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"What would you do if you lost your friend?
How far would you travel to find your friend?
Journey with Nachi as she travels with Parrot beyond the far
reaches of this world and our imagination to find her friend, Tree,
and meets many magical, mystical and mythical beings along the way.
Stand with her as she comes face to face with Emmeraja, the God of Death. Be with her as she finds some answers and returns to her Pattikutti, her world, the sea and a surprise.
Geeta Dharmarajan weaves a magical tale about love and loss, while Rajiv Eipeís illustrations carry you off into marvellous worlds to unravel lifeís greatest secrets!"
Unravel the swirling magic in I am Najar-Am-Radh, charmingly written and wondrously illustrated. A truly captivating story!
For Age 13+
ISBN: 9789394185005
Pages: 80
Avg Reading Time: 3 hrs
Age: 11-18
Country of Origin: India
THE 13TH RIDDLE
- Author Name:
Nadine D'Souza +1
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- Description: Mayor Piloo Paheliji loves to show off by asking riddles no one can answer. But someone is more than a match for him and confounds confusion by riddling him! A book that celebrates riddles with illustrations that capture all the fun. Age 6+
DHOOLI'S STORY - AIR
- 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.
Paambum Thavalaigallum - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Mariam Karim Ahlawat +1
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- Description: The old snake is punished – the frogs will now ride on him. The frogs jump for joy – but they had better watch out! This unusual bilingual retelling of a Panchatantra favourite swings sympathy in favour of the snake. Stunning pictures are based on wooden folk toys from Channapatna in Karnataka, a craft style that came centuries ago from Persia.
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
Daddy's Mo
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Madhuri Purandare
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- Description: What does Anu like the most about her dad? His Mo! Do you know what a Mo is? Actually, Anu likes everyone with a Mo. So much so that when she sees a Mo, she gets funny ideas!
Salim Mamoo and Me
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Zai Whitaker
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- Description: Zai’s uncle is the famous 'birdman of India' Salim Ali, everyone in her family is a birding expert, and she herself can’t so much as identify the pipit sitting right under her nose. In this delightful portrait of childhood, Zai Whitaker recounts her early birding woes and how she winged it. Prabha Mallya’s pictures pick up the humour, and are an arresting collage of a bird-filled Bombay of the past, and a troubled little girl with a ‘superstar’ uncle!
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE SPACEFLOWER
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: A space adventure! One of Jupiter’s moons is going off orbit and calls out to Siril. So, with some help from the scientific genius of the Techno Sage, Aditi and friends build a spaceship, fix on anti-gravity pads, and zoom off to see what they can do to correct its path. A gripping sci-fi fantasy with some unusual insights. Are impossible friendships sometimes possible?
MAYIL WILL NOT BE QUIET
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam +1
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- Description: 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+
Aai and I
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Mamta Nainy
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- Description: 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.
Dancing Bear
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Jung A Park +2
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- Description: Somu the bear is unusual. He can dance! But Somu wants to be free and unchained. Can his friend Altaf understand that? This poignant story is about friendship between a young boy and an animal and the boy’s unique understanding of what the animal truly wants. This story describes the true predicament of dancing bears in India.
Mini The Hippo Learns To Jump
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Herminder Ohri
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- Description: From an author who believes in magic, this charming fantasy tale transports the children into a world where anything is possible. Hippos who jump on the moon with gravity defying derring-do! Herminder Ohri’s books have been hugely popular with young readers. With lavish illustrations, this book is a sure-fire winner.
Pokiri Parrot & The Needle Nosed Ojha
- Author Name:
Meenakshi Bharadwaj +1
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- Description: A smart white parrot called Pokiri is whisked away by the wicked needle-nosed Ojha. Can little Rajkumari save her precious parrot? A superb blend of magic and reality ... Join Pokiri, Rajkumari and the Ojha on a hair-raising adventure across extraordinary India. Real fun! A valuable resource for teachers to introduce children to the thrill and excitement of incredible India.
KANNA PANNA
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Zai Whitaker
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- Description: Words rollick and frolic in Kanna's head, yet he hardly speaks. One day, he is with his family at the cave temples when the lights go off. Everyone is frightened, except Kanna. Light or no light, it makes no difference because he can't see anyway. And as he confidently leads the way out, he finds himself talking… Words tumble out to unleash the playful chatterbox within – Kanna Panna! A joyous story that neatly inverts the notion of ‘disability’. Warm, strong pictures pick up the nuances to portray a child for whom visual impairment is just the way it is – and is even a chance to have some fun!
Makkaligaagi Gandhiji
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B.G. Gujjarappa
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- Description: Gandhi himself believed that children are the best beginners to initiate any effective change, and hence the book aimed for Children.
Sihi Sihi Mundappa
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Malavika Shetty
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- Description: Raw, green, sour and crunchy. Or ripe, golden, plump and soft. Summer time is mango time, a time children wait for – blazing sun, sticky mango juice ringing their mouths and dripping down their fingers. The sweet, simple story and luscious pictures evoke delicious flavours of hot days, warm friendships and the smell of mango in the air.
Bas Ek Pahadi
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Kaveri Chatterjee +1
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- Description: सुनो सुनो है बात पुरानी, है ये तब की अजब कहानी, जब सब पहाड़ियाँ उड़ती थीं। फ़िर एक दिन . . . आगे क्या हुआ जानने के लिए पढ़िए खू़बसूरत, जीती-जागती चित्रों से सजी यह अनोखी गाती, मुस्कुराती, गुनगुनाती कहानी, जिसे पढ़कर आप भी उड़ान भरना चाहोगे!
Jab Dhoop Bhi Ho Aur Barish Bhi
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Gulzar +1
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- Description: सुनते आए हैं कि जब धूप में बारिश हो तो गीदड़ का ब्याह होता है। कभी किसी से ना पूछा ना सोचा कि धूप में होती बारिश में ऐसा क्या है कि वह गीदड़ को शादी का सही समय लगता हैॽ इस पर गुलज़ार ने सोचा और लिखा। प्रिया कुरियन ने किताब के चित्र बनाए हैं। धूप में होती बारिश के रंग किताब के हर पन्ने पर हैं। गीदड़ के ब्याह में कितने लोग आए हैंॽ कौन-कौन आया हैॽ जानना हो तो चित्र को देर तक देखते रहना पड़ेगा!
Asamo, is that you?
- Author Name:
Canato Jimo +1
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- Description: The lights are out, and Yumum is looking for Asamo. But what if she isn’t the only one wandering about in the dark? Written by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam Illustrated by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam.The development of this book has been supported by PARAG: THE INITIATIVE OF TATA TRUST.
Commitment with Bibha Chowdhuri
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Pervin Saket
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- Description: This is a Board Book and not a Hard Bound Book. Discover COMMITMENT with Bibha Chowdhuri, the first Indian woman physicist. This simple text written in verse is the perfect way to introduce little readers to BIG VALUES. This is a Board Book and not a Hard Bound Book.
Homework
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Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Miss gave us some homework: collect an egg, keep it warm, keep it safe and watch it hatch. How could it turn out so badly? 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.
