ഗ്രാമക്കിണർ : എഴുത്തുകാരൻ എന്ന നിലയിൽ കൊലകലൂരി ഇനോക്കിനെ അതുല്യനാക്കിയത് 'ഗ്രാമക്കിണർ' എന്ന ഈ കഥാസമാഹാരമാണ്. ഇതിലുള്ള ഒമ്പതിൽ അഞ്ചു കഥകൾ (ഗ്രാമക്കിണർ, വിശപ്പ്, പഴന്തുണിക്കീറ്, വെളിമ്പുറം, തലയില്ലാത്തവൻ) ദളിത് ജീവിതത്തിലെ ചൂഷണവും സഹനവും ചെറുത്തു നിൽപ്പും കേന്ദ്രമാക്കിയുള്ളവയാണ്. ക്ഷുരകർ, ചെരുപ്പുകുത്തികൾ, അലക്കുകാർ, തോട്ടികൾ മുതലായവരുടെ അരികുവൽക്കരിക്കപ്പെട്ട ചരിതങ്ങൾ നിറഞ്ഞ ഈ കഥകളിൽ അവരുടെ പ്രതിഷേധം പ്രകടിപ്പിക്കുവാനുള്ള ധീരമായ സംഘർ ഷങ്ങൾ, കയ്യേറ്റത്തിനെതിരെയുള്ള പ്രതിരോധം, നിശ്ശബ്ദമായ സഹനങ്ങൾ, അറുതിയില്ലാത്ത സർവ്വവ്യാപിയായ സാമൂഹിക അനീതിയോടുള്ള അടിയറവ് ഇവയൊക്കെ നിറയുന്നു. ബാക്കിയുള്ള നാലു കഥകളിൽ ഒരു നാടകനടന്റെ വ്യക്തി ജീവിതം (പുതിയ വീട്), കൗമാരപ്രണയത്തിൽ ഭ്രമിച്ചുപോയ ഒരുവന്റെ ദുരന്തം (കൗമാരഹൃദയം), ജീവിതസംശുദ്ധിക്കായി പ്രതിജ്ഞാബദ്ധനായ ഒരുവന്റെ ധർമ്മസങ്കടങ്ങൾ (മാപ്പപേക്ഷ), ഒരു ഹോട്ടൽ തൊഴിലാളിയുടെ ധീരമായ ജീവിതം (അണഞ്ഞ ജ്വാല) എന്നിവയാണ് പ്രതിപാദ്യം.

ഇദ്ദേഹത്തിൻ്റെ 22 തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്ത കഥകളുടെ സമാഹാരമാണ് ഈ പുസ്തകം.

Parva is a novel written by S. L. Bhyrappa in the Kannada language. It is a retelling of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, narrated through the personal reflections of the principal characters. The novel is widely acclaimed as a modern classic. Parva is among Bhyrappa's most widely debated and popular works and is considered by many to be his greatest.

Thom! It lands on Kuttan’s toes. Dheem! He kicks and up it goes. The pages of this book resound with the rhythm of dance as Abu's big red ball bounces in tune with the delightful illustrations. CBSE recommended

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.

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.

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.

There is a BIG monster that only Montu can see, that shows up whenever he’s angry or sad, and makes him even more angry, even more sad. One day, when he hurts his leg and is stuck at home, he starts to draw. He draws the window, the tree outside and… the monster! But as he keeps drawing, the monster gets smaller and smaller. What’s happening? Pictures and text gently tell this story of a boy who learns to deal with his inner demons, illustrating how art can heal.

It’s the day of the local market in Malli’s village. Cotton candy, peanut balls, stick ice, rose soda – there’s so much for Malli and her friends to try! But some of them don’t have enough money. Then, Malli has an idea… Friendship and sharing are at the heart of this third book in the Malli series, with pictures that take you around a village in Tamil Nadu and into the bustle of a market filled with treats.

Lined up on a street are noisy motorbikes, honking cars, crowded buses, impatient autos... In their midst sits a queenly Maharani! At the heart of this funny little vignette is a cool-as-a-cucumber cow, an all too familiar character of an Indian streetscape. Nancy Raj’s full-of-life pictures bustle with detail and drama, capturing the bovine and the boisterous as everyone tries to unseat her highness. 2018: The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award – Best Picture Book 2018: Honor Book, South Asia Book Award

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

There was a donkey who felt so happy that he sang through the night in the cucumber field. The problem was that the cucumbers couldn't bear it. What did they do? Earthy illustrations in the patachitra style from Odisha energise this droll new bilingual retelling of a well-known Panchatantra story where the focus shifts to the plight of the cucumbers! CBSE recommended

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.

Dhum Dhum Dhum… dhup dhup dhup… Dungi dances to a dhinchak beat in this foot-tapping story that will make young readers move and groove, clap and tap! Big sheep, small sheep, bored sheep, happy sheep… eye-catching visuals bring to life the dance and drama in a woolly world.

Boodabim floats in the sky, he swims in the ocean and he simply glows in stripes! Who is he? A cloud? A fish? A tiger? Boodabim can be anything he wants to be! Minimal text and rollicking illustrations make this a most endearing book for little ones.

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.

Yak yak yak... the tortoise loves to talk – and learns the hard way that keeping his mouth shut is sometimes very necessary! The clipped narrative style pares the original fable from the Panchatantra down to its essence with dramatic effect in this bilingual retelling. It is offset by decorative, detailed illustrations in the style of kalamkari textiles from Andhra Pradesh.

It’s a hot, hot day. Shouting people, thirsty puppies, honking cars – everyone is rushing to get away from the heat, except for one big cow… How will they all cool off? Crisp text, and furiously frantic illustrations, capture the chaos and cacophony of a scorching summer day.

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.

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.