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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!
ISBN: 9788195800032
Pages: 80
Avg Reading Time: 3 hrs
Age : 0-11
Country of Origin: India
What Shall I Make?
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Nandini Nayar
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- Description: Roll it, pat it, poke in eyes, stick on nose and ears — and a ball of chapati dough can turn into almost anything! The endearing illustrations follow the quirks of a child's imagination.
Tine and the Faraway Mountain
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Shikha Tripathi +1
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- Description: Whooshoo. In the hilly town of Echali, Tine hears the mountains calling to her. Can Tine reach the top of the highest mountain in the world? Based on the life of a mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, this book celebrates the power of dreams and believing in yourself. READING LEVEL: 04, for older children who can read with confidence.
WHO
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Trina Chako
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- Description: Tiana Singhal is leading a comfortable life, thanks to her plum internship at a well-known firm. But suddenly, everything falls apart and she finds herself running away from an unknown danger. She needs to find answers to questions about her hazy past, such as who is the girl in her nightmare, who is the stranger she sees in the mirror, and who is trying to kill her. This knife-edge thriller will keep you guessing until the very end, leaving you breathless.
The Secret World Of Mehlli Gobhai The Man Who Found Art Everywhere
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Jerry Pinto
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- Description: The murky waters of a winding stream, stark trees stripped of leaves, a crow messing up a canvas—Mehlli Gobhai saw art in all of this. Follow the journey of this inspiring painter and see how art is all around you and can help you see the world anew. READING LEVEL: 04, For older children who can read with confidence. Written by Jerry Pinto Illustrated by Kripa B
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.
Moodunnit
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C.G. Salamander
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- Description: The vegetables from Ammu’s parents’ cart have disappeared! Who could have stolen them? Amma and Appa are sure the thief must have come in a helicopter. But Ammu, following a trail left by the thief, finds some very strange clues … 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.
The Monster at the Window
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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.
Marali Manege
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Priti David +1
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- Description: Details awaited
Kitakiya Gumma
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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.
KANNA PANNA
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Zai Whitaker
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- 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!
Nanna Bhaavanegala Prapancha (How I Feel-Kannada)
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Varsha Sheshan +2
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- Description: How do you feel when Nani comes to visit? How do you feel when you spoil a library book? Read this book and see how you feel today.Written by Varsha Seshan,Illustrated by Gitanjali Iyer and Kannada Translation by Uma Rao Kolar.This book won Library of Congress Literacy Award 2020(special response award).
Machher Jhol
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Richa Jha
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- Description: When Gopu's father (Baba) falls sick, the visually impaired Gopu knows he would have to step out alone. He negotiates the crowds, the markets and the traffic of the city of Calcutta, all by himself, to reach his grandma's house to get her to cook Baba's favourite fish curry. Does he succeed in bringing it home to him? In this book, Richa Jha writes as much about the courage of Gopu as she does about the sounds and smells of a bustling metropolis. Sumanta Dey brings alive the city of Calcutta between the covers of this book and makes the readers feel they are walking alongside Gopu.
Guess Who
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Geeta Dharmarajan
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- Description: This is a song that most of us have sung as children. Katha brings this old favourite back to life, with words that resonate in english. Enjoy! “If you are getting inundated with questions about who makes everything and where everything comes from, then this book may satisfy your child for a bit, until she begins to question the answer to “Guess Who?” provided in the book.” — Parenting “A lovely attempt to connect the children to nature all over again and to encourage them to offer gratefulness to the great creator of this whole magic. My appreciation for publishers like Katha increases manifolds when I come across such sparkling pearls. The beauty of written words has been accentuated by the artwork by children of Katha Lab School.” — Saffron Tree
Aamu's Kawandi
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Shrujana Niranjani Shridhar +1
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- Description: Aamu is a little Siddi girl from Karnataka who loves to collect interesting stories from around her village. She has stitched them together to make her own kind of quilt. Do you want to see it?
Ootpataang
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Gulzar +1
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- Description: फटफटी आई फट गया पेट गाड़ी का नम्बर थर्टी एट ऊटपटाँग गुलज़ार की कविता की किताब है। यह कुछ नानसेंस है कुछ सेंस सेंस है। यह मिलजुल की किताब भी है। एक नन्ही लड़की दुनिया फ्रीडा शॉ के बेतरतीब चित्रों में अपने चित्र मिलाकर एलन शॉ ने उन्हें तरतीब दी है।
The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street
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Deepada Malli +1
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- 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.
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!
Ped Nahi Baithate
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Vinod Kumar Shukla +1
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- Description: PEN/Nobokov award recipient, Vinod Kumar Shukla, is one of the most celebrated writers of Hindi literature. He has authored many good books for children. In these books, exists a lively, fulfilling world which readers of all ages can enjoy. This collection has some of his beautiful stories that will expand the craft of story-telling. With commonplace sentence structures he conveys most unusual of tales. Chandramohan Kulkarni has created a parallel text to the stories through his illustrations. Together, stories and illustrations walk like a river with its two arms.
A Song in Space: Kesarbai Kerkar
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Neha singh +1
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- Description: Little Kesar loved to sing. She never imagined that when she grew up her voice would travel to distant galaxies. Read this book to find out about legendary singer Kesarbai Kerkar’s fascinating musical journey.Written by Neha Singh and Illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur.
Wo tees din
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Monika Gupta
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- Description: This book is recommended for teenagers. It helps to learn how the world is & how we should treat, we should be. There are lots of things to learn. बाल उपन्यास की मुख्य पात्रा है कक्षा दस ने पढने वाली मणि. जो कि किसी भी बच्चे की तरह बेहद शरारती चुलबुली है पर कक्षा दस की परीक्षा खत्म होने के बाद नतीजा आने से पहले तीस दिनों में ऐसा क्या होता है कि मणि के एक जबरदस्त बदलाव आ जाता है…
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