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Meet a friend from the Indus Valley! Thangam lived 9000 years ago and was part of a great civilization. Yet, she was just like you ñ dreamy, restless and wanting to do everything all at once.
ISBN: 9788189934903
Pages: 36
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Pravaas Ke Rahasya
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Have you ever thought what it would be like to travel thousands of miles away from home, and then travel back again a few months later? Believe it or not, some birds, animals and insects do this every year! But how do they know where to go? How do they find their way back home? Read this book and find out about migration and its great mysteries!
The Mysteries of Migration
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Some birds, animals and insects travel thousands of miles away from home, and then travel back again a few months later. Why do they take this journey? How do they know where to go? How do they find their way back home? “If there is one word that can be used about the book, The Mysteries of Migration, authored by Geeta Dharmarajan, it has to be ‘excellent’. — Hindustan Times “The Mysteries of Migration is a fun and exciting book to read. This book is telling us about amazing things what birds, fishes, mammals, insects and reptiles do, it is about migration.” — The Curious Owl
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
Champa Ka Ek Phool
- Author Name:
Jaikar +1
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- Description: What if a child decides to be a champa flower? Can anyone tell that it is him? From Indiaís greatest poet and storyteller comes this charming and perky poem that will surely lead to a fun round of hide-and-seek. A timeless treasure. Enjoy!
Waanalee Waanalu
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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.
Ari
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Vaishali Shroff
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- Description: Ari may be shy, but he knows he will make a wonderful lion in the class play. But he is neither noticed nor chosen. Then, suddenly in his room a roaring, growling, prowling creature comes to life! The flat illustrative style with its strong kitschy palette gets away from usual depictions of the ‘soft, sensitive' child, and captures the energy and fun of play-acting.
Malainagar Ki Rangeen Deevarein
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Shyamala Shanmugasundaram
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- Description: Soori loves to draw and paint. But where he lives now with his mother is a rundown neighbourhood, unclean, unsafe and completely colourless! He wants to move away, but knows they can’t. He wishes that colours would rain down and brighten the buildings. A few days later, Soori finds himself amidst painters, paint cans and brushes! What’s going on? Painterly pictures echo real textures in a story about trying to bring colour and hope into a community.
My Big Book Of Dogs
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Various Authors
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- Description: Wet noses, wagging tails, gentle licks, warm nuzzles ñ can life ever be the same without our canine companions? Hereís a book that celebrates dogs, and gives us just one more reason to be thankful for the awesomeness they bring into our lives!
Cobalt Blue
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Students of DPS
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- Description: A collection of short stories written by students at DPS
Antariya ondu dina
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Prabha Sudhagade
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- Description: ನಿಮಗೆ ಯಾವಾಗಲಾದರೂ ನಿಮ್ಮ ದಿನಚರಿ ಬೇಸರವಾಗಿದೆಯಾ? ಇಲ್ಲೊಬ್ಬಳು ಅಂತರಿ ಎನ್ನುವ ಇರುವೆಗೆ ಕೂಡ ದಿನಚರಿ ಬೇಸರವಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಗ ಅಂತರಿ ಏನು ಸಾಹಸ ಮಾಡಿದಳು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಕಥೆ ಓದಿ. ಈ ಸುಂದರ ಕಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬರಿ ಅಂತರಿಯ ಸಾಹಸವಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲದೆ ಅದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ವಿವಿಧ ಕೀಟಗಳ ಗೂಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಕೂಡ ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. With its blend of adventure and learning, it’s a perfect read for young minds—and an excellent addition to any school classroom or library!
The Paper Plane Flew
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Bharti Singh
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- Description: One afternoon, Mithi and her father make a paper aeroplane and send it into the sky. How far it will travel? 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.
