About
Book Details
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!
ISBN: 9789382454007
Pages: 28
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
The Big Bad Fight
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Yamini Vijayan
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- Description: Best friends Anna and Kichu are collectors of incredible things. But one day, they have a nasty fight. Will things ever be the same again? 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.
Mujhe Ghar Jana Hai
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Satendra Vikram
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- Description: Book Awating Description
GOPAL BHAND
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Acharya Paramhans Pramod
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- Description: Often referred to as the ?Birbal of Bengal’, Gopal was a barber by caste. Intelligent and sharp-witted, with a sense of humour, Gopal earned the title of court jester in the court of Maharaja Krishna Chandra of Krishnanagar. A collection of humorous stories. It is a good book to read for 11+ years.
We Are The Dancing Forest
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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.
The Susu Pals
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Richa Jha
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- Description: Rhea and Dia are inseparable soulmates. But when Isha moves in next door, their friendship goes through trying times. Will Rhea, Dia and Isha become three best pals? And who is that boy always lurking in the background? Richa Jha weaves a clever, believable story of the typical joys, thrills, conflicts, jealousies, patch ups and all the bitter sweet stuff friendships are made of. Alicia Souza's feisty and utterly playful artwork and hand-etched letterings add a charming quirkiness to this delightful story.
The Banyan Tree
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Neela Subramaniam +11
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- Description: To every Indian, the Banyan tree is very sacred. This collection of 15 stories epitomizes all that the Banyan tree stands for and more. This book aims to instil in children strong, moral values. This is a collection of 15 value based stories.Edited by Navin Menon and illustrated by Saurabh Pandey.
ROOSTER RAGA
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Natasha Sharma
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- Description: Do roosters sing ragas? This one does, but like all true artistes gets to it after a lot of struggle! Every time he opens his mouth he sings a new tune but not the kukaroo-kuroo of the other roosters. His friends skip and stretch, stamp and roll and try to teach him. Try as he might our rooster kuka-moooooos, kuka-heeen haaans, kuka-miaooows but can't kukaroo-kuroo. This cheery, foot-tapping story invites big and little readers to move and sing, clap and tap along with Priya Kuriyan's expressive characters.
Krishna Deva Raya
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Roopa Pai +1
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- Description: The girl's mouth fell open. 'Your father was a king?' Amma smiled. 'And not any old king, either,' she said proudly. 'He was the greatest ever to rule these parts.' The girl still looked disbelieving. 'What was his name, then, Amma? Go on, tell me.' 'His name,' she said, 'was Krishna Deva Raya, King of Kings.' This jaunty adventure, set in the late 16th century, takes young readers on a whirlwind tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, exploring history with stories of the region's traditions, food, and festivals. A heartwarming story, told with gentle humour and great charm by Roopa Pai, and accompanied by gorgeous full-colour illustrations by Archana Sreenivasan, Krishna Deva Raya is sure to be loved by children, parents, their parents, and everyone in between.
Hakeem Antagafil
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Gulzar +1
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- Description: हकीम अण्टा गफील अपने मरीज़ों के पास घोड़े से आते-जाते हैं। बीते जमाने की सवारी पर सवार रहते हैं तो जाहिर है खुद भी पुराने होंगे। भले आदमी हैं, हकीम होते हुए भी चाहते हैं कि मरीज़ चंगा हो जाए। मगर अक्सर गड़बड़ कर देते हैं। हकीम अण्टा गफील इन्हीं गड़बडि़यों की नज़्म है। किताब में एलन शॉ के बनाए चित्र हैं। उन्होंने हकीम की सूरत और वेशभूषा से ज़्यादा उसे उसकी कुर्सी, थैला, घोड़ा, खटिया और अलमारी से बनाया है। यह इतना सजीव है कि उनका पता भी होता तो मिलने चले जाते।
No Ticket, Will Travel
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Subhi Jiwani
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- Description: I can’t buy a ticket, but I need to get on this train… Chandrasekhar waits for a job and dreams of being back home with a classmate he’s in love with. Aruna had lost a slipper, and it was her only pair. Balu wishes he could trade his jackhammer for a poetry book. Sadia and her son are sleeping beside their handmade dolls, wondering what the future holds. Anjanamma makes up a story to soothe the relentless sting of mosquitoes. Nagaraju sightlessly navigates the chaos of a train station and puts out a plea to the universe. Subuhi Jiwani traces six uncertain journeys from Andhra Pradesh to Kochi, where migrants were in search of work, survival, and belonging.
Jhupli,Thana Thene Pette
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Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: బాబా ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారు? అతను ఇంకా ఎందుకు తిరిగి రాలేదు? సాయంత్రం అస్తమించే సమయానికి ఝుప్లీ అశాంతిగా ఉంది. ఆమె తండ్రి తేనె సేకరించడానికి దట్టమైన అడవిలోకి వెళ్ళాడు మరియు ఆమె భయపడింది. ఎందుకంటే అడవిలో పులులు ఉన్నాయి. ఎందుకంటే ప్రజలు కొన్నిసార్లు లోపలికి వెళ్తారు మరియు ఎప్పుడూ బయటకు రారు. బాబా రోజూ ఆపదలో పడిపోతారా? జుప్లీకి ఒక ఆలోచన ఉంది - తేనె పెట్టెలు! మనోభావాలతో నిండిన చిత్రాలు మరియు వచనం అద్భుతమైన సుందర్బన్ తుడిచిపెట్టుకుపోయే జూప్లీ యొక్క నిరంతర ఆందోళనను నేయడం, ఇది ఎంత అందంగా ఉంటుందో అంత భయంకరమైన ప్రదేశం, దాని తేనె సేకరించేవారి దుస్థితిని సూచించే కథలో.
BOONDI'S STORY - WATER
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Shubhangi Goel +3
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- Description: Boondi is a little drop of water who rolls and tumbles in the river. One hot day he feels himself being lifted up, up, up into the sky into a big, heavy cloud. What now? 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.
My Ammamma is NOW A CAT
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Sowmya Rajendran
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- Description: Ammamma sleeps so much, likes to watch birds, and even has whiskers… JUST LIKE A CAT! Follow her feline moves through pictures that are just as whimsical as this story about a grandmother who declares that it is now time for her to be a cat.
The summer at kalagarh
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Ranjit Lal
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- Description: On a holiday in the jungles of Kalagarh, Gitanjali and her cousins experience elephant encounters of a very strange kind! A spine-tingling tale that is taut with mystery and tinged with Ranjit Lal's trademark humour.
A WALK WITH THAMBI
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Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: “We were late. We were running in the street. We had played in the river, and we had climbed trees...” Everything Amma had said NOT to do! Proiti Roy’s joyous pictures light up the bond between a boy and a dog. Woven into this story of everyday fun are sensory descriptions, and visual details like a walking stick in the boy’s hand or pocket, the dog guiding his friend... clues that gently tell us that the boy is blind.
Kaakasaurus Rex
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Shalini Srinivasan +1
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- Description: Raji is having a terrible day. First, a crow gobbled up her bajji. And now it’s trying to gobble up her best friend Salim! Can it get any worse? Yes, yes, it can. A WHOLE LOT worse!
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.
Aa Aavu Maharani
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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
Shambhu and Me
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Samidha Gunjal
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- Description: Deascription of the book is awaited
How Many?
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Sudeshna Shome Ghosh
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- Description: Crawling snails, fluttering butterflies, pigs in the mud. This book has so many animals, and more keep joining in. Can you count them all? A simple book about addition.
