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Moyna lives in a little tribal village. She cannot go to school because she has to tend goats, collect firewood, fetch water… But she is so full of questions that the postmaster calls her the ‘why-why girl'! In this inspiring and delightful story, her first picture book, acclaimed Jnanpith award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi tells us how she meets Moyna (and her mongoose) and helps her find answers to all the why-whys – in books, that Moyna herself learns to read. Some of the translations have been done by well-known writers: Malayalam by Paul Zacharia, Tamil by Ambai, and Kannada by Girish Karnad. CBSE recommended
ISBN: 8181460197
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Dorje's Stripes
- Author Name:
Anshumani Ruddra +2
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- 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.
Dubkikku Oru Veedu
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Priya Narayanan
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- 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.
Thangam Of Mehrgarh
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Meet a friend from the Indus Valley! Thangam lived 9000 years ago and was part of a great civilization. Yet, she was just like you ñ dreamy, restless and wanting to do everything all at once.
Andheron Ke Rakhwale
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Mamta Nainy +1
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- Description: ìDarkness is alive,î Patti says. ìAnd we, the Irulas, are keepers of darkness.î Inspired by the indigenous wisdom and resilience of the Irulas, one of the oldest Adivasi communities of India, a book that is a lyrical ode to the deep dark forests and the lives intertwined with them.
Hawa Mithai
- Author Name:
Arun Kamal +1
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- Description: बहुत ही असामान्य विषयों पर अरुण कमल का उल्लेखनीय रचनात्मक गद्य आपको निश्चित रूप से प्रसन्न करेगा। उन्होंने आलू, साइकिल, हरी मिर्च जैसे विषयों को चुना है और कुछ मजेदार और दिलचस्प बनाने के लिए अपनी कल्पना को भटकने दिया है। ऐसा रचनात्मक गद्य मिलना कठिन है। आपके संग्रह में अवश्य होना चाहिए। पाठ के लिए भार्गव कुलकर्णी के समान रूप से बहुमुखी चित्र जल-रंग में बनाए गए हैं और आपकी कल्पना को आपके दिल की अज्ञात गलियों और उपनगरों में भटकने देकर आपको पाठ से परे जाने में मदद करते हैं।
Hun Maari Jameenney Bachaweesh
- Author Name:
Rinchin
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- Description: Mati pesters her grandmother and father for her own plot of land. When she does get it, she works hard. And then she hears that a company wants to make a coal mine in their village – the enormous black pit that will eat up all their lands, like it has in the next village… As always, Rinchin powers her questions through irresistible storytelling. The little girl’s anxiety about losing her land to “a monster machine” cuts close to the heart as it takes head-on an issue that is ravaging tribal Chhattisgarh, where this story is set, and every other place where there is ‘development’ at a cost.
Jugnoo Bhai
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Baal Swaroop Rahi +1
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- Description: जुगनू भाई, जुगनू भाई कहाँ चले? जहाँ अँधेरा छाया हम तो वहीं चले। जुगनू भाई, अँधियारे में क्यों जाते? भूली भटकी तितली को घर पहुँचाते... Balswaroop Rahi's poem is sweet as honey. It arouses a firefly like spirit within us as it reminds us of so many people who have been our firefly-like friends. Himanshu's illustrations give us a serene space to enjoy the poem. The fireflies he has made in the illustrations illuminate like the fireflies of our world.
Goondi Veetilekku Varumo?
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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.
Phir Milenge
- Author Name:
Ahmed Raza Ahmadi
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- Description: Phir Milenge- A Gift from Iran. Phir Milenge is written by one of the most melodious Irani poets Ahmad Raza Ahmadi. It is illustrated by Nahid Kazemi. See the first sentence of the book...jab tez hawa chalti hai to pedon ke phool chale jaate hain. Jab Phool chale jaate hain to kya phool shabd bhi chala jata hai? Did you ever think about this wonderful nature of words? A poet once said 'a flower blossomed in word, blossomed forever'. This is a book definitely written for children but it would be enjoyed by all ages. An unparalleled picture story.
Antara's Day Out
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Prabha Sudhagade
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- Description: Ever feel stuck in the same routine every day? So did a little ant named Antara! Tired of the ordinary, she decided it was time for a change—something exciting, something bold. Join Antara on a delightful adventure and discover where her curiosity leads her. You never know what surprises await just around the corner! This beautiful story not only takes readers on Antara’s exciting journey but also introduces the fascinating homes and nests of different insects along the way. With its blend of adventure and learning, it’s a perfect read for young minds—and an excellent addition to any school classroom or library!
