raya
- Author Name:
Roopa Pai +1
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- Description: The girl's mouth fell open. 'Your father was a king?' Amma smiled. 'And not any old king, either,' she said proudly. 'He was the greatest ever to rule these parts.' The girl still looked disbelieving. 'What was his name, then, Amma? Go on, tell me.' 'His name,' she said, 'was Krishna Deva Raya, King of Kings.' This jaunty adventure, set in the late 16th century, takes young readers on a whirlwind tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, exploring history with stories of the region's traditions, food, and festivals. A heartwarming story, told with gentle humour and great charm by Roopa Pai, and accompanied by gorgeous full-colour illustrations by Archana Sreenivasan, Krishna Deva Raya is sure to be loved by children, parents, their parents, and everyone in between.
Duster
- Author Name:
Richa Jha
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- Description: Duster the dog is more of a cat. He loves the naps, the flaps, and the fish. And he doesn't like to announce arrivals, to play fetch, and to dig for bones. Especially, certainly, not the bones. His human craves dog love. Will the two ever be right for each other? Richa Jha narrates with brevity and humour a tiny, universal tale of love and companionship (and expectations) that is sure to strike a chord with the readers. Neeti Banerji's endearing frames are chocked full of details with Easter eggs and parallel threads to add to the re-readability of the story. The minimal palette and simple character shapes - Duster is essentially an oblong with legs - work with the highly detailed line-art to engage and not overwhelm.
Gorillas Go to the Beach
- Author Name:
Jemma Jose
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- Description: Jump, dance, play! The gorillas are at the beach today. What else do they do there? This book introduces simple verbs in a pop of colour. Written by Jemma Jose Illustrated by Jemma Jose READING LEVEL: 01, for very young children who are eager to begin reading and listening to stories
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE ANTARCTIC MISSION
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: The environment is at risk! Gobby, the naughty little hobgoblin, is practising his magic and running amuck in Antarctica – turning the white snow black, giving stripes and spots to the penguins, and scrawling pink graffiti on the mountainsides. As Aditi and gang hasten to stop him, they find that the world is warming up dangerously, the snow is melting. Something must be done. But what? Can ‘fun’ sometimes be more harmful than we think? What exactly does Global Warming do to the planet?
Ek Bada Achcha Dost
- Author Name:
Babak Saberi +1
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- Description: Like Kabuliwala's fragrant dry fruits, this story has come from Iran with Babak Saberi's story and Mehrdad Zayeri's illustrations. Every moment is a moment of friendship. A tiny bird becomes a friend of a huge elephant. A young bird tells her mother bird- Ammi, see, the size of our shadow is the same...same to same. What will any mother in this world say to this? This is a story of friendship between a crow and an elephant. Mehrdad Zayeri shared that she has faced rehabilitation too often in her life. Her mother used to worry about how she would adjust in a new place, in a new country. This story is like a memory of my frequent displacement and rehabilitation, she says. Age group- 0-6 years
WHY WHY GIRL
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Mahashweta Devi
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- Description: 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.
Kuch Aata Na Jata
- Author Name:
Rajesh Joshi +1
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- Description: कौवा कितना काला है? जैसे कि रोशनी उल्टी हो गई हो, मशहूर कवि राजेश जोशी जवाब देते हैं। उनके जैसा स्थापित कवि अवलोकन की बारीकियों को व्यक्त करने के लिए नई भाषा का निर्माण कर सकता है। यह एक अनोखा संग्रह है, जो बच्चों को बहुत पसंद आएगा। वे पूरे दिन आपके साथ या अकेले इन्हें गाना चाहेंगे। युवा चित्रकार शिवम चौधरी के चित्र ताज़ा हैं। वे दिखाते हैं कि चित्रण में रंगों की अपनी आवाज़ होती है, आप ध्यान से सुनना चाहेंगे।
Godam
- Author Name:
Vinod Kumar Shukla +1
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- Description: मास्टर कहानीकार, विनोद कुमार शुक्ला की एक ऐसे व्यक्ति की बहुत ही मार्मिक लघु कहानी है जो एक पेड़ वाले घर में रहना चाहता है। उनके वर्तमान घर में करंज का पेड़ है। करंज की पत्तियाँ और फूल उसके घर में उड़ते हैं क्योंकि हवा उसकी सुगंध उड़ा देती है। एक दिन मालिक ने उससे घर खाली करने को कहा. उसने तलाश की और एक पेड़ वाले दूसरे घर की तलाश की। अब कम से कम घरों में एक पेड़ लगाया जा सकता है। आपका क्या करते हैं? वह कहाँ रहेगा? अनुभवी चित्रकार, तपोशी घोषाल के पानी के रंग के चित्र एक दृश्य आनंद हैं। इतने कम रंगों के साथ, वह करंज के पेड़ को उसके सभी साथियों - घर और कबूतरों के साथ जीवंत कर सकती है। चित्रण के माध्यम से, वह न केवल पुस्तक का एक शांत और शांत मूड बनाती है, बल्कि वह इसकी प्रस्तुति में परिपक्वता की भावना भी जोड़ती है। Age group 9-12 years
