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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
ISBN: 9788181466341
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
NOON CHAI AND A STORY
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Adithi Rao
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- Description: An Uncle From Far Away shows little Amiya’s class a storybook with beautiful pictures. Now they must build a library, he says. But how? “In Gurez, there are no storybooks. Only lots and lots of snow!” Well, Amiya knows that her Deidi has many stories in her old-old eyes. And over steaming cups of pink noon chai, Deidi begins, Amiya writes, her sister draws, and a book is born! Set in the isolation of a village at the edge of the Line of Control in Kashmir, with the hint of conflict, this is a heartwarming story about books, and what they mean to those who don’t have them.
Moaning Morris
- Author Name:
Franz Hubner +1
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- Description: A delightful little book that helps us realize that adapting to other people is easier than we think. A few sentences of fun facts about hedgehogs make the reading all the more interesting.
Dungi Dance
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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.
Ilham's Birthday
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Aftab Yusuf Shaikh
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- Description: Ilham has a problem. Her Papa has given her a crisp fifty rupee note for her birthday, and she doesn’t know where to keep it absolutely safe. A pocket would be best, but her new frock doesn’t have one. So she runs to Salma Chachi the tailor to get a pocket stitched — but that leads to another problem. A charming little nugget of a story with the flavour of old Hyderabad captured warmly in the pictures!\
Yes, Hutoxi!
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Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu, Chandu, Anna and Akka are fed up of Hutoxi the horse — she snorts and scolds and spoils their fun. And then suddenly one day, Hutoxi disappears. Where has she gone? Will she never come back? The bossy-horsy fifth story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
Khelna
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Sunaina Ali +1
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- Description: What does Ayesha do with her friends? Does she run? Does she laugh? Does she play? Letís find out what she does through the day!
Ek Anokhi Rajkumari
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Komilla Raote +1
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- Description: This is the fascinating story of a princess who has the longest and the most beautiful hair in the whole kingdom. Read on to find out about her journey to the mountains and all the people and animals whose lives she touches on the way.
The Pottering Pig
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Rohit Kulkarni
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- Description: Lalita is the pet pig of Mini Singh the potter. She is a naughty pig and is always in trouble. One day, Mini finds all his beautiful pots broken, and blames Lalita. Find out what happens next. This story is inspired by a real-life pig who lives in Pune with a real-life potter
I Won’t Wash My Hair
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Aparna Kapur
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- Description: In Divya’s hair, you will find pencils, peanuts and paintbrushes! All because Divya refuses to wash her hair. But how long can she go on like this? 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.
Kotta Mattu Thappada Sringeri Srinivas - Kannada
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Rohini Nilekani +3
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- Description: The COVID-19 pandemic is over. It’s time for Sringeri Srinivas to cut his hair at last. But just then, some alarming news comes his way. What will Sringeri do? Sringeri Srinivas Keeps His Promise is written by Rohini Nilekani, Illustrated by Angie and Upesh and Kannada translation done by Sriram MS.
Schooldays
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Maithily Jagannathan
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- Description: Schooldays-those carefree, playful days when life revolves around homework, exams, house rivalries, annual days, when friends are more important than family, and the teachers... Well, they become the extended family! It is indeed a fun-filled period in everyone’s life.
Petege Hoguvudu
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Meera Tendolkar +1
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- Description: Details awaited
Read Aloud Stories
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Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: Amidst jhamak-tamak sunsets and groves of Malgova mangoes, whirling winds and growling thunderheads, maxi taxis and leafy forests, meet a remarkable cast of two- and four-legged characters in 15 entertaining stories meant to be read aloud. Written in prose and verse by a list of well-known writers, all are rich with sound, rhythm and repetition, slipping comfortably into local language where natural. Ashok Rajagopalan's illustrations add fun and energy in his inimitable style.
What the dark sounds like
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Aparna Karthikeyan +1
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- Description: What do feelings feel like? What does love smell like? What is magic? Step into the overlooked world of the everyday. Look closer, listen more profoundly, and celebrate the wonder in everything. Written by Aparna Kapur and Illustrated by Krishna Bala Shenoi. Henkel Anand India Private Limited has supported the development of this book.
Lady Tarzan
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Lavanya Karthik +1
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- Description: लेडी टार्ज़न उर्फ जमुना टुडू ने जंगलों को बचाने के लिए अपनी जान दांव पर लगा दी. उनकी कहानी संघर्ष और प्रेम की कहानी है। लावण्या कार्तिक ने लेडी टार्ज़न की कहानी दोबारा सुनाई। कहानी पूछती है, "क्या हम किसी चीज़ से प्यार करते हैं?" यह प्रश्न हमें आशा देता है क्योंकि हम किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति के लिए खड़े हो सकते हैं जिससे हम प्यार करते हैं। समर्थन के लिए। राजीव ईपे के चित्र कहानी को ध्वनि प्रदान करते हैं। एक स्वस्थ जंगल की आवाज़.
Why - Malayalam - English - Bilingual
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Meenakshi Swami +1
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- Description: Book Awating Description
Avakhala Dukaru
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Rohit Kulkarni +1
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- Description: Lalita is the pet pig of Mini Singh, the potter. She is a naughty pig and is always in trouble. One day, Mini finds all his beautiful pots broken and blames Lalita. Could you find out what happens next? This story is inspired by a real-life pig who lives in Pune with a real-life potter. Written by Rohit Kulkarni, Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan
Look Up!
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Aditi Dilip
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- Description: Birds and bats. Kites and planes. How often do you explore the incredible world above us. Get ready to spot the odd ones out in this wonderful book of patterns.
Jhupliyude Theneechakoodu
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Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: ബാബ എവിടെ? എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് അദ്ദേഹം ഇതുവരെ തിരിച്ചെത്താത്തത്? വൈകുന്നേരം അസ്തമിക്കുമ്പോൾ ജുപ്ലി അസ്വസ്ഥയാണ്. അവളുടെ അച്ഛൻ തേൻ ശേഖരിക്കാൻ ഇടതൂർന്ന കാട്ടിലേക്ക് പോയിരിക്കുന്നു, അവൾ ഭയപ്പെടുന്നു. കാരണം കാട്ടിൽ കടുവകളുണ്ട്. കാരണം ആളുകൾ ചിലപ്പോൾ അകത്തേക്ക് പോകും, ഒരിക്കലും പുറത്തുവരില്ല. ബാബ എല്ലാ ദിവസവും അപകടത്തിൽ പെടേണ്ടതുണ്ടോ? ജുപ്ലിക്ക് ഒരു ആശയമുണ്ട് - തേൻ പെട്ടികൾ! തേൻ ശേഖരിക്കുന്നവരുടെ ദുരവസ്ഥയിലേക്ക് വിരൽ ചൂണ്ടുന്ന ഒരു കഥയിൽ, മനോഹാരിത നിറഞ്ഞ ചിത്രങ്ങളും വാചകങ്ങളും ജുപ്ലിയുടെ നിരന്തരമായ ഉത്കണ്ഠയെ മനോഹരമായ സുന്ദർബനിലേക്ക് വലിച്ചെറിയുന്നു.
GROWING WITH YOGA
- Author Name:
Rama Chandrasekhar +1
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- Description: A thunderbolt, a dog, a yawning lion, even a snake! Young ones can turn into all these and more in this playful, early introduction to yoga, a practice to keep body and mind healthy and happy. As one pose flows into another through lively verse and pictures, children get a feel of what their bodies can do, comfortably and joyfully. A perfect little bait to catch the yoga bug!
