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A collection of short poems by Sushil Shukla would surprise you with its simplicity. Things we see and live with everyday, quickly become a part of you and arouse the poet in you. If these poems do that to you, don’t forget to send us a few samples!
Vandana Bisht’s illustrations have a character of its own and a story to tell. When you look at them you begin to imagine what the bird must be saying, so expressive is each character! These individual artworks make you wonder about the use of colour and space. An appreciation for art comes naturally to you as you savour these artworks.
ISBN: 9788194692867
Pages: 46
Avg Reading Time: 2 hrs
Age: 11-18
Country of Origin: IN
Forsaking Paradise
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Abdul Ghani Sheikh
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- Description: Written by one of the foremost Urdu writers on Ladakh, the northern-most region of India affected by war and tourism. Capturing Ladakh with images and people, this book makes for interesting reading.
The Girl Who Loved to Run: P.T. Usha
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Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Quick as a bird, fast as a train-there she goes! This is the story of P.T. Usha, before she became a legend in Indian sports.
The Sage With Two Horns
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Smt. Sudha Murty
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- Description: Have you heard about the king who sacrificed his flesh to fulfill his promise to a pigeon? Or the throne that grants anyone who sits on it the power to deliver justice? And the sculptor who created stunning statues without using any hands? This collection offers a variety of stories filled with wisdom and wit. From divine quarrels and the foolishness of sages to the kindness of kings and virtues of ordinary people, Sudha Murty presents unique takes on lesser-known Indian mythology stories. With magical illustrations and a modest narration, The Sage with Two Horns is sure to enchant fans of the beloved storyteller.
The Boy Who Played with Light: Satyajit Ray
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Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Before Satyajit Ray became a world-famous film maker, he was a little boy who saw many things in the shadows. A delightfully illustrated short biography that will inspire young readers.
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- Author Name:
Ridhima Sharma
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- Description: Awating description for this book
The Puffin Feluda Omnibus
- Author Name:
Satyajit Ray
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- Description: A stolen ring. A boy who can recall his past life. A gruesome murder. Including three unputdownable mysteries by master storyteller Satyajit Ray, this omnibus edition is the perfect introduction to the greatest exploits of Feluda and his sidekick, Topshe. In The Emperor’s Ring, Feluda and Topshe are on holiday in Lucknow when a priceless Mughal ring gets stolen. As Feluda begins to investigate the theft, he finds himself hot on the trail of a devious criminal. In The Golden Fortress, Feluda and Topshe set out for Rajasthan in pursuit of Dr Hajra, a parapsychologist, and Mukul, a boy who claims to remember his previous life. After numerous adventures, they reach Mukul’s Golden Fortress, where Feluda unravels the many strands of one of their most mind-boggling cases. In Bandits of Bombay, Feluda and his companions find themselves in the thick of a thrilling case, with a hair-raising climax aboard a train during a film shoot. Traversing fascinating landscapes and electrifying escapades, this collection is an absolute classic and a must-have for fans of detective fiction.
Philosophy For Children
- Author Name:
Sundar Sarukkai +1
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- Description: Sundar Sarukkai finds philosophy and philosophical thinking in our everyday life. With him, you can look at a chair philosophically. Oh yes, even a chair! You just need to train your eyes and think... It all begins with seeing and adds to our thinking, reading, writing, and even being ourselves. A book that will stay with you forever and a book you would take to the future! Priya Kuriyan's illustrations make the book a visual treat. The life of the characters she has created for the book would enrich your reading experience.
Stepmother
- Author Name:
C. Viruthachalam
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- Description: Widowed professor Sundaravadivelu rebuilds his life with the beautiful Maragadham. Yet, their new beginning is overshadowed by the recent loss of his son. Through the innocent eyes of his lively, young daughter, Kunjamma, we see the tragic past begin to resurface. A spilled cup of milk ignites a chilling display, while seemingly ordinary scenes from the past reveal unsettling glimpses into the family dynamic. Can Sundaravadivelu and his family find a way to heal and rebuild their lives in the face of such a loss? Translated splendidly into English by Subash Jeyan, this simple, yet poignant story is a remarkable piece of psychological realism.This revised edition is being published under the Tamil Literature in English Translation initiative of the TNTB & ESC. Pudumaippittan (C. Viruthachalam) was an influential and revolutionary writer of Tamil fiction. Though his pungent social satire, progressive thinking and outspoken criticism of accepted conventions irked many contemporary writers and critics, he is widely accepted as a doyen of Tamil Literature. In 2002, the Government of Tamil Nadu nationalised his works.
Char Kahaniyan
- Author Name:
Mukund Dwivedi
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- Description: नवसाक्षर प्रौढ़ों के लिए लिखित ये कहानियाँ नई नहीं हैं। दो कहानियाँ बृहत्कथा से ली गई हैं—एक लोक प्रचलित है और एक मौलिक। इस तरह कुल चार कहानियाँ हैं। हाँ, इनका पुनर्लेखन तथा इनकी कथावस्तु में लेखक ने थोड़ी फेर-बदल नवसाक्षर प्रौढ़ों को सामने रखकर की है। लेखक का मानना है कि नवसाक्षर प्रौढ़ों को इन कहानियों से अगर अपने सामाजिक दायित्व को समझने में सहायता मिले तो इनकी सार्थकता है।
Classic Satyajit Ray
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Satyajit Ray
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- Description: Strange things happen all the time—doors creak open, shadows shift when no one’s looking and some places never quite forget their past. Enter the world of mystery, magic and macabre with master storyteller Satyajit Ray as he weaves the finest supernatural tales. Featuring haunted houses, curious doppelgangers, sinister shape-shifters and the lingering echoes of a forgotten past, these hauntingly beautiful stories are presented for the first time to a new generation of readers in this collectable edition, featuring Ray’s original artworks. Come, venture into the realms where the boundaries blur!
