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Book Details
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.
ISBN: 9788197715167
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
DOSA
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Sandhya Rao
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- Description: Who ate the dosas? Amma makes dosas but they keep disappearing! A story in which children have the last laugh! They will also experience the fun and excitement of making the pictures move. There are instructions on how they can do that at the end of the book. This is a bilingual book
IT'S MY COLOUR
- Author Name:
Nancy Raj
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- Description: Whose colour is GREEN? asked the little boy. “It’s mine!” preened the parrot. “It’s mine! It’s mine!” babbled the bitter gourd. Whose colour is RED, YELLOW, BLUE…? The little boy doesn’t stop, and award-winning illustrator Nancy Raj creates for little readers a wild, whimsical world of colours! As bright hues jump and dance across the pages in this little squabble over who owns which colour, it’s the sun who has the last laugh!
Avani and the Pea Plant
- Author Name:
Shruthi Rao +1
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- Description: Details awaited
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.
Nee Endaanu Kandadu?
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: After a school trip to the zoo, Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals – not a monkey, a lion, or even a giraffe... But why did Meera see no animals there? Her lively mother forgets to ask! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.
Wrestling Day
- Author Name:
T. Keditsu
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- Description: Aneingu is going to wrestle for the first time. Can Areiü make sure nothing goes wrong for him? 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.
Children Who Made It Big
- Author Name:
Thangamani
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- Description: Children Who Made It Big
City of Stories
- Author Name:
Rukmini Banerji +1
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- Description: Nobody in the city has time to tell a story, until Didi and a little girl start a tidal wave of stories, that washes over everybody. Read this fascinating fable of the transformation of a city into the City of Stories.
Perumazha
- Author Name:
Gayathri Bashi
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- Description: Rain can be fun. But sometimes, “lots and lots and lots of rain” is frightening — when water comes into homes and washes everything away. Floods and other natural calamities do happen, children do get caught in them, and other children see it all on television. How do they make sense of it? The book talks to children through rhythmic, repetitive text and evocative visuals, ending with the important reminder that if you look after nature, nature will look after you. It enables conversations that can heal and empower.
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.
Sirungeri Seenivasan Seitha Satthiyam - Tamil
- Author Name:
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 was written by Rohini Nilekani and illustrated by Angie and Upesh, and Tamil translation was done by Deepa.
Jiske Pass Chali Gai Meri Zameen
- Author Name:
Naresh Saxena +1
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- Description: अगली फसल आते ही सब चुकता कर दूँगा अब तो मेरी झूठी ये गुज़ारिश भी चली गई... उसी के पास अब मेरी बारिश भी चली गई.. जिसके पास चली गई मेरी ज़मीन
The Secret World Of Mehlli Gobhai The Man Who Found Art Everywhere
- Author Name:
Jerry Pinto
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- Description: The murky waters of a winding stream, stark trees stripped of leaves, a crow messing up a canvas—Mehlli Gobhai saw art in all of this. Follow the journey of this inspiring painter and see how art is all around you and can help you see the world anew. READING LEVEL: 04, For older children who can read with confidence. Written by Jerry Pinto Illustrated by Kripa B
Sair Par Ghumakkad Lahar
- 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.
Chhotu Aar Pagla Hawa
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: Playtime on the terrace takes a turn when a strong wind sweeps Chhotu off his feet and carries him up and away to the clouds and the birds! The light and lively illustrations whirl us to the sky and back.
Safed Bhalu
- Author Name:
Norbert Rosing +1
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- Description: An adorable tale about a most unlikely friendship, and a perfect prezzie for the little ones!
Bhaari Brishti
- Author Name:
Gayathri Bashi
- Book Type:
- Description: Rain can be fun. But sometimes, “lots and lots and lots of rain” is frightening — when water comes into homes and washes everything away. Floods and other natural calamities do happen, children do get caught in them, and other children see it all on television. How do they make sense of it? The book talks to children through rhythmic, repetitive text and evocative visuals, ending with the important reminder that if you look after nature, nature will look after you. It enables conversations that can heal and empower.
IS THAT A KUDKUD KUMBHA
- Author Name:
Samita Aiyer +2
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- Description: Golu and Molu spend their summer with Aji and Ajoba in the Sahyadri mountains in Dongarwadi. One morning, while trekking, they hear a mysterious call. KUD KUD KUD KUD …. Could the fabled Kudkud Kumbha be the bird that brings the rain? Samita Aiyer and Vijaya Chakravarty invite readers on a journey of imagination, where each turn in the story unveils a new wonder hidden in the lush landscapes. Brought to life with Ambika Karandikar’s vibrant and intricate illustrations, this enchanting tale will leave young minds wondering: is the Kudkud Kumbha absolute, or just a legend? Age Range 4-6 years
Lady Tarzan
- Author Name:
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.
Dancing Bear
- Author Name:
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.
