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Avi is an explorer. A cloud-watcher, a seed-sorter and a puddle-splasher. Travel to Avi’s favourite place — the Earth — in this book about noticing and recognising patterns.
ISBN: 9789354674587
Pages: 15
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Lady Tarzan - Kannada
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Lavanya Karthik +1
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- Description: Lady Tarzan aka Jamuna Tudu put her life at stake to save forests. Her story is the story of struggle and love. Lavanya Karthik retells Lady Tarzan's story as a story of struggle and love. It asks, "Do we love something?" This question gives us hope as we can stand for someone we love. ಲೇಡಿ ಟಾರ್ಜನ್ ಅಕಾ ಜಮುನಾ ತುಡು ಕಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಲು ತನ್ನ ಪ್ರಾಣವನ್ನೇ ಪಣಕ್ಕಿಟ್ಟಳು. ಅವಳ ಕಥೆ ಹೋರಾಟ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಕಥೆ. ಲಾವಣ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ತಿಕ್ ಲೇಡಿ ಟಾರ್ಜನ್ ಅವರ ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು ಹೋರಾಟ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿ ಮರುರೂಪಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅದು ಕೇಳುತ್ತದೆ, "ನಾವು ಏನನ್ನಾದರೂ ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆಯೇ?" ಈ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಯು ನಮಗೆ ಭರವಸೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ ಏಕೆಂದರೆ ನಾವು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುವ ಯಾರಿಗಾದರೂ ನಾವು ನಿಲ್ಲಬಹುದು.
THE KING AND THE KIANG
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Mariam Karim Ahlawat
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- Description: Kunzang is a strange child of nature, with hair as wild and red as the rhododendrons she lives among. People say that one look from her crimson eyes can make wishes come true. She rides untroubled on her graceful kiang through Sikkim's Yumthang valley. But then, along comes the powerful king, Bhu-pen, who sees the kiang and wants it... A lyrical story with vibrant pictures that capture the unrestrained beauty of nature in the wild.
Shero to the Rescue
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Ashish Kothari +1
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- Description: Shero, a little hedgehog, rallies support from animals living in the grasslands, wetlands and deserts of Kachchh, to save their land from a new threat. Books on enviroment, wildlife communities conservation
The Rooster That Would Not Crow
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Cheryl Rao
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- Description: Our rooster came when he was small With bristly crest and comb and all… We watched him strut, we watched him grow, And waited – waited – for him to crow. But this young rooster simply refuses to. Until one momentous day in his life – when he lays an egg, and the kuk-roo-kooos burst out of him! Lilting verse rides us jauntily along, bringing us to a sudden head on with this most unusual situation. Or is it so strange, after all? And does it matter? A cleverly spun allegorical tale with joyous pictures that is about facing, and embracing, possible gender realities.
We Hope Children on Climate Change
- Author Name:
Abhivakti Mishra +2
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- Description: Details awaited
Khelna
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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!
Cloud Eater
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Chewang Dorjee Bhutia
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- Description: Phumtopchen – meaning ‘Giant Girl’ in Tibetan – is a happy child who loves to blow passing clouds into different shapes and eat them up too. So when people are threatened by some big, black clouds, it is Phumtopchen to the rescue for she knows exactly what to do! A charming old-world folk-style story in verse about a big little special girl who stomps over gender stereotypes as she goes her happy way. Set high in the northeastern hills of India, the stunning visuals play with size and perspective.
The Veena Player
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Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: What happens when Valsa helps her Aunty Prima restore an old Ravi Varma painting? She finds out all about the artist and makes a friend from his paintings.
