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An Uncle From Far Away shows little Amiya’s class a storybook with beautiful pictures. Now they must build a library, he says. But how? “In Gurez, there are no storybooks. Only lots and lots of snow!” Well, Amiya knows that her Deidi has many stories in her old-old eyes. And over steaming cups of pink noon chai, Deidi begins, Amiya writes, her sister draws, and a book is born! Set in the isolation of a village at the edge of the Line of Control in Kashmir, with the hint of conflict, this is a heartwarming story about books, and what they mean to those who don’t have them.
ISBN: 9788194838111
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Hakeem Antagafil
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Gulzar +1
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- Description: हकीम अण्टा गफील अपने मरीज़ों के पास घोड़े से आते-जाते हैं। बीते जमाने की सवारी पर सवार रहते हैं तो जाहिर है खुद भी पुराने होंगे। भले आदमी हैं, हकीम होते हुए भी चाहते हैं कि मरीज़ चंगा हो जाए। मगर अक्सर गड़बड़ कर देते हैं। हकीम अण्टा गफील इन्हीं गड़बडि़यों की नज़्म है। किताब में एलन शॉ के बनाए चित्र हैं। उन्होंने हकीम की सूरत और वेशभूषा से ज़्यादा उसे उसकी कुर्सी, थैला, घोड़ा, खटिया और अलमारी से बनाया है। यह इतना सजीव है कि उनका पता भी होता तो मिलने चले जाते।
Petege Hoguvudu
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Meera Tendolkar +1
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My Big Book of Fun with Friends (Vol 1)
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Geeta Dharmarajan
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- Description: Introducing the Ultimate Adventure FunBook for 7-10 Year Olds! Tired of saying “I’m bored!”? Fear not! Dive into this action-packed FunBook where you, the intrepid adventurer, solve mobius strip twists, launch a colony club, and as reader-leaders, challenge yourself daily. What’s Inside? Cool mazes, thought-provoking Big Ideas, and mind-bending puzzles play hide and seek inside your brain making you a more curious, creative, critical thinker! Whether you’re a girl, a boy, or an elephant lover, there’s something for everyone! Be sure to look out for tips on how you can be a reader-leader! Why ChooseOur FunBook? Our 35 years of expertise: This book is crafted by seasoned adventurers who know what makes young minds tick. Discover India! Explore the magic of India’s diversity. Meet families like yours and those who live in completely different worlds. Katha’s storybooks aren’t just friends; they’re wonderland guides. Discover our books through this FunBook! Unlock Big Ideas! Scan the QR code inside to explore fabulous books that’ll transform you into a kind, empathetic, and resilient person. Parents and grandparents, get ready to TADAA! To Think. Ask. Discuss. Act. And Achieve a goal! Spend hours bonding with your little adventurers!
Tu Kaay Paahilas?
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Nandini Nayar
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- Description: After a school trip to the zoo, Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals – not a monkey, a lion, or even a giraffe... But why did Meera see no animals there? Her lively mother forgets to ask! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.
RUN! (Wordless)
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Kavita Singh Kale
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- Description: A WORDLESS PICTURE BOOK packed with adventure! Three children come face to face with a BIG Himalayan sheepdog. A loud bark sends the three of them dashing through the hills – until they reach the edge of a cliff… Illustrations that play with perspective and colour hurtle readers across the picturesque landscape of Himachal Pradesh, with touches of magic, and a furry surprise at the end.
The Princess With The Longest Hair
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Komilla Raote +1
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- Description: This is the fascinating story of a princess who has the longest and the most beautiful hair in the whole kingdom. “Have you seen the princess with a gurgling river of hair? No? Ask the jungle birds or the fisherfolk. They’ll tell you who she is! Komilla Raote tells you a story you will never forget.” — The Hindu. For Age 6+ Recommended by CBSE and NCERT
Murga aur murgi ki vyatha
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LAKSHMI NARAYAN GARG +1
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- Description: तबलापुर गाँव में एक मुर्ग़ा और एक मुर्गी रहते थे। मुर्ग़ा अपने सिर के सजे ताज पर इतराता था और उसे गर्व था कि उसकी बाँग सुनकर ही गाँववालों की सुबह होती थी। इसी तरह मुर्गी को अपने अंडे देने की क्षमता पर गर्व था। फिर एक दिन अचानक उनका जीवन दयनीय हो गया। उनकी व्यथा का क्या कारण था? आइए पता लगाते हैं...
