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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!
ISBN: 9789390834907
Pages: 28
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
The Sky Queen
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Mamang Dai +1
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- Description: A superb retelling of another age-old classic folk tale from Arunachal Pradesh. The story of Nyanyi Myete, the legendary celestial queen from the Kojum-Koja civilization, who came out of the Great Deluge to give us the message of harmony in the natural world.
Yenna Seiyyalaam?
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Nandini Nayar
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- Description: Roll it, pat it, poke in eyes, stick on nose and ears — and a ball of chapati dough can turn into almost anything! The endearing illustrations follow the quirks of a child's imagination.
Shepati
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Snehalata Datar
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- Description: If Thambi had a tail, he would wag it to show he was happy, he would swish away flies, he would even swim. What else would he do? This beginner reader is part of the Thumb Thumb Books series, created around the common thumbprint and featuring Thumb Thumb Thangi and Thumb Thumb Thambi. Short sentences, bold type and vibrant visuals make entry into reading easy and exciting. At the end is a page for children to make their own thumbprint drawings – and the line ‘I can read this book’ affirms the young reader’s confident place in the word of books.
Lachmi's War
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Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: The evil asura Tobakachi wants to rule the world by not educating girls. But Lachmi knows better than to give in to his wicked plan. “Challenging the prevailing constructs of gender in society, all the stories conclude with open-ended questions that encourage young readers to engage in thinking and dialogue within a peer group.” “The story very directly establishes that equity between both, or for that matter any of the sexes, is significant, and through equal opportunity is the only way humanity can get there.” for Age 8+
Waanalee Waanalu
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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.
Oru Endendinu Pennkutti
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Mahashweta Devi
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- Description: 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
Kick, Start, Go!
- Author Name:
Nikhil Gulati
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- Description: Have you ever wondered how a motorcycle works? It all begins with a kick!
My Home Holds Us All
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Siddhi Vartak
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- Description: Details awaited
Stick Your Tongue Out
- Author Name:
Sheela Preuitt +1
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- Description: Details awaited
Kaleh and the Sing Song Castle
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Rizio Yohannan Raj +1
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- Description: Do you know the quirky crow who loves singing more than he loves cheese? Do you also love to dream like Kaleh? Come along and see how a simple song can take you a long way and make your dreams come true! This sing-song poem talks of simplicity, peace and harmony. “This book is an animator’s delight. The child will revel in the flow of the pictures as they move the simple story along. The artwork is inventive and has mobility.” — Goodbooks ” … the story takes on a different path and one realises that what Nepo did with the sari has actually become a trend. Grab the book to find out more.” — Robin Age
The Night Sky/Raathriyile Aakaasham
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
Boom Boom
- Author Name:
Prema Revathi
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- Description: Powerful pictures run a visual narrative in this story about a young boy named by his mother after her favourite movie star’s super-flop film – Sura! Sura grows up selling stickers at the Velankanni Church, climbing tall palms and playing under the tamarind tree. Until the day his grandfather arrives. His Thatha is different – a boom boom maatukaarar who travels through towns with his bull and drums, telling people their fortunes. His is a dying breed. A robust coming-of-age story that weaves together real life stories told by the children of nomadic communities.
Grace
- Author Name:
Sayantan Datta +2
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- Description: Grace had many questions. Why did she have to sit outside her classroom? Why did she have to wear pants instead of a dress? Why could transgender persons not study engineering? She wondered why science and technology education was not accepting of differences in people. And she decided to find answers in the courtroom. This is the story of Grace Banu, who is working towards making science and technology education more accessible for all. Written by Sayantan Datta, Illustrated by Priya Dali and Tamil Translation by Karithik Siva. Henkel Anand India Private Limited has supported the development of this book. This Book is Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner 2020 (Special Response award)
Duster
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Richa Jha
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- Description: Duster the dog is more of a cat. He loves the naps, the flaps, and the fish. And he doesn't like to announce arrivals, to play fetch, and to dig for bones. Especially, certainly, not the bones. His human craves dog love. Will the two ever be right for each other? Richa Jha narrates with brevity and humour a tiny, universal tale of love and companionship (and expectations) that is sure to strike a chord with the readers. Neeti Banerji's endearing frames are chocked full of details with Easter eggs and parallel threads to add to the re-readability of the story. The minimal palette and simple character shapes - Duster is essentially an oblong with legs - work with the highly detailed line-art to engage and not overwhelm.
Thakitta Tharikitta Chindulese Banti
- Author Name:
Jacob Samson Muttada
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- Description: Thom! It lands on Kuttan’s toes. Dheem! He kicks and up it goes. The pages of this book resound with the rhythm of dance as Abu's big red ball bounces in tune with the delightful illustrations. CBSE recommended
Gatila
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Lisa Dias Noronha; Anjora Noronha +1
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- Description: Gatila does not think she is a pretty cow. But, she has a solution. And, so quietly in the night, plop goes her tail in the paint cans. What happens next? Find out in multicolour!
A Journey
- Author Name:
Jagdish joshi
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- Description: A book by Jagdish Joshi and translated by Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma.
Manolita
- Author Name:
Sara Rajan +1
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- Description: “Manolita is perfectly human . . . I think.” When a chance vacation takes Jaya to Oregon, she makes a new friend. But this strange girl isn’t all that she appears to be, with her solemn eyes and open laugh. She is astounded by phones and prefers her fish uncooked. Could Manolita be hiding something? Sara Rajan brings magic to this unbelievable story about the enigma that is Manolita. With a style that is easy to follow and a story that keeps one hooked, Sara weaves a fantasy to life. Age Group- 10 to 15
Nandhini Emba Jaane
- Author Name:
Aparna Karthikeyan +1
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- Description: Written by Aparna Karthikeyan and translated by V Gayathri, this book explores the life of an extraordinary woman’s journey of single parenthood and managing a sampangi farm in a Tamil Nadu hamlet. The narrative is based on the article ‘A thorny life but Chandra bets on flowers’.
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.