Raatnu Aakaash
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Samina Mishra
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- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
Home
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Fausto Aarya De Santis +1
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- Description: Hasina and her family live happily in their rainy village. Until one day the tides turn, and Amma and young Hasina are swept away by fear. They join a river of escaping people. They become refugees in a new country, away from everything that is familiar. A story that explores the meaning of home.Written by Fausto Aarya De Santis and Illustrated by Ogin Nayam
Hungry on the steps
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Nandini Nayar
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Bismillah Khan
- Author Name:
Shivendra Kumar Singh
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- Description: The book traces the life and legacy of Ustaad Bismillah Khan, the shehnai maestro and symbol of a plural India. He was born to Paigambar Baksh Khan and Mitthan Khan in Dumraon on 21st March 1916. He was honoured with several awards, including the Bharat Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan, for his contribution to Indian Classical music. He devoted his life to the shehnai, taking it to an international platform.
Yenna Seiyyalaam?
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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.
The Boy Who Wore Bangles
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Shruti Hemani +1
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- Description: Navratri was Bhargav’s favourite festival. He loved everything about it – the twirling chaniyas, the steps of the popat dance, the sweet pendas after the aarti. But what he loved the most was the way the bangles on his wrist sang when he danced. This year, however, Bhargav wasn’t dancing. Papa had forbidden him from wearing bangles, a morose Bhargav tells Ba. Is there still a chance he can hear his bangles sing? Riddhi Maniar Doda gently pens an innocent yet profound conversation between a boy and his grandmother while Shruti Hemani’s vivid illustrations enliven the festive backdrop of a Gujarati Navratri night. 6+ years.
Gender Talk Big Hero Size Zero
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Sowmya Rajendran +1
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- Description: Aren’t sex and gender the same thing? Either male or female, right? Of course men and women are equal – but who calls the shots at home? Does what you wear ‘invite trouble’? Do women need to be ‘controlled for their own good’? Why is being different from the majority such a problem? With gender issues hitting news hotspots, there are more and more questions but answers are shrouded in stereotype and convention. This book ‘talks' directly to teens on all aspects of gender, lifting confusions and creating awareness. Alongside is a visual commentary that prods and provokes, even as it makes you laugh.
Jungle Ke Beech Train Khadi Thi
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Manoj Kumar Jha +1
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- Description: This rhyme collection by Manoj Kumar Jha is fun to read and recite. Language is as transparent as sugar. Read it twice and you would learn it. Notice the beauty of his expression. रात की पीठ पर बैठ कर चंदा निकला सैर पर जुगनू कितना चमक रहे हैं अँधियारे को घेर कर His poems have the flavour of folk literature, like in this case: खेत मालिक का है और न परधान का... Nilesh Gehlot has beautifully illustrated these lullaby-like poems. His lines are subtle and accommodating.
Laddoo Code - Kannada
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Saksham Arora +1
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- Description: Rahul and Ritvik's friends always eat up their snacks. Until one day, they devise a secret code to protect their food. They were written by Saksham Arora, Illustrated by Saksham Arora and Kannada translated by T.G.Srinidhi. CISCO has supported the development of this book.
Kaisa Kaisa Khana
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Prabhat +1
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- Description: A word can have different meanings in different contexts. Have you come across any interesting meanings of khana in your day-to-day life? Well, Rashi has some interesting observations to share. Prabhat's exploration is cleverly worded. Allen Shaw has beautifully illustrated every stop along Rashi's journey. Appeared in Parag Honour List 2020. Age group 6-8 years
JOKHU AND THE BIG SCARE
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Priyadarshini Gogoi
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- Description: Jokhu is the biggest, scariest, championest jokhini in the bamboo grove. She sits in a tree and makes everyone who goes by, from babies to bullies, shriek with fear. But one day, she meets a little girl whom she simply cannot scare. What will Jokhu do now? If she can’t be scary, then what can she be? Bold, dramatic pictures make the many demons from Assamese folklore come alive in this wildly funny story about unexpected friendships.
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE THAMES DRAGON
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Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: The postal parrot brings a cryptic letter with a British stamp addressed to ‘Aditi and Friends' — an urgent plea for help. The four friends rush to London, and find themselves on prime time news!
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