Dragon Tsunami-A Collection of Japanese Folktales
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A collection of Japanese folktales translated from the Japanese by Hema Pande and illustrations by Arup Gupta.
ISBN: 9788123758084
Pages: 72
Avg Reading Time: 2 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Mannu and the Jamun Thief
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu the monkey has been waiting for this day – when the purply-shurply jamun are pulpy-shulpy ripe. But why isn’t there a single berry on or around the tree? Who could have eaten up all the jamun? Mannu swings into action to hunt for the jamun thief and… yes, someone’s trunk is definitely looking purple! The sixth juicy-shoocy story in the popular Baby Bahadur series comes with stunning visuals and fun with words and sounds.
Boodabim
- Author Name:
Alankrita Amaya
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- Description: Boodabim floats in the sky, he swims in the ocean and he simply glows in stripes! Who is he? A cloud? A fish? A tiger? Boodabim can be anything he wants to be! Minimal text and rollicking illustrations make this a most endearing book for little ones.
Tara Khojak
- Author Name:
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.
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
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.
When a Forest Wakes Up
- Author Name:
Sudarshan Shaw
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- Description: As a roaring sun jumps out, the forest wakes up to a brand new day, putting on a new show. What will the forest be today? A story inspired from animism, an age-old belief of the Gond tribe, where everything from the sun to the rocks are as living as we are.Written by Sudarshan Shaw Illustrated by Sudarshan Shaw. The development of this book has been supported by P.A.N.I. Foundation.Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner 2020( special response award)
BHOOMI'S STORY - SPACE
- Author Name:
Shubhangi Goel +3
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- Description: Bhoomi the planet plays games with her friend, Moon, traces star patterns, and watches blazing comets whizz by. It's exciting to live in Space! 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.
Muffin:My Companion
- Author Name:
Yathesht Pratiraj +1
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- Description: A friend, a companion and also a hero who saves banks from being robbed, Muffin, the dog, has done it all. This is a story of an enthusiastic Labrador Retriever and its not-so-enthusiastic owner, as they embark on a journey of bonding and adventures. This novella takes the readers along on Muffin's journey as he captures the hearts of everyone around, makes new friends and experiences his firsts. The story comes as a light entertainer for young readers and also provides information for people planning to adopt a puppy into their homes and lives for the first time.
The Adventures of Wandering Wave
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: What would you do if your friend went missing? Wandering Wave has lost her good friend, Beulah. Wave travels to far away lands to get her back and meets all kinds of different creatures. Would you like to join Wave on this frumble-drumbling adventure to reunite her with Beulah? Written by award-winning author Geeta Dharmarajan and illustrated by Sreeja Basu, this tale is a captivating addition to KATHAís Ocean Literacy Series.
The Prince and the Coral Sea
- Author Name:
Daisaku Ikeda
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- Description: 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.
The Keepers Of Darkness
- Author Name:
Mamta Nainy +1
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- Description: ìDarkness is alive,î Patti says. ìAnd we, the Irulas, are keepers of darkness.î Inspired by the indigenous wisdom and resilience of the Irulas, one of the oldest Adivasi communities of India, a book that is a lyrical ode to the deep dark forests and the lives intertwined with them.
Cube Cat Cone Cat
- Author Name:
Praba Ram +1
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- Description: Deascription of the book is awaited
Krishna Deva Raya
- Author Name:
Roopa Pai +1
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- Description: The girl's mouth fell open. 'Your father was a king?' Amma smiled. 'And not any old king, either,' she said proudly. 'He was the greatest ever to rule these parts.' The girl still looked disbelieving. 'What was his name, then, Amma? Go on, tell me.' 'His name,' she said, 'was Krishna Deva Raya, King of Kings.' This jaunty adventure, set in the late 16th century, takes young readers on a whirlwind tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, exploring history with stories of the region's traditions, food, and festivals. A heartwarming story, told with gentle humour and great charm by Roopa Pai, and accompanied by gorgeous full-colour illustrations by Archana Sreenivasan, Krishna Deva Raya is sure to be loved by children, parents, their parents, and everyone in between.
Mahi Aur Ped Ka Haathi
- Author Name:
Mallika Nagarajan
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- Description: एक रात माही को अपने आँगन में लगे पेड़ में दिखा एक सात-सूँडों वाला हाथी जो ले चला उसे अपनी अद्भुत दुनिया में। मल्लिका द्वारा चित्राँकित यह मज़ेदार कहानी सिखाती है कैसे हम सब बचा सकते हैं अपनी पृथ्वी को। कैसे हम सब कर सकते हैं कुछ महत्चपूर्ण। तो चलें हम भी कर दिखाएँ कुछ छोटे-बड़े चमत्कार?
Ekki Dokki
- Author Name:
Sandhya Rao
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- Description: An endearing Marathi folktale about two sisters. Ekkesvali has one hair on her head. Dhonkesvali has two and thinks she's great. What happens when they meet an old woman who lives alone in a clearing right in the middle of the forest? This folktale takes on a special joyousness with Ranjan De's stylised representations and is full of interesting details and happy triangles.
Stick Your Tongue Out
- Author Name:
Sheela Preuitt +1
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- Description: Details awaited
Orbit- Noise Pollution
- Author Name:
Rajnish Sharma
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- Description: DESCRIPTION AWAITED
Veetukku Varuma Goondi?
- 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.
Devis
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Wonder House
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- Description: This delightful collection of stories from Indian mythology introduces young readers to our enriching and ancient culture and wisdom. Various myths, legends and stories in this series will enthral its young readers. Gorgeous illustrations and simple sentences in these books will inculcate the love for reading and our culture among the early beginners.
Suryanelli
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: One morning, a mother and child go in search of the sun. Their journey comes alive in a vast dotted landscape where lively birds, quick-footed animals and busy humans meet and share the forest, the river and the mountain… The book is a vibrant collaboration between a master Warli artist, a design student and the publishers, inspired by the incredible detail and humour of the original Warli paintings.
