A SAREE FOR AMMI
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Ammi weaves the most beautiful sarees, but never gets to wear any of them. Her two little daughters decide to do something about it – break their piggy bank! But is there enough in it to buy Ammi her very own saree? This gentle story goes into the home of a weaver’s family, and lets warmth and affection add colour to their lives. Engaging visual details in vivid shades complement the simple, elegant text for a touch and feel experience of a village in Kota, Rajasthan, its sarees and its people.
ISBN: 9789389203608
Pages: 28
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Lightning
- Author Name:
Prabhat +1
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- Description: लाइटनिंग रणथंभौर की एक बाघिन की कहानी है। उनके बारे में अनगिनत किस्सों में से प्रभात ने एक ऐसा किस्सा चुना है जो इंसानों और जंगली जानवरों की एकजुटता को दर्शाता है। संवेदनशील रूप से चित्रित, कहानी दिखाती है कि लाइटनिंग और लोग मिलकर रणथंभौर को वह स्थान बनाते हैं जो वह है। उगता सूरज-डूबता सूरज। वहाँ की रात है और रात का चाँद है और लाइटनिंग है। वह बोलती है तो पूरा जंगले बोल पड़ता है। सबको लगता है कि लाइटनिंग इस बार उनसे कुछ कह रही है।
OONGA
- Author Name:
Devashish Makhija
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- Description: This captivating novel tells the story of a clash between adivasis, naxalites, the CRPF, and a mining company. At the center of the story is a young boy named Oonga who is determined to watch a performance of ‘Sitaharan’. In pursuit of his dream, he embarks on an epic journey to the city and returns to his village as the blue adivasi prince of the forest, Rama himself! Along the way, he confronts the gun-wielding demons who have invaded his village. The book highlights the real-life incidents that inspired the story and exposes the negative consequences of so-called 'development'. It also delves into the conflict of ideologies and how language can create divisions between people. Ultimately, the book shows how peaceful people can become victims of violence and are forced into battles they don’t want to fight.
The Keepers Of Darkness
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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.
Kumhar Basti Ki Bailgadi
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Rabindranath Thakur +1
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- Description: यहाँ सभी समय के महानतम कवियों में से एक की कालजयी कविता प्रस्तुत है। तुकबंदी और लय में झूमती यह कविता रंगों, गंधों और ध्वनियों का एक बहुरूपदर्शक बनाने के लिए जीवंत रूप से सामने आती है। यह एक ऐसी किताब है जिसे हमेशा के लिए रखना चाहिए!
Tsomo And The Momo
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Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: Little Tsomo eats a big, steaming hot momo. And then? A mouthwatering story in which the flavour-filled savoury comes appetisingly alive! Watercolour pencil illustrations softened with subtle brushstrokes conjure up scenes sure to tickle the taste buds, satisfy hunger pangs and stir up a song.
Kotta Mattu Thappada Sringeri Srinivas - Kannada
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Rohini Nilekani +3
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- Description: The COVID-19 pandemic is over. It’s time for Sringeri Srinivas to cut his hair at last. But just then, some alarming news comes his way. What will Sringeri do? Sringeri Srinivas Keeps His Promise is written by Rohini Nilekani, Illustrated by Angie and Upesh and Kannada translation done by Sriram MS.
Sachchi Aur Romanchak Kahaniyan
- Author Name:
Naresh Saksena
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- Description: जगह बदलते ही चीज़ें किस तरह बदल जाती हैं। डिब्बे के भीतर, मुझये सिर्फ चार पाँच इंच दूर हवा गुनगुनी थी। बिस्तर था, कम्बल था और मैं बाहर सिर्फ पाज़ामा कुर्ता पहने रेल के दरवाज़े से लटका ठण्ड से सिहर रहा था। सिर्फ चार इंच की दूरी ने जीवन को मौत की और धकेल दिया था। और ये चार इंच पार करना असंभव था। इस संकलन में नामचीन कवि नरेश सक्सेना के जीवन की सच्ची और रोमांच से भरी कहानियाँ हैं। इनमें जिजीविषा, साहस और बूझ भी है।
Nanammal and Kamalathal Travel by Road
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Menaka Raman
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- Description: Nanammal and Kamalathal love to travel. They need to catch a train to get to Goa. Explore different modes of transport with the two friends and find out if they make it in time to the station. READING LEVEL: 02 For Children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help. Written by Menaka Raman Illustrated by Sushant Ahire
Will Goondi Come Home?
