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A curious crow comes across the palace of the rich and elegant king of birds, Pavo Cristatus the peacock. Soon after, Pavo has a visitor — a cousin, Cavo Pristatus, from Africa who looks like a peacock, but is not quite one. Who is he? This cheerful tongue-in cheek story with flamboyant pictures combines the themes of the weak outwitting the strong and shining in borrowed feathers!
ISBN: 9788181463333
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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!
Ek Bajarbattu Ka Geet
- Author Name:
Suddhasattwa Basu +1
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- Description: What happens when the scarecrow decides to leave his field to discover the world? This beautiful, moving story shows children that everything in our world has a role to play and we are all responsible for one another. A great read-aloud book for classroom reading.
Picture Gandhi
- Author Name:
Sandhya Rao
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- Description: Who was this man who so mesmerised the world, born over a century ago but whose words and wisdom are still so current, so compelling? Films, plays, books, media images and news stories bring Mahatma Gandhi regularly into our homes. His birthday, 2 October, is the International Day for Non-violence. But how do we relate this familiar yet distant icon to a child of today? This book attempts to shake off the aura and reach the person behind it. Black-and-white photographs, along with little thought bubbles that float through the pages, give us an intimate glimpse of the man for all times.
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.
Karukku Norukku
- Author Name:
Saritha Rao +1
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- Description: Guru does not discriminate; he loves all kinds of murukkus. He absolutely loves the sounds they make when he munches on them! KARUKKU NORUKKU! KARUKKU NORUKKU! But his Amma refuses to let him eat as many as he wants. One day, Guru manages to get a whole packet all to himself. Now all he needs is a way to sneakily eat it – without sharing, that is! Saritha Rao’s delightful text, with endearing illustrations by Vibha Surya, promises tons of fun and loads of munching in this hilarious story. 6+ years
Telivaina Mungisa
- Author Name:
Dr. Baldev Singh 'Bachan'
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- Description: Book Awating Description
Homebound
- Author Name:
Aaniya Asrani
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- Description: A part of the series called “Portraits of Exile” containing three throught- provoking books-Homecoming, Homeland and Homebound- looks at home and its meaning for Tibetan refugees living in Bylakuppe. intangible memories, interspersing them with regular sheets of paper to represent physical realities.” — The Alipore Post Book for Age group 8+ “This picture book [Homebound] … does the important work of telling stories that would otherwise go unheard, unnoticed.” — The Reading Caterpillar Recommended by Hindustan Times, 2020
Siriyin Sirippu
- Author Name:
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
Gopi Ki Diary
- Author Name:
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। "
THE JUNGLE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
- Author Name:
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.
Boodabim
- Author Name:
Alankrita Amaya
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- Description: Boodabim floats in the sky, he swims in the ocean and he simply glows in stripes! Who is he? A cloud? A fish? A tiger? Boodabim can be anything he wants to be! Minimal text and rollicking illustrations make this a most endearing book for little ones.
Chintu Ne Khoya Ek Mahadweep
- Author Name:
Vrinda Baliga
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- Description: It’s Monday morning. Time for school. And his model of the earth…? Chintu Chitnis suddenly remembers he hasn’t made it! There’s a last-minute scramble to finish the project, with his little sister Pihu pitching in not very helpfully. And then, in school, Chintu finds an entire continent missing! Where did it go? Set in a Konkani household, this light and humorous story with playful pictures is a quick first introduction to the continents of the world.
Snoring Shanmugam
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Shanmugam the gentle lion does three things in a day. He eats, he sleeps, and he snores — khorhrhrh..... phshhew..... khorhrhrh..... phshhew..... One day, a tawny, brawny, nasty new lion comes to take over the jungle. The animals are afraid. They go to their king, Shanmugam — but he is, of course, sleeping! The roary-snory second story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
Muffin:My Companion
- Author Name:
Yathesht Pratiraj +1
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- Description: A friend, a companion and also a hero who saves banks from being robbed, Muffin, the dog, has done it all. This is a story of an enthusiastic Labrador Retriever and its not-so-enthusiastic owner, as they embark on a journey of bonding and adventures. This novella takes the readers along on Muffin's journey as he captures the hearts of everyone around, makes new friends and experiences his firsts. The story comes as a light entertainer for young readers and also provides information for people planning to adopt a puppy into their homes and lives for the first time.
In the Land Where Beetles Rule
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi +1
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- Description: What would happen if the beetles were in charge?Or if fish ruled the world? This fantastical poem offers a powerful glimpse into world where nature comes first.A beauty story written by Suniti Namjoshi and illustrated by krishna bala shenoi
A Trail of Paint
- Author Name:
Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: Biswajit unwittingly discovers Jamini Roy's unique style of painting as he is drawn into a mystery to do with forging original works.
Namage Upayuktavaada Gidamaragalu
- Author Name:
K S Shekharam
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- Description: Awaited
Nanammal and Kamalathal Travel by Road
- Author Name:
Menaka Raman
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- Description: Nanammal and Kamalathal love to travel. They need to catch a train to get to Goa. Explore different modes of transport with the two friends and find out if they make it in time to the station. READING LEVEL: 02 For Children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help. Written by Menaka Raman Illustrated by Sushant Ahire
How Heavy Is Air?
- Author Name:
Yasaswini Sampathkumar +1
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- Description: Balloons are colourful and light. Does the air inside them weigh anything at all, you might have wondered. Lakshmi has. So she and her classmates find out how heavy air is. Peek inside the covers to see what they learnt.
Fetch That Colour
- Author Name:
Shobha Viswanath +2
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- Description: Rosa, Gulla and all their cousins are getting ready for an exciting game with Uncle Vasu. They have to fetch an object in the colour Uncle Vasu calls out. Would you like to play too? The Rosa Gulla series introduces early-learning concepts to children. With cheerful illustrations and relatable characters, this book introduces children to colours. With an exciting die-cut cover!
