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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
ISBN: 9788181460233
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Ye Kauve Kale-Kale!
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Gulzar +1
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- Description: गुलज़ार की यह नज्म कहती है कि कौए पहले कई रंगों के होते थे। अब तो सिर्फ काले कौए दिखते हैं। यह कैसे हुआ कि सब काले हो गएॽ काले रंग की किस खूबी ने कौओं का मन जीता कि वो काले हो गएॽ इस किताब के लिए एलन शॉ ने कौओं की कई मुद्राएँ बनाई है। उन्होंने कौओं का आकार ही नहीं उनका चलना, बैठना, बोलना, सुनना भी बनाया है। Age group 9-12 years
Shnehagramada Samsattu
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Vishaka George +1
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- Description: Vishaka George follows the story of an HIV positive child at a special school which admits only HIV positive children. The child aims for the highest position in the student parliament. The book also gives lessons on civics. Prasad Naik is the is the translator of the story.It is based on the article titled ‘Krishnagiri’s house of uncommons’.
Grace - Kannada
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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)
Aao Bhai Khillu
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Prabhat +1
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- Description: Poet Prabhat's writings for children are unparalleled. His compositions are comprehensive. This collection consists of 47 marvellous poems, such as: ईख खेत की बोली, अपने पास वाली ईख से मेरे ऊपर क्यों गिरती हो, खड़ी रहो न ठीक से। It is a common sight in a sugarcane farm, yet never found space in children's literature! Prabhat's poems are fragrant with folk life and culture. For readers, his poems are like games that engage children for hours at a stretch. Children can manipulate words, use them as puzzle pieces, and stay engrossed in making and remaking poems. His compositions have a regard for nature and speak of coexistence. It comes across beautifully in the following lines: भँवरा बाँस के घर में तितली घास के घर में आदमी रहता है उनके पास के घर में Bhargav Kulkarni's watercolour illustrations make for a scenic neighbourhood in these poems. The poems and illustrations in the book seem so intimate as if they were composed together in the same moment. Age group- 0-6 years
Sa Re Ga Ma Pakshi
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Rishi Sahany
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- Description: सा रे ग म पक्षी एक चित्रकथा है। यह किताब वर्डलेस पिक्चर स्टोरी है। इसका पाठक कोई भी हो सकता है। एक तीन-चार के बच्चे से लेकर एक बुज़ुर्ग से बुज़ुर्ग व्यक्ति। किसी भी देश-भाषा का व्यक्ति। क्योंकि इस किताब में लेखक और पाठक के बीच का पुल भाषा नहीं बनाती है। यह पुल चित्रों का बनाया गया है। इस चित्रकथा में एक संगीतज्ञ हैं और एक उनकी स्टूडेंट है। संगीतज्ञ की मुद्राएँ इतनी अद्भुत हैं कि उन्हें कई कई बार देखा जा सकता है। किसी बार इस पर अचरज करने के लिए कि कैसे चित्रकार ने इतनी सुरीली रेखाएँ बनाई होंगी। जैसे, संगीत में डूबे गायक का शरीर खुद उसकी अपनी आवाज़ में झूम रहा है ठीक वैसी ही झूम चित्रकार को इस चित्र बनाने में मिली होगी। वरना ये रेखाएँ इतनी आज़ाद न होतीं। उस्ताद के सुर लगते हैं तो सुर लग गए हैं इस बात जैसे विस्मित हज़ारों परिन्दे उड़ानें भरने लगते हैं। शागिर्द खुद वैसे ही सुर साधने की कोशिश में है। वह एक तरफ सुर लगाने की कोशिश करती है और दूसरी तरफ उस्ताद की मुद्राओं का अभिनय करती है। लेकिन सुर नहीं लगते हैं। सुर के परिन्दे लौट लौट आते हैं। इस किताब के किसी पेज को देखकर हो सकता है कि पाठक को कबूतरों को आज़ाद करते हुए किसी व्यक्ति की याद आ जाए। इस किताब की मुद्राएँ सुरों को आज़ाद करने की मुद्राओं की तरह हैं। इस किताब में ऐसी कितनी ही कल्पनाएँ करने और चित्रों को समझने की गलियाँ हैं। पाठक अपनी मनचाही गली में उतर सकता है। हर बार जब वह एक नई गली में जा रहा होगा यह किताब एक नई किताब में बदल रही होगी। और हर बार पाठक को इस तलाश का सुख मिलेगा कि कि समझ-समझ कर समझ बनती है। महान गायक कुमार गंधर्व को जानने वाले इस किताब को पलटते ही कुमार जी की याद में डूब जाएँगे। यह किताब चित्रकार ऋषि साहनी की ही नहीं हमारी दुनिया की सबसे सुन्दर किताबों में से एक है। बेशक। Age group 0-6 years
Gopi Ki Diary
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Smt. Sudha Murty
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- Description: "तुम मेरी जिंदगी हो—गोपी, गोपेचा, गोपेश, गोपीनाथ, गोपाल राव, गोपाल स्वामी, गोपू। यह गोपी नाम के एक कुत्ते और उसे गोद लेने वाले प्यारे परिवार की कहानी है। इस किताब में बताया गया है कि कैसे जल्द ही गोपी सफेद फर वाले छोटे से पिल्ले से एक युवा कुत्ते में बदल जाता है। वह अपनी दुनिया से अच्छी तरह परिचित है। उसके आस-पास रहने वाले लोग उसका नाम पुकारें, इससे पहले ही वह उनके मन की बात समझ जाता है। सुधा मूर्ति की अनूठी शैली में लिखी यह साधारण सी कहानी एक कुत्ते के नजरिए से प्रस्तुत की गई है, जो हमें बताती है कि पालतू जानवर अपने प्यार, समर्पण और असीमित प्यार के कारण ही इतने खास बन जाते हैं। सुधा मूर्ति की यह पुस्तक हर उम्र के लोगों के लिए है, क्योंकि गोपी बच्चों के साथ-साथ बड़ों के दिलों को भी अपने प्यार से भर देता है। ‘गोपी की डायरी’ बच्चों के लिए लिखी तीन पुस्तकों की शृंखला है। इस शृंखला की पहली पुस्तक ‘घर आना’ है। "
Look Ma, No hands!
