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When M.F. Husain loses his shoes, Jai offers to help find them. The two zoom in and out of his paintings, passing milestones in the artist's life
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When M.F. Husain loses his shoes, Jai offers to help find them. The two zoom in and out of his paintings, passing milestones in the artist's life
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Manolita
- Author Name:
Sara Rajan +1
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- Description: “Manolita is perfectly human . . . I think.” When a chance vacation takes Jaya to Oregon, she makes a new friend. But this strange girl isn’t all that she appears to be, with her solemn eyes and open laugh. She is astounded by phones and prefers her fish uncooked. Could Manolita be hiding something? Sara Rajan brings magic to this unbelievable story about the enigma that is Manolita. With a style that is easy to follow and a story that keeps one hooked, Sara weaves a fantasy to life. Age Group- 10 to 15
SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN : FRIEND OF NUMBERS
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Priya Narayanan
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- Description: “What will happen if I add up all the numbers in the world?” “Is there a last number?” A toddler captivated by patterns... A little boy filling his slate with numbers, rubbing them out with his elbow and starting again... A teenager solving complex maths problems... A young man matching the best minds in Cambridge... Bringing the story of brilliant mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan to children, the book follows his singular fascination with numbers! Satwik Gade’s strong visuals evoke the mind and world of a genius, to whom numbers “made patterns only he could see”.
Dubki Ke Liye Ghar
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Priya Narayanan
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- Description: Yasmin’s home is a tin box, burning hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. But Dubki, her stray dog friend, has no home at all. How unfair! So Yasmin decides to build one for Dubki, just like she has seen her Ammi and Abbu build for others. A heart-tugging story on a child’s idea of home, centred round a family of migrant workers who construct big houses while living in hovels themselves, displaced and longing for their own home far away. Told in the voice of little Yasmin, it speaks straight to the child reader. Illustrations evoke a gentle glow of joy and hope.
Rockstar in a Sari
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M D Pallavi +1
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- Description: ಉಷಾ ಉತ್ತುಪ್ ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಧ್ವನಿಯನ್ನು, ತಮ್ಮ ಡ್ರೆಸ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಶೈಲಿಯನ್ನು ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕತೆಯಿಂದ ಹೊರಹಾಕಿದರು. ಇದು ಸಂಗೀತ ಮತ್ತು ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರೋದ್ಯಮದಲ್ಲಿ ತನಗಾಗಿ ಒಂದು ಜಾಗವನ್ನು ಕೆತ್ತಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿತು. Usha Uthup put forth her voice, her dressing style with confidence and honesty. This helped her carve out a space for herself in the music and film industry.
Kisne Banaya
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan
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- Description: सुर और लय से झूमता, लहराता यह गीत, जिसे हम सभी ने बचपन में गाया गुनगुनाया, आज फिर उसी गीत को कथा लाई है एक नए रंग, नए रूप में। ख़ास नन्हे-मुन्नों के लिए।
WHERE DID IT GO
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: What did Kabir find and where did it go? Will he find it again? Graphic visuals add an interactive dimension to this lost-and-found story. Pictures match clues in the text offering many everyday objects for children to identify as they wander with Kabir through the pages.This is a bilingual book
Love Like That
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Richa Jha
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- Description: Little Kroo and Mamma Hop travel to different natural habitats around the world where Kroo is fascinated by new ways of parent-young one bonding. But why doesn't his Mamma love him like that? What will get him to believe what she always says - that she may not love him like that, but she loves him the most in this world? In this simple, elegantly told story, Richa Jha touches upon the one existential doubt every child's mind faces at one point or another. The gentle pace of the book is in sharp contrast to the sheer scale of globe-trotting that the Mamma-baby duo are engaged in. Lyrical prose, a lilting assuring refrain, and adorable animals make this book a perfect bedtime read. Gautam Benegal brings to life the landscapes with his magic brush strokes, each transporting the reader thousands of miles away to the real world of animals in their beautiful habitats.
Goondi Ghari Yeyeil Ka?
- Author Name:
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.
