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Playtime on the terrace takes a turn when a strong wind sweeps Chhotu off his feet and carries him up and away to the clouds and the birds! The light and lively illustrations whirl us to the sky and back.
ISBN: 9789350468999
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE CYBERSPACE RUNAWAY
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: Holiday plans for the adventurers go off track when a runaway computer programme, the naughty Mistress I, decides to hide with them. Hot on her heels is the scientist who created her, who threatens to put them in jail for kidnapping. And in the middle of all the commotion, Beautiful the Elephant is determined to become rational and logical. What do you do when others aren’t sensible? Is ‘getting updated’ the same as ‘growing up’?
Thakitta Tharikitta Naache Ball
- Author Name:
Jacob Samson Muttada
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- Description: Thom! It lands on Kuttan’s toes. Dheem! He kicks and up it goes. The pages of this book resound with the rhythm of dance as Abu's big red ball bounces in tune with the delightful illustrations. CBSE recommended
A New Home for Ajiri
- Author Name:
Sandeep Virmani +1
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- Description: Ajiri, a chinkara fawn, gets separated from her mother and is raised by Shivam, the young son of a naturalist and Mitti, a pastoralist girl in the Banni grasslands of Kachchh. Ajiri learns to trust humans as she develops an unusual friendship with Shivam. Will she be reunited with her mother? How does she react when she meets a poacher? Does she survive the encounter?
Raat ka Aasmaan
- 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.
Look Ma, No hands!
- Author Name:
Vikram Agnihotri
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- Description: Meet Vikram Agnihotri, India’s first double-arm amputee to get a car driving licence and then become a racing driver. Losing both his upper limbs after a terrible accident when he was only seven, the rest of his life has been all about moving on, buoyed by his parents, with spirit and cheer. This book is that story. Told by Vikram himself in the style of a graphic narrative, it is a book of inspiration for any reader, about a man who is no less a superhero than his own childhood idol, Superman!
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.
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?
Haavu Mattu Kappegalu - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Mariam Karim Ahlawat +1
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- Description: The old snake is punished – the frogs will now ride on him. The frogs jump for joy – but they had better watch out! This unusual bilingual retelling of a Panchatantra favourite swings sympathy in favour of the snake. Stunning pictures are based on wooden folk toys from Channapatna in Karnataka, a craft style that came centuries ago from Persia.
Malli Santaki Veltondi
- 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.
Dungi Dance
- Author Name:
Bhavna Jain Bhuta
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- Description: Dhum Dhum Dhum… dhup dhup dhup… Dungi dances to a dhinchak beat in this foot-tapping story that will make young readers move and groove, clap and tap! Big sheep, small sheep, bored sheep, happy sheep… eye-catching visuals bring to life the dance and drama in a woolly world.
Ajay of Agumbe and the Signal Snake
- Author Name:
Zai Whitaker +1
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- Description: Ajay is off to work. His office is in Agumbe. His job is to find the king cobra. We can see the antenna he carries, but where on earth is the radio that transmits to it? Walk with Ajay as he follows the king of snakes.
Thakitta Tharikitta Bouncing Ball
- Author Name:
Jacob Samson Muttada
- Book Type:
- Description: Thom! It lands on Kuttan’s toes. Dheem! He kicks and up it goes. The pages of this book resound with the rhythm of dance as Abu's big red ball bounces in tune with the delightful illustrations. CBSE recommended
Nilaavil Muyal - Bilingual
- Author Name:
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.
Japanese Folktales
- Author Name:
Hema Pande
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- Description: Feel the warmth of the Land of the Rising Sun in this beautiful collection of tales. Japanese artist Keiko Tsuji's expert brush adds the final authentic touch. Written by Hema Pande Illustrated by Keiko Tsuji READING LEVEL: 04 For older children who can read with confidence.
Saap Ane Dedka - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Mariam Karim Ahlawat +1
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- Description: The old snake is punished – the frogs will now ride on him. The frogs jump for joy – but they had better watch out! This unusual bilingual retelling of a Panchatantra favourite swings sympathy in favour of the snake. Stunning pictures are based on wooden folk toys from Channapatna in Karnataka, a craft style that came centuries ago from Persia.
Stories of Tenali Raman
- Author Name:
C. L. L. Jayaprada
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- Description: Tenali Raman was called a vikata kavi. He was the favourite of King Krishna Devaraya. The 20 stories are packed with fun. Edited by Geeta Menon and illustrated by Prithvishwar Gayen.
Kitakiya Gumma
- 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.
Chintu Ne Khoya Ek Mahadweep
- Author Name:
Vrinda Baliga
- Book Type:
- 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.
Mor Dungri
- Author Name:
Sunita
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- Description: Mor Dungri is the story of a village in Rajasthan, where people and peacocks lived together. Since it was in a forest, the villagers were relocated to a place where peacocks didn’t live or visit. The women began to draw peacocks on the walls of their houses in a particular style - Mandana. The story is written and illustrated by a Mandana artist, Sunita. Age group 6-8 years
cheep cheep
- Author Name:
Soumya Menon
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- Description: Cheep-cheep, teep-teep, koo-koo, ghoo-ghoo... Colourful cut-out pictures and a world of sounds in this rhyme adapted from Gujarati makes this a must-have board book for tiny tots!
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