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The Lion and The Hedgehog
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Even a small and ugly-looking hedgehog is an important creature created by God for some useful purpose. The lion learns this lesson in this fascinating story.
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Even a small and ugly-looking hedgehog is an important creature created by God for some useful purpose. The lion learns this lesson in this fascinating story.
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Can and Can't
- Author Name:
Radha HS +1
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- Description: You CAN read this little book, but you CAN’T dislike it! And if little children CAN’T read it, they CAN enjoy the charming illustrations! Level 1:for very young children who are eager to begin reading and listening to stories
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!
THIS IS ME, MAYIL
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam +1
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- Description: Meet Mayil Ganeshan, a young writer at Not Yet Sixteen who is fiercely fun, madly morose, and prone to spontaneous combustion. Mayil is back, and this time she is edgier, bolder, and older. Known as the unstoppable 'Mayilwriter,' she rants in rhyme, ponders in verse, and doodles in between. Though she experiences moments of clarity, Mayil also deals with anger, confusion, and self-doubt. Nevertheless, she keeps her chin up and vows to never put her pen down. Age 13+
WHO
- Author Name:
Trina Chako
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- Description: Tiana Singhal is leading a comfortable life, thanks to her plum internship at a well-known firm. But suddenly, everything falls apart and she finds herself running away from an unknown danger. She needs to find answers to questions about her hazy past, such as who is the girl in her nightmare, who is the stranger she sees in the mirror, and who is trying to kill her. This knife-edge thriller will keep you guessing until the very end, leaving you breathless.
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.
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.
Veetukku Varuma Goondi?
- Author Name:
Adithi Rao
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- Description: Muthu’s constant companion is a rooster called Goondi. But her grandfather tells her not to get too attached to Goondi, since he belongs to Selvi Paati. And the village head wants to buy him for his son’s wedding feast… Muthu can’t bear the thought! So, she makes her move and Thatha makes his, in this tender story about what a dear friend is worth. Pictures add richness and depth to this layered narrative set in an Irula fishing village in Tamil Nadu. Their varying tones and textures capture the setting, the people and the moments.
Just Train Ride Away
- Author Name:
Mini Shrinivasan
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- Description: Santosh travels alone from Mumbai, where he lives with his mother, to Kolkata, on holiday. He has secret plans to look for his father, whom he barely remembers. The train ride brings him into contact with people outside his sheltered world – a prelude to another, deeper, journey. With a light and honest touch, this book explores the emotional dilemma of a young boy who faces the bittersweet reality of estrangement.
Nanammal and Kamalathal Travel by Road
- Author Name:
Menaka Raman
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- Description: Nanammal and Kamalathal love to travel. They need to catch a train to get to Goa. Explore different modes of transport with the two friends and find out if they make it in time to the station. READING LEVEL: 02 For Children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help. Written by Menaka Raman Illustrated by Sushant Ahire
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.
Barefoot Husain
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Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: When M.F. Husain loses his shoes, Jai offers to help find them. The two zoom in and out of his paintings, passing milestones in the artist's life
The Tree Boy
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Srividhya Venkat
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- Description: Lonely Sid wasn't always a tree. But the day he misses saving a soccer goal at school, things change for him. He wakes up the next morning to discover he is no more the boy he used to be. With an entire ecosystem hovering above him, he finds himself transformed into one of those brainless trees that he so detests. Will he ever be back to being Sid again? And will his loneliness end? Srividhya Venkat spins a delectable fantasy tale around thinking twice about what you wish for, or not, and about how Sid's lonely changes. Nayantara Surendranath adds more quirkiness to the story with her eccentric combination of art collage and digital creation.
Kempi The Cow
- Author Name:
Anupama K Benachinamardi
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- Description: Every day, Kempi the cow wanders through the bustling city streets. But today—uh-oh—did she get stuck in a traffic jam, or was she the reason behind it? What unfolds next is a heartwarming and humorous tale that could easily take place in any Indian city. With its delightful blend of laughter and emotion, this story captures the chaos and charm of urban or semi urban life. Featuring stunning illustrations of typical Indian cityscapes, it’s a story that resonates with children of all ages!
A Home Of Our Own
- Author Name:
Meghaa Aggarwal
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- Description: “Let’s play house-house!” decide Sunehri and her friends. So they put together some old plates and bowls, empty packets of chips, plastic bottles, a broken helmet… things they’ve collected going about their work in the city on whose streets they live. The game loved by children everywhere takes on a poignant layer when played by those who have never known a home¬. Pictures full of exuberance and detail bring out their spontaneous joy in a make-believe world, which trips side by side with the harsh reality of their lives.
Aandhi
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Surge and soar and swirl and roar with a little friend and the dust storm as they take you along for a magical ride across the skies. Perky pictures, catchy rhyme, foot-tapping rhythm and some fantastical creatures waiting to jump into the adventure, itís a fun read all the way!
What Shall I Make?
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: Roll it, pat it, poke in eyes, stick on nose and ears — and a ball of chapati dough can turn into almost anything! The endearing illustrations follow the quirks of a child's imagination.
HENNA ON MY HANDS
- Author Name:
Fawzia Gilani Williams
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- Description: Squiggles and swirls, loops and curls, diamonds and dots... and a small surprise! The little girl watches as her mother traces the cool, moist patterns on her palm. Then comes the waiting. The henna must dry, nothing must touch it – and she can be patient no longer! The art of drawing with henna takes on a little girl’s infectious thrill as decorative designs swirl around the pages to evoke the rich, gorgeous look of henna on the hand.
RED
- Author Name:
Sagar Kolwankar
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- Description: A strong, poignant story about how armed conflict ravages a child’s everyday, how the devastation is not just of homes and lives but also of spirit. “I came across a photo of a boy who had survived a bombing … Red is my attempt at imagining the feelings of children in war-torn parts of the world,” says the author, who uses the power of colour to evoke two very different emotions in the course of the narrative. Equally effective is the startling use of ripped paper, seeming to suggest the torn innocence of childhood.
Gaay Maharani
- Author Name:
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
The Manic Panic
- Author Name:
Richa Jha
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- Description: Mom and Dad completely lose the plot the day the Wifi stops working in the house. In a role reversal of sorts, it's up to little Shivi to get her bored and tantrum-throwing parents to see that there is a perfectly wonderful life to be enjoyed beyond their screen craze. Mithila Ananth's zany, whimsical digital illustrations with a minimal neat colour palette and a touch of quiet humour throw into sharp focus Richa Jha's funny story done as a second person narrative. Together, they draw the reader right into the centre of this book's relatable universe.
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