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A part of the series called “Portraits of Exile” containing three throught- provoking books-Homecoming, Homeland and Homebound- looks at home and its meaning for Tibetan refugees living in Bylakuppe. intangible memories, interspersing them with regular sheets of paper to represent physical realities.” — The Alipore Post Book for Age group 8+ “This picture book [Homebound] … does the important work of telling stories that would otherwise go unheard, unnoticed.” — The Reading Caterpillar Recommended by Hindustan Times, 2020
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A part of the series called “Portraits of Exile” containing three throught- provoking books-Homecoming, Homeland and Homebound- looks at home and its meaning for Tibetan refugees living in Bylakuppe.
intangible memories, interspersing them with regular sheets of paper to represent physical realities.” — The Alipore Post
Book for Age group 8+
“This picture book [Homebound] … does the important work of telling stories that would otherwise go unheard, unnoticed.” — The Reading Caterpillar
Recommended by Hindustan Times, 2020
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Mai Aur Uske Dost
- Author Name:
Durga Bai +1
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- Description: One dark stormy night, Konda wanders far away from home and is lost. Her family, a young calf and Mai, set out to look for her, and thus begins an extraordinary tale of caring and companionship. With its unlikely heroes, the story is sure to be loved by children and parents alike. With signature Gond patterns and tips on making natural colours, the book is a great resource for acquainting young minds to this amazing folk art form.
Khelna
- Author Name:
Sunaina Ali +1
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- Description: What does Ayesha do with her friends? Does she run? Does she laugh? Does she play? Letís find out what she does through the day!
Gend Swarg
- Author Name:
Diego Castellanos +1
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- Description: Do you know where all the balls being tossed finally go? Join the journey of one such ball to an intriguing new world. The book can be read at various levels. In a very subtle manner it tells that you need to find peace from within.
A Journey
- Author Name:
Jagdish joshi
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- Description: A book by Jagdish Joshi and translated by Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma.
Colour-Colour Kamini
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Kapila Aunty is teaching the little chameleons how to change colour, one at a time. But Kamini gets excited and goes red, purple, green, yellow . . . she just can’t stop! The flashy-splashy third story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
Yes, Hutoxi!
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu, Chandu, Anna and Akka are fed up of Hutoxi the horse — she snorts and scolds and spoils their fun. And then suddenly one day, Hutoxi disappears. Where has she gone? Will she never come back? The bossy-horsy fifth story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
The Rooster That Would Not Crow
- Author Name:
Cheryl Rao
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- Description: Our rooster came when he was small With bristly crest and comb and all… We watched him strut, we watched him grow, And waited – waited – for him to crow. But this young rooster simply refuses to. Until one momentous day in his life – when he lays an egg, and the kuk-roo-kooos burst out of him! Lilting verse rides us jauntily along, bringing us to a sudden head on with this most unusual situation. Or is it so strange, after all? And does it matter? A cleverly spun allegorical tale with joyous pictures that is about facing, and embracing, possible gender realities.
Antariya ondu dina
- Author Name:
Prabha Sudhagade
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- Description: ನಿಮಗೆ ಯಾವಾಗಲಾದರೂ ನಿಮ್ಮ ದಿನಚರಿ ಬೇಸರವಾಗಿದೆಯಾ? ಇಲ್ಲೊಬ್ಬಳು ಅಂತರಿ ಎನ್ನುವ ಇರುವೆಗೆ ಕೂಡ ದಿನಚರಿ ಬೇಸರವಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಗ ಅಂತರಿ ಏನು ಸಾಹಸ ಮಾಡಿದಳು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಕಥೆ ಓದಿ. ಈ ಸುಂದರ ಕಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬರಿ ಅಂತರಿಯ ಸಾಹಸವಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲದೆ ಅದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ವಿವಿಧ ಕೀಟಗಳ ಗೂಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಕೂಡ ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. With its blend of adventure and learning, it’s a perfect read for young minds—and an excellent addition to any school classroom or library!
SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN : FRIEND OF NUMBERS
- Author Name:
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”.
Bombay Ducks, Bombay Docks
- Author Name:
Fleur D’Souza +1
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- Description: It is raining and there is not much one can do outdoors. Come and listen to Aajis story about the Kolis, the original inhabitants of Bombay, their favourite fish Bombay Duck and the citys magnificent docks.Written by Fleur D’Souza and Illustrated by Kripa.
