Critters Around Our Homes provides a peek into the lives of some of the critters—or creatures—that we see in and around our homes. Has anyone told you that a gecko can detach its tail? Or that some moths live only for a week or two? Did you know that some squirrels can fly? Pick up this book to find out about these and other creatures; discover how they live and what they do; and take the first step into the wonderful world of nature… all without leaving your house! *Parag Honour Book 2020

It is Grandparents Day at school, and everyone is excited. Not little Oviyam, who is embarrassed at the thought of her schoolmates seeing her grandfather Thatha in a dhoti, a traditional wrap-around lower. She tries her best to convince him to skip the event but he insists on attending. Will Oviyam rise above her insecurities and own up to her dhoti-wearing Thatha in front of everyone? Richa Jha's light, breezy words, along with Gautam Benegal's soft playful colour palettes and vividly illustrated frames help the reader both empathise with Oviyam's fears and strongly hope for her baseless insecurities to rid her troubled mind.

Aadya looks just like her mother (Aai) same little nose, same delicate ears, same big eyes and identical thick, long hair. But one day, Aai goes away to a big hospital with a promise to return before she learns her next Math lesson. The long-awaited return shocks Aadya because her mother now looks entirely unlike her. She wonders if Aai will ever greet her with her usual cheery, "Hello! Mini-me." Or will She have to take matters into her own hands to hear that again? With lyrical prose and a tender touch, Aai and I is an empowering story about the bond between a mother and a daughter and of the little one finding her own identity as she no longer 'looks' the same as her mother. Mamta Nainy captures Elan Aadya's innocence, impatience, and dilemma, and Sanket Pethkar's vibrant, gorgeous artwork brings to life the nuanced see-saw of the child's emotions in this Maharashtrian household.

A book by Jagdish Joshi and translated by Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma.

When Gopu's father (Baba) falls sick, the visually impaired Gopu knows he would have to step out alone. He negotiates the crowds, the markets and the traffic of the city of Calcutta, all by himself, to reach his grandma's house to get her to cook Baba's favourite fish curry. Does he succeed in bringing it home to him? In this book, Richa Jha writes as much about the courage of Gopu as she does about the sounds and smells of a bustling metropolis. Sumanta Dey brings alive the city of Calcutta between the covers of this book and makes the readers feel they are walking alongside Gopu.

A story about a poor boy and a rich boy and their pet dogs. It unravels the mystery of the deeds of the two dogs. Profusely illustrated by Arya Praharaj. (Age Group 6-8)

On Okinawa island, a boy named Ray determines to use a magical gift from a mermaid to protect the island’s nature and people no matter what he has to give.

There's a story Giggi's daddy tells her every day. It's about a little bit of this and a little bit of that and a whole lot of everything. And it all begins when Giggi wasn't even born. Dig into this charming, chucklesome book that has oodles of daddy-daughter love. Richa Jha spins an endearing maze of believable tall tales and cuteness overload. Mithila Ananth's uncluttered frames with impish illustrations and exceptional visual comic timing leave the reader craving more.

Do you like curly tails or straight tails? There are some things we like whether straight or curly! Level- 1 for very young children who are eager to begin reading and listening stories

Ever feel stuck in the same routine every day? So did a little ant named Antara! Tired of the ordinary, she decided it was time for a change—something exciting, something bold. Join Antara on a delightful adventure and discover where her curiosity leads her. You never know what surprises await just around the corner! This beautiful story not only takes readers on Antara’s exciting journey but also introduces the fascinating homes and nests of different insects along the way. With its blend of adventure and learning, it’s a perfect read for young minds—and an excellent addition to any school classroom or library!

One of India's greatest writers, Amitav Ghosh, argues that future generations may well think so. How else can we explain our imaginative failure in the face of global warming? In this groundbreaking return to non-fiction, Ghosh examines our inability-at the level of literature, history and politics-to grasp the scale and violence of climate change. The climate crisis asks us to imagine other forms of human existence-a task to which fiction, Ghosh argues, is the best suited of all forms. The Great Derangement serves as a brilliant writer's summons to confront the most urgent task of our time.

ಪತ್ತೇದಾರ ಪ್ರಣವ ಕಥೆಯು, ಒಬ್ಬ ತುಂಟ ಹುಡುಗನ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ತನ್ನ ತುಂಟತನದಿಂದ ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ತೊಂದರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಹಾಕಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಪ್ರಣವ; ಈ ಬಾರಿ ತನ್ನ ಮುಗ್ಧತೆಯನ್ನು ಸಾಬೀತುಪಡಿಸುವನೇ? ಬನ್ನಿ, ಅವನ ತನಿಖೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀವೂ ಜೊತೆಗೂಡಿ.

The endearing story of Rupa, the elephant who wants to look beautiful. It makes a delightful reading when her friend Chinchi, the bird resolves to make Rupa bright and beautiful. Will Chinchi be able to make Rupa beautiful?

हिंदी के लोकप्रिय कवि और लेखक प्रभात के संग्रह में छह कहानियाँ हैं। आप बच्चों को सुनाने के लिए संग्रह की कहानियों को तुरंत याद कर सकते हैं। असामान्य रूप से सरल कथानक के साथ, बातचीत को चतुराई से आगे बढ़ाकर एक कहानी विकसित की जाती है। कविता सिंह काले के चित्र पुस्तक की दृश्य अपील को बढ़ाते हैं। चित्र वर्णन में समृद्ध हैं और पात्र अभिव्यंजक हैं। ये दोनों खूबियां आपका ध्यान खींच लेंगी. Age group 6-8 years

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।

When Fakruddin worries, he gets frantic. And Frantic Fakru is now worried because his fridge is spoilt, the day is hot, and he is desperate for cold water. What does he do? A light-hearted story with a smart idea and cheerful watercolour illustrations which bring alive the ambience of Fakru's neighbourhood in Bhopal.

“Let’s play house-house!” decide Sunehri and her friends. So they put together some old plates and bowls, empty packets of chips, plastic bottles, a broken helmet… things they’ve collected going about their work in the city on whose streets they live. The game loved by children everywhere takes on a poignant layer when played by those who have never known a home¬. Pictures full of exuberance and detail bring out their spontaneous joy in a make-believe world, which trips side by side with the harsh reality of their lives.

Introducing Mayil Ganeshan, a lively 12-year-old who finally has the opportunity to express herself fully in her diary. This is a significant step towards achieving her goal of becoming a writer, as she hopes to make up for all the unfinished stories and the aimless novel she had written before. In her diary, Mayil shares a spontaneous, sensitive, honest, intimate, and often humorous account of her life and thoughts as a perceptive young girl going through the ups and downs of adolescence. This coming-of-age book is a must-read, with enough humor, heart, and wisdom to entertain and inspire readers of all ages. Age 10+

Ismat the shoemaker decides to buy his family special gifts for Eid. He is persuaded by the shopkeeper to buy a pair of trousers for himself. However, there is only one last pair and it's too long. But long trousers can always be shortened, can't they? Eid arrives, and with it comes a shock and a surprise. This crisp adaptation of a delightful Turkish tale has been affectionately told and illustrated, replete with cultural resonances.

A collection of short stories written by students at DPS