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Powerful pictures run a visual narrative in this story about a young boy named by his mother after her favourite movie star’s super-flop film – Sura! Sura grows up selling stickers at the Velankanni Church, climbing tall palms and playing under the tamarind tree. Until the day his grandfather arrives. His Thatha is different – a boom boom maatukaarar who travels through towns with his bull and drums, telling people their fortunes. His is a dying breed. A robust coming-of-age story that weaves together real life stories told by the children of nomadic communities.
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Powerful pictures run a visual narrative in this story about a young boy named by his mother after her favourite movie star’s super-flop film – Sura!
Sura grows up selling stickers at the Velankanni Church, climbing tall palms and playing under the tamarind tree. Until the day his grandfather arrives. His Thatha is different – a boom boom maatukaarar who travels through towns with his bull and drums, telling people their fortunes. His is a dying breed.
A robust coming-of-age story that weaves together real life stories told by the children of nomadic communities.
Book Details
Enu Maadali?
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: Roll it, pat it, poke in eyes, stick on nose and ears — and a ball of chapati dough can turn into almost anything! The endearing illustrations follow the quirks of a child's imagination.
Just Train Ride Away
- Author Name:
Mini Shrinivasan
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- Description: Santosh travels alone from Mumbai, where he lives with his mother, to Kolkata, on holiday. He has secret plans to look for his father, whom he barely remembers. The train ride brings him into contact with people outside his sheltered world – a prelude to another, deeper, journey. With a light and honest touch, this book explores the emotional dilemma of a young boy who faces the bittersweet reality of estrangement.
Lambi Muchon Wali Billi
- Author Name:
Rameshraaj
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- Description: छोटे बच्चों के लिए छोटे, सुंदर बाल गीत
Lachmi Ki Ladaai
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: The evil asura Tobakachi wants to rule the world by not educating girls. But Lachmi knows better than to give in to his wicked plan.
A Trail of Paint
- Author Name:
Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: Biswajit unwittingly discovers Jamini Roy's unique style of painting as he is drawn into a mystery to do with forging original works.
Tumne Kya Dekha?
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: 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.
The Plant Whisperer
- Author Name:
Sayantan Datta +1
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- Description: Young Jaishree loves nothing more than plants. She wants to understand them, which is why she decides to spend her life studying plants. This biography of ecologist Dr Jaishree Subrahmaniam is a story of passion and gumption.Written by Sayantan Datta ,Illustrated by Bhavya Kumar.The development of this book has been supported by Henkel Anand India Private Limited.
Malainagarada Bannada Godegalu
- Author Name:
Shyamala Shanmugasundaram
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- Description: Soori loves to draw and paint. But where he lives now with his mother is a rundown neighbourhood, unclean, unsafe and completely colourless! He wants to move away, but knows they can’t. He wishes that colours would rain down and brighten the buildings. A few days later, Soori finds himself amidst painters, paint cans and brushes! What’s going on? Painterly pictures echo real textures in a story about trying to bring colour and hope into a community.
Mera Hai Ek Ghar
- Author Name:
Claudia Legnazzi +1
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- Description: Home is where the heart is! And thatís reason enough for a little girl to travel around with her mystical, magical home. From the award-winning author-illustrator Claudia Legnazzi, a book that will stay with you!
Nanna Bhoomiyannu Kaapaaduve
- Author Name:
Rinchin
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- Description: 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.
Ee Naayige En Hesaridona?
- Author Name:
Menaka Raman
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- Description: A dog suddenly appears on a street one day and decides to stay. So now he needs to be given a name. But he is too scrawny to be Laddoo, not furry enough to be Fluffy, and too much of a scaredy-dog to be Rambo... What do they call this dog? A warm and funny vignette of a typical Indian street with assorted people – and a friendly stray!
Thakitta Tharikitta Bouncing Ball
- Author Name:
Jacob Samson Muttada
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- Description: 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
Kitakiya Gumma
- Author Name:
Meghaa Gupta
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- Description: 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.
You Won't Believe Me
- Author Name:
Jairaj Singh
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- Description: Here is a boy who likes his school a lot, but is sure that his school does not like him back. His classmates bully him. His teachers shout at him. But there is a pond full of fish — where he discovers that he’s not alone. READING LEVEL: 04, for older children who can read with confidence. Written by Jairaj Singh Illustrated by Bhargavi Rudraraju
Sindabad Ki Samudri Yatrayen
- Author Name:
Harshita
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- Description: No Description Available for this Book
HENNA ON MY HANDS
- Author Name:
Fawzia Gilani Williams
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- Description: Squiggles and swirls, loops and curls, diamonds and dots... and a small surprise! The little girl watches as her mother traces the cool, moist patterns on her palm. Then comes the waiting. The henna must dry, nothing must touch it – and she can be patient no longer! The art of drawing with henna takes on a little girl’s infectious thrill as decorative designs swirl around the pages to evoke the rich, gorgeous look of henna on the hand.
Why Always
- Author Name:
Michio Mado +1
- Book Type:
- Description: Can nature ever be old? Find out in this poem!
Pandrah
- Author Name:
Ambai
- Book Type:
- 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.
Goondi Gharey Aavshe?
- 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.
Waiting for Turtles
- Author Name:
Pankaj Sekhsaria +1
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- Description: Samrat is giddy with excitement. He and his mother Seema, a sea turtle researcher, are headed to Tarmugli Island in the hopes of observing nesting turtles. On a quiet, empty beach, under a blanket of stars, they wait. Will the turtles come? Pankaj Sekhsaria’s beautiful story is an awe-inspiring look at these elusive creatures, while Vipin Sketchplore’s stunning illustrations exquisitely capture the lush landscape of the island and the glistening waters of the ocean.
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