1 / 2
When in Delhi
₹
255
₹ 211.65 (17% off)
Available
Do you know that there were once seven cities within the city of Delhi? Can you imagine that Delhi once ran a tram service? Have you ever heard about the drool-worthy sixteen-layered paratha that you get only in Delhi? Can you believe that Delhi runs the largest fleet of environment-friendly buses? All of this and a lot more abound in this anything-but-typical travel book for the young. Just like the city of Delhi, there’s nothing ordinary about it!
Read moreAbout the Book
Do you know that there were once seven cities within the city of Delhi? Can you imagine that Delhi once ran a tram service? Have you ever heard about the drool-worthy sixteen-layered paratha that you get only in Delhi? Can you believe that Delhi runs the largest fleet of environment-friendly buses? All of this and a lot more abound in this anything-but-typical travel book for the young. Just like the city of Delhi, there’s nothing ordinary about it!
Book Details
Malainagarin Vannachuvargal
- Author Name:
Shyamala Shanmugasundaram
- Book Type:
- Description: Soori loves to draw and paint. But where he lives now with his mother is a rundown neighbourhood, unclean, unsafe and completely colourless! He wants to move away, but knows they can’t. He wishes that colours would rain down and brighten the buildings. A few days later, Soori finds himself amidst painters, paint cans and brushes! What’s going on? Painterly pictures echo real textures in a story about trying to bring colour and hope into a community.
Pedon Ki Amma
- Author Name:
Prabhat +1
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: साँझ घिरे जब नींद की झपकी पेड़ों को आने लगती चुप चुप सी पेड़ों की अम्मा मन में पछताने लगती फैल-फूट कर जगह घेर कर सोते परबत बड़े बड़े मेरे दिल के टुकड़े कैसे सो पायेंगे खड़े खड़े
Stories from RAJATARANGINI
- Author Name:
Devika Rangachari
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Rajatarangini means ?River of Kings’. The stories were written in verse by Kalhana, a famous eleventh-century historian-poet. The stories in this collection cover Kashmir’s rich culture, traditions and beliefs.Character of epics,such as Sri Krishna, Brahma,Vishnu,Shiva and many others find a place in the events. Author:Devika Rangachari , Illustrations:Ajanta Guhathakurta This is collection of tales from Kashmir.
Stories Of Light And Delight
- Author Name:
Manoj Das
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: A collection of lesser-known traditional stories in a revised edition, retold by Manoj Das and illustrated by Mario. (Age-group 12-14)
Dubki Saathi Ghar
- Author Name:
Priya Narayanan
- Book Type:
- Description: Yasmin’s home is a tin box, burning hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. But Dubki, her stray dog friend, has no home at all. How unfair! So Yasmin decides to build one for Dubki, just like she has seen her Ammi and Abbu build for others. A heart-tugging story on a child’s idea of home, centred round a family of migrant workers who construct big houses while living in hovels themselves, displaced and longing for their own home far away. Told in the voice of little Yasmin, it speaks straight to the child reader. Illustrations evoke a gentle glow of joy and hope.
More Short Stories for Children
- Author Name:
Shefali Mullick +4
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Collection of 18 short stories for children of age group 10-15 years and written by multiple writers.
Dorje's Stripes
- Author Name:
Anshumani Ruddra +2
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: A beautiful Royal Bengal tiger, Dorje, is missing his stripes. In a small Buddhist monastery in Tibet, Master Wu, a gentle-hearted monk tries to understand the secret of Dorje’s missing stripes. This story takes us to Tibet, Bengal and the heart of the Royal Bengal Tiger. for ages 7- 9 years.
Random Curiosity Volume-II
- Author Name:
Rahul Pal +1
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore, question and often wonder about the world they live in. This book puts together many such questions randomly posted to Prof. Yash Pal, like 'Why does the inner surface of the car wind shield get foggy when it is raining outside?'; 'Why do tears taste salty?'; 'What are stem stells?': 'Has the discovery of quarks challenged the idea of quantization of charge?' and even 'Does God exist?'. Whatever the question, Prof. Yash Pal's answers are always marked by their simplicity, honesty and a gradual unravelling of the scientific basis behind each. Covering a wide array of subjects, this book with about 300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all. Prof. Yash Pal, a distinguished scientist, educationist and visionary, has always encouraged children to ask questions and believes that curiosity is what makes us human. An architect of India's space programme, Prof. Yash Pal was the former Chairman of the UGC, as well as the former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Science & Technology. He has been the major force behind the latest National Curriculum Framework for school children. Dr. Rahul Pal is presently working as a scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. After receiving his Masters degree in iological sciences from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, Dr. Rahul Pal did his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from AIIMS, New Delhi.
Goondi Ghari Yeyeil Ka?
- Author Name:
Adithi Rao
- Book Type:
- 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.
All About Beaks
- Author Name:
Rohan Dahotre
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Birds have beaks of all kinds, and they use them in many different ways. Dip in.
Ilhaamin Pirandha Naal
- Author Name:
Aftab Yusuf Shaikh
- Book Type:
- 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!
A SILLY STORY OF BONDAPALLI
- Author Name:
Shamim Padamsee
- Book Type:
- Description: There was once a prince who hated food. One day the royal cook gives him something new to eat – a hot golden ball, crisp outside, soft inside... a bonda! After that there is no stopping either the prince or this mad tale that rolls its jolly way to an inevitably happy, bondaful end. The jaunty illustrations pick up all the comic clues along the way, to make it a truly 'silly' story.
Hallo
- Author Name:
Snehalata Datar
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Hello says the sun to the bud. Hello says the rain, the bees, the butterflies, the birds, and Thambi. Hello the flower replies showing off its lovely petals. 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.
Trouble In The Forbidden Forest
- Author Name:
Kay S
- Book Type:
- Description: A gang of robbers is cutting and stealing sandalwood trees from the forest near Arun’s house. Worse, the guardian of the forest, fierce King Yaksha, seems to have lost his powers and can’t stop them. Something must be done… and quickly. A thrilling sequel to The Forbidden Forest that sees young Arun come to the rescue with a smart plan!
Look Up!
- Author Name:
Aditi Dilip
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Birds and bats. Kites and planes. How often do you explore the incredible world above us. Get ready to spot the odd ones out in this wonderful book of patterns.
Secrets of the Jungle
- Author Name:
Tanya Majmudar +2
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: An activity book about the Central Indian forests, its wildlife and its people
The Magic Raindrop
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Wouldnít you love to read a story about something which is bigger than the Big, Bigger, Biggest that you have ever known? Come join us ... step into a wonderland of magical raindrops and unbelievable kites, told by Geeta Dharmarajan and breathtakingly illustrated by Bindia Thapar. A wonderful book that introduces children to kites and the kite festival.
DHOOLI'S STORY - AIR
- Author Name:
Shubhangi Goel +3
- Book Type:
- 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.
Bhaag Gaya Tillu Pilla
- Author Name:
Sarang Dev Murthy +1
- Book Type:
- Description: Little Puppy loved to jump and wag his tail. And he loved to lick. He licked everything he could find. Then one day, he peeped out through the open gate of the garden Ö And guess what happens next? A story that helps the child discover the joys as well as responsibilities of keeping a pet.
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE VESUVIAN GIANT
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
- Rating:
- Book Type:
- Description: Goldie the dragon is missing! Following a clue, the friends head to Cumae in Italy where they meet the Sybil who knows everything, and the tantrum-throwing Vesuvian Giant.
Customer Reviews
Be the first to write a review...