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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.
ISBN: 9789354404344
Pages: 16
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: IN
The Case Of The Runaway Continents
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Joyita Banerjee +1
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- Description: Can a piece of land as big as India “travel”? Why do phenomena like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes happen? How were the Himalayas formed? Why is land disappearing in certain places? Is the Atlantic Ocean really growing? What on earth is happening! Intrigued? Join the award-winning writer, Geeta Dharmarajan, as she sets out to solve the geographical mystery. “Katha comes up with … [an] exquisite and entertaining picture book for children.” — Live Mint “Rooted in diversity … ” — The Hindu
A Treasure Box
- Author Name:
Puneeta Khatri +14
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- Description: Have you ever chased a rainbow for a pot of gold? Anirudh did and he was rewarded. Can a teen-ager from the village participate in an IT Contest? Ahalya bridges the gap between rural and urban children... These are some of the themes around which these stories have been woven. Collection of 15 short stories for the age 12-15, written by multiple writers.
Mannu and the Jamun Thief
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Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu the monkey has been waiting for this day – when the purply-shurply jamun are pulpy-shulpy ripe. But why isn’t there a single berry on or around the tree? Who could have eaten up all the jamun? Mannu swings into action to hunt for the jamun thief and… yes, someone’s trunk is definitely looking purple! The sixth juicy-shoocy story in the popular Baby Bahadur series comes with stunning visuals and fun with words and sounds.
Zubi
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Kanchan Verma
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- Description: In the town of Jyotipuram, the Kumar siblings stumble upon a stranded puppy during a storm. Determined to keep their new furry friend, they face challenges in hiding it from their mother. As they navigate their way through secrecy, the siblings share their love for the little puppy. Eventually, the puppy's presence is discovered despite their efforts, but their mother's reaction surprises them, making Zubi a part of their family.
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.
The Why-Why Girl
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Mahashweta Devi
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- Description: Moyna lives in a little tribal village. She cannot go to school because she has to tend goats, collect firewood, fetch water… But she is so full of questions that the postmaster calls her the ‘why-why girl'! In this inspiring and delightful story, her first picture book, acclaimed Jnanpith award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi tells us how she meets Moyna (and her mongoose) and helps her find answers to all the why-whys – in books, that Moyna herself learns to read. Some of the translations have been done by well-known writers: Malayalam by Paul Zacharia, Tamil by Ambai, and Kannada by Girish Karnad. CBSE recommended
People & Wildlife
- Author Name:
Tanya Majmudar +7
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- Description: Stories from across the country about people who have special bonds with the wildlife around them: People in Mumbai live with leopards in their neighbourhood… School children in Karnataka discover an unusual creature in their village… Youth in Nagaland spearhead a ban on hunting… Ten short stories – all inspired by real-life situations! *Parag Honour Book 2020 The development of this book was supported by Parag, an institute of Tata Trust.
My Big Book Of Girls
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Various Authors
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- Description: A book that challenges gender stereotypes and sketches inspiring messages that will surely go a long way!
Yenakku Thookkam Thookkama Varudu
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Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Bahadur, the little elephant has forgotten how to sleep. Worried and very, very sleepy, he goes to his animal friends for help. But they all sleep in their own different ways – elephants don't sleep like that! What will Bahadur do? The snoozy-woozy first story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant! Available in Mundari. For more details, please contact us.
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE BUDAPEST CHANGELING
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Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: In Budapest, Aditi and friends meet a naughty little creature who keeps changing into whatever anyone thinks she is. But it is this changeling who finally comes to the rescue when Beautiful is in trouble.
Forgetful Dida
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Himanjali Sankar
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- Description: Dida has a forgetting illness. She almost went to the grocery store wearing just one sandal, instead of both, and she forgot the numbers between three and ten. What will Dida forget next? A tender story of memory told by a young girl about her grandmother. Reading Level:3;for children who are ready to read on their own.
Pia Goes to Chandni Chowk
- Author Name:
Shinibali Mitra Saigal
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- Description: Nini’s favourite memories of growing up in Chandni Chowk are those of delicious creamy and fluffy mithai. But Nini can’t go all the way to the old city any more. So Pia brings Chandni Chowk home!
A SILLY STORY OF BONDAPALLI
- Author Name:
Shamim Padamsee
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- Description: There was once a prince who hated food. One day the royal cook gives him something new to eat – a hot golden ball, crisp outside, soft inside... a bonda! After that there is no stopping either the prince or this mad tale that rolls its jolly way to an inevitably happy, bondaful end. The jaunty illustrations pick up all the comic clues along the way, to make it a truly 'silly' story.
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.
The Hundred and Thirty-Seventh Leg
- Author Name:
Madhuri Purandare
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- Description: A millipede hurts herself. She needs help. Now, which leg needs help? A delightful picture book from a winner of Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar. Reading Level 2: for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.
How I Feel
- Author Name:
Varsha Sheshan +1
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- Description: How do you feel when Nani comes to visit? How do you feel when you spoil a library book? Read this book and see how you feel today.
For the Love Of A Cat
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Rosalind Wilson +1
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- Description: A painter loves his cat as much as he loves painting. But when the starving artist is commissioned to paint a picture of the Buddha, he must choose between his art and his pet Ö A colourful read that introduces children to the common thread of feelings running through all living things.
Ha.. Ha.. Hasya!
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: The devas are at the gates of the asura kingdom, raring to wage war. But the asuras turn up unarmed and jolly! Is their king, Hasyasura, up to something? Does he have a secret weapon? Indra, king of the gods, is suspicious. Narada sends Hasya sura, the teen deva, as spy from the sky to uncover the plans of his almost-namesake down under. There, in the hurly-burly of Patala politics he meets more than his match in Princess Shantaswaroopa who has ideas of her own to resolve the eternal enmity between suras and asuras! A laugh out loud story that makes a pitch for sporting wars.
Free Mountain
- Author Name:
Kaveri Chatterji +1
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- Description: Long long ago, all mountains could fly. They swam through clouds and skies so high. And then came a day when Ö Find out what happens next in this story that comes alive with brilliant art. Wonderfully imaginative, ringing with music and rhythm, this book is sure to inspire every child who dreams of flying! Hereís to girl power. A book that attempts to sketch an inspiring message.
A Tea Garden Party
- Author Name:
Swati Sengupta
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- Description: Abha is going to the cool hills of Darjeeling. On the way she stops at a tea factory. She has so many questions! Is tea a leaf? Where does it grow? What makes it taste so good? Go on a tour of a tea garden and factory and find the answers to these questions with Abha.
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