The Fourth Friend
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It was evening. The three village lads had just witnessed the miracle of their life, a movie courtesy of a touring enterprise, when, on their homeward journey, another strange experience engulfed them in the form of a flash flood, pushing them up to two entangled trees. Dawn breaks and the three friends are joined by an unusual, awful, gentle companion who becomes their new friend. Amazing and amusing, The Fourth Friend is a beautiful gift from one of India's best-loved storytellers.
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It was evening. The three village lads had just witnessed the miracle of their life, a movie courtesy of a touring enterprise, when, on their homeward journey, another strange experience engulfed them in the form of a flash flood, pushing them up to two entangled trees. Dawn breaks and the three friends are joined by an unusual, awful, gentle companion who becomes their new friend.
Amazing and amusing, The Fourth Friend is a beautiful gift from one of India's best-loved storytellers.
Book Details
Who Am I?
- Author Name:
Pallavi Sharma
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- Description: A story about self-discovery, seen through the eyes of a baby giraffe. One fine day, a baby giraffe decides that it is unhappy with how God made it. So, the baby sets out to explore other creations and what it likes about them. The story centers on self-discovery and eventually being content with what one has gained—or maybe not. Let's explore it through the experiences of the baby giraffe; read the book to learn more. Through the narrative, selected bird species are introduced to the child alongside the usual animal species. The language is deliberately styled in a way that an adult would speak to ensure children learn from it as well.
Pinokio Tatha Anya Kahaniyan
- Author Name:
Raman Kumar
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- Description: No Description Available for this Book
When a Forest Wakes Up
- Author Name:
Sudarshan Shaw
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- Description: As a roaring sun jumps out, the forest wakes up to a brand new day, putting on a new show. What will the forest be today? A story inspired from animism, an age-old belief of the Gond tribe, where everything from the sun to the rocks are as living as we are.Written by Sudarshan Shaw Illustrated by Sudarshan Shaw. The development of this book has been supported by P.A.N.I. Foundation.Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner 2020( special response award)
The Right Way School
- Author Name:
Shabnam Minwalla
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- Description: The Right Way School has only the right way of doing things and that’s how Mrs Gambhir teaches as well. Until one day a girl with wild hair and endless curiosity joins the school and stumps everyone with her questions, her merry voice, and her behaviour. What will happen next?
Playing
- Author Name:
Sunaina Ali +1
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- Description: What does Ayesha do with her friends? Does she run? Does she laugh? Does she play? Letís find out what she does through the day!
The Pet Pell-Mell
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Richa Jha +1
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- Description: So you want a pet – any pet – and your mommy says NO. And so, you try your luck with Daddy, but dear, oh dear, he gets it all wrong! What will you do?
Manvinder's Medu Vada
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Riddhi Maniar Doda +1
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- Description: Crispy, golden-brown, fluffy and white…with a hole that fits his finger! Who will make the perfect medu vadas for Manvinder?
Sonam's Ladakh
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Manish Lakhani +1
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- Description: Journey through the magical land of Ladakh with Sonam.
Tsomo Aar Momo
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: Little Tsomo eats a big, steaming hot momo. And then? A mouthwatering story in which the flavour-filled savoury comes appetisingly alive! Watercolour pencil illustrations softened with subtle brushstrokes conjure up scenes sure to tickle the taste buds, satisfy hunger pangs and stir up a song.
Online Encounters and more 12 Teenage Stories
- Author Name:
Dipavali Sen +11
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- Description: Komal is shocked to learn that her parents, as youngsters, had exchanged letters before they had met each other. Then why is her mother dead against her seeing a person she had met online? Much against her wishes, Minu is all set to be a child bride, not if the bicycle brigade can help it. The girls set an example in the village for the others to follow. Bullied by Dhruv, Varun's life becomes miserable, so much so, he is ready to leave the school. What does Amit do to help both the boys? Can a shy and reticent boy like Sukhi become the centre of students' unrest and be ready to sacrifice his life? But wait...! There's someone who is keeping him out of harm's way? Who is it? And, is the person safe? These are some of the myriad themes depicted in this bunch of teenage stories.
A Song in Space: Kesarbai Kerkar
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Neha singh +1
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- Description: Little Kesar loved to sing. She never imagined that when she grew up her voice would travel to distant galaxies. Read this book to find out about legendary singer Kesarbai Kerkar’s fascinating musical journey.Written by Neha Singh and Illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur.
Enu Nodide?
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Nandini Nayar
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- Description: After a school trip to the zoo, Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals – not a monkey, a lion, or even a giraffe... But why did Meera see no animals there? Her lively mother forgets to ask! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.
One Lonely Unicorn
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Meenakshi Bharadwaj +1
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- Description: An innovative book that introduces the concept of numbers through a story. Children will love the unicorn and her many animals friends! Through this song you can make up lots of funny and nice things about unicorns. “Delightful illustrations make children learn counting by counting the animals in the forest. The one unicorn, the two birds, the three elephants … ” — The Hindu
Pravaas Ke Rahasya
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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!
Pattedara Praṇava
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Anupama K Benachinamardi
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- Description: ಪತ್ತೇದಾರ ಪ್ರಣವ ಕಥೆಯು, ಒಬ್ಬ ತುಂಟ ಹುಡುಗನ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ತನ್ನ ತುಂಟತನದಿಂದ ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ತೊಂದರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಹಾಕಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಪ್ರಣವ; ಈ ಬಾರಿ ತನ್ನ ಮುಗ್ಧತೆಯನ್ನು ಸಾಬೀತುಪಡಿಸುವನೇ? ಬನ್ನಿ, ಅವನ ತನಿಖೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀವೂ ಜೊತೆಗೂಡಿ.
Saap Aani Beduk - 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.
Afo and I
- Author Name:
Canato Jimo
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- Description: Everything is changing for Vinoka — his village, the mountains, the climate. And now his sister is leaving. How will he come to terms with these big changes? A story about migration in the face of climate change, and what home and family mean in a world that’s changing, faster than ever.
Jeh Ki Panch Anoothi Udaney
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Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Description: जानिए J.R.D.Tata के उड़ानों की कहानी. कहानियाँ जो हवाओं में बनी, जमीं पर नज़र रखते हुए. Age group 9-12 years
BHOOMI'S STORY - SPACE
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Shubhangi Goel +3
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- Description: Bhoomi the planet plays games with her friend, Moon, traces star patterns, and watches blazing comets whizz by. It's exciting to live in Space! 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.
Orbit- Pandemic
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Rajnish Sharma
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- Description: TES Orbit provides a common platform for articles from teachers, students and their parents to be featured alongside the work by professionals, educators, writers, artists, activists, experts and the like. Each issue is themed on a subject of direct relevance to young thinking individuals and provides a good opportunity to collaborate and contribute to the magazine.
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