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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
ISBN: 9788186895474
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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- Author Name:
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.
Waiting for Turtles
- Author Name:
Pankaj Sekhsaria +1
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- Description: Samrat is giddy with excitement. He and his mother Seema, a sea turtle researcher, are headed to Tarmugli Island in the hopes of observing nesting turtles. On a quiet, empty beach, under a blanket of stars, they wait. Will the turtles come? Pankaj Sekhsaria’s beautiful story is an awe-inspiring look at these elusive creatures, while Vipin Sketchplore’s stunning illustrations exquisitely capture the lush landscape of the island and the glistening waters of the ocean.
Sher ki Neend
- Author Name:
Manica Musil
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- Description: Travelling from Slovenia is a story of a lion, a sweet lion who wants to sleep but just can’t. The lion asks many animals for help, and finally, one of them comes up with a trick that works. What was it? Manica Musil once again mesmerises us with her illustrations. Each one is made from wool, cotton fibre, and fabric. She creates expressive, lively characters from fabric that make you fall in love with them. These illustrations provide a unique visual experience for the child. Age group- 0-6 years
Jhupli,Thana Thene Pette
- Author Name:
Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: బాబా ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? అతను ఇంకా ఎందుకు తిరిగి రాలేదు? సాయంత్రం అస్తమించే సమయానికి ఝుప్లీ అశాంతిగా ఉంది. ఆమె తండ్రి తేనె సేకరించడానికి దట్టమైన అడవిలోకి వెళ్ళాడు మరియు ఆమె భయపడింది. ఎందుకంటే అడవిలో పులులు ఉన్నాయి. ఎందుకంటే ప్రజలు కొన్నిసార్లు లోపలికి వెళ్తారు మరియు ఎప్పుడూ బయటకు రారు. బాబా రోజూ ఆపదలో పడిపోతారా? జుప్లీకి ఒక ఆలోచన ఉంది - తేనె పెట్టెలు! మనోభావాలతో నిండిన చిత్రాలు మరియు వచనం అద్భుతమైన సుందర్బన్ తుడిచిపెట్టుకుపోయే జూప్లీ యొక్క నిరంతర ఆందోళనను నేయడం, ఇది ఎంత అందంగా ఉంటుందో అంత భయంకరమైన ప్రదేశం, దాని తేనె సేకరించేవారి దుస్థితిని సూచించే కథలో.
Sihi Sihi Mundappa
- Author Name:
Malavika Shetty
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- Description: Raw, green, sour and crunchy. Or ripe, golden, plump and soft. Summer time is mango time, a time children wait for – blazing sun, sticky mango juice ringing their mouths and dripping down their fingers. The sweet, simple story and luscious pictures evoke delicious flavours of hot days, warm friendships and the smell of mango in the air.
Shunya Saval
- Author Name:
Bibhas Sen
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- Description: A wry, hilarious and satirical take on the GATT Treaty and its implications for India, told from the point of view of one farmer affected by it.
They Found A Way
- Author Name:
Neera Kashyap
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- Description: Three stories about three young people who, despite the odds let nothing come in the way of achieving their goals.Illustrated by Shashi Shetye.
Phir Milenge
- Author Name:
Ahmed Raza Ahmadi
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- Description: Phir Milenge- A Gift from Iran. Phir Milenge is written by one of the most melodious Irani poets Ahmad Raza Ahmadi. It is illustrated by Nahid Kazemi. See the first sentence of the book...jab tez hawa chalti hai to pedon ke phool chale jaate hain. Jab Phool chale jaate hain to kya phool shabd bhi chala jata hai? Did you ever think about this wonderful nature of words? A poet once said 'a flower blossomed in word, blossomed forever'. This is a book definitely written for children but it would be enjoyed by all ages. An unparalleled picture story.
Perumazha
- Author Name:
Gayathri Bashi
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- Description: Rain can be fun. But sometimes, “lots and lots and lots of rain” is frightening — when water comes into homes and washes everything away. Floods and other natural calamities do happen, children do get caught in them, and other children see it all on television. How do they make sense of it? The book talks to children through rhythmic, repetitive text and evocative visuals, ending with the important reminder that if you look after nature, nature will look after you. It enables conversations that can heal and empower.
