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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!
ISBN: 9788181461940
Pages: 28
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Syana
- Author Name:
Anirudh Umat +1
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- Description: सारे ऊँट चलने के लिए खड़े थे। पर एक ऊँट बैठा था। खड़ा ही नहीं हो रहा था। उसके पास भीड़ बढ़ती जा रही थी। एक बुजुर्ग ने ऊँट की आँखों को देखा और कहा, "ऊँट को ज़िद चढ़ गई है।"
The Veena Player
- Author Name:
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.
FLUTTERFLY
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Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: Something's fluttering around! It settles on a shoulder here, on a nose there… What is it? Where did it come from? And where is it going? Follow the splash of orange to find out! Lively illustrations with a vivid pop of colour put you on the trail of a story that needs no words.
How Heavy Is Air?
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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.
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.
IT'S MY COLOUR
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Nancy Raj
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- Description: Whose colour is GREEN? asked the little boy. “It’s mine!” preened the parrot. “It’s mine! It’s mine!” babbled the bitter gourd. Whose colour is RED, YELLOW, BLUE…? The little boy doesn’t stop, and award-winning illustrator Nancy Raj creates for little readers a wild, whimsical world of colours! As bright hues jump and dance across the pages in this little squabble over who owns which colour, it’s the sun who has the last laugh!
Cyrus the Whyrus
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Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Cyrus has a lot of Whys! They buzz like bees, they graze like goats. They are driving everyone crazy! The whys must be stopped. But how? 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.
Panch Pairon Wali Hathi
- Author Name:
Piyush Sekseriya
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- Description: ये कुदरत से प्रेम की कहानियाँ हैं। पीयूष सेकसेरिया कहते हैं कि जंगल, पेड़-पौधे, जानवरी, पक्षी, कीट-पतंगों, नदी, पहाड़, रेत-मिट्टी और लोगों में कुछ ऐसा है कि मैं उन तक बार-बार लौटता हूँ। एक अजब सी खुशी है जो उनको देखने, सुनने, सूँघने, छूने से मिलती है। ‘पाँच पैरों वाली हाथी’ से उन्होंने इन खुशियों को सबके साथ बाँटा है। किताब की रचनाएँ कल्पनाओं से अधिक सरस और रोमांचक हैं।
We Are The Dancing Forest
- Author Name:
Raj Shekhar
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- Description: We are tall tumbling trees We are berries in the breeze We are tigers, we are hares We are rumbling rolling bears… The rhythm of the verse draws us beat by beat into a forest, lush and alive. But who are the ‘we’, so steeped in every part of it? Words and pictures sing together in this light and glorious ode to nature and those who live among it. Inspired by an Adivasi song from Telangana and with stunning art by a well-known Gond artist, this taps right into the instincts of children – fun with words and rhythm, and a yet unspoilt ability to be aware of the connectedness of the natural world.
Will Goondi Come Home?
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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.
Ekki Dokki
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Sandhya Rao
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- Description: An endearing Marathi folktale about two sisters. Ekkesvali has one hair on her head. Dhonkesvali has two and thinks she's great. What happens when they meet an old woman who lives alone in a clearing right in the middle of the forest? This folktale takes on a special joyousness with Ranjan De's stylised representations and is full of interesting details and happy triangles.
Main Kya Banaoon?
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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.
Gilli Gilli Gola
- Author Name:
Charu Anand +1
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- Description: With its subtle sense of humour and word play, the ëI will read myself ñ Hulgul Stories are a series of wonderful fun-filled books. Also available in these books is a set of flash cards to add that magical spin while reading. All in all, an enchanting, fun-learning galore!
The Theatre of Ghosts - Wordless
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Pankaj Saikia
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- Description: Junali and Rimjhim are off to see Bhaona, the traditional drama on the river island of Majuli. But shadows loom everywhere! A mischievous story that celebrates this wonderful folk practice of Assam.Written and illustrated by Pankaj Saikia.The development of the book has been supported by P.A.N.I Foundation.
Thathu Aur Main
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Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: A magically beautiful story about Malar and her grandfather. A laptime, bedtime, anytime story for you to share. Enjoy! A beginnerís book for children learning to read.
Orbit- Photography
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Rajnish Sharma
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- Description: TES Orbit provides a common platform for articles from teachers, students and their parents to be featured alongside the work by professionals, educators, writers, artists, activists, experts and the like. Each issue is themed on a subject of direct relevance to young thinking individuals and provides a good opportunity to collaborate and contribute to the magazine.
Telivaina Mungisa
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Dr. Baldev Singh 'Bachan'
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- Description: Book Awating Description
Bhaari Brishti
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Gayathri Bashi
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- Description: Rain can be fun. But sometimes, “lots and lots and lots of rain” is frightening — when water comes into homes and washes everything away. Floods and other natural calamities do happen, children do get caught in them, and other children see it all on television. How do they make sense of it? The book talks to children through rhythmic, repetitive text and evocative visuals, ending with the important reminder that if you look after nature, nature will look after you. It enables conversations that can heal and empower.
The Sweet Shop Wars
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Chatura Rao
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- Description: Best Sweets has opened next to Firoza’s dadu’s sweet shop and is taking away all the customers. How can Firoza make her dadu’s shop better than Best? 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 ME, MAYIL
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam +1
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- Description: Meet Mayil Ganeshan, a young writer at Not Yet Sixteen who is fiercely fun, madly morose, and prone to spontaneous combustion. Mayil is back, and this time she is edgier, bolder, and older. Known as the unstoppable 'Mayilwriter,' she rants in rhyme, ponders in verse, and doodles in between. Though she experiences moments of clarity, Mayil also deals with anger, confusion, and self-doubt. Nevertheless, she keeps her chin up and vows to never put her pen down. Age 13+