ANYA AND HER BABY BROTHER
- Author Name:
Jerry Pinto
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- Description: Pouting and shouting – that’s what Anya has been doing ever since her baby brother came along. Because he is a “special child”, her mother says, and needs special care all the time. And Anya is fed up. Then along comes a butterfly – no, a butterbeing! – who takes her up into the clouds, where she sees how a bit of this and a bit of that is mixed together so that every child is special. Anya too!A highly original picture book on inclusiveness – with a bit of sci-fi, a bit of humour, a large bit of inventiveness, and cheerful pictures that bring it all together.
My Ammamma is NOW A CAT
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Sowmya Rajendran
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- Description: Ammamma sleeps so much, likes to watch birds, and even has whiskers… JUST LIKE A CAT! Follow her feline moves through pictures that are just as whimsical as this story about a grandmother who declares that it is now time for her to be a cat.
Hatimtai Ki Tilismi Kahaniyan
- Author Name:
Vaibhav Viplav
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My Big Book Of Global Warming
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Various Authors
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- Description: A book that examines the effects of Global Warming and shows young readers many easy ways to help make a difference.
Jhupli Ka Shahad Ka Dibba
- Author Name:
Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: बाबा कहाँ हैं? वह अभी तक वापस क्यों नहीं आया? शाम होते ही झुपली बेचैन हो जाती है। उसके पिता शहद इकट्ठा करने के लिए घने जंगल में गए हैं और वह डरी हुई है। क्योंकि जंगल में बाघ हैं. क्योंकि लोग कभी-कभी अंदर चले जाते हैं और कभी बाहर नहीं आते। क्या बाबा को हर दिन ख़तरे में जाना पड़ता होगा? झुपली के पास एक विचार है - शहद के डिब्बे! मनोदशा से भरे चित्र और पाठ झुपली की निरंतर चिंता को शानदार सुंदरवन के विस्तार में बुनते हैं, एक जगह जो सुंदर होने के साथ-साथ खतरनाक भी है, एक ऐसी कहानी में जो शहद इकट्ठा करने वालों की दुर्दशा की ओर इशारा करती है।
Chintu Ne Khoya Ek Mahadweep
- Author Name:
Vrinda Baliga
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- Description: It’s Monday morning. Time for school. And his model of the earth…? Chintu Chitnis suddenly remembers he hasn’t made it! There’s a last-minute scramble to finish the project, with his little sister Pihu pitching in not very helpfully. And then, in school, Chintu finds an entire continent missing! Where did it go? Set in a Konkani household, this light and humorous story with playful pictures is a quick first introduction to the continents of the world.
Yen Nilaththai Naan Kaappaattruvaen
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Rinchin
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- Description: Mati pesters her grandmother and father for her own plot of land. When she does get it, she works hard. And then she hears that a company wants to make a coal mine in their village – the enormous black pit that will eat up all their lands, like it has in the next village… As always, Rinchin powers her questions through irresistible storytelling. The little girl’s anxiety about losing her land to “a monster machine” cuts close to the heart as it takes head-on an issue that is ravaging tribal Chhattisgarh, where this story is set, and every other place where there is ‘development’ at a cost.
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE VESUVIAN GIANT
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- 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.
Babu Ji Ka Dabang Dasta
- Author Name:
Joyita Banerjee +1
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- Description: उनका मजाक बनाया गया। उन्हें अपनी अशिष्टता के लिए डांटा गया था और नामों के साथ बुलाया गया था। लेकिन बाबूजी ने अपने तरीके नहीं बदले। बाबूजी ने अपने साथियों को नहीं छोड़ा। बहुत सारे सस्पेंस के साथए यह खूबसूरत कहानी जानवरों की देखभाल करने के बारे में है।
Hakeem Antagafil
- Author Name:
Gulzar +1
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- Description: हकीम अण्टा गफील अपने मरीज़ों के पास घोड़े से आते-जाते हैं। बीते जमाने की सवारी पर सवार रहते हैं तो जाहिर है खुद भी पुराने होंगे। भले आदमी हैं, हकीम होते हुए भी चाहते हैं कि मरीज़ चंगा हो जाए। मगर अक्सर गड़बड़ कर देते हैं। हकीम अण्टा गफील इन्हीं गड़बडि़यों की नज़्म है। किताब में एलन शॉ के बनाए चित्र हैं। उन्होंने हकीम की सूरत और वेशभूषा से ज़्यादा उसे उसकी कुर्सी, थैला, घोड़ा, खटिया और अलमारी से बनाया है। यह इतना सजीव है कि उनका पता भी होता तो मिलने चले जाते।
