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A fisherwoman loves fish. And a gardener loves flowers. One rainy day the two meet. Each to the other is gracious and sweet. And yet they find it impossible to be together. Dip into this fishy-flowery
story to find out why! A Rajasthani folklore from Indiaís much-loved storyteller, who was nominated for the Nobel Prize!
ISBN: 9788189934033
Pages: 40
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Raatriya Aakaasha
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
I Will Save My Land
- 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.
Bees Kachauri Poori Tees
- Author Name:
Sriprasad +1
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- Description: बच्चों की कविताओं का एक अद्भुत संग्रह! श्रीप्रसाद जी हिन्दी के अप्रतिम कवि हैं। उनकी कविताओं में अक्सर एक कहानी होती है. वह अपनी कविताओं में भी गद्य और वाक्य संरचना की सरलता बनाए रखते हैं, जैसे इस कविता में: एक हमारे दादा जी हैं एक हमारी दादी दोनों ही पहना करते हैं बिलकुल भूरी खादी... वह अपनी कविताओं में भाषा और शब्दों की सीमाओं को आगे बढ़ाते हैं। आप उसके द्वारा उपयोग किए गए शब्दों को महसूस कर सकते हैं, न कि केवल उन्हें पढ़ सकते हैं। क्या आप निम्नलिखित शब्दों में व्यक्त आंदोलन को महसूस कर सकते हैं: हल्लम हल्लम, चल्लम-चल्लम? प्रोइति रॉय के रंगीन चित्र इस पुस्तक को और भी मनोरंजक बनाते हैं। वह कविताओं में प्रस्तुत पात्रों को चेहरे देती है। Age group- 0-6 years and 6-8 years
The Gijjigadus And The Fireflies
- Author Name:
Gopini Karunakar +1
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- Description: The nests of the golden sparrows are dark, as they have no light. They fly all the way of the kingdom of Gods to ask for help, and together they find magical imagery, leaps of fantasy, shadows and moondust. This shimmering tale of friendship is sure to light up the eyes of its little readers.
A SILLY STORY OF BONDAPALLI
- Author Name:
Shamim Padamsee
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- Description: There was once a prince who hated food. One day the royal cook gives him something new to eat – a hot golden ball, crisp outside, soft inside... a bonda! After that there is no stopping either the prince or this mad tale that rolls its jolly way to an inevitably happy, bondaful end. The jaunty illustrations pick up all the comic clues along the way, to make it a truly 'silly' story.
Malli Baajaare Jaay
- Author Name:
Jeeva Raghunath
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- Description: It’s the day of the local market in Malli’s village. Cotton candy, peanut balls, stick ice, rose soda – there’s so much for Malli and her friends to try! But some of them don’t have enough money. Then, Malli has an idea… Friendship and sharing are at the heart of this third book in the Malli series, with pictures that take you around a village in Tamil Nadu and into the bustle of a market filled with treats.
Asha's Voice
- Author Name:
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
Maths at the Mela
- Author Name:
Kavitha Mandana
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- Description: Leelu is at the fair with her class of 36 students. But Sir needs to keep counting them to see how many tickets to buy and to make sure no one is lost. Is there an easier way to count to 36 instead of 1,2,3...? The concept of tables is introduced through a story about counting in groups. READING LEVEL: 02, For children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help. Written by Kavitha Mandana Illustrated by Nirzara Verulkar
Sair Par Ghumakkad Lahar
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Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: What would you do if your friend went missing? Wandering Wave has lost her good friend, Beulah. Wave travels to far away lands to get her back and meets all kinds of different creatures. Would you like to join Wave on this frumble-drumbling adventure to reunite her with Beulah? Written by award-winning author Geeta Dharmarajan and illustrated by Sreeja Basu, this tale is a captivating addition to KATHAís Ocean Literacy Series.
Pravaas Ke Rahasya
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Have you ever thought what it would be like to travel thousands of miles away from home, and then travel back again a few months later? Believe it or not, some birds, animals and insects do this every year! But how do they know where to go? How do they find their way back home? Read this book and find out about migration and its great mysteries!
Gajapati Kulapati
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: Small noses catch small colds. Big noses catch big colds. Gajapati Kulapati the elephant has a big nose and catches a great, big, mighty cold! And what happens when he sneezes – Aaaaachoooo….? With repetitive sounds and words that roll rhythmically through the pages, this bestselling series about the adorable elephant puts the zing back into storytelling and reading aloud. Bright, zestful pictures and dynamic visual text echo the lilt, making these big, happy books of fun.
Water Dance
- Author Name:
Sean D'mello
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- Description: Guddu can dance to any tune. Today he has found music in the water, so he can't stop himself from dancing as he goes down the stream. This is a story of ponds, waterfalls and the fun of water.
Tumhi Hey Karu Shakaal Ka?
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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Mallipoo, Where are You?
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: When Paytu the pig goes on a sugarcane walk with Amma the elephant and Hutoxi the horse, she asks Anna and Akka to look after her babies. But the two elephant teenagers get busy in a game of coconut-football... and the piglets disappear! The muddy-buddy fourth story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
HOIDAY OH NO NO
- Author Name:
Jaswinder Kaur Bindra
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- Description: This book presents a situation in which the Sun decides to go on holiday, and the world is left in a mess.
The Miracle on Kachhua Beach
- Author Name:
Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Description: ‘Kachhua Beach?’ squealed Ori. ‘It should be called “Kachra beach”!’ Ori can’t bear his nasty nickname “Oddball Ori” or the mean jibes from the Big Boys at school. But one day, a strange sequence of events leads him down the road where he lives, past a rusty old gate, to a garbage dump that was once Kachhua Beach. An “oddball” idea strikes him, one that will change his life forever and bring about… a miracle! In this second book in the Miracle series, award-winning duo Nandita da Cunha’s powerful prose and Priya Kuriyan’s sensorial mixed-media illustrations come together to tell the story of how one individual can bring about positive change.
Ayyo… That Parrot!
- Author Name:
Abhi Krish
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- Description: Murali is being chased… by a parrot! Like all parrots this one keeps repeating what he says, but also keeps copying what he DOES. What kind of a bothersome bird is this that has Murali in a flap? Find out in this charming caper of a story! Adding whimsy to the chase is the fun-filled use of different languages. Playful pictures capture what it means to be followed by a pesky parrot most children will recognise.
Asamo, is that you?
- Author Name:
Canato Jimo +1
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- Description: The lights are out, and Yumum is looking for Asamo. But what if she isn’t the only one wandering about in the dark? Written by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam Illustrated by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam.The development of this book has been supported by PARAG: THE INITIATIVE OF TATA TRUST.
The Champa Flower
- Author Name:
Jaikar +1
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- Description: What if a child decides to be a champa flower? Can anyone tell that it is him? From Indiaís greatest poet and storyteller comes this charming and perky poem that will surely lead to a fun round of hide-and-seek. A timeless treasure. Enjoy!
Nee Endaanu Kandadu?
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: After a school trip to the zoo, Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals – not a monkey, a lion, or even a giraffe... But why did Meera see no animals there? Her lively mother forgets to ask! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.
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