Kali Mattu Kere Haavu
₹
150
₹ 124.5 (17% off)
Available
Kali hates school. And school hates him, he thinks, for he has no friends. His classmates find him strange. He wishes his father were an ‘ordinary' bus-conductor or postman instead of a snake-catcher, even if one of the most celebrated in the Irula tribe. He worries that others will see him eating fried termites (his favourite snack!) and laugh. And then one day, a large rat snake creates havoc in the classroom... A simple, sensitive story crafted by a writer deeply involved with environmental issues. Best of Indian Children's Writing: Contemporary
Read moreAbout the Book
Kali hates school. And school hates him, he thinks, for he has no friends. His classmates find him strange. He wishes his father were an ‘ordinary' bus-conductor or postman instead of a snake-catcher, even if one of the most celebrated in the Irula tribe. He worries that others will see him eating fried termites (his favourite snack!) and laugh. And then one day, a large rat snake creates havoc in the classroom... A simple, sensitive story crafted by a writer deeply involved with environmental issues. Best of Indian Children's Writing: Contemporary
Book Details
OONGA
- Author Name:
Devashish Makhija
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: This captivating novel tells the story of a clash between adivasis, naxalites, the CRPF, and a mining company. At the center of the story is a young boy named Oonga who is determined to watch a performance of ‘Sitaharan’. In pursuit of his dream, he embarks on an epic journey to the city and returns to his village as the blue adivasi prince of the forest, Rama himself! Along the way, he confronts the gun-wielding demons who have invaded his village. The book highlights the real-life incidents that inspired the story and exposes the negative consequences of so-called 'development'. It also delves into the conflict of ideologies and how language can create divisions between people. Ultimately, the book shows how peaceful people can become victims of violence and are forced into battles they don’t want to fight.
Kanna Panna
- Author Name:
Zai Whitaker
- Book Type:
- Description: Words rollick and frolic in Kanna's head, yet he hardly speaks. One day, he is with his family at the cave temples when the lights go off. Everyone is frightened, except Kanna. Light or no light, it makes no difference because he can't see anyway. And as he confidently leads the way out, he finds himself talking… Words tumble out to unleash the playful chatterbox within – Kanna Panna! A joyous story that neatly inverts the notion of ‘disability’. Warm, strong pictures pick up the nuances to portray a child for whom visual impairment is just the way it is – and is even a chance to have some fun!
Sculpted Stones - Mysteries of Mamallapuram
- Author Name:
Ashwin Prabhu
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: On Tamil Nadu’s coast lies a small town that centuries ago must have been filled with the sounds of hammering and chiselling on stone – Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. From a mammoth relief panel to cave temples and monoliths, it showcases sculptural art of astounding skill and a variety of styles rare to find in one location. The book takes us through this ‘open-air museum’ for a one-on-one ‘looking’ experience through its rich archive of 65 vivid photographs. The magnified visual details and narrative cues also throw up a sea of stories – and some riddles to be unravelled!
Boodabim
- Author Name:
Alankrita Amaya
- Book Type:
- Description: Boodabim floats in the sky, he swims in the ocean and he simply glows in stripes! Who is he? A cloud? A fish? A tiger? Boodabim can be anything he wants to be! Minimal text and rollicking illustrations make this a most endearing book for little ones.
Forgetful Dida
- Author Name:
Himanjali Sankar
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Dida has a forgetting illness. She almost went to the grocery store wearing just one sandal, instead of both, and she forgot the numbers between three and ten. What will Dida forget next? A tender story of memory told by a young girl about her grandmother. Reading Level:3;for children who are ready to read on their own.
Ha.. Ha.. Hasya!
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: The devas are at the gates of the asura kingdom, raring to wage war. But the asuras turn up unarmed and jolly! Is their king, Hasyasura, up to something? Does he have a secret weapon? Indra, king of the gods, is suspicious. Narada sends Hasya sura, the teen deva, as spy from the sky to uncover the plans of his almost-namesake down under. There, in the hurly-burly of Patala politics he meets more than his match in Princess Shantaswaroopa who has ideas of her own to resolve the eternal enmity between suras and asuras! A laugh out loud story that makes a pitch for sporting wars.
