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A book that challenges gender stereotypes and sketches inspiring messages that will surely go a long way!
ISBN: 9789382454762
Pages: 36
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age : 0-11
Country of Origin: India
I Will Save My Land
- Author Name:
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.
More Short Stories for Children
- Author Name:
Shefali Mullick +4
- Book Type:
- Description: Collection of 18 short stories for children of age group 10-15 years and written by multiple writers.
Telivaina Mungisa
- Author Name:
Dr. Baldev Singh 'Bachan'
- Book Type:
- Description: Book Awating Description
Bagh Rahein Hamesha
- Author Name:
Ruskin Bond +1
- Book Type:
- Description: Let's protect and save our tiger friends!
Satyadas
- Author Name:
Bimal Kar
- Book Type:
- Description: A story about how truth and honesty are compromised when material well-being arrives. The story showcases with sensitivity the exit of human values with the advent of material wealth and prosperity.
Mahapurushon Ki Shikshaprada Balkathayen
- Author Name:
Surendra Singh Negi
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- Description: "संसार में जितने भी सफल व्यक्ति अथवा महापुरुष हुए हैं, इसलिए नहीं कि वे अलौकिक प्रतिभा के धनी थे अथवा साधन-संपन्न थे, बल्कि इसलिए कि वे महान् व्यक्तित्व के स्वामी थे। विश्व में महापुरुषों और सफल व्यक्तियों की जीवनियाँ हमें बताती हैं कि सभी ने अपने व्यक्तित्व का विकास कर जीवन को अनुशासित किया और मानव-कल्याण का संदेश दिया। महाभारत काल के एक अत्यंत गरीब व साधनहीन बालक एकलव्य में व्यक्तित्व निर्माण के सभी गुण मौजूद थे। उसमें सर्वश्रेष्ठ धनुर्धारी बनने की इतनी ललक थी कि वह अपनी सकारात्मक सोच के साथ अंधकार से प्रकाश की किरण का आभास करता हुआ एकाग्रचित्त और कड़े अम्यास के बलबूते पर ही जीवन के उद्देश्य तक पहुँचने में सफल हुआ था। प्रस्तुत पुस्तक ‘महापुरुषों की शिक्षाप्रद बालकथाएँ’ में साहित्यकारों, राजनेताओं, दार्शनिकों, समाज-सुधारकों की प्रेरक कथाओं को समाहित किया गया है। ये कथाएँ मानवीय गुण, यथा परोपकार, सदाचार, सेवा, कर्मशीलता, धैर्य आदि का संचार करेंगी। विश्वास है कि यह कथा-संकलन सभी पाठकों के जीवन में नई स्फूर्ति का संचार करते हुए उनमें आत्मविश्वास पैदा करेगा।
ANYA AND HER BABY BROTHER
- Author Name:
Jerry Pinto
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- Description: Pouting and shouting – that’s what Anya has been doing ever since her baby brother came along. Because he is a “special child”, her mother says, and needs special care all the time. And Anya is fed up. Then along comes a butterfly – no, a butterbeing! – who takes her up into the clouds, where she sees how a bit of this and a bit of that is mixed together so that every child is special. Anya too!A highly original picture book on inclusiveness – with a bit of sci-fi, a bit of humour, a large bit of inventiveness, and cheerful pictures that bring it all together.
Pashu Maharani
- Author Name:
Christy Shoba Sudhir
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- Description: Lined up on a street are noisy motorbikes, honking cars, crowded buses, impatient autos... In their midst sits a queenly Maharani! At the heart of this funny little vignette is a cool-as-a-cucumber cow, an all too familiar character of an Indian streetscape. Nancy Raj’s full-of-life pictures bustle with detail and drama, capturing the bovine and the boisterous as everyone tries to unseat her highness. 2018: The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award – Best Picture Book 2018: Honor Book, South Asia Book Award
A Birthday Present for Aaji
- Author Name:
Parinita Shetty
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- Description: Aaji’s birthday is coming up, but Jyoti has no idea what to get her. Fortunately, everyone in their village has lots of very different ideas. . . 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.
