Little Shilu loves to dance around naked. She wants to be like the animals; like Pirate, her cat. When her grandmother Nannu says she can't because she is now a big girl, Shilu gets down to understanding why she can't. Peppered with Nannu's loving chiding, intimate grandma-granddaughter bonding over conversations, and a heart-to-heart between the mother and this little inquisitive daughter, this book is a reflection of the wild and free nature of childhood. Rhuchi Mhasane's soft evocative illustrations rendered in pencil with watercolour, and put together digitally, create a dreamlike charm. Richa Jha's gentle, affectionate and lyrical text takes the reader into the mind of the little girl who can't wait to get the answers to her 'Why can't I?'
ISBN: 9789352792276
Pages: 32
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Godam
- Author Name:
Vinod Kumar Shukla +1
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- Description: मास्टर कहानीकार, विनोद कुमार शुक्ला की एक ऐसे व्यक्ति की बहुत ही मार्मिक लघु कहानी है जो एक पेड़ वाले घर में रहना चाहता है। उनके वर्तमान घर में करंज का पेड़ है। करंज की पत्तियाँ और फूल उसके घर में उड़ते हैं क्योंकि हवा उसकी सुगंध उड़ा देती है। एक दिन मालिक ने उससे घर खाली करने को कहा. उसने तलाश की और एक पेड़ वाले दूसरे घर की तलाश की। अब कम से कम घरों में एक पेड़ लगाया जा सकता है। आपका क्या करते हैं? वह कहाँ रहेगा? अनुभवी चित्रकार, तपोशी घोषाल के पानी के रंग के चित्र एक दृश्य आनंद हैं। इतने कम रंगों के साथ, वह करंज के पेड़ को उसके सभी साथियों - घर और कबूतरों के साथ जीवंत कर सकती है। चित्रण के माध्यम से, वह न केवल पुस्तक का एक शांत और शांत मूड बनाती है, बल्कि वह इसकी प्रस्तुति में परिपक्वता की भावना भी जोड़ती है। Age group 9-12 years
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- Author Name:
Dilip Kumar Barua
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- Description: This story is told very scientifically about a pair of hornbills. How they build their nest, breed and rear their young. (Age-Group 6-8)
Aalepak for Tatya
- Author Name:
Wasimbarry Maner
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- Description: Chingi loves it when Shakil Tatya visits. This time around, they share a meal and shop at the local market, where Chingi finds a little gift for her uncle.
Abba's Day
- Author Name:
Sunaina Ali +1
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- Description: Ayeshaís favourite day is Sunday, for itís her Abbaís day. Come, letís find out what happens at Ayeshaís home every Sunday and what makes it so special!
Kya Goondi Ghar Aayega?
- Author Name:
Adithi Rao
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- Description: Muthu’s constant companion is a rooster called Goondi. But her grandfather tells her not to get too attached to Goondi, since he belongs to Selvi Paati. And the village head wants to buy him for his son’s wedding feast… Muthu can’t bear the thought! So, she makes her move and Thatha makes his, in this tender story about what a dear friend is worth. Pictures add richness and depth to this layered narrative set in an Irula fishing village in Tamil Nadu. Their varying tones and textures capture the setting, the people and the moments.
How Heavy Is Air?
- Author Name:
Yasaswini Sampathkumar +1
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- Description: Balloons are colourful and light. Does the air inside them weigh anything at all, you might have wondered. Lakshmi has. So she and her classmates find out how heavy air is. Peek inside the covers to see what they learnt.
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- Author Name:
Shubhangi Goel +3
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- Description: Dhooli, a tiny speck of dust, flits and floats in the air with her friends. She flies past clouds and birds and aeroplanes. She watches rainbows in the sky. What else does she do in the air? This is one of five First Look Science books, perfect for a child’s first introduction to basic concepts about the world around because they were conceived visually. The stunning pictures convey the beauty, vastness and mystery of nature, enriching the storytelling experience. At the end of each book is a summing up of facts related to the stories.
