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?
ISBN: 9788194859246
Pages: 56
Avg Reading Time: 2 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
The Old Man Who Would Not Listen
- Author Name:
Joyita Banerjee +1
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- Description: He was laughed at, scolded for his obstinacy and called names. But the Old Man would not change his ways, not part with his companions. With pockets of suspense, this beautiful story is about caring for animals. “With pockets of suspense, this beautiful story is about caring for animals.” For age group 8+
MY NAME IS GULAB
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Sagar Kolwankar
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- Description: Gulab’s classmates call her ‘Stinky Gulab’, and it’s not because she smells. Her father is a manual scavenger, made to clean drains and gutters with his bare hands, even today! “Why do you do it?!” asks Gulab angrily. With determination and a little help from science, she takes the first bold step towards change. Addressing a deep-rooted social evil, the story nudges young minds to question the inequality and indignity that other children like themselves have to face. Strong illustrations evoke the feisty Gulab as she refuses to let school bullies, or society, chip at her spirit.
More Short Stories for Children
- Author Name:
Shefali Mullick +4
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- Description: Collection of 18 short stories for children of age group 10-15 years and written by multiple writers.
Snoring Shanmugam
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Shanmugam the gentle lion does three things in a day. He eats, he sleeps, and he snores — khorhrhrh..... phshhew..... khorhrhrh..... phshhew..... One day, a tawny, brawny, nasty new lion comes to take over the jungle. The animals are afraid. They go to their king, Shanmugam — but he is, of course, sleeping! The roary-snory second story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
The Miracle On Sunderbaag Street
- Author Name:
Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Description: Young Zara sits alone every evening, in a dump yard on Sunderbaag Street. One day, Miss Gappi plants an idea in Zara’s mind. This sets them off on a mission that changes Zara’s life… and the lives of many who live on Sunderbaag Street. Winner of FICCI Special Jury Award 2022 *Winner of Neev Book Award 2021 *Parag Honour List 2021 *Shortlisted for WWF Greenlitfest Honour Book 2021
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.
HICCOPOTAMUS
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Late one night, as all the animals of Gulmohar Jungle were settling in for a quiet sleep under the silvery moon, a most enormous thing fell into the White Lily Pond Ö a hiccuping hippo called Hawasi. Join the Gulmohar jungle-wallahs for some madcap fun as they come together to help Hawasi with his hiccups and get him back home. Giggles and chortles guaranteed!
Clouds And Waves
- Author Name:
Sunaina Coelho +1
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- Description: An endearing poem of a child who refuses tempting invitations, instead staying with her mother at playtime, blissful in her company. Words woven with great tenderness by the greatest poet of all times, a gentle verse for all the little ones.
Gajapati Kulapati
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: Small noses catch small colds. Big noses catch big colds. Gajapati Kulapati the elephant has a big nose and catches a great, big, mighty cold! And what happens when he sneezes – Aaaaachoooo….? With repetitive sounds and words that roll rhythmically through the pages, this bestselling series about the adorable elephant puts the zing back into storytelling and reading aloud. Bright, zestful pictures and dynamic visual text echo the lilt, making these big, happy books of fun.
Phool
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Snehalata Datar
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- Description: Thambi finds a flower, he picks it up, smells it. Mmmmm! But there's someone sitting inside... oh! This beginner reader is part of the Thumb Thumb Books series, created around the common thumbprint and featuring Thumb Thumb Thangi and Thumb Thumb Thambi. Short sentences, bold type and vibrant visuals make entry into reading easy and exciting. At the end is a page for children to make their own thumbprint drawings – and the line ‘I can read this book’ affirms the young reader’s confident place in the word of books.
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.
Lights Camera Action! The Life And Times Of Dada Saheb Phalke
- Author Name:
Rupali Bhave +2
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- Description: "Watch people move in the magic photographs! A picture two miles long! Only three annas!" This is how a magician named Dadasaheb Phalke invited people in the street to come and watch his first film. Other actors in this amazing story about the genius of Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema, include a cook who played a woman and the first film editor in Indian cinema who happened to be a woman and his wife! If you are a fan of films, you are sure to be fascinated by this script of his life and the making of first ever Indian film. It has all the ingredients of blockbuster! Written by Rupali Bhave ,Illustrated by Sunayana Nair Kanjilal and kannada translation by Brinda N. Rao. The development of this book has been supported by P.A.N.I. Foundation.
