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What would happen if the beetles were in charge?Or if fish ruled the world? This fantastical poem offers a powerful glimpse into world where nature comes first.A beauty story written by Suniti Namjoshi and illustrated by krishna bala shenoi
ISBN: 9789354672972
Pages: 25
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Uncle Nehru, Please Send An Elephant!
- Author Name:
Devika Cariapa
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- Description: One day, when Prime Minister Nehru opened his overstuffed mail bag, out tumbled hundreds of colourfully decorated letters — from children in Japan! “We have never seen a live elephant,” they said. “Could you kindly send us one from India?” This exuberant picture book takes readers across land and sea to tell how Indira, Ambika, Murugan and others became India’s BIG gifts to the world.
Critters Around Our Homes
- Author Name:
Sanjay Sondhi +1
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- Description: Critters Around Our Homes provides a peek into the lives of some of the critters—or creatures—that we see in and around our homes. Has anyone told you that a gecko can detach its tail? Or that some moths live only for a week or two? Did you know that some squirrels can fly? Pick up this book to find out about these and other creatures; discover how they live and what they do; and take the first step into the wonderful world of nature… all without leaving your house! *Parag Honour Book 2020
Kempi
- Author Name:
Anupama K Benachinamardi
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- Description: ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ ನಗರದಲ್ಲೆಲ್ಲ ತಿರುಗಾಡುವ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಆಕಳು ಇವತ್ತೊಂದು ಹೊಸ ಜಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುವುದಿದೆ. ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಜಾಮ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿ ಹಾಕಿಕೊಂಡಿತೇ? ಅಥವಾ ಕೆಂಪಿಯಿಂದ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಜಾಮ್ ಆಯಿತೇ? ಮತ್ತೆ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಏನು ಮಾಡಿತು ಆವಾಗ? ಈ ಕಥೆ ಭಾರತದ ಎಲ್ಲ ಸಣ್ಣ ಪಟ್ಟಣ ಮತ್ತು ನಗರಗಳ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಕಳಿನ ಹಾಸ್ಯ ಕಥೆಯಾದರೂ ಕಣ್ಣು ಒದ್ದೆಯಾಗುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಮನಕಲಕುವ ಕಥೆ.
Birdywood Buzz
- Author Name:
Padamsee Shamim
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- Description: The great Mor Khan is coming from the city to choose actors for his new film. The birds of the jungle are in a flutter. How do they bag a role? The smart city crow steps in to help – and also settle scores with Vulture. In this zippy take on filmdom, the bird-loving author cleverly casts actual bird species and builds the story around their looks. Rich visuals and zany text combine realism with a dash of comedy and a splash of over-the-top movie magic.
Khidkitala Baagulbuva
- Author Name:
Meghaa Gupta
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- Description: There is a BIG monster that only Montu can see, that shows up whenever he’s angry or sad, and makes him even more angry, even more sad. One day, when he hurts his leg and is stuck at home, he starts to draw. He draws the window, the tree outside and… the monster! But as he keeps drawing, the monster gets smaller and smaller. What’s happening? Pictures and text gently tell this story of a boy who learns to deal with his inner demons, illustrating how art can heal.
Bioscope
- Author Name:
Shanti Devi +1
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- Description: Join Guddu as she takes you on a tour through the heartland of Mithila. Simple joys of life gain brilliant colours with Mithila painter Shanti Devi’s striking imagery. Guddu’s warm-hearted and humorous narrative will make your lips curl to bring a smile. “Minimal text and vibrant illustrations by an accomplished Madhubani artist presents a great opportunity for children to look at and discuss with a parent or a teacher, or, maybe just soak it all in themselves.” — Young India Books “A wonderful attempt by Katha to bring such folk art in prominence and to give the proficient artists the respect and fame that they so rightly deserve.” — Literary Sojourn
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.
Barefoot Husain
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Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: When M.F. Husain loses his shoes, Jai offers to help find them. The two zoom in and out of his paintings, passing milestones in the artist's life
India Through People: 25 Gamechangers
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Devika Cariapa
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- Description: What does it take for a person to alter the course of a nation? Spotlighting 25 such change-making individuals, the book looks at the times in which they lived, the challenges they dealt with, and the paths they forged. Quick introductions position personalities as game changers, chatty stories sketch their profiles, crisp timelines fill in the gaps, insightful quotations balance perspectives, and creative collages present visual montages. What emerges is the powerful journey of a country at the threshold of change, committed to charting its own course, helmed by its richest resource – its people. Age 10+
Gajapati Kulapati
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: 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.
