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Pandvani ki Khushbu
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My Philosophy Adventure With My Philosopher Grandfather
- Author Name:
Buket Kurt
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- Description: The Child begins to think about "thinking" during an activity at school. While working on research he encounters the name "Aristotle" for the first time: One of the greatest philosophers and important scientists in the history of philosophy. The Child knows what a scientist means. But what is a philosopher, what is philosophy? Is every human being, who is able to think, a philosopher? His questions never have an end. Only one person can give the most accurate answers which The Child is looking for; his grandfather, who is a retired philosophy professor and lives in a small distant town. In this first book of the series, The Child will start his philosophy adventure at his school and will continue with his wise grandfather during the summer vacation. Let's join the journey with him and meet "philosophical thinking" with great activities during "thinking breaks"!
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.
Tenali Raman
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Wonder House
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- Description: The classic stories of the Vikatakavi, Tenali Raman, with valuable morals are passed on from generation to generation. This beautifully illustrated book is a compilation of witty Tenali Raman stories that ignites the young minds and captures their imagination. Each tale in this book reveals Tenali’s wisdom, wit and fair play. Classic stories for children Lovely illustrations Inculcates reading habit among children Builds vocabulary Ignites imagination
That Year at Manikoil
- Author Name:
Aditi Krishnakumar
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- Description: Madras, 1944 While World War II rages in Europe and the Japanese army draws closer to India, Raji and her sisters are sent off with their mother to stay in Manikoil, her mother’s family village. But with her brother now a soldier in the British Indian Army and refugees fleeing from Malaya, Burma and other eastern countries back to India, Manikoil is no longer the peaceful haven it once was. And while there is hope of Independence in the air, Raji is uncertain whether it will come to pass-and what it will truly mean for her and her family. The Songs of Freedom series explores the lives of children across India during the struggle for independence. The series complements school textbooks about the independence movement. As the stories are told from a child’s point of view, these stories bring the facts of the independence movement to vivid life in settings all over the country—and inspire each reader to engage with the idea of India.
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.
Kavita Mein Kavita
- Author Name:
Ram Janma Sharma
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- Description: ‘कविता में कविता’ रामजन्म शर्मा द्वारा लिखी गई बाल-कहानियों का संग्रह है। इस रूप में ये कहानियाँ बाल-मनोरंजन के साथ उनके विवेक का भी विकास करती हैं। इसमें ‘पोरो’, ‘चिड़िया और गिलहरी’, ‘सूखा तालाब’, ‘एक था शंखचूड़’, ‘वीरभद्र’, ‘राजा बड़ा या विक्रमादित्य’ शीर्षक छह कहानियाँ हैं जो बच्चों के अनुभव संसार को समृद्ध करती हैं।
Shreshtha Baal Kahaniyan
- Author Name:
Balshauri Reddy
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- Description: बच्चे स्वभावत: परस्पर धर्म, जाति, वर्ण, वर्ग, सम्प्रदाय को लेकर भेदभाव नहीं रखते। उनका दिल स्वच्छ, काग़ज़ की भाँति निर्मल होता है। उनमें हम जैसे संस्कार डालते हैं, उन्हीं के अनुरूप उनका चरित्र बनता है। उनके शारीरिक विकास के लिए जैसे बलवर्धक आहार की आवश्यकता होती है, उसी प्रकार उनके बौद्धिक विकास के लिए उत्तम साहित्य की नितान्त आवश्यकता है। बच्चों में कहानी सुनने की प्रवृत्ति जन्मजात है। आयु की वृद्धि के साथ उनमें कहानी पढ़ने की रुचि और प्रवृत्ति भी बढ़ती जाती है। अत: उनकी रुचि के पोषण एवं परिष्कार के लिए स्वस्थ साहित्य एक सबल माध्यम बन सकता है। भारतीय भाषाओं में सर्वप्रथम संस्कृत में बाल-साहित्य का प्रादुर्भाव हुआ। पंचतंत्र, हितोपदेश इत्यादि विश्व के अमर साहित्य में अपना अनुपम स्थान रखते हैं। कालान्तर में देश की अन्य भाषाओं में बाल-साहित्य का सृजन हुआ। आज भारत की प्राय: समस्त भाषाओं में उत्तम बाल-साहित्य का सृजन एवं प्रकाशन हो रहा है। प्रस्तुत पुस्तक में 12 भारतीय भाषाओं की 131 बाल-कहानियों का चयन किया गया है। सम्भवत: भारतीय भाषाओं में इस प्रकार का प्रयास प्रथम है। बच्चों के मनोरंजन एवं ज्ञानवर्धन में ये कहानियाँ सफल होंगी तो हम अपने इस प्रयास को सार्थक मानेंगे।