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Vikram Agnihotri
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- Description: Meet Vikram Agnihotri, India’s first double-arm amputee to get a car driving licence and then become a racing driver. Losing both his upper limbs after a terrible accident when he was only seven, the rest of his life has been all about moving on, buoyed by his parents, with spirit and cheer. This book is that story. Told by Vikram himself in the style of a graphic narrative, it is a book of inspiration for any reader, about a man who is no less a superhero than his own childhood idol, Superman!
The Open Trunk
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Akhilesh Srivastava Chaman
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- Description: The Open Trunk
THE JUNGLE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
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Janaki Sabesh
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- Description: In a jungle far far away, the animals are getting ready for the storytelling festival. Lion, Monkey and Tortoise delight the audience with well-known stories from their family lore. “C-c-can I tell a story too?” asks Ostroo the ostrich. Others make fun of him because he stammers – but where there is a story, there’s always a way! From a seasoned storyteller comes this sensitive story with many stories within it, which inspires us to overcome our fears. Soft pastels and colour pencils create warm pictures of a world in which encouragement comes from unexpected friends.
DOSA
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Sandhya Rao
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- Description: Who ate the dosas? Amma makes dosas but they keep disappearing! A story in which children have the last laugh! They will also experience the fun and excitement of making the pictures move. There are instructions on how they can do that at the end of the book. This is a bilingual book
Siriyin Sirippu
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R. Amarendran +1
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- Description: Little Siri slips away from home one day and goes around asking whomsoever she meets to smile. Find out why in the pages of this bright and cheerful book that evokes a world of colour and things to discover. CBSE & NCERT recommended
Tales from Krishna
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Wonder House
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- Description: This delightful collection of stories from Indian mythology introduces young readers to our enriching and ancient culture and wisdom. Various myths, legends and stories in this series will enthral its young readers. Gorgeous illustrations and simple sentences in these books will inculcate the love for reading and our culture among the early beginners.
When in Delhi
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Mamta Nainy +1
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- Description: Do you know that there were once seven cities within the city of Delhi? Can you imagine that Delhi once ran a tram service? Have you ever heard about the drool-worthy sixteen-layered paratha that you get only in Delhi? Can you believe that Delhi runs the largest fleet of environment-friendly buses? All of this and a lot more abound in this anything-but-typical travel book for the young. Just like the city of Delhi, there’s nothing ordinary about it!
Pedh Ki Khoj Mein
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Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: "What would you do if you lost your friend? How far would you travel to find your friend? Journey with Nachi as she travels with Parrot beyond the far reaches of this world and our imagination to find her friend, Tree, and meets many magical, mystical and mythical beings along the way. Stand with her as she comes face to face with Emmeraja, the God of Death. Be with her as she finds some answers and returns to her Pattikutti, her world, the sea and a surprise. Geeta Dharmarajan weaves a magical tale about love and loss, while Rajiv Eipeís illustrations carry you off into marvellous worlds to unravel lifeís greatest secrets!" Unravel the swirling magic in I am Najar-Am-Radh, charmingly written and wondrously illustrated. A truly captivating story!
The Tenth Son
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Ayan +1
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- Description: Ten-year-old Advik comes from the US to India, and what is meant to be a quiet visit is about to jolt him! Narada, the celestial messenger, drops by in the dead of night to ask for help on behalf of the gods. The truth he is to discover about himself will bring him face to face with the dreaded Harkasura and his hordes. What will he choose to do, especially when his grandfather’s life is on the line? A spellbinding mythological adventure into a world of asuras, astras and mantras, riddles and death-defying fights.
Padak
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Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay
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- Description: Sometimes, it seemed as if heíd just imagined the whole thing ... An old forgotten medal from another time has a dark story to hide ñ dare you read and find outÖ?simple but striking magery, which will elicit that wah! from you!
Stick Your Tongue Out
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Sheela Preuitt +1
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Who Stole Bhaiya's Smile
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Sanjana Kapur
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- Description: Bhaiya does not feel like playing these days. Could it be because of his new monster friend Dukduk, who is always hanging around him? No one in the family takes Bhaiya seriously. But Chiru knows there is more than what meets the eye. A story about the lingering effects of depression. READING LEVEL: 04 For older children who can read with confidence. Written by Sanjana Kapur Illustrated by Sunaina Coelho
Yes, Hutoxi!
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Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu, Chandu, Anna and Akka are fed up of Hutoxi the horse — she snorts and scolds and spoils their fun. And then suddenly one day, Hutoxi disappears. Where has she gone? Will she never come back? The bossy-horsy fifth story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
Mad Mango
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A.N. Pednekar
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- Description: A humorous story about a mango tree who is bored standing rooted in one place and wants to see the world and seek adventure. Illustrations by Manjula Padmanabhan.
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