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Small noses catch small colds. Big noses catch big colds. Gajapati Kulapati the elephant has a big nose and catches a great, big, mighty cold! And what happens when he sneezes – Aaaaachoooo….? With repetitive sounds and words that roll rhythmically through the pages, this bestselling series about the adorable elephant puts the zing back into storytelling and reading aloud. Bright, zestful pictures and dynamic visual text echo the lilt, making these big, happy books of fun.
ISBN: 9788181468383
Pages: 20
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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.
Mai Aur Uske Dost
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Durga Bai +1
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- Description: One dark stormy night, Konda wanders far away from home and is lost. Her family, a young calf and Mai, set out to look for her, and thus begins an extraordinary tale of caring and companionship. With its unlikely heroes, the story is sure to be loved by children and parents alike. With signature Gond patterns and tips on making natural colours, the book is a great resource for acquainting young minds to this amazing folk art form.
Once Upon A Moontime
- Author Name:
Mamang Dai +1
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- Description: Four delightful tales from Arunachal Pradesh on how the world came to be ñ two brothers create the world; a river wanders over the mountain; the dove sings a lullaby; a wayward sun tries to scorch the earth.
Service with Guru Nanak
- Author Name:
Chitwan Mittal +1
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- Description: This is a Board Book and not a Hard Bound Book. “When the school bell rings, and it’s time for home, can you spare a minute or two? The teacher is tired from her long, busy day, can you say, “I’d like to help you.” The Indian saint, Guru Nanak, believed that God lives in each and everything. He reminds us to remember that each time we serve, we are serving God. He encourages us to make service a part of our daily lives. This board book, Service With Guru Nanak will enable children to explore the many ways in which they can serve friends, family and the environment in their everyday lives. The Series, Learning TO BE is a creative way to introduce your little ones to big values in an engaging manner. Written in simple text and magical verse, this series is perfect to read aloud to toddlers (2-4 year olds) and excellent for beginning readers (4-8 year olds). Look for other titles in this series: Kindness with Mahavira and Peace with Buddha. This is a Board Book and not a Hard Bound Book.
The Hundred and Thirty-Seventh Leg
- Author Name:
Madhuri Purandare
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- Description: A millipede hurts herself. She needs help. Now, which leg needs help? A delightful picture book from a winner of Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar. Reading Level 2: for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.
Pandrah
- Author Name:
Ambai
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- Description: Adolescence comes tumbling with umpteen doubts and questions, finding the answers to which pose many a profound dilemma. A gently funny coming-of-age story.
The Susu Pals
- Author Name:
Richa Jha
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- Description: Rhea and Dia are inseparable soulmates. But when Isha moves in next door, their friendship goes through trying times. Will Rhea, Dia and Isha become three best pals? And who is that boy always lurking in the background? Richa Jha weaves a clever, believable story of the typical joys, thrills, conflicts, jealousies, patch ups and all the bitter sweet stuff friendships are made of. Alicia Souza's feisty and utterly playful artwork and hand-etched letterings add a charming quirkiness to this delightful story.
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?
Goondi Gharey Aavshe?
- 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.
Shunya Saval
- Author Name:
Bibhas Sen
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- Description: A wry, hilarious and satirical take on the GATT Treaty and its implications for India, told from the point of view of one farmer affected by it.
Chandiranolagina Mola - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Indrani Krishnaier +1
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- Description: When a herd of elephants creates trouble in the jungle, do the little rabbits run away in fear? No! From Aztec to Chinese, there are many versions of the story about the rabbit in the moon. The illustrations for this bilingual retelling are based on the pithora folk style of central India, which derives from cave art.
Hungry on the steps
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: Details awaited
Yes, Hutoxi!
- Author Name:
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!
Tsomo Aar Momo
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Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: Little Tsomo eats a big, steaming hot momo. And then? A mouthwatering story in which the flavour-filled savoury comes appetisingly alive! Watercolour pencil illustrations softened with subtle brushstrokes conjure up scenes sure to tickle the taste buds, satisfy hunger pangs and stir up a song.
The Ghost of the Mountains
- Author Name:
Sujatha Padmanabhan +1
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- Description: The residents of the village Ang, a small village in the Himalayan mountains in Ladakh, wake up one morning to find an unusual visitor in their midst. The villagers are angry, very angry and threaten to kill the visitor. A young lad of the village is the one who feels that the visitor must be spared. what can he possibly do? Read on to find out...
A Song in Space: Kesarbai Kerkar
- Author Name:
Neha singh +1
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- Description: Little Kesar loved to sing. She never imagined that when she grew up her voice would travel to distant galaxies. Read this book to find out about legendary singer Kesarbai Kerkar’s fascinating musical journey.Written by Neha Singh and Illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur.
Kuch Aata Na Jata
- Author Name:
Rajesh Joshi +1
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- Description: कौवा कितना काला है? जैसे कि रोशनी उल्टी हो गई हो, मशहूर कवि राजेश जोशी जवाब देते हैं। उनके जैसा स्थापित कवि अवलोकन की बारीकियों को व्यक्त करने के लिए नई भाषा का निर्माण कर सकता है। यह एक अनोखा संग्रह है, जो बच्चों को बहुत पसंद आएगा। वे पूरे दिन आपके साथ या अकेले इन्हें गाना चाहेंगे। युवा चित्रकार शिवम चौधरी के चित्र ताज़ा हैं। वे दिखाते हैं कि चित्रण में रंगों की अपनी आवाज़ होती है, आप ध्यान से सुनना चाहेंगे।
Jungle Ke Beech Train Khadi Thi
- Author Name:
Manoj Kumar Jha +1
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- Description: This rhyme collection by Manoj Kumar Jha is fun to read and recite. Language is as transparent as sugar. Read it twice and you would learn it. Notice the beauty of his expression. रात की पीठ पर बैठ कर चंदा निकला सैर पर जुगनू कितना चमक रहे हैं अँधियारे को घेर कर His poems have the flavour of folk literature, like in this case: खेत मालिक का है और न परधान का... Nilesh Gehlot has beautifully illustrated these lullaby-like poems. His lines are subtle and accommodating.
Chintu O Khandaanni Pogottaadu
- Author Name:
Vrinda Baliga
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- Description: It’s Monday morning. Time for school. And his model of the earth…? Chintu Chitnis suddenly remembers he hasn’t made it! There’s a last-minute scramble to finish the project, with his little sister Pihu pitching in not very helpfully. And then, in school, Chintu finds an entire continent missing! Where did it go? Set in a Konkani household, this light and humorous story with playful pictures is a quick first introduction to the continents of the world.
A Tree
- Author Name:
Bhuri Bai Bhil +2
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- Description: One poet and twelve tribal storytellers, some of Indiaís most loved illustrators! They encourage you to ñ Think. Ask questions. Discuss and then swing into ACTION as an Earth-Carer! All books in this series carry a StoryPedagogyTM page for you to TA-DAA! away with your young readers!