A Christmas Carol
- Author Name:
Charles Dickens
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- Description: A Christmas Carol" is a classic novella written by Charles Dickens. It was first published in 1843 and has since become a beloved holiday classic. The story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The ghosts show him his past, present, and future, and through these visions, Scrooge is forced to confront his own selfishness and greed. The book is a timeless tale of redemption and the power of kindness and generosity. It highlights the importance of empathy and compassion, and how they can transform even the most hardened heart. The story has been adapted into numerous stage plays, movies, and television specials, and has become a cultural touchstone for the holiday season. Overall, "A Christmas Carol" is a heartwarming and inspiring story that has resonated with readers for generations. It is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the capacity of literature to touch the hearts and minds of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Fair Tales US
- Author Name:
Shatakshi Anand
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- Description: We have grown up listening to the tales of Snow White and Cinderella, where the Princess is flawlessly fair and a Prince dramatically comes in the end to save her. But are we ready to share these stories with our kids? The new generation of kids need to understand that beauty is far beyond skin color and women can be a warrior too. The tales need to teach them compassion for all living beings and so here we come with a new flavor to your age-old fairy tales. There are no gender roles, and no prescribed physical appearances, we have carefully eliminated the unnecessary violence and patriarchy, and everything unwanted from your kid’s story books. They are safe for them now, you can go ahead.We have grown up listening to the tales of Snow White and Cinderella, where the Princess is flawlessly fair and a Prince dramatically comes in the end to save her. But are we ready to share these stories with our kids? The new generation of kids need to understand that beauty is far beyond skin color and women can be a warrior too. The tales need to teach them compassion for all living beings and so here we come with a new flavor to your age-old fairy tales. There are no gender roles, and no prescribed physical appearances, we have carefully eliminated the unnecessary violence and patriarchy, and everything unwanted from your kid’s story books. They are safe for them now, you can go ahead.
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.
Bagh aur Chhata
- Author Name:
Prabhat +1
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- Description: बाघ और छाता पाँच लोककथाओं की किताब है। इन लोककथाओं का पुनर्लेखन किया है कवि प्रभात ने। हम बार बार कहते हैं कि सबकी अपनी कहानी या कहानियाँ होती हैं। वे भी यूँ तो किसी न किसी स्तर पर सबकी होती हैं। क्योंकि उनका भावजगत सबका भावजगत होता है। लेकिन कुछ कथाएँ हम सबकी होती हैं। बराबरी से। उनका लेखक हम सब हैं। हम में से कोई भी उनमें अपनी कहानी का एक टुकड़ा जोड़ सकता है। इस तरह ये कहानियाँ कितने ही कितने लोगों के लगाए एक हिस्से से बनी हैं। इस बार इनमें एक हिस्सा लगाया है कवि प्रभात ने। जैसे, इस किताब की पहली ही पंक्ति है। जंगल घाटियों में चाँदनी रात हो रही थी। यह कहन कवि प्रभात की अपनी है। ताज़ी भी। सुबह हो रही है एक सामान्य वाक्य है। मगर रात हो रही है ऐसे हम नहीं कहते। रात के होने का वर्णन वैसा ही है जैसे सुबह का आमतौर पर होता है। सूरज की तरह चाँद उग रहा है। क्योंकि इस कहानी में एक साँप है। साँप की सुबह चाँद से होती है। ये पाँचों कहानियाँ बहुत रसीली हैं। रसीली इसलिए कि जैसे, चटपटी चीज़ें सामने आने पर मुंह में रस पैदा होते हैं। और यही रस उस चीज को पचाने में हमारी मदद करते हैं। ऐसे ही ये लोककथाएँ एक रस पैदा करती हैं जो बड़ी से बड़ी कल्पनाओं को, बड़े से बड़े विरोधाभासों को पचाने में या यकीन करने में मदद करता है। लोककथाओं में कुछ भी असम्भव नहीं है। इस तरह की होकर वे अनन्त आशाएँ भी पैदा करती हैं। इन लोककथाओं में इंसान हों या जानवर सब एक किरदार में बदल गए हैं। वे इंसान और जानवर के ऊँच नीच से मुक्त हैं। चोर हैं तो इस तरह हैं कि हाँ वे होते हैं। किसी विलेन की तरह नहीं हैं। बाघ और छाता कहानी में बाघ यानी चार टाँग छाता यानी एक टाँग से पूछता है कि दो टाँग यानी इंसान कहाँ गया हैं। एक टाँग बोलता है कि वह दस टाँग को पकड़ने गया है। चार टाँग यानी बाघ डर जाता है। लोककथाओं में यह बात क्या इस ओर भी इशारा करती है कि एक समय था जब सरल गणित का भी शैशव था और वह इस तरह डराती थी। इस किताब के चित्र देबब्रत घोष ने बनाए हैं। इन लोककथाओं के लोक चित्रों की तरह के चित्र हैं। इतने छोटे छोटे कमाल उनके चित्रों में हैं कि उन पर नज़र जाते ही मन में सूझ की कायली आ जाती है। मसलन, बाघ और छाता कहानी में छाते का चित्र। छाते को बाँधने के फीते और छाते के सिर को चित्रकार ने पूँछ की तरह दिखाया है। और उस पूँछ के घुमाव से पता चलता है कि पूँछ किसकी पूँछ की तरह है।