Can't Stop Cody!
- Author Name:
Abhay Prasad and Nanditta Chibber
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- Description: It all begins when Vismay falls in love with a twice abandoned puppy in a San Francisco animal shelter. He brings him home, except he has no clue about how to raise this adorable, crazy pit bull-pointer he calls Cody. As his life is taken over by a hyperactive ball of energy, there is also lurking danger when Cody’s curiosity leads him to buried treasure! Get ready for an action packed ride of adventures and misadventures, as Vismay and Cody make a home and the headlines in this story inspired by true events.
Basil Blossoms And Other Short Stories
- Author Name:
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.
Bhalu Ka Nakhoon
- Author Name:
Rishi Sahni
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- Description: भालू का नाखून की कहानियों के लेखक ऋषि साहनी एक घुमक्कड़ और चित्रकार भी हैं। इस संकलन की कहानियाँ उनको पहाड़ों और दुर्गम रास्तों पर घूमते हुए मिली हैं। एक छोटा बौद्ध भिक्षु, एक पहाड़ी चरवाहा, एक पहाड़ी रास्ते का गाइड जैसे किरदार भी वहीं मिले हैं। ऐसी जगहें और किरदार आम तौर पर बच्चों के लिए कहानियों में कम नज़र आते हैं। ऋषि साहनी के चित्र देखकर ख्याल आया कि अलग-अलग जगहों के खास रंग अलग होते हैं। वे मौसम के साथ बदलते हैं। यह भी लगेगा कि रंगों की एक तासीर होती है। चित्रों में रंग ऐसे लगे हैं जैसे वे धूप की तरह आकर चीज़ों पर गिर गये हों। Age 12+
Flying Home
- Author Name:
Kavitha Mandana
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- Description: Every year the migratory koonj visit Kheechan for five months and the the village feeds and takes care of them. Learn to count days, weeks and months with little Raju as he waits for the bird to arrive.
Ilhaamcha Vaadhdivas
- Author Name:
Aftab Yusuf Shaikh
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- 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!
Bioscope
- Author Name:
Mamta Nainy +1
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- Description: Join Guddu and her little animal friends as she takes you on a tour through her enchanting world, armed with a little imagination and a gift for seeing the absurd in the trivial. Gudduís warm-hearted and humorous narrative brings to life the characters of her village from her unique childlike perspective. An unforgettable experience!
CARRY ME, MAMA!
- Author Name:
Shamim Padamsee
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- Description: Ducks, tigers, pangolins, penguins… This book introduces young readers to a variety of animals and the different ways in which they carry their young. Bold illustrations set against textured backgrounds portray the parent-child bond in a charming manner.
Par Par The Pterosaur
- Author Name:
Akshay Rana +1
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- Description: Par-Par wants to tell you about the pterosaurs. Ptero … who? You have heard about dinosaurs, and read stories about them. But did you know that dinosaurs had relatives? Meet Par-Par’s friends and family. Travel through time to the Jurassic era. Learn more about Par-Par, and the world that Par-Par lived in with many friends, family and relatives!
The Why-Why Girl
- Author Name:
Mahashweta Devi
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- Description: Moyna lives in a little tribal village. She cannot go to school because she has to tend goats, collect firewood, fetch water… But she is so full of questions that the postmaster calls her the ‘why-why girl'! In this inspiring and delightful story, her first picture book, acclaimed Jnanpith award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi tells us how she meets Moyna (and her mongoose) and helps her find answers to all the why-whys – in books, that Moyna herself learns to read. Some of the translations have been done by well-known writers: Malayalam by Paul Zacharia, Tamil by Ambai, and Kannada by Girish Karnad. CBSE recommended
HOIDAY OH NO NO
- Author Name:
Jaswinder Kaur Bindra
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- Description: This book presents a situation in which the Sun decides to go on holiday, and the world is left in a mess.
Malli Chaali Bajaar
- Author Name:
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.
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