THE KING AND THE KIANG
- Author Name:
Mariam Karim Ahlawat
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- Description: Kunzang is a strange child of nature, with hair as wild and red as the rhododendrons she lives among. People say that one look from her crimson eyes can make wishes come true. She rides untroubled on her graceful kiang through Sikkim's Yumthang valley. But then, along comes the powerful king, Bhu-pen, who sees the kiang and wants it... A lyrical story with vibrant pictures that capture the unrestrained beauty of nature in the wild.
The Night Sky/Raatriya Aakaasha
- Author Name:
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.
Asamo, is that you?
- Author Name:
Canato Jimo +1
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- Description: The lights are out, and Yumum is looking for Asamo. But what if she isn’t the only one wandering about in the dark? Written by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam Illustrated by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam.The development of this book has been supported by PARAG: THE INITIATIVE OF TATA TRUST.
Sirungeri Seenivasan Seitha Satthiyam - Tamil
- Author Name:
Rohini Nilekani +3
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- Description: The COVID-19 pandemic is over. It’s time for Sringeri Srinivas to cut his hair at last. But just then, some alarming news comes his way. What will Sringeri do? Sringeri Srinivas Keeps His Promise was written by Rohini Nilekani and illustrated by Angie and Upesh, and Tamil translation was done by Deepa.
AMMACHI'S GLASSES
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Priya Kuriyan
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- Description: Ammachi can’t find her glasses one morning and everything goes topsy-turvy! Page after page spills with drama, humour, detail and local flavour as Priya Kuriyan spins a hilarious tale about a crazy day with unforgettable Ammachi — “the archetypal grandmother from memories of my own childhood in Kerala,” as Priya says. The celebrated illustrator is at her best in her first wordless picture book.
Abu Aur Badi Hawa
- Author Name:
Shanti Krishnaswamy +1
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- Description: Tiny drops of water form vast seas, tiny grains of sand form gigantic deserts, and tiny tots and their wisdom form exciting stories. Come with us ... as we take you to meet our friends Abu, Nootan, Kokila, and Jishnu. Is there anyone like you?
Rockstar in a Sari
- Author Name:
M D Pallavi +1
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- Description: ಉಷಾ ಉತ್ತುಪ್ ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಧ್ವನಿಯನ್ನು, ತಮ್ಮ ಡ್ರೆಸ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಶೈಲಿಯನ್ನು ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕತೆಯಿಂದ ಹೊರಹಾಕಿದರು. ಇದು ಸಂಗೀತ ಮತ್ತು ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರೋದ್ಯಮದಲ್ಲಿ ತನಗಾಗಿ ಒಂದು ಜಾಗವನ್ನು ಕೆತ್ತಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿತು. Usha Uthup put forth her voice, her dressing style with confidence and honesty. This helped her carve out a space for herself in the music and film industry.
GITTI'S STORY - EARTH
- Author Name:
Shubhangi Goel +3
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- Description: Gitti the rock is very old. After a long, long journey that started from the boiling hot centre of the earth, he now sits quietly on a mountain, watching the sun rise and set. What is his story? 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.
Secret Wild Vet Kalyani
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Secret Wild Vet Kalyani is a book inspired by N Kalyani, Tamil Nadu’s first woman veterinarian who graduated from Madras Veterinary College in 1952, challenging gender norms within the profession. Through a cheerful poem set in the Nilgiri hills, the author and Katha’s Founder President Geeta Dharmarajan imagines her Irular protagonist as a kind of superwoman who helps rescue animals, birds and reptiles in danger. Filled with everything from guns to ropes and jungle antics, this adventure story truly comes alive with the help of lively illustrations by designer Boski Jain. According to the book, the DNA analysis (2018) of a skeleton from the Indus Valley Civilisation found in Rakhigarhi showed greater affinity with the Irula people than any other ethnic group in India. “A study by Yelmen et al (2019) found that the Irula were the closest likely proxy for the indigenous “AASI”, or Ancient Ancestral South Indian, one of the presumed founders and autochthonous original populations,” informs the book.