This is Where We Live
- Author Name:
Manjari Chakravarti
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- Description: An ordinary day unfolds through the eyes of Jugnu and Noorie, two felines in Shantiniketan—early morning rays slant in through the windows, fish and fruit sellers do their rounds, and children leave for school. However, as the hours slip by, and kal baisakhi, the spring storm, sweeps in all of a sudden, can the day be anything but extraordinary? Stop and stare at Jugnu and Noorie’s everyday world, discover the tiny details and peel each layer in this wordless and slow picture book. These pictures give readers the freedom to interpret the story using their own vocabulary and imagination. This book is written by Manjari Chakravarti Illustrated by Manjari Chakravarti. the development of this book has been supported by PARAG: AN INSTITUTE OF TATA TRUST.
All About Beaks
- Author Name:
Rohan Dahotre
- Book Type:
- Description: Birds have beaks of all kinds, and they use them in many different ways. Dip in.
Cat In The Dark
- Author Name:
Margaret Mahy +1
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- Description: Winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Writing and two coveted Carnegie Medals, Margaret Mahy is recognized as one of the worldís most original re-inventors of language. And now, here is her favourite sneaky-peeky cat poem ó for every child. Available in Hindi and Tamil also. Beautifully illustrated by Anvadya Khatri, a student of Sanskriti School, New Delhi. Enjoy this playful book with your young book lover!
The Astronomer
- Author Name:
Harshvardhan Kadam +1
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- Description: Have you ever tried to catch the moon? Is the moon really that far away? A curious little girl really doesnít think so, but her elder brother keeps telling her otherwise! Can she convince him? Find out as she shares a delightful dialogue with her Dada. Another timeless gem from Gurudev.
Ha.. Ha.. Hasya!
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- 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.
Padhna, Zara Sochna
- Author Name:
Krishna Kumar +1
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- Description: क्यों और क्या पढ़ना है, इस जिज्ञासा का अंत कैसे हुआ ? जब आप स्कूल में थे और जब आप उसी स्कूल में शिक्षक हैं तो आप वही कर रहे हैं जो आपके साथ किया जा रहा था। पढ़े हुए लोगों में पढ़ने को लेकर इतनी विरक्ति क्यों है इसे कृष्ण कुमार ने कितनी सरलता से समझाया है। इस जटिल संसार में कृष्ण कुमार को पढ़ना ख़ुद को सरल बनाना है। हर बच्चा पढ़ना चाहता है लेकिन हर बच्चा पढ़ाई से दूर हो जाता है। इस पुस्तक को पढ़ने के लाभ नहीं हैं क्योंकि यह पुस्तक लाभ के लिए पढ़ने की मनोवृत्ति का प्रतिकार करती है। तय आपको करना है कि पढ़ना है या नहीं और क्यों पढ़ना है । आनंद आया। किसी ने पढ़ाया तो नहीं लेकिन पढ़ने का रास्ता बता दिया। शिक्षण में जो लोग हैं वो कैसे नहीं पढ़ाना चाहिए, उसके गुर सीखने के लिए इसे पढ़ सकते हैं। माँ बाप,जिन्होंने माँ और बाप बनने के बहुत पहले पढ़ना छोड़ दिया लेकिन चाहते हैं कि उनका बच्चा पढ़ें वो अगर इसे पढेंगे तो मज़ा आएगा।
When a Forest Wakes Up
- Author Name:
Sudarshan Shaw
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- Description: As a roaring sun jumps out, the forest wakes up to a brand new day, putting on a new show. What will the forest be today? A story inspired from animism, an age-old belief of the Gond tribe, where everything from the sun to the rocks are as living as we are.Written by Sudarshan Shaw Illustrated by Sudarshan Shaw. The development of this book has been supported by P.A.N.I. Foundation.Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner 2020( special response award)
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।
The Night Sky
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
Giggi and Daddy
- Author Name:
Richa Jha
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- Description: There's a story Giggi's daddy tells her every day. It's about a little bit of this and a little bit of that and a whole lot of everything. And it all begins when Giggi wasn't even born. Dig into this charming, chucklesome book that has oodles of daddy-daughter love. Richa Jha spins an endearing maze of believable tall tales and cuteness overload. Mithila Ananth's uncluttered frames with impish illustrations and exceptional visual comic timing leave the reader craving more.
Soda and Bonda
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: Soda is a dog who feels like a dog. Bonda is a cat who feels like a...? Dog! A quirky tale about two friends, which makes us think about who we are and how we see ourselves. Expressions, colours and textures work in perfect balance with the seemingly simple text to create a joyful portrait of a friendship that goes beyond appearances.
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