About
Book Details
A collection of short stories written by students at DPS
ISBN: 9788192781501
Pages: 300
Avg Reading Time: 10 hrs
Age: 11-18
Country of Origin: India
Passepartout, Is that You?
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Menaka Raman
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- Description: Thatha has asked Shyam to keep an eye on Passepartout, a rescued tortoise. But now Passepartout has disappeared. Where can Shyam and Kannamma find him? 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.
The summer at kalagarh
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Ranjit Lal
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- Description: On a holiday in the jungles of Kalagarh, Gitanjali and her cousins experience elephant encounters of a very strange kind! A spine-tingling tale that is taut with mystery and tinged with Ranjit Lal's trademark humour.
Snoring Shanmugam
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Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Shanmugam the gentle lion does three things in a day. He eats, he sleeps, and he snores — khorhrhrh..... phshhew..... khorhrhrh..... phshhew..... One day, a tawny, brawny, nasty new lion comes to take over the jungle. The animals are afraid. They go to their king, Shanmugam — but he is, of course, sleeping! The roary-snory second story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
Ayyo… That Parrot!
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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.
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.
Random Curiosity Volume-II
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Rahul Pal +1
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- Description: Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore, question and often wonder about the world they live in. This book puts together many such questions randomly posted to Prof. Yash Pal, like 'Why does the inner surface of the car wind shield get foggy when it is raining outside?'; 'Why do tears taste salty?'; 'What are stem stells?': 'Has the discovery of quarks challenged the idea of quantization of charge?' and even 'Does God exist?'. Whatever the question, Prof. Yash Pal's answers are always marked by their simplicity, honesty and a gradual unravelling of the scientific basis behind each. Covering a wide array of subjects, this book with about 300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all. Prof. Yash Pal, a distinguished scientist, educationist and visionary, has always encouraged children to ask questions and believes that curiosity is what makes us human. An architect of India's space programme, Prof. Yash Pal was the former Chairman of the UGC, as well as the former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Science & Technology. He has been the major force behind the latest National Curriculum Framework for school children. Dr. Rahul Pal is presently working as a scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. After receiving his Masters degree in iological sciences from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, Dr. Rahul Pal did his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from AIIMS, New Delhi.
Biji’s in the Kitchen!
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Natasha Sharma
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- Description: Slimy bhindi curry, anyone? Biji is freestyle and fun. But when she is in the kitchen, everyone, beware! 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.
Maharani Pashu
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Christy Shoba Sudhir
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- Description: Lined up on a street are noisy motorbikes, honking cars, crowded buses, impatient autos... In their midst sits a queenly Maharani! At the heart of this funny little vignette is a cool-as-a-cucumber cow, an all too familiar character of an Indian streetscape. Nancy Raj’s full-of-life pictures bustle with detail and drama, capturing the bovine and the boisterous as everyone tries to unseat her highness. 2018: The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award – Best Picture Book 2018: Honor Book, South Asia Book Award
Stories Of Light And Delight
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Manoj Das
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- Description: A collection of lesser-known traditional stories in a revised edition, retold by Manoj Das and illustrated by Mario. (Age-group 12-14)
Animal Alphabet
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Manjula Padmanabhan
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- Description: Teeny-tiny ANTs Are busy Always working Never dizzy! Then there are flitty-witty Bats, inky-winky Crows, heehaw Donkeys and a sprightly animal-rhyme for every letter. With bright-bold cutout pictures, this is just the sort of exciting alphabet book to start off teeny-tiny readers, while older ones relish its rhythms!
When We Are Home
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Priyadarshini Gogoi
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- Description: Home is the sights, the sounds, the smells and the touch of every room. In this book, Moromi remembers her home that was displaced by a flood.
Piku and His Magical Pishi
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Somak Ghoshal +1
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- Description: Is Piku’s Pishi made up of magic? After all, Pishi can turn into different people. Piku discovers the world of theatre and finds himself making a few friends too!
Mallipoo, Where are You?
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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!
Jhuplichi Madhachi Peti
- Author Name:
Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: बाबा कुठे आहेत? तो अजून परत का आला नाही? संध्याकाळ होत असताना झुपली अस्वस्थ आहे. तिचे वडील मध गोळा करण्यासाठी घनदाट जंगलात गेले आहेत आणि ती घाबरली आहे. कारण जंगलात वाघ आहेत. कारण लोक कधी आत जातात आणि कधी बाहेर पडत नाहीत. बाबांना रोज धोक्यात जावे का? झुप्लीला एक कल्पना आहे – मधाचे खोके! मूडने भरलेली चित्रे आणि मजकूर झुप्लीच्या सततच्या चिंतेला भव्य सुंदरबनच्या झाडामध्ये विणतात, हे ठिकाण जितके सुंदर आहे तितकेच धोकादायक आहे, या कथेत मध गोळा करणाऱ्यांच्या दुर्दशेकडे लक्ष वेधले आहे.
Mullah Nasruddin
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Wonder House
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- Description: Mullah Nasruddin is one of the Sufi tradition's most popular ancient Persian characters. The stories of his cleverness and intelligence are equally loved by both kids and adults. This book is a beautifully illustrated compilation of thought-provoking and humorous tales that capture the child’s imagination and hold their interest until the end.
A Garland Of Tales
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Meenakshi G Jain +13
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- Description: The greed to have more than others, bravery in the face of odds, cleverness to accomplish a given task are some facets of human personality that have been strung together to form this garland of 17 folk tales from all over India. Edited by Geeta Menon and illustrated by Neeta Gangopadhya.
WHEN ALI BECAME BAJRANGBALI
- Author Name:
Devashish Makhija
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- Description: Mr Moochvaala and his mechanical monsters are going to cut down Bargad chawl, and its residents are worried. They are in danger of losing their homes – their nooks and crannies, shelters and perches in the big banyan tree. It is left to Ali the monkey to find a way out. He swings, jumps and leaps into action, and comes up with a monkey trick that gives a new twist to the phrase ‘playing god' in this hilarious and heartwarming story with wonderfully animated pictures!
Our Incredible Cow
- Author Name:
Mahashweta Devi
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- Description: Nyadosh the cow has a fierce gleam in her eyes and a furious appetite. She chomps on textbooks, feasts on frocks and devours anything blue in colour. But once she gets on the ilish fish trail, there's just no stopping her… This comical tale of a common cow with uncommon taste is one to relish. Nyadosh's extraordinary appetite unfolds through vivid photo collages, offset by light black-and-white doodles. Along with the almost unbelievable true-life story from one of India’s best known writers, they give readers a hilariously different depiction of what we usually think of as a mild-mannered animal! Originally in Bengali
Padak
- Author Name:
Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay
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- Description: Sometimes, it seemed as if heíd just imagined the whole thing ... An old forgotten medal from another time has a dark story to hide ñ dare you read and find outÖ?simple but striking magery, which will elicit that wah! from you!
Indha Naaikku Enna Peyar Vaikkalaam?
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Menaka Raman
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- Description: A dog suddenly appears on a street one day and decides to stay. So now he needs to be given a name. But he is too scrawny to be Laddoo, not furry enough to be Fluffy, and too much of a scaredy-dog to be Rambo... What do they call this dog? A warm and funny vignette of a typical Indian street with assorted people – and a friendly stray!
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