Moodunnit
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C.G. Salamander
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- Description: The vegetables from Ammu’s parents’ cart have disappeared! Who could have stolen them? Amma and Appa are sure the thief must have come in a helicopter. But Ammu, following a trail left by the thief, finds some very strange clues … About the Hook Book Series In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning. Hook Books keep the fun going with: Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers) Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy! From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
Shape Chilli
- Author Name:
Sushil Shukla +1
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- Description: अक्सर हम अखबारों और पत्रिकाओं में तस्वीरों में मूंछें, सींग जोड़ते हुए पाए जाते हैं। ये ऐसी ही शरारतों की किताब है. एक कल्पनाशील, और रचनात्मक शरारत की। वर्गों, वृत्तों, त्रिभुजों की अपनी एक दुनिया होती है। हम उनकी आकृतियों के साथ खेल सकते हैं। बस एक रेखा और एक बिंदु जोड़ें और आपके पास सवारी या मछली के लिए एक घोड़ा तैयार है। मास्टर कलाकार प्रोइति रॉय ने इस खूबसूरत किताब की रचना की है। इसे आज़माएं और देखें कि इसे बनाना कितना आसान है।
Dungi Dance
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Bhavna Jain Bhuta
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- Description: 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.
Titehari Ka Bachcha
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Bhargav Kulkarni
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- Description: ये कहानियां अनसुनी हैं. हम उन्हें सुन सकते हैं लेकिन हमने सुना नहीं है। इसी तरह, उनके लेखक भी अनसुने, अनदेखे हैं। उनमें से एक कचरा बीनने वाला है। कोई जंगल में चिरौंजी, महुआ चुनता है। उनकी कमाई से ही वहां परिवार का गुजारा होता है. उनसे मिलने के लिए सहानुभूति या दया का चश्मा उतार दें, ताकि आप बराबरी से मिल सकें। तब आप जीवन के प्रति उनका दृष्टिकोण, जीवन के प्रति उनका प्रेम और उनका दृष्टिकोण देखेंगे। हो सकता है कि आप वर्षों तक काम न करें, फिर भी आपको भोजन के बारे में चिंता करने की ज़रूरत नहीं होगी...इन लेखकों से मिलने के लिए खुद को इस सुरक्षित आवरण से मुक्त कर लें। देखिये उनके उतार-चढ़ाव, शाखों पर झूलती जिंदगी। इस पुस्तक का चित्रण युवा कलाकार भार्गव कुलकर्णी ने किया है। ये दृष्टांत न केवल उनके जीवन जगत को समझने में मदद करेंगे बल्कि आप स्वयं को भी पहचान सकेंगे। इन चित्रों में हमारे जीवन की झलक देखी जा सकती है।
WHEN ALI BECAME BAJRANGBALI
- Author Name:
Devashish Makhija
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- Description: Mr Moochvaala and his mechanical monsters are going to cut down Bargad chawl, and its residents are worried. They are in danger of losing their homes – their nooks and crannies, shelters and perches in the big banyan tree. It is left to Ali the monkey to find a way out. He swings, jumps and leaps into action, and comes up with a monkey trick that gives a new twist to the phrase ‘playing god' in this hilarious and heartwarming story with wonderfully animated pictures!
Pandrah
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Ambai
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- Description: Adolescence comes tumbling with umpteen doubts and questions, finding the answers to which pose many a profound dilemma. A gently funny coming-of-age story.