MANY COLOURS OF US!
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Lavanya Kapahi
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- Description: “What colour shall I be?” wonders the baby bird. And as her feathered friends hop forward one by one to claim their own colour as best, they pick out hues from across the country. Pink like Kutch flamingos, purple like fiery Naga chillies, red like the Satpura’s palash, black like Bhadra panthers… Vibrant palettes take us on a visual journey across India, reflecting that it’s the diversity that is delightful, the medley that is most magical.
Heroes Do Not Grow On Trees
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Sudha Puri
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- Description: Heroes Do Not Grow On Trees written by Sudha Puri and illustration done by Amitava Sengupta.Age group 6 TO 10 YEARS.
SULTAN'S FOREST
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Kamla Bhasin
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- Description: Tiger cub Sultan and his Ammi have a special friend they call Junglee Bina, who loves the jungle, and wanders there on her own for hours, taking photographs. It is these stunning photos that show us Sultan's life in the Ranthambore forest, even as he tells us the story of a warm relationship between a woman and the wild. Images drawn from folk toys meld playfully with the photographs to tell the story of the local people - of their survival and concern for the forests, especially for the endangered tiger.
What's my mother tongue
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Abokali Jimomi
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- Description: It is Language Day at Zhevili’s school in Nagaland. She has to introduce herself in her mother tongue. But what is her mother tongue? Zhevili isn’t sure. This endearing book tells the story of identity and disappearing languages. READING LEVEL: 03, for children who are ready to read on their own. Written by Abokali Jimomi Illustrated by Canato Jimo
Goby's NOiSy Best Friend
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Sheila Dhir
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- Description: Legless Goby and noisy Snap are best friends who live together in a burrow deep in the ocean. What happens when Goby gets tired of Snaps loud claws? READING LEVEL: 02; for Children who recognize familiar words and can read new words and can read new words with help. Written by Sheila Dhir Illustrated by Anjora Noronha
Gajapati Kulapati-Chhabaak
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Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: After his big-big sneeze, Gajapati Kulapati is back with a SPLASH! Like the very popular first book, sounds, rhythm, and repetition make this too a perfect read aloud for little ones.
Thakitta Tharikitta Tiruguva Chendu
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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
Paper Chor
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Varun Grover
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- Description: Varun Grover's magical language has impressed many youngsters. With this book, one could add children also to the list of his admirers. Seven stories. Mystery, thrill, wonder, and dreams- his language retains the same magical quality in all genres. At times, he writes so little that the ideas seem to have trickled down to the tip of the language. Then there is no space for anything else. He tells a story in a way that it seems he has become one with the audience. Therefore, you keep finding yourself in the company of a reader. Not once does his descriptions of events and people become judgemental. This is an incredible feat. He just keeps feeding our curiosities. He does not create suspense to suddenly interest the reader with a mystery. Instead, he lets the mystery unfold, which creates the space for the story to move forward. Chandramohan Kulkarni's illustrations enrich the reader's experience.
Scientists A to Z
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John Reily
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- Description: A is for Archimedes, B is for Bose, C is for Curie, and off we go… on an alphabetical journey from the past to the present, coming face-to-face with the wonders of scientific discovery and invention. In John Reilly’s lively verse, set to the rhythm of familiar rhymes, we meet 26 scientists who have changed our world. With jaunty illustrations by Anna-Maria Jung and intriguing biographical tidbits, the book sweeps across topics as diverse as genes, space travel, electricity and more.
Nanhi Megh Ki Abhilasha
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Stephen Aitken; Sylvia Sikundar +1
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- Description: Little Cloud has set out on a journey to find friends. Come, join her as she rides on Wind high up in the sky and over distant lands. Meet her new friends, and discover amazing cloud facts!
The Pottering Pig
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Rohit Kulkarni
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- Description: Lalita is the pet pig of Mini Singh the potter. She is a naughty pig and is always in trouble. One day, Mini finds all his beautiful pots broken, and blames Lalita. Find out what happens next. This story is inspired by a real-life pig who lives in Pune with a real-life potter
Maharani Pashu
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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
What shall I wear today
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Natasha Sharma
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