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Amma's Toolkit
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When Mini and Taras home is flooded because of a broken pipe in the bathroom, Amma comes to the rescue. What is in Ammas toolkit.
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When Mini and Taras home is flooded because of a broken pipe in the bathroom, Amma comes to the rescue. What is in Ammas toolkit.
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When a Forest Wakes Up
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Sudarshan Shaw
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- Description: As a roaring sun jumps out, the forest wakes up to a brand new day, putting on a new show. What will the forest be today? A story inspired from animism, an age-old belief of the Gond tribe, where everything from the sun to the rocks are as living as we are.Written by Sudarshan Shaw Illustrated by Sudarshan Shaw. The development of this book has been supported by P.A.N.I. Foundation.Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner 2020( special response award)
No Nonsense Nandhini
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Tanvi Parulkar +1
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- Description: I’m the boss. I make my own decisions. Naresh has the world’s coolest mother – she wakes up at midnight, dons a miner’s lamp and goes to her field to harvest flowers. Will he be able to show everyone at school that she’s a hero? Aparna Karthikeyan tells the story of Nandhini, a remarkable woman who juggles single parenthood and a sampangi farm in Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu. Based on real events, this is a story about a woman who cultivates a cheery disposition and stubbornly pursues her daring, unusual dreams.
The Monster at the Window
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Meghaa Gupta
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- Description: There is a BIG monster that only Montu can see, that shows up whenever he’s angry or sad, and makes him even more angry, even more sad. One day, when he hurts his leg and is stuck at home, he starts to draw. He draws the window, the tree outside and… the monster! But as he keeps drawing, the monster gets smaller and smaller. What’s happening? Pictures and text gently tell this story of a boy who learns to deal with his inner demons, illustrating how art can heal.
Asha's Voice
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Mathangi Subramanian
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- Description: Asha is too small to do many things. But she is big enough to do some things.A story about how you are never too small to have big ideas. Reading Level; 3 for children who are ready to read on their own. Written by Mathangi Subramanian Illustrated by Saheb Ram Tudu
Kali Mattu Kere Haavu
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Zai Whitaker +2
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- Description: Kali hates school. And school hates him, he thinks, for he has no friends. His classmates find him strange. He wishes his father were an ‘ordinary' bus-conductor or postman instead of a snake-catcher, even if one of the most celebrated in the Irula tribe. He worries that others will see him eating fried termites (his favourite snack!) and laugh. And then one day, a large rat snake creates havoc in the classroom... A simple, sensitive story crafted by a writer deeply involved with environmental issues. Best of Indian Children's Writing: Contemporary
How To Weigh An Elephant
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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+
Aamu's Kawandi
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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?
Aapa Ki Aapdi
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Gulzar +1
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- Description: 'आपा की आपड़ी पानी में जा पड़ी...' This line will encourage children to make - 'पापा की पापड़ी पानी में जा पड़ी...' यह चंचलता दर्शाती है कि कविता की शाब्दिक व्याख्या उपयोगी नहीं होगी। इसके बजाय यह हमें छंद की प्रकृति से परिचित कराता है। निरर्थक तुकबंदी हमारे देश में एक अज्ञात क्षेत्र है। सुकुमार रॉय के अद्वितीय अबोल ताबोल के अलावा, बहुत से लोगों ने इस शैली में अपना हाथ नहीं आजमाया है। गुलज़ार हिंदी के एक ऐसे कवि हैं जिनके पास इस शैली को खोजने का कौशल और रुचि है। यह एक ऐसी किताब है. यह गुलज़ार द्वारा लिखित समय पोस्ट श्रृंखला की 14 पुस्तकों में से एक है। एलन शॉ ने इस उल्लेखनीय कविता का चित्रण किया है। उनके चित्र कविता को एक मज़ेदार पृष्ठभूमि प्रदान करते हैं। age group 0-6 years
Petege Hoguvudu
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Meera Tendolkar +1
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- Description: Details awaited
Sirungeri Seenivasan Seitha Satthiyam - Tamil
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Rohini Nilekani +3
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- Description: The COVID-19 pandemic is over. It’s time for Sringeri Srinivas to cut his hair at last. But just then, some alarming news comes his way. What will Sringeri do? Sringeri Srinivas Keeps His Promise was written by Rohini Nilekani and illustrated by Angie and Upesh, and Tamil translation was done by Deepa.
SEVEN STAIRS TO SUN
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Anup Ray +1
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- Description: A beautiful book for children about nature, clouds and the sun.