Nanna Bhaavanegala Prapancha (How I Feel-Kannada)
- Author Name:
Varsha Sheshan +2
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- Description: How do you feel when Nani comes to visit? How do you feel when you spoil a library book? Read this book and see how you feel today.Written by Varsha Seshan,Illustrated by Gitanjali Iyer and Kannada Translation by Uma Rao Kolar.This book won Library of Congress Literacy Award 2020(special response award).
Alamelu's Appetite
- Author Name:
Jaya Paramasivan
- Book Type:
- Description: Awaited
Pishi and Me
- Author Name:
Timira Gupta +1
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- Description: Chutku returns from his walks with his aunt, his pocket full of treasures and stories. Narrated from a childs point of view, this is the story of the heartwarming relationship between an aunt and her nephew.
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- Author Name:
Roberto Calasso +1
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- Description: The skies shook, then came rains of fire. Yet Garuda, the big, black eagle, pierced through the walls of heaven to snatch away the soma. He had to. That was the only way he could free his mother. With superb artwork, this is a fascinating version, adapted from the original international bestseller. For Age 6+
Critters Around Our Homes
- Author Name:
Sanjay Sondhi +1
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- Description: 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
Oru Endendinu Pennkutti
- Author Name:
Mahashweta Devi
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- Description: Moyna lives in a little tribal village. She cannot go to school because she has to tend goats, collect firewood, fetch water… But she is so full of questions that the postmaster calls her the ‘why-why girl'! In this inspiring and delightful story, her first picture book, acclaimed Jnanpith award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi tells us how she meets Moyna (and her mongoose) and helps her find answers to all the why-whys – in books, that Moyna herself learns to read. Some of the translations have been done by well-known writers: Malayalam by Paul Zacharia, Tamil by Ambai, and Kannada by Girish Karnad. CBSE recommended
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- Author Name:
Aaron Divaker
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- Description: This book talks about a young man from a small remote town in Asia called Ishida. He sets on his journey filled with sorcery and mythical Beasts; throughout his journey, he learns about the mysteries of the World and the inter-dimensional realms coexisting within. Son of a fallen protector prophesized to defeat the one evil of the World, an evil which wreaks havoc and strikes fear. Will he succeed in his journey and get rid of the World of evil?
My Big Book Of Dogs
- Author Name:
Various Authors
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- Description: Wet noses, wagging tails, gentle licks, warm nuzzles ñ can life ever be the same without our canine companions? Hereís a book that celebrates dogs, and gives us just one more reason to be thankful for the awesomeness they bring into our lives!
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- Author Name:
Raj Shekhar
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- Description: We are tall tumbling trees We are berries in the breeze We are tigers, we are hares We are rumbling rolling bears… The rhythm of the verse draws us beat by beat into a forest, lush and alive. But who are the ‘we’, so steeped in every part of it? Words and pictures sing together in this light and glorious ode to nature and those who live among it. Inspired by an Adivasi song from Telangana and with stunning art by a well-known Gond artist, this taps right into the instincts of children – fun with words and rhythm, and a yet unspoilt ability to be aware of the connectedness of the natural world.
Clouds And Waves
- Author Name:
Sunaina Coelho +1
- Rating:
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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.
Gorillas Go to the Beach
- Author Name:
Jemma Jose
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- Description: Jump, dance, play! The gorillas are at the beach today. What else do they do there? This book introduces simple verbs in a pop of colour. Written by Jemma Jose Illustrated by Jemma Jose READING LEVEL: 01, for very young children who are eager to begin reading and listening to stories
Secrets of the Jungle
- Author Name:
Tanya Majmudar +2
- Rating:
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- Description: An activity book about the Central Indian forests, its wildlife and its people
Why - Malayalam - English - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Meenakshi Swami +1
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- Description: Book Awating Description
Customer Reviews
March 4, 2023, 4:53 pm
radhika kapoor
How abt a light and simple read book showing relationship between grandma and her grandchild. would you like to read abt this young girl who wants to dance in the jungle like other animals, without clothes. how will her grandma explain her the difference between wild life and humans. Grab your copy today to learn more