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Japanese Folktales
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Feel the warmth of the Land of the Rising Sun in this beautiful collection of tales. Japanese artist Keiko Tsuji's expert brush adds the final authentic touch. Written by Hema Pande Illustrated by Keiko Tsuji READING LEVEL: 04 For older children who can read with confidence.
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Feel the warmth of the Land of the Rising Sun in this beautiful collection of tales. Japanese artist Keiko Tsuji's expert brush adds the final authentic touch.
Written by Hema Pande
Illustrated by Keiko Tsuji
READING LEVEL: 04 For older children who can read with confidence.
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Kotta Mattu Thappada Sringeri Srinivas - Kannada
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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 is written by Rohini Nilekani, Illustrated by Angie and Upesh and Kannada translation done by Sriram MS.
Hanuman's Ramayan
- Author Name:
Devdutt Pattanaik
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- Description: Valmiki has barely put down his pen after completing his magnificent creation, the epic Ramayan, when he realises he has competition. The sage Narad tells him that there is a better Ramayan, written by Hanuman. Valmiki is devastated! As the story of Hanuman's Ramayan unfolds, humorously and gently, so does the idea that there is no one version of the story, but many. Here, the quirky illustrations based on the style of Mithila folk paintings tell their own story.
Chop Chop Sizzle
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Sanjana Kapur
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- Description: Avi loves cooking day, and helping everyone in the family. Join in as Avi explores the kitchen in this book about noticing and recognising patterns.
My Name Is Khadija
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Mariyam Fatima +1
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- Description: Khadija does not like her name. But no one is letting her change it. How will Khadija fix this?
Naa Polaanni Rakshinchukonta
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Rinchin
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- Description: Mati pesters her grandmother and father for her own plot of land. When she does get it, she works hard. And then she hears that a company wants to make a coal mine in their village – the enormous black pit that will eat up all their lands, like it has in the next village… As always, Rinchin powers her questions through irresistible storytelling. The little girl’s anxiety about losing her land to “a monster machine” cuts close to the heart as it takes head-on an issue that is ravaging tribal Chhattisgarh, where this story is set, and every other place where there is ‘development’ at a cost.
The Tallest Tale
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Anushka Ravishankar +1
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- Description: Sometimes, people tell tall tales just for fun… Bundal was one such person. He spent his whole day telling tall tales – until one day, someone told a taller tale than him. Can you guess what this tall tale was? Anushka Ravishankar’s funny tale about a tall tale is colourfully illustrated by Chetan Sharma.
The Ghost who played tennis and other stories
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Santhini Govindan
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- Description: It is a matter of concern when a bottle of liquor, some leftover food and other trash items are found strewn on the floor of a temple..... It is a matter of concern when an old unused room that has long lain silent reverberates with the sound of tennis balls giving a creepy feeling..... It is a matter of concern when friends on a midnight adventure get caught in a storm and the so-called Tag Along hastens to brave strong currents just so he can reach out for help... It is a matter of concern when the explosion of Diwali crackers outside drowns the explosion of emotions within, making the deafening silence inside scream for attention... These are just glimpses of a few realistic stories in this collection. There are more, each dealing with and overcoming some conflict or another as they race towards a conclusion. A compendium of 15 short stories for the 9-12 age group written by multiple writers and illustrated by Ankur Mitra.
Khelna
- Author Name:
Sunaina Ali +1
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- Description: What does Ayesha do with her friends? Does she run? Does she laugh? Does she play? Letís find out what she does through the day!
Po Tricks His Foe
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Sharmila Deo +1
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- Description: Can You Imagine an animal with a tongue almost as long as its body? Why would it need such a long one? The Tongue is just one of several unusual things about the creature called a pangolin. This is a story about Po, a little Pangolin, who sets out late one evening to look for food, only to run into some trouble. What tricks can a pangolin play to get out of trouble? read on and find out!
Indha Naaikku Enna Peyar Vaikkalaam?
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Menaka Raman
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- Description: A dog suddenly appears on a street one day and decides to stay. So now he needs to be given a name. But he is too scrawny to be Laddoo, not furry enough to be Fluffy, and too much of a scaredy-dog to be Rambo... What do they call this dog? A warm and funny vignette of a typical Indian street with assorted people – and a friendly stray!
