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The nests of the golden sparrows are dark, as they have no light. They fly all the way of the kingdom of Gods to ask for help, and together they find magical imagery, leaps of fantasy, shadows and moondust. This shimmering tale of friendship is sure to light up the eyes of its little readers.
ISBN: 9788189934750
Pages: 30
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Finding Tree
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: "What would you do if you lost your friend? How far would you travel to find your friend? Journey with Nachi as she travels with Parrot beyond the far reaches of this world and our imagination to find her friend, Tree, and meets many magical, mystical and mythical beings along the way. Stand with her as she comes face to face with Emmeraja, the God of Death. Be with her as she finds some answers and returns to her Pattikutti, her world, the sea and a surprise. Geeta Dharmarajan weaves a magical tale about love and loss, while Rajiv Eipeís illustrations carry you off into marvellous worlds to unravel lifeís greatest secrets!" Unravel the swirling magic in I am Najar-Am-Radh, charmingly written and wondrously illustrated. A truly captivating story! For Age 13+
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE CITY OF LIONS
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: Gardy isn’t sure if he is the lost lion cub prince who will save the ‘City of Lions’, Singapore. But he rushes there with his friends, all the same. They find that the city is indeed under threat – from its very own haughty, crotchety, bickering guardians, Sir Leon and the Old Woman under the Sea. What is seeing clearly all about – guessing the future, seeing things how they are, or seeing things how they should be?
Ilhaamcha Vaadhdivas
- 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!
Tey Shu Joyu?
- Author Name:
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.
BULBULI'S BAMBOO
- Author Name:
Mita Bordoloi
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- Description: Bulbuli lives in a bamboo house in a bamboo grove, and is busy in her little bamboo world from the time she wakes up to the time she goes to sleep. Just following Bulbuli around, this story told in a rhythmic, cumulative style spotlights bamboo to make a simple green statement. Words and pictures communicate a very real sense of the versatility of bamboo and its importance as a key resource for sustainable living.
Mein Kahan Se Hun?
- Author Name:
Proiti Roy
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- Description: यह कहानी प्रोइति रॉय के व्यक्तिगत अनुभव से विकसित की गई है। उनकी लेखन शैली उनके व्यक्तित्व को दर्शाती है। कम शब्दों में वह बड़े महत्व के मुद्दे पेश कर सकती हैं। कौन जानता है कि हवा में आने से पहले धूल के कण की यात्रा कितनी लंबी थी। केवल एक कण ही बता सकता है. यह प्रेम से रचित पुस्तक है। यह हर किसी के लिए एक खूबसूरत दुनिया का सपना देखता है।
A Lion In Paris
- Author Name:
Beatrice Alemagna
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- Description: A young, curious, and lonely lion strolls through the city of Paris. Do you want to join him on this adventure? “The warm and humorous story is accentuated by Alemagna’s illustrations, which combine different painting techniques with collage work.” — Time Out “The illustrations are beautiful. The concept is fantastic and so easy for even my two year old to grasp. And the idea of the lion finding fulfillment in something so simple and yet so important, is something I loved.” — Saffron Tree Recommended by CBSE and NCERT
Barsaat Ka Din
- Author Name:
Shweta Ganesh Kumar +1
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- Description: The flood waters are rising. The sun is nowhere to be seen. The power is out, and provisions are running low. Despite the darkness, little Leela is able to see the magic in the midst of calamity while her family helps her brave the stormy waters cheerfully, and creates a special day for her.
GROWING WITH YOGA
- Author Name:
Rama Chandrasekhar +1
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- Description: A thunderbolt, a dog, a yawning lion, even a snake! Young ones can turn into all these and more in this playful, early introduction to yoga, a practice to keep body and mind healthy and happy. As one pose flows into another through lively verse and pictures, children get a feel of what their bodies can do, comfortably and joyfully. A perfect little bait to catch the yoga bug!
Nanhi Megh Ki Abhilasha
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Stephen Aitken; Sylvia Sikundar +1
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- Description: Little Cloud has set out on a journey to find friends. Come, join her as she rides on Wind high up in the sky and over distant lands. Meet her new friends, and discover amazing cloud facts!
RUN! (Wordless)
- Author Name:
Kavita Singh Kale
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- Description: A WORDLESS PICTURE BOOK packed with adventure! Three children come face to face with a BIG Himalayan sheepdog. A loud bark sends the three of them dashing through the hills – until they reach the edge of a cliff… Illustrations that play with perspective and colour hurtle readers across the picturesque landscape of Himachal Pradesh, with touches of magic, and a furry surprise at the end.
Fu-Ku Alien - Kannada - English - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Jagadish Joshi
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- Description: An exciting story of an alien (Fu-Ku) who comes to visit the Earth and meets a bird. There he observes how the use of firearms and bombs is destroying the beauty of the earth-birds and animals are getting equally affected by this hostile environment.
Kumar Gandharv: An Improbable Life
- Author Name:
Sopan Joshi +1
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- Description: Sopan Joshi has written a biography of Kumar Gandharv and illustrated by Rishi Sahany.
Picture Gandhi
- Author Name:
Sandhya Rao
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- Description: Who was this man who so mesmerised the world, born over a century ago but whose words and wisdom are still so current, so compelling? Films, plays, books, media images and news stories bring Mahatma Gandhi regularly into our homes. His birthday, 2 October, is the International Day for Non-violence. But how do we relate this familiar yet distant icon to a child of today? This book attempts to shake off the aura and reach the person behind it. Black-and-white photographs, along with little thought bubbles that float through the pages, give us an intimate glimpse of the man for all times.
Wah Photo Kisne Khinchi
- Author Name:
Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Description: नंदिता की कहानी भारत के सबसे प्रसिद्ध फोटोग्राफर, होमाई व्यारवाला के जीवन का जश्न मनाती है। होमाई का साहस और शिल्प कौशल पुस्तक में खूबसूरती से सामने आता है। प्रिया कुरियन के चित्रण होमाई की कार्यशैली को इतनी सटीकता से बनाए रखते हैं कि कभी-कभी ऐसा लगता है मानो होमाई ने ही पुस्तक का चित्रण किया हो। शिल्प और जीवन के बीच निरंतर बदलाव पाठकों को रंगमंच की जीवंतता की याद दिलाता है। किताब हिंदी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में उपलब्ध है।
Mai Aur Uske Dost
- Author Name:
Durga Bai +1
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- Description: One dark stormy night, Konda wanders far away from home and is lost. Her family, a young calf and Mai, set out to look for her, and thus begins an extraordinary tale of caring and companionship. With its unlikely heroes, the story is sure to be loved by children and parents alike. With signature Gond patterns and tips on making natural colours, the book is a great resource for acquainting young minds to this amazing folk art form.
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.
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.
DHOOLI'S STORY - AIR
- Author Name:
Shubhangi Goel +3
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- Description: Dhooli, a tiny speck of dust, flits and floats in the air with her friends. She flies past clouds and birds and aeroplanes. She watches rainbows in the sky. What else does she do in the air? 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.
Kokila Ka Mast Matka
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +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?