India Through People: 25 Gamechangers
- Author Name:
Devika Cariapa
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- Description: What does it take for a person to alter the course of a nation? Spotlighting 25 such change-making individuals, the book looks at the times in which they lived, the challenges they dealt with, and the paths they forged. Quick introductions position personalities as game changers, chatty stories sketch their profiles, crisp timelines fill in the gaps, insightful quotations balance perspectives, and creative collages present visual montages. What emerges is the powerful journey of a country at the threshold of change, committed to charting its own course, helmed by its richest resource – its people. Age 10+
Birbahuti
- Author Name:
Prabhat +1
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- Description: यह उस समय की कहानी है जब पेन में स्याही भरी जाती थी। दो स्कूल जाते बच्चे बेला और साहिल दोस्त हैं। प्रेम के बिना दोस्ती नहीं होती; तो कह सकते हैं कि एक दूसरे से प्रेम करते हैं। दोनों साथ स्कूल आते-जाते हैं। साथ खेलते हैं। एक के पेन की स्याही खतम हो जाये तो दूसरा भी अपने पेन की स्याही उड़ेल देता है ताकि स्याही भरवाने भी साथ जा सकें। गरज कि प्रेम में उन सब कामों में मगन रहते हैं जिनमें दोस्ती में मगन रहा जाता है। पर स्कूल जाते बच्चे जिनके सामने जीवन के कई साल पड़े हों, कब तक साथ रह सकते हैंॽ बीर बहूटी इसी की कहानी है। किताब के चित्र प्रशान्त सोनी ने बनाये हैं। प्रशान्त सघन विवरण वाले चित्र बनाते हैं। उनका बनाया बेला और साहिल का गाँव देखना, वहाँ के पेड़, नदी, परिन्दे और घास देखना। आपको चित्रकार का ‘देखना’ दिखेगा। age group 9-12 years
Devis
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Wonder House
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- Description: This delightful collection of stories from Indian mythology introduces young readers to our enriching and ancient culture and wisdom. Various myths, legends and stories in this series will enthral its young readers. Gorgeous illustrations and simple sentences in these books will inculcate the love for reading and our culture among the early beginners.
Prabir’s New Flute
- Author Name:
Asha Nehemiah +1
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- Description: Prabir plays music at every happy event in his village. But when his flute breaks, many strange and funny things start happening.
Dancing Bear
- Author Name:
Jung A Park +2
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- Description: Somu the bear is unusual. He can dance! But Somu wants to be free and unchained. Can his friend Altaf understand that? This poignant story is about friendship between a young boy and an animal and the boy’s unique understanding of what the animal truly wants. This story describes the true predicament of dancing bears in India.
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!
We Hope Children on Climate Change
- Author Name:
Abhivakti Mishra +2
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- Description: Details awaited
Little Indians
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Pika Nani
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- Description: Are there really diamonds hidden in Bhedaghat? What happens when crocodiles chase Kanmani during a boat ride in the Andamans? And what on earth is Raja the donkey doing in Ramoji Film City? Did you know the world's highest international cricket stadium is in Himachal? Or that dinosaurs roamed Gujarat 65 million years ago? Stories and fascinating facts take you on a double-decker ride across 15 states. They emerge distinct and different, like pieces of a jigsaw, which slide in together to create a magnificent whole – India!
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What is The Pet Pell-Mell about?
The Pet Pell-Mell is a playful picture book about a group of children whose pets turn an ordinary day into complete chaos. As animals scatter, hide, climb, and tumble through the neighbourhood, the story unfolds with a mix of humour, rhythm, and lively illustrations that kids instantly connect with.
Why should readers pick up The Pet Pell-Mell?
It’s a fun, energetic read-aloud that captures the joy (and mischief) pets bring into a child’s life. The book uses repetition, sound, and movement to keep young readers engaged, making it great for early literacy and attention-building.
Who is The Pet Pell-Mell ideal for?
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Kids aged 3–7
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Early readers who enjoy animal stories
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Classrooms and libraries looking for interactive storytime books
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Parents seeking humorous, high-energy picture books
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Children who are fascinated by pets and animal antics
Key Themes
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Friendship
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Responsibility
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Chaos and teamwork
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Everyday adventures
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Animal behaviour
Where to read or buy The Pet Pell-Mell?
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