A Friend for Poochi
- Author Name:
Meera Ganapathi +1
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Making friends isn’t easy, especially if you’re a hairy, scary Poochi. But one day Poochi ventures out of his hiding place to make a friend. Join him, won’t you?Written by Meera Ganapathi Illustrated by Rohit Kelkar.
Mai Aur Uske Dost
- Author Name:
Durga Bai +1
- Book Type:
- Description: One dark stormy night, Konda wanders far away from home and is lost. Her family, a young calf and Mai, set out to look for her, and thus begins an extraordinary tale of caring and companionship. With its unlikely heroes, the story is sure to be loved by children and parents alike. With signature Gond patterns and tips on making natural colours, the book is a great resource for acquainting young minds to this amazing folk art form.
Sweet Sunday
- Author Name:
Geetha Rao
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Simran, Jeet and Veer go to Manjit Paaji’s sweet shop to buy their favourite goodies. Watch Manjit Paaji weigh the treats and find out how much each of them buys at the shop.
The Open Trunk
- Author Name:
Akhilesh Srivastava Chaman
- Book Type:
- Description: The Open Trunk
Gajapati Kulapati-Dhoomdamadam Dhapaak Dhoom!
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
- Book Type:
- Description: After his big-big sneeze, Gajapati Kulapati is back with a SPLASH! Like the very popular first book, sounds, rhythm, and repetition make this too a perfect read aloud for little ones.
Gend Swarg
- Author Name:
Diego Castellanos +1
- Book Type:
- Description: Do you know where all the balls being tossed finally go? Join the journey of one such ball to an intriguing new world. The book can be read at various levels. In a very subtle manner it tells that you need to find peace from within.
Shape Chilli
- Author Name:
Sushil Shukla +1
- Book Type:
- Description: अक्सर हम अखबारों और पत्रिकाओं में तस्वीरों में मूंछें, सींग जोड़ते हुए पाए जाते हैं। ये ऐसी ही शरारतों की किताब है. एक कल्पनाशील, और रचनात्मक शरारत की। वर्गों, वृत्तों, त्रिभुजों की अपनी एक दुनिया होती है। हम उनकी आकृतियों के साथ खेल सकते हैं। बस एक रेखा और एक बिंदु जोड़ें और आपके पास सवारी या मछली के लिए एक घोड़ा तैयार है। मास्टर कलाकार प्रोइति रॉय ने इस खूबसूरत किताब की रचना की है। इसे आज़माएं और देखें कि इसे बनाना कितना आसान है।
Ilhaamala Huttida Habba
- Author Name:
Aftab Yusuf Shaikh
- Book Type:
- Description: Ilham has a problem. Her Papa has given her a crisp fifty rupee note for her birthday, and she doesn’t know where to keep it absolutely safe. A pocket would be best, but her new frock doesn’t have one. So she runs to Salma Chachi the tailor to get a pocket stitched — but that leads to another problem. A charming little nugget of a story with the flavour of old Hyderabad captured warmly in the pictures!
Thakitta Tharikitta Chindulese Banti
- Author Name:
Jacob Samson Muttada
- Book Type:
- 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
Thangam Of Mehrgarh
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
- Book Type:
- Description: Meet a friend from the Indus Valley! Thangam lived 9000 years ago and was part of a great civilization. Yet, she was just like you ñ dreamy, restless and wanting to do everything all at once.
The Miracle On Sunderbaag Street
- Author Name:
Nandita da Cunha +1
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- 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. Winner of FICCI Special Jury Award 2022 *Winner of Neev Book Award 2021 *Parag Honour List 2021 *Shortlisted for WWF Greenlitfest Honour Book 2021
Is Kutte Ka Kya Naam Rakhein?
- Author Name:
Menaka Raman
- Book Type:
- 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!
curly and straight
- Author Name:
Radha HS +1
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- 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
Dubkikku Oru Veedu
- Author Name:
Priya Narayanan
- Book Type:
- Description: Yasmin’s home is a tin box, burning hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. But Dubki, her stray dog friend, has no home at all. How unfair! So Yasmin decides to build one for Dubki, just like she has seen her Ammi and Abbu build for others. A heart-tugging story on a child’s idea of home, centred round a family of migrant workers who construct big houses while living in hovels themselves, displaced and longing for their own home far away. Told in the voice of little Yasmin, it speaks straight to the child reader. Illustrations evoke a gentle glow of joy and hope.
Customer Reviews
Be the first to write a review...