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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.
Mannu and the Jamun Thief
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Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu the monkey has been waiting for this day – when the purply-shurply jamun are pulpy-shulpy ripe. But why isn’t there a single berry on or around the tree? Who could have eaten up all the jamun? Mannu swings into action to hunt for the jamun thief and… yes, someone’s trunk is definitely looking purple! The sixth juicy-shoocy story in the popular Baby Bahadur series comes with stunning visuals and fun with words and sounds.
Rumniya
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Rukmini Banerji
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- Description: Little Rumniya, all of a year and a half, goes to a wedding with her Nani and Nana. She is attired in a lovely lehenga and bangles and looks exactly like any Indian kid on a festival/family event. The venue is done up with flower strings and colourful buntings. Waiters are going around with trays of drinks, guests are greeting each other and folks are joyfully tucking into the wedding feast. Soon Nani and Nana meet their friends and start chatting and little Rumniya, well, gets lost in the crowd. Instead of crying (like how yours truly had!) she decides to do something. She figures that it would be much easier from her height to check out folks' footwear rather than trying to scan faces. So thats what she does. She goes around checking people's sandals and slippers till she comes to a familiar looking pair! Needless to say this was a hit in these parts and with not just the kids!
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.
IS THAT A KUDKUD KUMBHA
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Samita Aiyer +2
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- Description: Golu and Molu spend their summer with Aji and Ajoba in the Sahyadri mountains in Dongarwadi. One morning, while trekking, they hear a mysterious call. KUD KUD KUD KUD …. Could the fabled Kudkud Kumbha be the bird that brings the rain? Samita Aiyer and Vijaya Chakravarty invite readers on a journey of imagination, where each turn in the story unveils a new wonder hidden in the lush landscapes. Brought to life with Ambika Karandikar’s vibrant and intricate illustrations, this enchanting tale will leave young minds wondering: is the Kudkud Kumbha absolute, or just a legend? Age Range 4-6 years
Shabana And The Baby Goat
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Samina Mishra
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- Description: Wherever Shabana goes, there goes Kajri the little goat. The two are best friends! But there is a small gnawing problem that Shabana has to solve. The problem is, Kajri likes to chew – rope, masterji’s book and even Phuppo Jammo’s beautifully embroidered burkha. Just as things start getting out of hand, Shabana has the perfect idea to put Kajri’s chewing skills to good use! Told with a filmmaker’s flair for visual detail, and with bright, happy pictures, here’s a story that all children will love!
Alamelu's Appetite
- Author Name:
Jaya Paramasivan
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- Description: Awaited
Malar's Big House
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Thirupurasundari Sevvel
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- Description: Malar loves to build things. What will she build today.
The Spring of Life
- Author Name:
Lavanya Karthik +1
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- Description: This book explores the life of Moirangthem Loiya Ngamba and the forest in Manipur he has dedicated his life to. With lyrical text and vivid illustrations, it brings alive the struggles, the sorrows and the joys of Loiya’s life at Punshilok, and offers inspiration to us all.
KOEL WANTS A NEST
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Kaushik Viswanath
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- Description: Koel is ready to lay her egg. Well, almost. First, she must find a safe place for it, far from trampling feet, windswept branches, and perilous ledges. As she searches, she meets many birds along the way, each with a unique nest. But will any of them be the right fit for Koel? Glide across the skies as Koel attempts to find the perfect nest for her egg in this thoughtful story by Kaushik Viswanath, gorgeously illustrated by Niloufer Wadia. Age Range 4 - 6 years
Safed Bhalu
- Author Name:
Norbert Rosing +1
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- Description: An adorable tale about a most unlikely friendship, and a perfect prezzie for the little ones!
Kannadi
- Author Name:
Bageshree S
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- Description: Awaited