A Quiet Girl
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Paro Anand
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- Description: Puja smiles and smiles, and does not speak. She spends all her time with the foal, Takbak. But Takbak is going to be sold! What will Pooja do without her best friend? 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.
Homeland
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Aaniya Asrani
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- Description: A part of the series called “Portraits of Exile” containing three throught- provoking books-Homecoming, Homeland and Homebound, looks at home and its meaning for Tibetan refugees living in Bylakuppe. ” … document[s] intangible memories, interspersing them with regular sheets of paper to represent physical realities.” — The Alipore Post “This picture book [Homebound] … does the important work of telling stories that would otherwise go unheard, unnoticed.” — The Reading Caterpillar Recommended by Hindustan Times, 2020
The Ghost who played tennis and other stories
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Santhini Govindan
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- Description: It is a matter of concern when a bottle of liquor, some leftover food and other trash items are found strewn on the floor of a temple..... It is a matter of concern when an old unused room that has long lain silent reverberates with the sound of tennis balls giving a creepy feeling..... It is a matter of concern when friends on a midnight adventure get caught in a storm and the so-called Tag Along hastens to brave strong currents just so he can reach out for help... It is a matter of concern when the explosion of Diwali crackers outside drowns the explosion of emotions within, making the deafening silence inside scream for attention... These are just glimpses of a few realistic stories in this collection. There are more, each dealing with and overcoming some conflict or another as they race towards a conclusion. A compendium of 15 short stories for the 9-12 age group written by multiple writers and illustrated by Ankur Mitra.
Coming Home
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Priti David
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- Description: Coming Home is a story set in a beautiful valley where a small community of farmers and their families live and work. Over the years, many of the young people have begun to migrate to earn a living. Everyone wishes there was a way in which these young people could stay back and earn a living right here. It’s a young boy, Selva, who has an idea which could do just that. But will it take shape and will it bring his older brother home? Read the book to find out just how a small idea can lead to big changes. Written by Priti David, this is a story about migration and home, seen from the eyes of 11-year-old Selva. age 10- 15 years
Rockstar in a Sari
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Pearl D' Silva
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- Description: Pearl D'Silva celebrates the life of our rockstar, Usha Uthup. What we see, hear, eat, and wear is ingrained in our minds. Gradually, its hold becomes stronger, like a habit. Then we remember it just as we remember Newton's third law of motion. One day, when we witness something different from what we are accustomed to seeing, hearing, eating, and wearing, we deny it wholeheartedly. If that is what is different stands up with complete confidence, we begin to accept it. It takes courage to be different and stay different with confidence. Usha Uthup is one such personality. She puts forth her voice and her dressing style with confidence and honesty. She sings with confidence, like a rockstar. Vasundhara Arora's lively portrayal of Usha Uthup's character. Page by page, you can hear Usha Uthup sing with the fragrance of her gajra. Vasundhara's illustrative style is reflected in her colours and lines. Age group 9-12 years
Saahi’s Quest
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M. Yuvan
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- Description: Saahi is a Wandering Glider dragonfly. As soon as she grows wings, she takes off on a quest – to look for more Wandering Gliders. Along the way, she meets many tiny creatures and learns about how they live. But will she find more dragonflies like herself? WWF Greenlitfest Honour Book 2021
Sher ki Neend
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Manica Musil
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- Description: Travelling from Slovenia is a story of a lion, a sweet lion who wants to sleep but just can’t. The lion asks many animals for help, and finally, one of them comes up with a trick that works. What was it? Manica Musil once again mesmerises us with her illustrations. Each one is made from wool, cotton fibre, and fabric. She creates expressive, lively characters from fabric that make you fall in love with them. These illustrations provide a unique visual experience for the child. Age group- 0-6 years
Boom Boom
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Prema Revathi
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- Description: Powerful pictures run a visual narrative in this story about a young boy named by his mother after her favourite movie star’s super-flop film – Sura! Sura grows up selling stickers at the Velankanni Church, climbing tall palms and playing under the tamarind tree. Until the day his grandfather arrives. His Thatha is different – a boom boom maatukaarar who travels through towns with his bull and drums, telling people their fortunes. His is a dying breed. A robust coming-of-age story that weaves together real life stories told by the children of nomadic communities.
The Glass Tree
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M Mukundan +1
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- Description: Unni has lots and lots of stories to tell. And his grandmother cannot go to sleep without one of little Unniís colourful tales. A delightful retelling of the original prize-winning story by one of the best Malayalam writers today to inspire all storytellers!
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