Roo Roo
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Paro Anand +1
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- Description: कंगारू का बच्चा रू रू अपनी माँ की जेब में रहता है। वह दिन भर रोता रहता है. मम्मी कंगारू जानना चाहती है कि वह इतना क्यों रोता है। फिर, वह जेब से बाहर इस अद्भुत दुनिया में आता है और सब कुछ बदल जाता है। यह युवा पाठकों के लिए पारो आनंद की एक मजेदार कहानी है। कहानी के साथ ऋषि साहनी के चित्रण कहानी को समृद्ध करते हैं। रंगों का प्रयोग आपको पसंद आएगा और उन्होंने शब्दों से भी खेला है. Age group 6-8 years
COME!
- Author Name:
Reshmi Dastidar
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- Description: The stars give way to the sun, the clouds to rain, the egg to the little bird… Things change. This truth is brought to children in a charmingly simple way. Dramatic pictures flow into each other to give a sense of movement, of the idea of change.
Hanji Naji
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Swayam Prakash +1
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- Description: लेखक स्वयं प्रकाश कुछ भी कर सकते हैं. एक कहानी में, वह आपको इस तरह हंसा और रुला सकता है कि आपकी आंखें नम हो जाएंगी। सावधान, इस किताब में ऐसी कहानियाँ हैं जो आपको इतना हँसाएँगी कि आपका पेट दर्द करने लगेगा। इसका प्रभाव ग्लूकोज की तरह होता है। यह आपकी जीभ पर लगते ही घुल जाएगा और आपको हंसने पर मजबूर कर देगा. यह भी संभव है कि किस्सा आपके रक्तप्रवाह तक पहुंचे और आपके दिल को गर्म कर दे। यह आपको मास्टर कहानीकार चैपलिन की याद दिला सकता है। 30 बेमिसाल हास्य कहानियाँ.सुनी तो आपने होंगी लेकिन उन्हें इस शैली में केवल स्वयं प्रकाश ही बता सकते हैं. जो लोग लेखन शैली के मूल्य को कम आंकते हैं, उनके लिए हमारे पूर्वज ग़ालिब साहब याद दिलाते हैं कि इस दुनिया में कई अच्छे कहानीकार हैं... हांजी के बोलने के भाव, उनकी चारपाई, केश, टोपी और उनकी दाढ़ी, ठुड्डी ये सब अतनु रॉय के चित्रों में देखा जा सकता है। Age group 9-12 years
Can You?
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Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: Can you taste with your toes? Or see with your ears? Or, at least, smell with your hair? No? Well, there are creatures around you that can! Take a peek into an intriguing world to discover the different ways in which animals do things that are ‘normal’. And look out for the funny bits in the pictures.
Damayanti the Detective
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Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: There’s only one thing Damayanti likes more than snacking: being a detective. With her Trusty Never Dusty 3-in-1 Dabba by her side, Damayanti is on the case again. Where could Appa’s handkerchief, Paati’s hairpin and her left sock have gone? READING LEVEL: 02 for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help. Written by Niveditha Subramaniam Illustrated by Niveditha Subramaniam
The Pottering Pig
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Rohit Kulkarni
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- Description: Lalita is the pet pig of Mini Singh the potter. She is a naughty pig and is always in trouble. One day, Mini finds all his beautiful pots broken, and blames Lalita. Find out what happens next. This story is inspired by a real-life pig who lives in Pune with a real-life potter
The Little Girl Who Didn't Want To Grow Up
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Véronique Tadjo +1
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- Description: Little Ayanda loves her father with all her heart. One day he goes away, and doesn’t return. She becomes so sad that she thinks she never wants to grow up. So, she stays small for a long time. Later, she grows big 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. “A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.” — peacockfeathers.in
Holi ki Ghujhiya
- Author Name:
Leela J Lopez
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- Description: Holi Ki Ghujhiya
Tsomo Aar Momo
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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.
Bhuton Ki Barat
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Barkha Lohia
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- Description: A man fell in love and married a beautiful ghost. All is well until one day… Folktale from Uttarakhand is retold and illustrated by Barkha Lohiya. Its illustrations are equally intriguing. See the use of blue and black! Age group 6-8 years and Age group 9-12 years
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