Upar Ke Gaon Ka Rahasya
- Author Name:
Neha Bahuguna +1
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- Description: नेहा बहुगुणा ने बच्चों के लिए पहला उपन्यास लिखा है, जिसमें गोपू नाम की नौ साल की जिज्ञासु लड़की पर आधारित है। गोपू समझदारी भरी बातचीत में संलग्न रहती है और हर चीज और हर किसी के बारे में जानने की तीव्र इच्छा रखती है, चाहे वह कितना भी निकट या दूर क्यों न हो। एक दिन, गोपू को वार्षिक गाँव की रामलीला के बंद होने को ले कर एक रहस्य की गंध आती है। वह यह पता लगाने के लिए कृतसंकल्प हो जाती है कि इसे क्यों रोका गया और क्यों सभी को रामलीला देखने के लिए पहाड़ियों पर चढ़ते-उतरते दूसरे गांव जाना पड़ता है। गोपू किसी से भी बात करती है जो उसके साथ रहस्य साझा करना चाहता है, लेकिन वयस्क इस विषय पर बहुत उत्सुक नहीं हैं। ऐसा लगता है कि विषय को "बच्चों के लिए नहीं" का लेबल दिया गया है, लेकिन गोपू की अनूठी पूछताछ तकनीक उन्हें चकित कर देती है। यह आकर्षक रहस्यमय उपन्यास बच्चों के सोचने और तर्क करने के तरीके की एक झलक पेश करता है, साथ ही उन तरीकों को भी उजागर करता है जिनसे वयस्क बच्चों की जिज्ञासा का जवाब देते हैं। सुस्नाता पॉल के चित्र अभिव्यंजक पात्रों के साथ उत्तराखंड की पहाड़ियों में जीवन का एक ज्वलंत चित्रण प्रदान करते हैं जो पाठकों को दृश्य का एक हिस्सा जैसा महसूस कराते हैं।
The Clever Tailor
- Author Name:
Srividhya Venkat +1
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- Description: Rupa Ram is a famous but poor tailor with an unfulfilled dream – to stitch something for his own family. So, when he receives a gift of a brand new saafa, he is inspired to do just that! At the heart of this touching tale is a generous man who uses his imagination and creativity to do right by his family. With delightful illustrations by Nayantara Surendranath, this book is Srividhya Venkat’s charming Indian adaptation of a European folktale. Awards Winner of the 2019 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the Middle East/India/Asia region. Shortlisted for the Neev Children’s Book Award, 2019. Chosen for the 101 Great Books for Kids 2019 list by Evanston Public Library. Listed as a Highly Commended book by the South Asia Book Award 2020.
Something to Chew On
- Author Name:
Sujatha Padmanabhan +4
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- Description: A book about the food of India, its histories, stories, customs and connections. 10+ years.
Panch Pairon Wali Hathi
- Author Name:
Piyush Sekseriya
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- Description: ये कुदरत से प्रेम की कहानियाँ हैं। पीयूष सेकसेरिया कहते हैं कि जंगल, पेड़-पौधे, जानवरी, पक्षी, कीट-पतंगों, नदी, पहाड़, रेत-मिट्टी और लोगों में कुछ ऐसा है कि मैं उन तक बार-बार लौटता हूँ। एक अजब सी खुशी है जो उनको देखने, सुनने, सूँघने, छूने से मिलती है। ‘पाँच पैरों वाली हाथी’ से उन्होंने इन खुशियों को सबके साथ बाँटा है। किताब की रचनाएँ कल्पनाओं से अधिक सरस और रोमांचक हैं।
Wo tees din
- Author Name:
Monika Gupta
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- Description: This book is recommended for teenagers. It helps to learn how the world is & how we should treat, we should be. There are lots of things to learn. बाल उपन्यास की मुख्य पात्रा है कक्षा दस ने पढने वाली मणि. जो कि किसी भी बच्चे की तरह बेहद शरारती चुलबुली है पर कक्षा दस की परीक्षा खत्म होने के बाद नतीजा आने से पहले तीस दिनों में ऐसा क्या होता है कि मणि के एक जबरदस्त बदलाव आ जाता है…
Hallo
- Author Name:
Bageshree S
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- Description: Hello, says the sun to the bud. Hello, says the rain, the bees, the butterflies, the birds, and Thambi. "Hello," the flower replies, showing off its lovely petals. This beginner reader is part of the Thumb Thumb Books series, created around the common thumbprint and featuring Thumb Thumb Thangi and Thumb Thumb Thambi. Short sentences, bold type, and vibrant visuals make entry into reading easy and exciting. At the end is a page for children to make their own thumbprint drawings – and the line, ‘I can read this book,’ affirms the young reader’s confident place in the world of books.
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