Pearl D'Silva celebrates the life of our rockstar, Usha Uthup.
What we see, hear, eat, and wear is ingrained in our mind. Gradually, it's hold becomes stronger, like a habit. Then we remember it just as we remember Newton's third law of motion.
One day, when we witness something different than what we are accustomed to see, hear, eat, and wear, we deny it wholeheartedly. If that what is different stands up with complete confidence, we begin to accept it. It takes courage to be different and stay different with confidence.
Usha Uthup is one such personality. She puts forth her voice, her dressing style with confidence and honesty. She sings with confidence, like a rockstar.
Vasundhara Arora's lively portrayal of Usha Uthup's character. Page-by-page you can hear Usha Uthup sing with the fragrance of her gajra. Vasundhara's style of illustration reflects in her colours and lines.
ISBN: 9789392873928
Pages: 26
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Colours of Nature
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Bulbul Sharma
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- Description: An eminent artist plays with the colours of nature. A lovely offering for the early readers.
Colour-Colour Kamini
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Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Kapila Aunty is teaching the little chameleons how to change colour, one at a time. But Kamini gets excited and goes red, purple, green, yellow . . . she just can’t stop! The flashy-splashy third story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
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...
Nono aur Plink Plunk ke Khoj aur Sawal
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Dr. Vinalini Mathrani +1
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- Description: NoNo and Plink Plunk, who live by the sea, are often intrigued by questions about the oceans, tides and their surrounding environment. But what happens when they go on a quest to find the answers? Come, join NoNo and Plink Plunk on their fantastical quest to uncover the marvels and mysteries of nature. A delightful story by Vinalini Mathrani, laced with splendid illustrations by Nikita Jain, and interesting science fun-facts ñ this is a book that will stay with you forever.
The Veena Player
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Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: What happens when Valsa helps her Aunty Prima restore an old Ravi Varma painting? She finds out all about the artist and makes a friend from his paintings.
Tu Kaay Paahilas?
- Author Name:
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.
Kanna Panna
- Author Name:
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!
Hungry on the steps
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: Details awaited
Main Kya Banaoon?
- Author Name:
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.
THE MAGIC FEATHER
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Roma Singh
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- Description: An owl drops a purple feather in a forest. A little girl picks it up and begins a journey into magical lands... The story emerged out of a unique 3D character that Roma Singh crafted out of an old book. She made wild hair from its pages and cut out eyes like moons. Its playfulness demanded a story and Roma soon found one. The touch-and-feel visuals imaginatively lead the reader into the enchanting world of books.
Who Wants Green Fingers Anyway
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Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Amma’s plants are the best in the world, or so she thinks. Mud flies, pots break when a challenge is thrown. Appa’s attempt to prove his point leads to well…complete unrest. What will it take to restore the peace? Find out, as a little girl shares her funny family saga, which is also an eco-tale! “This book is the best and most fun way to educate children about the varied facets of our amazing capital.” For age 8+
When I Grow Up I'll Have A House
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Jerry Pinto
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- Description: Details awaited
Boodabim
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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.
Ek Do Teen
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Mukesh Nautiyal +1
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- Description: क्या जलमुर्गियाँ गिनती कर सकती हैं? ऊपर से देखने पर मुकेश नौटियाल की कहानी भले ही ऐसा कहती दिखती हो, लेकिन इसमें एक अंदरूनी दुनिया छुपी हुई है। यह एक जल मुर्गी की आवाज सुनता है। एक ध्वनि उसके लापता बच्चों को बुलाती थी। यह एक खूबसूरत किताब है. युवा पाठकों को यह पढ़ने में आनंददायक लगेगा। प्रोइति रॉय के चित्र जलमुर्गियों की दुनिया को जीवंत कर देते हैं।
Kuttan Ko Mili Khushi
- Author Name:
Serene Kasim +1
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- Description: Kuttan thinks he is grown-up now. Find out if he is able to handle his noisy little cousins who pester him with questions.
Veetukku Varuma Goondi?
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Adithi Rao
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- Description: Muthu’s constant companion is a rooster called Goondi. But her grandfather tells her not to get too attached to Goondi, since he belongs to Selvi Paati. And the village head wants to buy him for his son’s wedding feast… Muthu can’t bear the thought! So, she makes her move and Thatha makes his, in this tender story about what a dear friend is worth. Pictures add richness and depth to this layered narrative set in an Irula fishing village in Tamil Nadu. Their varying tones and textures capture the setting, the people and the moments.
Jafta
- Author Name:
Hugh Lewin +1
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- Description: Meet Jafta, a little boy growing up in an African village, who describes some of his everyday moods and feelings by comparing his actions to those of various animals. Filled with vibrant illustrations and clever similes, the book will transport young readers to the beautiful environs of African wilderness. Early readers will find this delightful story being read aloud to them.
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
Lachmi Ki Ladaai
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Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: The evil asura Tobakachi wants to rule the world by not educating girls. But Lachmi knows better than to give in to his wicked plan.
The Freedom Sisters
- Author Name:
Menaka Raman
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- Description: Payoshni wants to do something big, spectacular, amazing and fabulous for the Independence Day celebrations in Godavari Colony. But there’s not enough time and Bandmaster Totoji is not being helpful, either. A story about finding and pursuing one’s passion. Leading Level ;3 for children who are ready to read on their own
