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Late one night, as all the animals of Gulmohar Jungle were settling in for a quiet sleep under the silvery moon, a most enormous thing fell into the White Lily Pond Ö a hiccuping hippo called Hawasi.
Join the Gulmohar jungle-wallahs for some madcap fun as they come together to help Hawasi with his hiccups and get him back home. Giggles and chortles guaranteed!
ISBN: 9789382454243
Pages: 28
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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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.
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Jeeva Raghunath
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- Description: It’s the day of the local market in Malli’s village. Cotton candy, peanut balls, stick ice, rose soda – there’s so much for Malli and her friends to try! But some of them don’t have enough money. Then, Malli has an idea… Friendship and sharing are at the heart of this third book in the Malli series, with pictures that take you around a village in Tamil Nadu and into the bustle of a market filled with treats.
Robinhood Ki Kahaniyan
- Author Name:
Ajay Raj
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- Author Name:
Naheed kazmi
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- Description: Nahid Kazemi...thank you for making such a delightful book. The story is beautiful, but we were engrossed in its illustrations. Some old things never get old, just like this Narangi Ghar. A poet once said that the world is created every day. However, it does not get old every day. Narangi Ghar story is for everyone...whoever reads it- children or adults...just like looking at the river....children see it from their perspective, as do adults. Age group 9-12 years
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- Author Name:
Catherine Groenewald +1
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- Description: Little Ayanda loves her father with all her heart. One day he goes away, and doesnít return. She is so sad that she decides she doesnít want to grow up. So she stays small for a long time, even when her friends tease her. One day her mother gets sick and she changes her mind. She grows bigger so that she can help her family. But when trouble strikes her village, is she big and brave enough to save everyone? A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.
Secret Wild Vet Kalyani
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Secret Wild Vet Kalyani is a book inspired by N Kalyani, Tamil Nadu’s first woman veterinarian who graduated from Madras Veterinary College in 1952, challenging gender norms within the profession. Through a cheerful poem set in the Nilgiri hills, the author and Katha’s Founder President Geeta Dharmarajan imagines her Irular protagonist as a kind of superwoman who helps rescue animals, birds and reptiles in danger. Filled with everything from guns to ropes and jungle antics, this adventure story truly comes alive with the help of lively illustrations by designer Boski Jain. According to the book, the DNA analysis (2018) of a skeleton from the Indus Valley Civilisation found in Rakhigarhi showed greater affinity with the Irula people than any other ethnic group in India. “A study by Yelmen et al (2019) found that the Irula were the closest likely proxy for the indigenous “AASI”, or Ancient Ancestral South Indian, one of the presumed founders and autochthonous original populations,” informs the book.
Kitten Trouble
- Author Name:
Bijal Vachharajani
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- Description: Sani is terrified of animals-dogs, cats, cows. But her mother has just brought home an orange-white furball. What is Sani to do? 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.
Thakavat
- Author Name:
Gurbachan Singh Bhullar +1
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- Description: Innocent, naÔve Aso has a huge burden to shoulder. Will she be able to do it alone?
NIKOO'S PAINTBRUSH
- Author Name:
Gurpreet Kaur
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- Description: Nikoo loves to paint. One day he reads an adventure story about the big blue sea and, as usual, picks up his paintbrush. Suddenly, he falls into his own painting! Watercolour illustrations swirl us into Nikoo's imaginary world.
That Night
- Author Name:
Bijal Vachharajani +1
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- Description: Chaitu wakes up to loud and angry voices. The night is dark but a fire rages in the distance. Chaitu is terrified for her family, friends and home. Why are these voices so angry? What do they want? A story set in a world fed by fear and intolerance.
Boy, Bear
- Author Name:
Adithi Rao
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- Description: Boy and Bear have grown up together on the streets of Mumbai. Baba is a madari. But now that Baba is gone, how are Boy and Bear to survive? 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.
THIS IS ME, MAYIL
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam +1
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- Description: Meet Mayil Ganeshan, a young writer at Not Yet Sixteen who is fiercely fun, madly morose, and prone to spontaneous combustion. Mayil is back, and this time she is edgier, bolder, and older. Known as the unstoppable 'Mayilwriter,' she rants in rhyme, ponders in verse, and doodles in between. Though she experiences moments of clarity, Mayil also deals with anger, confusion, and self-doubt. Nevertheless, she keeps her chin up and vows to never put her pen down. Age 13+
Satyadas
- Author Name:
Bimal Kar
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- Description: A story about how truth and honesty are compromised when material well-being arrives. The story showcases with sensitivity the exit of human values with the advent of material wealth and prosperity.
SULTAN'S FOREST
- Author Name:
Kamla Bhasin
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- Description: Tiger cub Sultan and his Ammi have a special friend they call Junglee Bina, who loves the jungle, and wanders there on her own for hours, taking photographs. It is these stunning photos that show us Sultan's life in the Ranthambore forest, even as he tells us the story of a warm relationship between a woman and the wild. Images drawn from folk toys meld playfully with the photographs to tell the story of the local people - of their survival and concern for the forests, especially for the endangered tiger.
Raatri Aakaasam
- 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.
ZAKIR AND HIS TABLA - DHA DHIN NA
- Author Name:
Sandhya Rao
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- Description: The very first words Zakir hears from his famous father, Allarakha, are bols — rhythms played out on tablas! From then on, bols sing and dance in his head, on Amma’s cheeks, on the pots and pans in the kitchen… Sandhya Rao follows these beats, stringing together little vignettes from his life. From a childhood around music to the highs of a performer who took the tabla to the world, this joyous story introduces children to a musical genius, whose busy fingers and flying curls make him the inimitable Zakir Hussain. Illustrator Priya Kuriyan’s fingers add their own magic.
Look Up!
- Author Name:
Aditi Dilip
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- Description: Birds and bats. Kites and planes. How often do you explore the incredible world above us. Get ready to spot the odd ones out in this wonderful book of patterns.
curly and straight
- Author Name:
Radha HS +1
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- Description: Do you like curly tails or straight tails? There are some things we like whether straight or curly! Level- 1 for very young children who are eager to begin reading and listening stories
PURPLE JOJO
- Author Name:
Sameera Zia Quershi
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- Description: One day, Jojo the dog wakes up to find purple spots on his body. Where did they come from? Jojo sets off on a search... This charming tale with a twist is also a wonderful introduction to colours.This is a bilingual book
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