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Stories of Tenali Raman
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Tenali Raman was called a vikata kavi. He was the favourite of King Krishna Devaraya. The 20 stories are packed with fun. Edited by Geeta Menon and illustrated by Prithvishwar Gayen.
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Tenali Raman was called a vikata kavi. He was the favourite of King Krishna Devaraya. The 20 stories are packed with fun.
Edited by Geeta Menon and illustrated by Prithvishwar Gayen.
Book Details
Maharani Hasu
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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
Manolita
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Sara Rajan +1
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- Description: “Manolita is perfectly human . . . I think.” When a chance vacation takes Jaya to Oregon, she makes a new friend. But this strange girl isn’t all that she appears to be, with her solemn eyes and open laugh. She is astounded by phones and prefers her fish uncooked. Could Manolita be hiding something? Sara Rajan brings magic to this unbelievable story about the enigma that is Manolita. With a style that is easy to follow and a story that keeps one hooked, Sara weaves a fantasy to life. Age Group- 10 to 15
A Lion In Paris
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Beatrice Alemagna
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- Description: A young, curious, and lonely lion strolls through the city of Paris. Do you want to join him on this adventure? “The warm and humorous story is accentuated by Alemagna’s illustrations, which combine different painting techniques with collage work.” — Time Out “The illustrations are beautiful. The concept is fantastic and so easy for even my two year old to grasp. And the idea of the lion finding fulfillment in something so simple and yet so important, is something I loved.” — Saffron Tree Recommended by CBSE and NCERT
The Monster at the Window
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Meghaa Gupta
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- Description: There is a BIG monster that only Montu can see, that shows up whenever he’s angry or sad, and makes him even more angry, even more sad. One day, when he hurts his leg and is stuck at home, he starts to draw. He draws the window, the tree outside and… the monster! But as he keeps drawing, the monster gets smaller and smaller. What’s happening? Pictures and text gently tell this story of a boy who learns to deal with his inner demons, illustrating how art can heal.
Raatriya Aakaasha
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Samina Mishra
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- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
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.
BLACK PANTHER
- Author Name:
Aravind Krish Bala
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- Description: A thrilling book based on a true story of an encounter with the endangered cat in the Western Ghats of India. Perched on a treetop at a waterhole in a reserve forest in Kerala, the author and his friend, Natarajan, an Irula tribesman, were waiting to sight a tiger. This was when Natarajan told him the story of his first encounter with a black panther in the Anamalai Hills – which happened after he had been roaming those hills for forty years! Stunning pastels bring to life the majestic black panther.
Snoring Shanmugam
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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!
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.
One's Own, Yet Different
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Meena Kakodkar +1
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- Description: This book reads as softly as a lullaby and as provocatively as a stereotype smashing handbook. A good read for younger teens about unfair proscriptions placed on young girls and how to spot and kick them aside, step by step. “Challenging the prevailing constructs of gender in society, all the stories conclude with open-ended questions that encourage young readers to engage in thinking and have a dialogue within a peer group.” — Scroll.in “This book gives you the motivation to bring changes in society, however small it may be, so that everyone gets equal rights and opportunities.” — Hindustan Times For age 10+
Ismat's Eid
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Fawzia Gilani Williams
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- Description: Ismat the shoemaker decides to buy his family special gifts for Eid. He is persuaded by the shopkeeper to buy a pair of trousers for himself. However, there is only one last pair and it's too long. But long trousers can always be shortened, can't they? Eid arrives, and with it comes a shock and a surprise. This crisp adaptation of a delightful Turkish tale has been affectionately told and illustrated, replete with cultural resonances.
Marali Manege
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Priti David +1
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- Description: Details awaited
A Friend for Poochi
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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.
Godam
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Vinod Kumar Shukla +1
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- Description: मास्टर कहानीकार, विनोद कुमार शुक्ला की एक ऐसे व्यक्ति की बहुत ही मार्मिक लघु कहानी है जो एक पेड़ वाले घर में रहना चाहता है। उनके वर्तमान घर में करंज का पेड़ है। करंज की पत्तियाँ और फूल उसके घर में उड़ते हैं क्योंकि हवा उसकी सुगंध उड़ा देती है। एक दिन मालिक ने उससे घर खाली करने को कहा. उसने तलाश की और एक पेड़ वाले दूसरे घर की तलाश की। अब कम से कम घरों में एक पेड़ लगाया जा सकता है। आपका क्या करते हैं? वह कहाँ रहेगा? अनुभवी चित्रकार, तपोशी घोषाल के पानी के रंग के चित्र एक दृश्य आनंद हैं। इतने कम रंगों के साथ, वह करंज के पेड़ को उसके सभी साथियों - घर और कबूतरों के साथ जीवंत कर सकती है। चित्रण के माध्यम से, वह न केवल पुस्तक का एक शांत और शांत मूड बनाती है, बल्कि वह इसकी प्रस्तुति में परिपक्वता की भावना भी जोड़ती है। Age group 9-12 years
ISMAT'S EID
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Fawzia Gilani Williams
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- Description: Ismat the shoemaker decides to buy his family special gifts for Eid. He is persuaded by the shopkeeper to buy a pair of trousers for himself. However, there is only one last pair and it's too long. But long trousers can always be shortened, can't they? Eid arrives, and with it comes a shock and a surprise. This crisp adaptation of a delightful Turkish tale has been affectionately told and illustrated, replete with cultural resonances.
Paamu Mariyu Kappalu -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.
Bana Banaya Dekha Aakash
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Vinod Kumar Shukla +1
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- Description: बना बनाया देखा आकाश बनते कहाँ दिखा आकाश बना बनाया पहाड़,जंगल तरह तरह की चिड़िया नदियाँ, समुद्र, जीव-जंतु बनते कहाँ दिखा सूरज, पत्थर, जंगल बीज, बरसात ऋतु, बसंत और रंग-बिरंगे फूल दिन, संध्या और रात बना बनाया, रहे सब यह बना रहे ख्याल।
Shoo, Crow!
- Author Name:
Kavitha Punniyamurthi
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- Description: The crows of Rajipuram are eating up all the corn in the fields. Can Velu and Akif find a way to shoo them away? 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.
Udan Choo
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: With its subtle sense of humour and word play, the ëI will read myself ñ Hulgul Storiesí are a series of wonderful fun-filled books. Also available with these books, is a set of flash cards to add that magical spin while reading. All in all, an enchanting fun-learning galore!
Why Always
- Author Name:
Michio Mado +1
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- Description: Can nature ever be old? Find out in this poem!
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