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A book that helps young readers understand ñ and act on ñ what it means to be kind.
ISBN: 9789382454830
Pages: 36
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Sorry Best Friend
- Author Name:
Githa Hariharan +1
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- Description: A collection of short stories focusing on communal harmony. Includes writers such as Zai Whitaker, Poile Sengupta, Githa Hariharan and Shama Futehally.
Kaisa Kaisa Khana
- Author Name:
Prabhat +1
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- Description: DESCRIPTION AWAITED
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Hindi - English - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Eric Carle +1
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- Description: Brilliantly innovative designer and artist Eric Carle has dramatized the story of nature’s commonest yet loveliest marvels, the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, in a picture book to delight as well as instruct the very youngest reader or listener.The brilliant illustrations, collages of specially prepared paper, and the cleverly die-cut pages show what the caterpillar ate on successive days, graphically introducing sets of up to ten objects and also the names of the days of the week in rotation, as well as telling the central story of the transformation of the caterpillar.
Majhi Jameen Mi Vaachven
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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.
A Friend for Poochi
- Author Name:
Meera Ganapathi +1
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- 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.
Puppy Trouble
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Bijal Vachharajani
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- Description: Amit wants a puppy. But when a pokey-bitey-chewy-peeing pup turns up, he is not sure he wants a dog any more . . . 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.
Phool
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Snehalata Datar
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- Description: Thambi finds a flower, he picks it up, smells it. Mmmmm! But there's someone sitting inside... oh! This beginner reader is part of the Thumb Thumb Books series, created around the common thumbprint and featuring Thumb Thumb Thangi and Thumb Thumb Thambi. Short sentences, bold type and vibrant visuals make entry into reading easy and exciting. At the end is a page for children to make their own thumbprint drawings – and the line ‘I can read this book’ affirms the young reader’s confident place in the word of books.
Chota Bada
- Author Name:
Rajiv Eipe +1
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- Description: The Little Big Man shows what itís like for a child to wear his fatherís shoes, to grow up and assume adult responsibilities. Tagoreís magic exercised one more time, with this one. Through the eyes of a child, a poetic ideal!
Lunar Soil
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Shiraz Husain
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- Description: शिराज़ हुसैन की खासियत यह है कि उनको अपने अनुभव जगत का एक एक दृश्य और आवाज़ ऐसे याद है जैसे कल ही की बात हो। लूनर स्वाइल की कहानियों की बुनाई इन्हीं से हुई है। ये कहानियाँ पुरानी दिल्ली की बाशिन्दा हैं। इनका समय शिराज़ का बचपन है। इनमें ऐसा चुटीलापन और व्यंग्य है कि पढ़ते समय होंठों पर मुस्कराहट आए बिना नहीं रहती। शिराज़ गिटार बजाते हैं, अच्छी फिल्में देखते हैं और चित्र भी बनाते हैं। इन रोशन चीज़ों के असर से उनका लेखन भी जगमगाता हुआ है।
Rosa In A Rush
- Author Name:
Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Description: Pai’s prize-winning dahlias are missing. Join Rosa as she races against time to find them.The Exciting Story of a Girl on a Quest on Her Cycle in Goa
Saap Aani Beduk - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Mariam Karim Ahlawat +1
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- Description: The old snake is punished – the frogs will now ride on him. The frogs jump for joy – but they had better watch out! This unusual bilingual retelling of a Panchatantra favourite swings sympathy in favour of the snake. Stunning pictures are based on wooden folk toys from Channapatna in Karnataka, a craft style that came centuries ago from Persia.
Can't Stop Cody!
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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.
Paambum Thavalaigallum - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Mariam Karim Ahlawat +1
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- Description: The old snake is punished – the frogs will now ride on him. The frogs jump for joy – but they had better watch out! This unusual bilingual retelling of a Panchatantra favourite swings sympathy in favour of the snake. Stunning pictures are based on wooden folk toys from Channapatna in Karnataka, a craft style that came centuries ago from Persia.
Sonam's Ladakh
- Author Name:
Manish Lakhani +1
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- Description: Journey through the magical land of Ladakh with Sonam.
Farmer Falgu Goes to the Market
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Chitra Soundar +1
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- Description: Farmer Falgu is off to the market to sell his produce, but has some unexpected bumps along the way. But then, Farmer Falgu can usually find his way out of any mess! Chitra Soundar’s energetic tale radiates with adventure, while Kanika Nair’s visual style underscores it with minimal artwork splashed with just a dab of vivid, striking colour.
Aarsa
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Snehalata Datar
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- Description: The faces in the mirror just won't go away. Not the frog, not the lion, not the monkey. They won't even get scared. Then Thangi has an idea! This beginner reader is part of the Thumb Thumb Books series, created around the common thumbprint and featuring Thumb Thumb Thangi and Thumb Thumb Thambi. Short sentences, bold type and vibrant visuals make entry into reading easy and exciting. At the end is a page for children to make their own thumbprint drawings – and the line ‘I can read this book’ affirms the young reader’s confident place in the word of books.
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.
Thakitta Tharikitta Phudakti Ball
- Author Name:
Jacob Samson Muttada
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- 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
Andheron Ke Rakhwale
- Author Name:
Mamta Nainy +1
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- Description: ìDarkness is alive,î Patti says. ìAnd we, the Irulas, are keepers of darkness.î Inspired by the indigenous wisdom and resilience of the Irulas, one of the oldest Adivasi communities of India, a book that is a lyrical ode to the deep dark forests and the lives intertwined with them.
Champa Ka Ek Phool
- Author Name:
Jaikar +1
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- Description: What if a child decides to be a champa flower? Can anyone tell that it is him? From Indiaís greatest poet and storyteller comes this charming and perky poem that will surely lead to a fun round of hide-and-seek. A timeless treasure. Enjoy!
