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ISBN: 9788123705545
Pages: 88
Avg Reading Time: 3 hrs
Age: 11-18
Country of Origin: India
This is Where We Live
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Manjari Chakravarti
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- Description: An ordinary day unfolds through the eyes of Jugnu and Noorie, two felines in Shantiniketan—early morning rays slant in through the windows, fish and fruit sellers do their rounds, and children leave for school. However, as the hours slip by, and kal baisakhi, the spring storm, sweeps in all of a sudden, can the day be anything but extraordinary? Stop and stare at Jugnu and Noorie’s everyday world, discover the tiny details and peel each layer in this wordless and slow picture book. These pictures give readers the freedom to interpret the story using their own vocabulary and imagination. This book is written by Manjari Chakravarti Illustrated by Manjari Chakravarti. the development of this book has been supported by PARAG: AN INSTITUTE OF TATA TRUST.
Chintukadun Khand Haravla
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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.
Today, I Am
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Varsha Seshan
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- Description: What will Megha be today - a botanist, an astronaut, an artist?
Jhupliyin Thaen Petti
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Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: பாபா எங்கே? அவர் ஏன் இன்னும் திரும்பி வரவில்லை? ஜூப்லி மாலை வேளையில் அமைதியின்றி தவிக்கிறாள். அவளது தந்தை தேன் சேகரிக்க அடர்ந்த காட்டுக்குள் சென்றுவிட்டார், அவள் பயப்படுகிறாள். ஏனென்றால் காட்டில் புலிகள் உள்ளன. ஏனென்றால் மக்கள் சில சமயங்களில் உள்ளே செல்வார்கள், வெளியே வருவதில்லை. பாபா தினமும் ஆபத்தில் செல்ல வேண்டுமா? ஜூப்லிக்கு ஒரு யோசனை இருக்கிறது - தேன் பெட்டிகள்! தேன் சேகரிப்பாளர்களின் அவல நிலையைச் சுட்டிக்காட்டும் கதையில், அற்புதமான சுந்தரவனம், எவ்வளவு அழகான இடமாக இருந்தாலும், அச்சுறுத்தும் இடமாக, ஜூப்லியின் தொடர்ச்சியான கவலையை, மனநிலை நிறைந்த படங்களும் உரையும் பின்னுகின்றன.
The Little Girl Who Didn't Want To Grow Up
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Véronique Tadjo +1
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- Description: Little Ayanda loves her father with all her heart. One day he goes away, and doesn’t return. She becomes so sad that she thinks she never wants to grow up. So, she stays small for a long time. Later, she grows big so that she can help her family. But when trouble strikes her village, is she big and brave enough to save everyone? A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood. “A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.” — peacockfeathers.in
Bioscope
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Mamta Nainy +1
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- Description: Join Guddu and her little animal friends as she takes you on a tour through her enchanting world, armed with a little imagination and a gift for seeing the absurd in the trivial. Gudduís warm-hearted and humorous narrative brings to life the characters of her village from her unique childlike perspective. An unforgettable experience!
Grace
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Sayantan Datta +2
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- Description: Grace had many questions. Why did she have to sit outside her classroom? Why did she have to wear pants instead of a dress? Why could transgender persons not study engineering? She wondered why science and technology education was not accepting of differences in people. And she decided to find answers in the courtroom. This is the story of Grace Banu, who is working towards making science and technology education more accessible for all. Written by Sayantan Datta, Illustrated by Priya Dali and Tamil Translation by Karithik Siva. Henkel Anand India Private Limited has supported the development of this book. This Book is Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner 2020 (Special Response award)
Lady Tarzan - Kannada
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Lavanya Karthik +1
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- Description: Lady Tarzan aka Jamuna Tudu put her life at stake to save forests. Her story is the story of struggle and love. Lavanya Karthik retells Lady Tarzan's story as a story of struggle and love. It asks, "Do we love something?" This question gives us hope as we can stand for someone we love. ಲೇಡಿ ಟಾರ್ಜನ್ ಅಕಾ ಜಮುನಾ ತುಡು ಕಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಲು ತನ್ನ ಪ್ರಾಣವನ್ನೇ ಪಣಕ್ಕಿಟ್ಟಳು. ಅವಳ ಕಥೆ ಹೋರಾಟ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಕಥೆ. ಲಾವಣ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ತಿಕ್ ಲೇಡಿ ಟಾರ್ಜನ್ ಅವರ ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಹೋರಾಟ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿ ಮರುರೂಪಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅದು ಕೇಳುತ್ತದೆ, "ನಾವು ಏನನ್ನಾದರೂ ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆಯೇ?" ಈ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಯು ನಮಗೆ ಭರವಸೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ ಏಕೆಂದರೆ ನಾವು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುವ ಯಾರಿಗಾದರೂ ನಾವು ನಿಲ್ಲಬಹುದು.