Dance of the Wild
- Author Name:
Richa Jha
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- Description: Little Shilu loves to dance around naked. She wants to be like the animals; like Pirate, her cat. When her grandmother Nannu says she can't because she is now a big girl, Shilu gets down to understanding why she can't. Peppered with Nannu's loving chiding, intimate grandma-granddaughter bonding over conversations, and a heart-to-heart between the mother and this little inquisitive daughter, this book is a reflection of the wild and free nature of childhood. Rhuchi Mhasane's soft evocative illustrations rendered in pencil with watercolour, and put together digitally, create a dreamlike charm. Richa Jha's gentle, affectionate and lyrical text takes the reader into the mind of the little girl who can't wait to get the answers to her 'Why can't I?'
Colour-Colour Kamini
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Kapila Aunty is teaching the little chameleons how to change colour, one at a time. But Kamini gets excited and goes red, purple, green, yellow . . . she just can’t stop! The flashy-splashy third story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
Read Me A Story
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Various Authors
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Maharani The Cow
- Author Name:
Christy Shoba Sudhir
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- Description: Lined up on a street are noisy motorbikes, honking cars, crowded buses, impatient autos... In their midst sits a queenly Maharani! At the heart of this funny little vignette is a cool-as-a-cucumber cow, an all too familiar character of an Indian streetscape. Nancy Raj’s full-of-life pictures bustle with detail and drama, capturing the bovine and the boisterous as everyone tries to unseat her highness. 2018: The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award – Best Picture Book 2018: Honor Book, South Asia Book Award
Random Curiosity Volume-I
- Author Name:
Yash Pal +1
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- Description: Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore, question and often wonder about the world they live in. This book puts together many such questions randomly posted to Prof. Yash Pal, like 'Why does the inner surface of the car wind shield get foggy when it is raining outside?'; 'Why do tears taste salty?'; 'What are stem stells?': 'Has the discovery of quarks challenged the idea of quantization of charge?' and even 'Does God exist?'. Whatever the question, Prof. Yash Pal's answers are always marked by their simplicity, honesty and a gradual unravelling of the scientific basis behind each. Covering a wide array of subjects, this book with about 300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all. Prof. Yash Pal, a distinguished scientist, educationist and visionary, has always encouraged children to ask questions and believes that curiosity is what makes us human. An architect of India's space programme, Prof. Yash Pal was the former Chairman of the UGC, as well as the former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Science & Technology. He has been the major force behind the latest National Curriculum Framework for school children. Dr. Rahul Pal is presently working as a scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. After receiving his Masters degree in iological sciences from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, Dr. Rahul Pal did his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from AIIMS, New Delhi.
Random Curiosity Volume-II
- Author Name:
Rahul Pal +1
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- Description: Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore, question and often wonder about the world they live in. This book puts together many such questions randomly posted to Prof. Yash Pal, like 'Why does the inner surface of the car wind shield get foggy when it is raining outside?'; 'Why do tears taste salty?'; 'What are stem stells?': 'Has the discovery of quarks challenged the idea of quantization of charge?' and even 'Does God exist?'. Whatever the question, Prof. Yash Pal's answers are always marked by their simplicity, honesty and a gradual unravelling of the scientific basis behind each. Covering a wide array of subjects, this book with about 300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all. Prof. Yash Pal, a distinguished scientist, educationist and visionary, has always encouraged children to ask questions and believes that curiosity is what makes us human. An architect of India's space programme, Prof. Yash Pal was the former Chairman of the UGC, as well as the former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Science & Technology. He has been the major force behind the latest National Curriculum Framework for school children. Dr. Rahul Pal is presently working as a scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. After receiving his Masters degree in iological sciences from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, Dr. Rahul Pal did his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from AIIMS, New Delhi.
Stories Of Light And Delight
- Author Name:
Manoj Das
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- Description: A collection of lesser-known traditional stories in a revised edition, retold by Manoj Das and illustrated by Mario. (Age-group 12-14)
Adventures of The Humongoose Family
- Author Name:
Zai Whitaker
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- Description: Gundu and Keeri Humongoose are normal mongooses. They are hasty, they chatter with chirps or clicks, they eat rats… But then they do something that Do-First-Think-Later animals do not. They take a decision! To move out of the jungle! And so begins their adventure into the unknown… filled with danger from two-legged creatures. Funny and quirky, the story is sprinkled with concerns about the environment, and also with little-known mongoose traits that author Zai Whitaker knows well – she’s had them as pets!
Puppy Trouble
- Author Name:
Bijal Vachharajani
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- Description: Amit wants a puppy. But when a pokey-bitey-chewy-peeing pup turns up, he is not sure he wants a dog any more . . . 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.
Grace - Kannada
- 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. She was written by Sayantan Datta, Illustrated by Priya Dali and Kannada Translator by Hema Hebbagodi. 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)