Pashu -Palan
- Author Name:
Hardeep Singh
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- Description: Awating description for this book
Chachi Ka Faisala
- Author Name:
Veerendra Tanwar
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- Description: Chachi Ka Faisala
The Yoga Sutras for Children
- Author Name:
Roopa Pai
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- Description: What are the Yoga Sutras? Instructions for bearded rishis who lived in the forests of ancient India? Or the complete manual of asanas? Neither! In fact, the text may well have been called ‘Maharishi P’s Ultimate Handbook of Mind Control’, for it is really a set of techniques to help us – all of us – awaken and harness the explosive power of our minds, through our actions, our attitudes and our awareness. And not our asanas? Those too, but not in the way you imagined it. In this surprising, sparkling book, Roopa Pai unravels the secrets of Patanjali's compact 2,000-year-old text in ways both fun and accessible. Walk down the well-marked paths into a dazzling world where a whole new version of yourself – self-assured, fearless and free – awaits you. Go on, then – what are you waiting for?
Ek Tha Ramu
- Author Name:
Ashok Sakseria +1
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- Description: आप अपनी गली के कुत्तों को कितना जानते हैंॽ जिनको किसी ने नहीं पाला वो सभी के भरोसे हमारे साथ रहते हैं। ‘एक था रामू’ भी गली के एक कुत्ते की कहानी है; जो ज़रा सी देखभाल से लेखक का आत्मीय बन गया। नीलेश गहलोत ने किताब के चित्र बनाये हैं, उन्होंने सिर्फ रामू नहीं बनाया। उसके दूसरे अनाम साथियों के चित्र भी बनाये। इनमें आप अपनी गली के कुत्ते को पहचान सकते हैं। रामू के ज़रिये से यह कहानी भी यही कहती है।
Adventure of Tom Sawyer
- Author Name:
Mark Twain
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- Description: This classic novel by Mark Twain follows the mischievous adventures of Tom Sawyer along the Mississippi River. Tom's escapades get him into and out of trouble, as he convinces his friends to whitewash a fence for him and attends his own funeral after faking his own death. Readers will be entertained by Tom's clever tricks and his friendship with Huckleberry Finn. Twain's vivid descriptions transport readers to the rural American landscape of the 1840s. Generations have been captivated by the lighthearted yet meaningful story of Tom Sawyer growing up in a small river town. With themes of friendship, rebellion against societal norms and exploring the world, this coming-of-age novel remains beloved for its humor and relatable characters.
Ek Bate Baarah
- Author Name:
Sanju Jain +1
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- Description: मैं नदी के आत्मीय की तरह नदी के पास जाता था।उसकी पीठ पर हाथ रखना चाहता था। नदी की पीठ पर हाथ रखने की जगह मेरे हाथ मेरी पीठ पर पहुँच जाते थे। तब मुझे पता चलता था कि मेरी पीठ के बीचोंबीच एक नदी का निशान है। हर व्यक्ति की पीठ के बीचोंबीच एक नदी का निशान है। नाधी से ही तो हमारी रीढ़ बनी है। पर नदी ने इतनी ज़रूरी बात पीठ पीछे क्यों कही?
Dosti Ka Hath
- Author Name:
Usha Yadav
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- Description: Awating description for this book
Biksu
- Author Name:
Varun Grover +1
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- Description: A 12-year-old boy, Biksu, leaves his home, his family, and his village behind to join a missionary boarding school. So begins a colourful journey until...he is gone. Based on a real-life story, Biksu’s diary takes us into the inner world of a teenage boy. Beautifully illustrated by Rajkumari in Madhubani and scripted in Chhota Nagpuri by Varun Grover, is a book is curated for readers older than 12 years of age. Age group 9-12 years
The Life and Times of Pratapa Mudaliar
- Author Name:
Mayuram Vedanayakam Pillai
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- Description: Published more than 125 years ago, The Life and Times of Pratapu Mudaliar is an adventurous journey to the realm of folk tales and fables, mythology and morality. A colourful expedition from one story to another, it moves from humour to satire, from failure to success, from tears to laughter. Splendidly translated by Meenakshi Tyagarajan and with an Afterword by Sascha Ebeling, Katha Proudhly presents the very first Tamil novel.
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