Love Like That
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Richa Jha
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- Description: Little Kroo and Mamma Hop travel to different natural habitats around the world where Kroo is fascinated by new ways of parent-young one bonding. But why doesn't his Mamma love him like that? What will get him to believe what she always says - that she may not love him like that, but she loves him the most in this world? In this simple, elegantly told story, Richa Jha touches upon the one existential doubt every child's mind faces at one point or another. The gentle pace of the book is in sharp contrast to the sheer scale of globe-trotting that the Mamma-baby duo are engaged in. Lyrical prose, a lilting assuring refrain, and adorable animals make this book a perfect bedtime read. Gautam Benegal brings to life the landscapes with his magic brush strokes, each transporting the reader thousands of miles away to the real world of animals in their beautiful habitats.
The Hundred and Thirty-Seventh Leg
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Madhuri Purandare
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- Description: A millipede hurts herself. She needs help. Now, which leg needs help? A delightful picture book from a winner of Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar. Reading Level 2: for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.
Little Indians
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Pika Nani
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- Description: Are there really diamonds hidden in Bhedaghat? What happens when crocodiles chase Kanmani during a boat ride in the Andamans? And what on earth is Raja the donkey doing in Ramoji Film City? Did you know the world's highest international cricket stadium is in Himachal? Or that dinosaurs roamed Gujarat 65 million years ago? Stories and fascinating facts take you on a double-decker ride across 15 states. They emerge distinct and different, like pieces of a jigsaw, which slide in together to create a magnificent whole – India!
Mummmy's Glasses
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Tanu Shree Singh
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- Description: Amma has lost her glasses again! It’s up to Nimu and Mirchi to find them. But what else will they find on the way?
Nanhi Megh Ki Abhilasha
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Stephen Aitken; Sylvia Sikundar +1
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- Description: Little Cloud has set out on a journey to find friends. Come, join her as she rides on Wind high up in the sky and over distant lands. Meet her new friends, and discover amazing cloud facts!
I'm So Sleepy
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Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Bahadur, the little elephant has forgotten how to sleep. Worried and very, very sleepy, he goes to his animal friends for help. But they all sleep in their own different ways – elephants don't sleep like that! What will Bahadur do? The snoozy-woozy first story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant! Available in Mundari. For more details, please contact us.
The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street
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Deepada Malli +1
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- Description: Young Zara sits alone every evening, in a dump yard on Sunderbaag Street. One day, Miss Gappi plants an idea in Zara’s mind. This sets them off on a mission that changes Zara’s life… and the lives of many who live on Sunderbaag Street.
Shorewalk
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Yuvan Aves
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- Description: Did you know that hermit crabs play a kind of musical chairs on the beach, swapping the shells on their backs? Or that an oyster cleans up about 200 litres of water a day? With his naturalist’s mind, photographer’s eye and stunning photos, Yuvan Aves zooms onto the sands or pans out to the ocean to give us little details as well as the larger picture of India’s coastline. Walking with Kadalamma and her fisherman grandfather, the seashore becomes a dynamic space, teeming with life. Fascinating snippets underline how beaches maintain a crucial land-sea balance. Quick alerts point to dangers of climate change and why we need to care for our coast.
A Journey
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Jagdish joshi
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- Description: A book by Jagdish Joshi and translated by Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma.
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE TECHNO SAGE
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Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: The four, along with the lion cub, are off to Canada with a message for the Techno Sage, who has sealed her island with an impenetrable shield. An adventure with a scientific twist!
Bhalu Ka Nakhoon
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Rishi Sahni
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- Description: भालू का नाखून की कहानियों के लेखक ऋषि साहनी एक घुमक्कड़ और चित्रकार भी हैं। इस संकलन की कहानियाँ उनको पहाड़ों और दुर्गम रास्तों पर घूमते हुए मिली हैं। एक छोटा बौद्ध भिक्षु, एक पहाड़ी चरवाहा, एक पहाड़ी रास्ते का गाइड जैसे किरदार भी वहीं मिले हैं। ऐसी जगहें और किरदार आम तौर पर बच्चों के लिए कहानियों में कम नज़र आते हैं। ऋषि साहनी के चित्र देखकर ख्याल आया कि अलग-अलग जगहों के खास रंग अलग होते हैं। वे मौसम के साथ बदलते हैं। यह भी लगेगा कि रंगों की एक तासीर होती है। चित्रों में रंग ऐसे लगे हैं जैसे वे धूप की तरह आकर चीज़ों पर गिर गये हों। Age 12+
The Miracle On Sunderbaag Street
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Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Description: Young Zara sits alone every evening, in a dump yard on Sunderbaag Street. One day, Miss Gappi plants an idea in Zara’s mind. This sets them off on a mission that changes Zara’s life… and the lives of many who live on Sunderbaag Street. Winner of FICCI Special Jury Award 2022 *Winner of Neev Book Award 2021 *Parag Honour List 2021 *Shortlisted for WWF Greenlitfest Honour Book 2021
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