I Will Save My Land
- 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.
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE CITY OF LIONS
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: Gardy isn’t sure if he is the lost lion cub prince who will save the ‘City of Lions’, Singapore. But he rushes there with his friends, all the same. They find that the city is indeed under threat – from its very own haughty, crotchety, bickering guardians, Sir Leon and the Old Woman under the Sea. What is seeing clearly all about – guessing the future, seeing things how they are, or seeing things how they should be?
Shoo, Crow!
- Author Name:
Kavitha Punniyamurthi
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- Description: The crows of Rajipuram are eating up all the corn in the fields. Can Velu and Akif find a way to shoo them away? 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.
Pedon Ki Amma
- Author Name:
Prabhat +1
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- Description: साँझ घिरे जब नींद की झपकी पेड़ों को आने लगती चुप चुप सी पेड़ों की अम्मा मन में पछताने लगती फैल-फूट कर जगह घेर कर सोते परबत बड़े बड़े मेरे दिल के टुकड़े कैसे सो पायेंगे खड़े खड़े
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- Author Name:
Rashmi S +1
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- Description: ನಂದಿತಾ ದಾ ಕುನ್ಹಾ ಅವರ ಕಥೆಯು ಭಾರತದ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಛಾಯಾಗ್ರಾಹಕ ಹೊಮೈ ವ್ಯಾರವಲ್ಲ ಅವರ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಹೋಮೈ ಅವರ ಧೈರ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಕೌಶಲ್ಯವು ಪುಸ್ತಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿ ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರಿಯಾ ಕುರಿಯನ್ ಅವರ ಚಿತ್ರಣಗಳು ಹೋಮೈ ಅವರ ಕೆಲಸದ ಶೈಲಿಯನ್ನು ಎಷ್ಟು ನಿಖರವಾಗಿ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತವೆ ಎಂದರೆ ಕೆಲವೊಮ್ಮೆ ಹೋಮೈ ಅವರೇ ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ತೋರುತ್ತದೆ. ಕರಕುಶಲ ಮತ್ತು ಜೀವನದ ನಡುವಿನ ನಿರಂತರ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಯು ರಂಗಭೂಮಿಯ ಜೀವಂತಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಓದುಗರಿಗೆ ನೆನಪಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. Nandita Da Cunha's story celebrates the life of India's most famous photographer, Homai Vyarawalla. Homai's courage and craftspersonship comes out beautifully in the book. Priya Kuriyan's illustrations maintain Homai's style of work so accurately that sometimes it seems as if Homai herself has illustrated the book. The continuous shift between craft and life reminds the readers of the liveliness of theatre.
Thahro
- Author Name:
Damyanti
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- Description: With its subtle sense of humour and word play, the ëI will read myself ñ Hulgul Storiesí are a series of wonderful fun-filled books. Also available with these books, is a set of flash cards to add that magical spin while reading. All in all, an enchanting fun-learning galore!
This is Where We Live
- Author Name:
Manjari Chakravarti
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- Description: An ordinary day unfolds through the eyes of Jugnu and Noorie, two felines in Shantiniketan—early morning rays slant in through the windows, fish and fruit sellers do their rounds, and children leave for school. However, as the hours slip by, and kal baisakhi, the spring storm, sweeps in all of a sudden, can the day be anything but extraordinary? Stop and stare at Jugnu and Noorie’s everyday world, discover the tiny details and peel each layer in this wordless and slow picture book. These pictures give readers the freedom to interpret the story using their own vocabulary and imagination. This book is written by Manjari Chakravarti Illustrated by Manjari Chakravarti. the development of this book has been supported by PARAG: AN INSTITUTE OF TATA TRUST.
Ek Jaadui Subah
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: When Jishnu asks for a son from the Sun God, he does not expect to get pregnant himself! Read this book to know how Jishnuís pregnancy begins to change him and his village.
Koliyashtu Khushiyaagi
- Author Name:
Reena I puri +2
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- Description: Ma-Cluck and K-Chick have come to Earth to see the wonderful life that hens lead here. When Ra Ra Rooster takes them to the place of Absolute Happiness, the group realises that it isn’t as happy as they first thought.Written by Reena I. Puri, Illustrated by Aratrika Choudhury and Kannada translation By Hema Khurshapur.The development of this book has been supported by Humane Society International in collaboration with Humane Society International India.Library of Congress Literacy Award winner-2020, special response award.
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.
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