Rain can be fun. But sometimes, “lots and lots and lots of rain” is frightening — when water comes into homes and washes everything away. Floods and other natural calamities do happen, children do get caught in them, and other children see it all on television. How do they make sense of it? The book talks to children through rhythmic, repetitive text and evocative visuals, ending with the important reminder that if you look after nature, nature will look after you. It enables conversations that can heal and empower.

Chutku returns from his walks with his aunt, his pocket full of treasures and stories. Narrated from a childs point of view, this is the story of the heartwarming relationship between an aunt and her nephew.

फटफटी आई फट गया पेट गाड़ी का नम्‍बर थर्टी एट ऊटपटाँग गुलज़ार की कविता की किताब है। यह कुछ नानसेंस है कुछ सेंस सेंस है। यह मिलजुल की किताब भी है। एक नन्‍ही लड़की दुनिया फ्रीडा शॉ के बेतरतीब चित्रों में अपने चित्र मिलाकर एलन शॉ ने उन्‍हें तरतीब दी है। Age group 9-12 years

ബാബ എവിടെ? എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് അദ്ദേഹം ഇതുവരെ തിരിച്ചെത്താത്തത്? വൈകുന്നേരം അസ്തമിക്കുമ്പോൾ ജുപ്ലി അസ്വസ്ഥയാണ്. അവളുടെ അച്ഛൻ തേൻ ശേഖരിക്കാൻ ഇടതൂർന്ന കാട്ടിലേക്ക് പോയിരിക്കുന്നു, അവൾ ഭയപ്പെടുന്നു. കാരണം കാട്ടിൽ കടുവകളുണ്ട്. കാരണം ആളുകൾ ചിലപ്പോൾ അകത്തേക്ക് പോകും, ഒരിക്കലും പുറത്തുവരില്ല. ബാബ എല്ലാ ദിവസവും അപകടത്തിൽ പെടേണ്ടതുണ്ടോ? ജുപ്ലിക്ക് ഒരു ആശയമുണ്ട് - തേൻ പെട്ടികൾ! തേൻ ശേഖരിക്കുന്നവരുടെ ദുരവസ്ഥയിലേക്ക് വിരൽ ചൂണ്ടുന്ന ഒരു കഥയിൽ, മനോഹാരിത നിറഞ്ഞ ചിത്രങ്ങളും വാചകങ്ങളും ജുപ്ലിയുടെ നിരന്തരമായ ഉത്കണ്ഠയെ മനോഹരമായ സുന്ദർബനിലേക്ക് വലിച്ചെറിയുന്നു.

Boy and Bear have grown up together on the streets of Mumbai. Baba is a madari. But now that Baba is gone, how are Boy and Bear to survive? 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.

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A dog suddenly appears on a street one day and decides to stay. So now he needs to be given a name. But he is too scrawny to be Laddoo, not furry enough to be Fluffy, and too much of a scaredy-dog to be Rambo... What do they call this dog? A warm and funny vignette of a typical Indian street with assorted people – and a friendly stray!

तबलापुर गाँव में एक मुर्ग़ा और एक मुर्गी रहते थे। मुर्ग़ा अपने सिर के सजे ताज पर इतराता था और उसे गर्व था कि उसकी बाँग सुनकर ही गाँववालों की सुबह होती थी। इसी तरह मुर्गी को अपने अंडे देने की क्षमता पर गर्व था। फिर एक दिन अचानक उनका जीवन दयनीय हो गया। उनकी व्यथा का क्या कारण था? आइए पता लगाते हैं...

It traces the story of a disabled swimmer who represents India in the Paralympics. The 13-year-old has no formal training and only practises in her village pond. Nivedha Ganesh, the author of the book, spins an inspiring story. Santhosh Tamraparni translates it. It is based on the article ‘From Cotton Fields to the Paralympics’.

Mostakin is great at climbing trees, riding bikes, and playing football, but school isn’t his strong suit. That is until his new teacher arrives. She’s kind, wears bright sarees, and always carries a rainbow umbrella! The New Teacher and Her Umbrella is a heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and finding the strength to try your best.

A delightful little book that helps us realize that adapting to other people is easier than we think. A few sentences of fun facts about hedgehogs make the reading all the more interesting.

This story is about a Giraffe and a Squirrel who enjoy spending time together. Although they differ in appearance and in what they can do, they remain good friends.

ನಂದಿತಾ ದಾ ಕುನ್ಹಾ ಅವರ ಕಥೆಯು ಭಾರತದ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಛಾಯಾಗ್ರಾಹಕ ಹೊಮೈ ವ್ಯಾರವಲ್ಲ ಅವರ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಹೋಮೈ ಅವರ ಧೈರ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಕೌಶಲ್ಯವು ಪುಸ್ತಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿ ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರಿಯಾ ಕುರಿಯನ್ ಅವರ ಚಿತ್ರಣಗಳು ಹೋಮೈ ಅವರ ಕೆಲಸದ ಶೈಲಿಯನ್ನು ಎಷ್ಟು ನಿಖರವಾಗಿ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತವೆ ಎಂದರೆ ಕೆಲವೊಮ್ಮೆ ಹೋಮೈ ಅವರೇ ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ತೋರುತ್ತದೆ. ಕರಕುಶಲ ಮತ್ತು ಜೀವನದ ನಡುವಿನ ನಿರಂತರ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಯು ರಂಗಭೂಮಿಯ ಜೀವಂತಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಓದುಗರಿಗೆ ನೆನಪಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. Nandita Da Cunha's story celebrates the life of India's most famous photographer, Homai Vyarawalla. Homai's courage and craftspersonship comes out beautifully in the book. Priya Kuriyan's illustrations maintain Homai's style of work so accurately that sometimes it seems as if Homai herself has illustrated the book. The continuous shift between craft and life reminds the readers of the liveliness of theatre.

After his big-big sneeze, Gajapati Kulapati is back with a SPLASH! Like the very popular first book, sounds, rhythm, and repetition make this too a perfect read aloud for little ones.

A book about the food of India, its histories, stories, customs and connections. 10+ years.

The lights are out, and Yumum is looking for Asamo. But what if she isn’t the only one wandering about in the dark? Written by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam Illustrated by Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam.The development of this book has been supported by PARAG: THE INITIATIVE OF TATA TRUST.

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.

A young child can often be overwhelmed by the range of complex emotions they feel, often during the course of a single day. Sometime angry, sometimes sad, mostly excited, often glad, so nervous and scared, however ready to dare! A girl and her lion friend are the stars of this book about feelings. After experiencing a range of emotions, the two friends learn that the best way to deal with them is to FIRST take a deep, deep breath! Magical illustrations, simple text and a universal theme, makes this book perfect to read aloud to toddlers (2+ years) and an excellent addition to your picture book collection. You and your child will cherish it forever.

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The greed to have more than others, bravery in the face of odds, cleverness to accomplish a given task are some facets of human personality that have been strung together to form this garland of 17 folk tales from all over India. Edited by Geeta Menon and illustrated by Neeta Gangopadhya.