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Jafta
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Meet Jafta, a little boy growing up in an African village, who describes some of his everyday moods and feelings by comparing his actions to those of various animals. Filled with vibrant illustrations and clever similes, the book will transport young readers to the beautiful environs of African wilderness. Early readers will find this delightful story being read aloud to them.
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Meet Jafta, a little boy growing up in an African village, who describes some of his everyday moods and feelings by comparing his actions to those of various animals. Filled with vibrant illustrations and clever similes, the book will transport young readers to the beautiful environs of African wilderness. Early readers will find this delightful story being read aloud to them.
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Jaikar +1
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Janaki Sabesh
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Lisa Dias Noronha; Anjora Noronha +1
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Mamta Nainy +1
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Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay
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Shailee
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- Author Name:
Christy Shoba Sudhir
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Meena Raghunathan
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Jhuplir Modhur Baksho
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Achintyarup Ray
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Rameshraaj
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Chhotu Aar Pagla Hawa
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Nandini Nayar
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- Description: Playtime on the terrace takes a turn when a strong wind sweeps Chhotu off his feet and carries him up and away to the clouds and the birds! The light and lively illustrations whirl us to the sky and back.
Boodabim
- Author Name:
Alankrita Amaya
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- Description: Boodabim floats in the sky, he swims in the ocean and he simply glows in stripes! Who is he? A cloud? A fish? A tiger? Boodabim can be anything he wants to be! Minimal text and rollicking illustrations make this a most endearing book for little ones.
Boy, Bear
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Adithi Rao
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Nandini Nayar
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Do and Don't
- Author Name:
Radha HS +1
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- Description: Details awaited
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Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: Goldie the dragon is missing! Following a clue, the friends head to Cumae in Italy where they meet the Sybil who knows everything, and the tantrum-throwing Vesuvian Giant.
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।
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- Author Name:
Roberto Calasso +1
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Paro Anand
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The Bicycle
- Author Name:
Paavannan +1
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