About
Book Details
A wistful, mystical tale about a once selfish giantís transformation by
the arrival of an unusual child who teaches him about forgiveness and friendship.
Written by Oscar Wilde, the literary giant of the
late-nineteenth century, itís a story that will warm
you heart and enrich your soul!
ISBN: 9789394185050
Pages: 40
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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.
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE TECHNO SAGE
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: The four, along with the lion cub, are off to Canada with a message for the Techno Sage, who has sealed her island with an impenetrable shield. An adventure with a scientific twist!
Chintuno Khovayelo Khand
- 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.
Ilhaam Ki Saalgirah
- Author Name:
Aftab Yusuf Shaikh
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- Description: Ilham has a problem. Her Papa has given her a crisp fifty rupee note for her birthday, and she doesn’t know where to keep it absolutely safe. A pocket would be best, but her new frock doesn’t have one. So she runs to Salma Chachi the tailor to get a pocket stitched — but that leads to another problem. A charming little nugget of a story with the flavour of old Hyderabad captured warmly in the pictures!\
BEEJI'S STORY - EARTH'S SURFACE
- Author Name:
Shubhangi Goel +3
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- Description: Super-seed Beeji is off on a super-ride! Zooming over icy lands and hot deserts, swooshing down a river… she's a tough little seed who loves adventure but is happy to be back on soft soil. A Beeji-eye view of different landforms. This is one of five First Look Science books, perfect for a child’s first introduction to basic concepts about the world around because they were conceived visually. The stunning pictures convey the beauty, vastness and mystery of nature, enriching the storytelling experience. At the end of each book is a summing up of facts related to the stories.
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!
Flying Home
- Author Name:
Kavitha Mandana
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- Description: Every year the migratory koonj visit Kheechan for five months and the the village feeds and takes care of them. Learn to count days, weeks and months with little Raju as he waits for the bird to arrive.
Rupa the Elephant - Tamil - English - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Mickey Patel
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- Description: The endearing story of Rupa, the elephant who wants to look beautiful. It makes a delightful reading when her friend Chinchi, the bird resolves to make Rupa bright and beautiful. Will Chinchi be able to make Rupa beautiful?
My Big Book Of Girls
- Author Name:
Various Authors
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- Description: A book that challenges gender stereotypes and sketches inspiring messages that will surely go a long way!
The Toda and the Tahr
- Author Name:
E.R.C Davidar +1
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- Description: Set in the Nilgiris, this book is a beautiful evocation of the life of the Todas—a tribe of the region, and of Moz—a Nilgiri tahr or ibex who is rescued from a trap by Karnoz—a Toda boy. Perfectly complementing Moz’s adventures in the village and outside including those with dholes, leopards and hunters is that of Karnoz’s growing up and the Todas ultimately having to leave the area due to the building of a dam. Sensitive illustrations complement the text.
Who Stole Bhaiya's Smile
- Author Name:
Sanjana Kapur
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- Description: Bhaiya does not feel like playing these days. Could it be because of his new monster friend Dukduk, who is always hanging around him? No one in the family takes Bhaiya seriously. But Chiru knows there is more than what meets the eye. A story about the lingering effects of depression. READING LEVEL: 04 For older children who can read with confidence. Written by Sanjana Kapur Illustrated by Sunaina Coelho
Murga aur murgi ki vyatha
- Author Name:
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...
A House For Dubki
- Author Name:
Priya Narayanan
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- Description: Yasmin’s home is a tin box, burning hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. But Dubki, her stray dog friend, has no home at all. How unfair! So Yasmin decides to build one for Dubki, just like she has seen her Ammi and Abbu build for others. A heart-tugging story on a child’s idea of home, centred round a family of migrant workers who construct big houses while living in hovels themselves, displaced and longing for their own home far away. Told in the voice of little Yasmin, it speaks straight to the child reader. Illustrations evoke a gentle glow of joy and hope.
Zooni’s Alarm Clock
- Author Name:
Vibha Batra
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- Description: Bud Bab’s drum is broken. Who will wake the village early every morning during Ramzan? 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.
Tales from Krishna
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Wonder House
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- Description: This delightful collection of stories from Indian mythology introduces young readers to our enriching and ancient culture and wisdom. Various myths, legends and stories in this series will enthral its young readers. Gorgeous illustrations and simple sentences in these books will inculcate the love for reading and our culture among the early beginners.
From Pillars to Palaces
- Author Name:
Amrita Dasgupta +1
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- Description: Dheera loves buildings. When Ma and Baba build her a little plane, she flies out to explore what buildings are made of.
Yes, Hutoxi!
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu, Chandu, Anna and Akka are fed up of Hutoxi the horse — she snorts and scolds and spoils their fun. And then suddenly one day, Hutoxi disappears. Where has she gone? Will she never come back? The bossy-horsy fifth story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
Colour-Colour Kamini
- Author Name:
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!
The Monster at the Window
- Author Name:
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.
Marali Manege
- Author Name:
Priti David +1
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- Description: Details awaited
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