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Five timeless stories from an internationally acclaimed fabulist and poet. Playful and gentle, they traverse layers of myth with ease to speak to readers of all ages. Well-known artist Nilima Sheikh's colours and delicate textures enhance the nuanced writing. This is the coming together of two fine minds to create a contemporary classic.
ISBN: 9789350461761
Pages: 36
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Khidkitala Baagulbuva
- Author Name:
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.
ADITI ADVENTURES - FINDING SHEMEEK
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: On a visit to Prague, the naughty granddaughter of Princess Libusha casts a spell on Monkeyji. And the only one who can help is Shemeek, the sleeping white horse of Wysherad. But to reach him Aditi and her gang must first deal with a rude sparrow and a dragon who wants to fight. A popular Czech legend is woven into this unusual adventure. Can a problem also become a solution? In a contest, does someone always win?
Megh Aur Tarang
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Sunaina Coelho +1
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- Description: An endearing poem of a child who refuses tempting invitations, instead staying with her mother at playtime, blissful in her company. Words woven with great tenderness by the greatest poet of all times, a gentle verse for all the little ones.
Jhupli,Thana Thene Pette
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Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: బాబా ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? అతను ఇంకా ఎందుకు తిరిగి రాలేదు? సాయంత్రం అస్తమించే సమయానికి ఝుప్లీ అశాంతిగా ఉంది. ఆమె తండ్రి తేనె సేకరించడానికి దట్టమైన అడవిలోకి వెళ్ళాడు మరియు ఆమె భయపడింది. ఎందుకంటే అడవిలో పులులు ఉన్నాయి. ఎందుకంటే ప్రజలు కొన్నిసార్లు లోపలికి వెళ్తారు మరియు ఎప్పుడూ బయటకు రారు. బాబా రోజూ ఆపదలో పడిపోతారా? జుప్లీకి ఒక ఆలోచన ఉంది - తేనె పెట్టెలు! మనోభావాలతో నిండిన చిత్రాలు మరియు వచనం అద్భుతమైన సుందర్బన్ తుడిచిపెట్టుకుపోయే జూప్లీ యొక్క నిరంతర ఆందోళనను నేయడం, ఇది ఎంత అందంగా ఉంటుందో అంత భయంకరమైన ప్రదేశం, దాని తేనె సేకరించేవారి దుస్థితిని సూచించే కథలో.
Nai Maa
- Author Name:
Mariam Karim Ahlawat
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- Description: This book has no desc
HENNA ON MY HANDS
- Author Name:
Fawzia Gilani Williams
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- Description: Squiggles and swirls, loops and curls, diamonds and dots... and a small surprise! The little girl watches as her mother traces the cool, moist patterns on her palm. Then comes the waiting. The henna must dry, nothing must touch it – and she can be patient no longer! The art of drawing with henna takes on a little girl’s infectious thrill as decorative designs swirl around the pages to evoke the rich, gorgeous look of henna on the hand.
Daddoo's Day Out
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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.
For the Love Of A Cat
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Rosalind Wilson +1
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- Description: A painter loves his cat as much as he loves painting. But when the starving artist is commissioned to paint a picture of the Buddha, he must choose between his art and his pet Ö A colourful read that introduces children to the common thread of feelings running through all living things.
The Astronomer
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Harshvardhan Kadam +1
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- Description: Have you ever tried to catch the moon? Is the moon really that far away? A curious little girl really doesnít think so, but her elder brother keeps telling her otherwise! Can she convince him? Find out as she shares a delightful dialogue with her Dada. Another timeless gem from Gurudev.
The Tale of King Shibi
- Author Name:
Uma krishnaswamy +1
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- Description: King Shibi is the noblest king in all the lands—so noble, in fact, that even the gods have heard of him! But one day, a hawk whose hunt was thwarted by the king demands his due, putting King Shibi’s sense of honour to the ultimate test. Charmingly adapted from Hindu and Buddhist mythology by Daya Subramanian, The Tale of King Shibi takes fight in bright, pastel illustrations in the traditional Mithila style by Uma Krishnaswamy, reflecting the timeless quality of his ancient tale. 6+ years
Orbit- Wheels The Sphere Of Progress
- Author Name:
Rajnish Sharma
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- Description: DESCRIPTION AWAITED
Jungle Ki Kahaniya
- Author Name:
Premchand
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- Description: प्रेमचन्द द्वारा लिखित ये बाल कहानियाँ, जंगल के जानवरों को केंद्र में रखकर लिखी गई है, इस पुस्तक में साहित्य सम्राट प्रेमचंद की उन बेहतरीन कहानियों का संकलन चित्रों के माध्यम से प्रकाशित किया गया जो मानव-मन को गहराई तक झकझोर देती हैं। कहानियाँ न सिर्फ बच्चों को पसंद आएगी बल्कि उनके बाल मन को बहुत कुछ सिखा जाऐंगी।
Kavya Nirnayam
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Ramesh Bijlani
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- Description: Book Awating Description
Chandiranolagina Mola - Bilingual
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Indrani Krishnaier +1
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- Description: When a herd of elephants creates trouble in the jungle, do the little rabbits run away in fear? No! From Aztec to Chinese, there are many versions of the story about the rabbit in the moon. The illustrations for this bilingual retelling are based on the pithora folk style of central India, which derives from cave art.
Autorickshaw Blues and Other Colours
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Sadhana Ramchander +2
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- Description: This great book by a mother-daughter team is all about you! A refreshing look at the parent-child relationship, through poems.
Gend Swarg
- Author Name:
Diego Castellanos +1
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- Description: Do you know where all the balls being tossed finally go? Join the journey of one such ball to an intriguing new world. The book can be read at various levels. In a very subtle manner it tells that you need to find peace from within.
GULLA AND THE HANGUL
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Mariam Karim Ahlawat
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- Description: When he takes his sheep and goats to the mountains, Gulla is always careful – of bears and leopards, the terrible Banbudhiya, and the men with guns. But one day, rushing to save a little hangul from wild dogs, he goes deep into the forest. This story from Kashmir, where the hangul is a protected animal, carries many shades of the region – the quiet life of the villagers, their close link with nature, and the underlying disquiet they learn to live with. This rugged, rocky and less familiar part of the beautiful state is evoked by the illustrations with a soft charm.
Why Are You So Colourful?
- Author Name:
Shruti Hemani
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- Description: Why is a red munia red? Why does a bullfrog turn yellow? How does a painted stork get its pink colour? Why do some mushrooms glow in the dark? Why do purple sunbirds shine? And why do most mammals come in different shades of brown? Books on Environment, Wildlife, Communities, Conservation... This magnificently illustrated book explores the hows and whys of colours in the natural world.
Chintuvin Oru Vankara Nashtapettu
- Author Name:
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.
ZAKIR AND HIS TABLA - DHA DHIN NA
- Author Name:
Sandhya Rao
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- Description: The very first words Zakir hears from his famous father, Allarakha, are bols — rhythms played out on tablas! From then on, bols sing and dance in his head, on Amma’s cheeks, on the pots and pans in the kitchen… Sandhya Rao follows these beats, stringing together little vignettes from his life. From a childhood around music to the highs of a performer who took the tabla to the world, this joyous story introduces children to a musical genius, whose busy fingers and flying curls make him the inimitable Zakir Hussain. Illustrator Priya Kuriyan’s fingers add their own magic.
