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This is a song that most of us have sung as children. Katha brings this old favourite back to life, with words that resonate in english. Enjoy!
“If you are getting inundated with questions about who makes everything and where everything comes from, then this book may satisfy your child for a bit, until she begins to question the answer to “Guess Who?” provided in the book.” — Parenting
“A lovely attempt to connect the children to nature all over again and to encourage them to offer gratefulness to the great creator of this whole magic. My appreciation for publishers like Katha increases manifolds when I come across such sparkling pearls. The beauty of written words has been accentuated by the
artwork by children of Katha Lab School.” — Saffron Tree
ISBN: 9788189934453
Pages: 30
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Aapa Ki Aapdi
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Gulzar +1
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- Description: 'आपा की आपड़ी पानी में जा पड़ी...' This line will encourage children to make - 'पापा की पापड़ी पानी में जा पड़ी...' यह चंचलता दर्शाती है कि कविता की शाब्दिक व्याख्या उपयोगी नहीं होगी। इसके बजाय यह हमें छंद की प्रकृति से परिचित कराता है। निरर्थक तुकबंदी हमारे देश में एक अज्ञात क्षेत्र है। सुकुमार रॉय के अद्वितीय अबोल ताबोल के अलावा, बहुत से लोगों ने इस शैली में अपना हाथ नहीं आजमाया है। गुलज़ार हिंदी के एक ऐसे कवि हैं जिनके पास इस शैली को खोजने का कौशल और रुचि है। यह एक ऐसी किताब है. यह गुलज़ार द्वारा लिखित समय पोस्ट श्रृंखला की 14 पुस्तकों में से एक है। एलन शॉ ने इस उल्लेखनीय कविता का चित्रण किया है। उनके चित्र कविता को एक मज़ेदार पृष्ठभूमि प्रदान करते हैं।
Lalu and the Red Kite
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Ashish Sengupta
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- Description: Awaited
Chintu Kaibitta Khanda
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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.
The Secret World Of Mehlli Gobhai The Man Who Found Art Everywhere
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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
Andheron Ke Rakhwale
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Mamta Nainy +1
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- Description: ìDarkness is alive,î Patti says. ìAnd we, the Irulas, are keepers of darkness.î Inspired by the indigenous wisdom and resilience of the Irulas, one of the oldest Adivasi communities of India, a book that is a lyrical ode to the deep dark forests and the lives intertwined with them.
Lachmi Ki Ladaai
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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.
Muddy Feet Raya
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Shreya Pothula
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- Description: Raya held her first spider when she was just four! She loves to roam around the backyard looking for creepy crawlies. One day she spots a spider as big as her palm – an Argiope anasuja, her scientist mother tells her. Raya watches it closely, and discovers it doing something strange. A simple storyline and dramatic illustrations draw children into the web of this spider. Once in, they get to meet a multitasker who is an architect, web designer, silk spinner, weaver and above all, a protective mother. A book that changes the way they might look at small critters.
A Bite Before Christmas
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Swarnavo Datta +1
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- Description: In the weeks before Christmas, Mom lovingly crafts twelve jumbo marzipans, each a sugary masterpiece. Not to be eaten until Christmas Eve, she puts them away in a tin. But when Kyra and Grandpa playfully mix up their tasks, mischief ensues. Nandita da Cunha writes a wondrous story of the whimsical chaos of Christmas, enfolded in the bright illustrations by Swarnavo Datta.
THE PLEASANT RAKSHASA
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Sowmya Rajendran
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- Description: Karimuga is a rakshasa, a pleasant rakshasa. He is a beautiful rakshasa too. But that makes all other rakshasas jealous of him. Karimuga can't bear to see them unhappy... Sowmya Rajendran inverts our ideas about beauty, happiness and rakshasas with humour. Niveditha's quirky pictures add to it with little and big rakshasas romping through the pages in jaunty colours.``
Abba Ka Din
- Author Name:
Sunaina Ali +1
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- Description: Ayeshaís favourite day is Sunday, for itís her Abbaís day. Come, letís find out what happens at Ayeshaís home every Sunday and what makes it so special!
Tenaliram Ki Kathayen
- Author Name:
Rajesh Gupta
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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!
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.
Veetukku Varuma Goondi?
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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.
Thakitta Tharikitta Tiruguva Chendu
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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
Paper Chor
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Varun Grover +1
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- Description: वरुण ग्रोवर की जादुई भाषा ने कई युवाओं को प्रभावित किया है। इस किताब की मदद से कोई भी अपने प्रशंसकों की सूची में बच्चों को भी शामिल कर सकता है। सात कहानियाँ. रहस्य, रोमांच, आश्चर्य और सपने- उनकी भाषा सभी शैलियों में समान जादुई गुणवत्ता बरकरार रखती है। कभी-कभी, वह इतना कम लिखते हैं कि ऐसा लगता है कि विचार भाषा की नोक तक पहुँच गए हैं। फिर किसी और चीज़ के लिए कोई जगह नहीं है. वह कहानी को इस तरह से कहते हैं कि ऐसा लगता है कि वह दर्शकों के साथ एक हो गए हैं। इसलिए, आप खुद को एक पाठक की संगति में पाते रहते हैं। घटनाओं और लोगों के बारे में उनका वर्णन एक बार भी आलोचनात्मक नहीं बनता। यह एक अविश्वसनीय उपलब्धि है. वह तो बस हमारी जिज्ञासाओं को पोषित करता रहता है। वह पाठक को अचानक किसी रहस्य से रूबरू कराने के लिए रहस्य पैदा नहीं करता। इसके बजाय, वह रहस्य को उजागर होने देता है, जिससे कहानी को आगे बढ़ने के लिए जगह मिलती है। चंद्रमोहन कुलकर्णी के चित्र पाठक के अनुभव को समृद्ध करते हैं। वरुण ग्रोवर ने लंदन मैगजीन से पेपर चोर के बारे में बात की।
Basil Blossoms And Other Short Stories
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K J Purohit
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- Description: A typical Shantaram story, though set in the hustle and bustle of city life, is woven poetically where the characters are trying to come on their own by exploring some hidden, unexpressed aspects of their persona. Breaking joint-family values, strong-willed women, insipid-looking but shrewd city dwellers, acute poverty where life struggles to keep pace in the world of Shantaram, we can meet them all. suitable for all ages.
The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street
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Deepada Malli +1
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- Description: Young Zara sits alone every evening, in a dump yard on Sunderbaag Street. One day, Miss Gappi plants an idea in Zara’s mind. This sets them off on a mission that changes Zara’s life… and the lives of many who live on Sunderbaag Street.
An Adventure for Puchku
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Deepanjana Pal
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Anandi's Rainbow - Kannada - English - Bilingual
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Anup Ray
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