The Boy Who Made Magic: P.C. Sorcar
- Author Name:
Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Before the world knew of PC Sorcar as Jadusamrat-Emperor of Magic, he was a boy enchanted by a dream.
The Girl Who Climbed Mountains: Bachendri Pal
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Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Before Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to climb Mt Everest, she was a little girl with dreams as big as the sky.
Wisdom Tales From Gita For Children
- Author Name:
Deepak Bharwani
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- Description: Join Nara and his friends on enchanting adventures through the forest of Lalavan, where every twist and turn unveils the timeless teachings of the Gita. Through playful escapades, they uncover profound life lessons, nurture their personalities, and embark on paths of self-discovery. These captivating tales blend wit, mystery, and meaning—inviting young minds to learn, reflect, and wonder.
Sabka Bhala, Apna Bhala
- Author Name:
Urmi Krishna
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- Description: Awating description for this book
The Girl Who Loved Words: Mahashweta Devi
- Author Name:
Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Before Mahasweta Devi became a writer and human rights activist, she was a girl with a love for words.
Lost In Translation
- Author Name:
Tanvi Parulkar +1
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- Description: “Nobody understands me here, Amma… How do I explain what I am feeling?” Tears rolled down his cheeks, his nose running. Giri’s parents are forced to leave their serene abode in Uttar Pradesh and migrate to a big city in search of work. By the time Giri adapts to the new place, they migrate again. He tries his best to keep up with the constantly changing surroundings – he finds kind friends and encouraging teachers along the way. But will Giri ever be able to find a place he can call home again? Jyoti Shinoli portrays the heart-rending story of a young boy whose life never ceases to be in flux – yet who rises against all adversities and discovers the most important lesson of all. Age 10-15 years, in partnership with People's Archive of Rural India.
Vidroh Nayak Tikait Umrao Singh
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Anindita
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- Description: Awating description for this book
Incident on the Kalka Mail
- Author Name:
Satyajit Ray
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- Description: A prosperous gentleman employs Feluda to recover his blue briefcase, which has got switched with another passenger’s on the Kalka Mail. What starts out as an innocuous case soon becomes one of Feluda’s most thrilling adventures. Feluda, Topshe and Jatayu set off for Simla in search of the briefcase, but there are unexpected twists and turns all the way. The hair-raising climax that unfolds on the snowy slopes of Simla throws light on a mystery that is devilishly complex.
Anarko Ke Aath Din
- Author Name:
Satinath (Sathyu) Sarangi
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- Description: बाल मन की जिज्ञासाएँ जब सवालों के रूप में अपने घर के तथाकथित ‘बड़ों’ से टकराती हैं तो उनके मेधा पर जमी धूल और विवेक पर पड़ा परदा उड़ने लगता है । वयस्क सोचने पर मज़बूर हो जाता है कि यह बाल- मन कहीं न कहीं सच तो बोल रहा है , सही सवाल पूछ तो रहा है ! हम सब एक प्रवाह में जीये जा रहे हैं ! ‘यह चीज़ क्यों कर रहे हैं ?’ ‘अगर नहीं करेंगे तो क्या होगा ?’ ‘हम जीवन में आख़िर चाह क्या रहे हैं ?’ ‘ हम इतने बंधे क्यों हैं ?’ आदि । हम सब छोटी -छोटी चीज़ों में ऐसे उलझे हैं कि हम जीवन के उद्देश्य सोच ही नहीं पा रहे हैं । और न ही अगली और आने वाली पीढ़ियों के लिए रास्ता बना रहे ताकि वो प्रामाणिक जीवन जी सके । अनारको जैसे चरित्र के माध्यम से लेखक श्री सतीनाथ सारंगी ने बहुत ही सरल और सहज शब्दों में हमारे जीवन से संबंधित ऐसे सवाल पूछे हैं जो महत्वपूर्ण तो हैं लेकिन सामान्यतया हमारे द्वारा नकार दिए जाते हैं या हम उन पर ध्यान नहीं देते हैं । प्रवाहमयी भाषा और कहने की शैली इस पुस्तक को पठनीय बनाती है ।
Jugnu Ki Aag
- Author Name:
Urmi Krishna
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- Description: ‘जुगनू की आग’ बाल कहानियों की किताब है। बच्चों को अपने आस-पड़ोस के जीव-जंतुओं से भी समाज में सीखने को मिलता है। ‘जुगनू की आग’ चिंकी चिड़िया से जुड़ी कहानी है, जो अपने जीवन को ख़तरे में डाल कर बड़ी मुश्किल से बचती है। दूसरी कहानी ‘रुदन से जन्मी रूई’ की है जिसे दादी माँ बच्चों को सुना रही हैं।
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