Shero to the Rescue
- Author Name:
Ashish Kothari +1
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- Description: Shero, a little hedgehog, rallies support from animals living in the grasslands, wetlands and deserts of Kachchh, to save their land from a new threat. Books on enviroment, wildlife communities conservation
IS THAT A KUDKUD KUMBHA
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Samita Aiyer +2
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- Description: Golu and Molu spend their summer with Aji and Ajoba in the Sahyadri mountains in Dongarwadi. One morning, while trekking, they hear a mysterious call. KUD KUD KUD KUD …. Could the fabled Kudkud Kumbha be the bird that brings the rain? Samita Aiyer and Vijaya Chakravarty invite readers on a journey of imagination, where each turn in the story unveils a new wonder hidden in the lush landscapes. Brought to life with Ambika Karandikar’s vibrant and intricate illustrations, this enchanting tale will leave young minds wondering: is the Kudkud Kumbha absolute, or just a legend? Age Range 4-6 years
Lady Tarzan
- Author Name:
Lavanya Karthik +1
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- Description: लेडी टार्ज़न उर्फ जमुना टुडू ने जंगलों को बचाने के लिए अपनी जान दांव पर लगा दी. उनकी कहानी संघर्ष और प्रेम की कहानी है। लावण्या कार्तिक ने लेडी टार्ज़न की कहानी दोबारा सुनाई। कहानी पूछती है, "क्या हम किसी चीज़ से प्यार करते हैं?" यह प्रश्न हमें आशा देता है क्योंकि हम किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति के लिए खड़े हो सकते हैं जिससे हम प्यार करते हैं। समर्थन के लिए। राजीव ईपे के चित्र कहानी को ध्वनि प्रदान करते हैं। एक स्वस्थ जंगल की आवाज़. Age group 9-12 years
Aai and I
- Author Name:
Mamta Nainy
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- Description: Aadya looks just like her mother (Aai) same little nose, same delicate ears, same big eyes and identical thick, long hair. But one day, Aai goes away to a big hospital with a promise to return before she learns her next Math lesson. The long-awaited return shocks Aadya because her mother now looks entirely unlike her. She wonders if Aai will ever greet her with her usual cheery, "Hello! Mini-me." Or will She have to take matters into her own hands to hear that again? With lyrical prose and a tender touch, Aai and I is an empowering story about the bond between a mother and a daughter and of the little one finding her own identity as she no longer 'looks' the same as her mother. Mamta Nainy captures Elan Aadya's innocence, impatience, and dilemma, and Sanket Pethkar's vibrant, gorgeous artwork brings to life the nuanced see-saw of the child's emotions in this Maharashtrian household.
Wet Paint
- Author Name:
Asha Nehemiah
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- Description: Aman is to paint a mural on the new hospital when disaster strikes. Can he and Paru, the mason’s daughter, save the day? Will the townsfolk get the mural of their dreams? 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.
How To Weigh An Elephant
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Where has everybody gone? Oh! They are busy finding out the weight of King’s favourite elephant! Wondering how this will be done? Join Leelavati as she solves this math mystery for you! “Everything about this book is just right — The layout, the font size, the appropriate use of language and of course the illustrations.” — Young India Books “Filled with paper-craft illustrations, this book is very colourful and is full of problem-solving concepts.” — RobinAge For age 6+
Nanna Bhoomiyannu Kaapaaduve
- Author Name:
Rinchin
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- Description: Mati pesters her grandmother and father for her own plot of land. When she does get it, she works hard. And then she hears that a company wants to make a coal mine in their village – the enormous black pit that will eat up all their lands, like it has in the next village… As always, Rinchin powers her questions through irresistible storytelling. The little girl’s anxiety about losing her land to “a monster machine” cuts close to the heart as it takes head-on an issue that is ravaging tribal Chhattisgarh, where this story is set, and every other place where there is ‘development’ at a cost.
Daddoo Nikli Dekhne Duniya
- Author Name:
Prabhjot Kaur +1
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- Description: Daddoo, the little frog, on her day out Ö A lively book that celebrates friendship and introduces children to the world of animals, colours and sizes. The story with its view of life in a small pond and the larger forest can be used in the classroom.
Maharani Hasu
- Author Name:
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
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