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Sometimes, it is hard to get the perfect price for anything. But Chooheram, the clever rat, always managed to make a bargain. One day, he managed to make the greatest bargain of all! This witty folk story from the glorious plains of Punjab by Samita Aiyer takes you from bargain to bargain through Garima Gupta’s funny illustrations

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After tasting a delicious mango, the king of Benares arrives at the monkey kingdom in search of the fruit. Can Kapi, the monkey king, find a way to protect his subjects? This timeless Jataka tale, a page from the life of the Bodhisattva, is adapted by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated in vivid hues of traditional Indian folk art by Uma Krishnaswamy.Awards– The Monkey King won the NAPPA award 2000 by the National Association of Parenting Publishers.

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How do fat monkeys get thin? Chakrapani, the monkey chieftain, decides that the only way for his tribe of monkeys to lose weight is by going on a fast. But can hungry monkeys really stop eating for a day? Wacky illustrations by Shilpa Ranade in charcoal and acrylic add mischief to this hilarious story adapted by Kaushik Viswanath from a Buddhist tale.

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What Thea wants more than anything in the world is a tree – a real tree to climb and hide in, to sit under and dream. But in the city where she lives, there are no trees. So one day, Thea goes in search of a tree. This elemental story is written and illustrated by Judith Clay.Awards– This book was listed in The White Ravens 2012 catalog of notable and remarkable international children’s books, published by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek (International Youth Library) in Munich.

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In this timeless Aesop’s fable, a fox and a crow vie for a piece of bread. This breathtakingly beautiful picture book adapted by Manasi Subramaniam with dark humor is an exploration of this tale. The artist Culpeo S. Fox makes each page stand alone like a brilliant painting; when the pages come together, they tell us the story like never before.Awards– The Fox and The Crow won Best Cover and Best Illustrated Children’s Book at Comic Con India 2015– The Fox and the Crow was listed as one of the best children’s books of 2014 by the New York Public Library.– The Fox and the Crow was listed in the prestigious White Ravens’ catalogue in 2014

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Princess Easy Pleasy is all but easy to please. She drives the royal packer up the wall with her quirks that are as seasonal as her royal vacations. Where does it all stop?Awards– Princess Easy Pleasy won The Hindu Young World Good-books Award for Best Illustrator in 2017.– Princess Easy Pleasy was nominated for the Jarul Book Award, 2017.

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In Baddbaddpur, it’s impossible to keep a secret. Everyone gossips about everything! Then one day, ill-tempered Pandurang wishes to keep a secret. But of course, the secret spreads from person to person… and the strangest thing happens: a feather becomes a forest! Join the villagers of Baddbaddpur in this charming village story by Anushka Ravishankar and see how the rumour spreads with illustrations by Kanyika Kini in inks and colour pencils that will make you laugh out loud.Awards– Chosen for the 2017 line-up in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, Canada.– Won the South Asia Book Award in 2013

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The Foolish Crow Kauaa the crow is very hungry and has finally managed to get a roti to eat. Now Lomdi the fox wants that roti. Do his clever plans work? This simple folktale is about the folly of vanity and teaches us never to fall for flattery. The Talking Cave When Juno the clever jackal comes home one evening, he finds footprints of a lion outside his cave. But wily Juno has a way of finding out if it is safe to enter or not! This Panchatantra story is about resourcefulness and quick thinking.  

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Fish Friends Three Timsi, Bucki and Moti are three fishes who are great friends in spite of how different they are from each other. When trouble strikes in the form of a fisherman, they unite to escape from his net. This Panchatantra tale shows us that true friends can always be counted on! The Fox and the Squirrel Gilehri the squirrel and Laalu the fox are best friends and always help each other out. But Laalu is too boastful sometimes. So Gilehri decides to teach him a short lesson! In this story, we learn about trust, humility, and friendship.

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In the 3rd Century BC, Vishnu Sharma wrote these two charming stories to teach wise conduct to three ignorant princes in the Panchatantra. Adapted by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated vibrantly by Mandar Kanvinda, these trickster tales are sure to win you with their unexpected endings.  

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Have you ever been in deep trouble? If you have a quick wit, you can find a way out of any situation! In these two Panchatantra classics, find out how clever animals solve tricky problems!  

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Hanuman, the monkey with the broken chin, is celebrated in our mythology for his wisdom, courage and loyalty. These retellings of the monkey god's exploits are adapted from mythology by Shobha Viswanath and vividly illustrated by Srividya Natarajan.  

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Learn life’s truest lessons from our animal friends with these two timeless fables from the Panchatantra and the Jataka. Delve into the intricate traditional art forms of India with beautiful artwork in the Warli and Mithila styles.  

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Birth of Krishna: A divine prophecy says that the eighth son born to Devaki will bring about the death of the evil king Kamsa and redeem the kingdom of Mathura. But Kamsa has imprisoned Devaki and sworn to kill every child born to her. Will the prophecy come true?Krishna’s Conquests: Where there is Krishna, there is mirth, music and mischief and plenty of adventure too! Krishna shows that he is no ordinary child through his encounters with Kaliya the deadly serpent, Indra the rain-god and, eventually, the evil king Kamsa!Product DetailsAge Group:7 to 9Author: Shobha ViswanathNarrator: Girish KarnadIllustrator: Chetan Sharma, Anagha DeshpandeMusic: 3 Brothers and a ViolinNo. of Pages: Birth of Krishna: 24; Krishna’s Conquests: 24Run Time: Birth of Krishna: 20:27; Krishna’s conquests: 24:16Items Included: 2 books and a CD | Type: Audio bookSKU: KMKCD

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One day, all the shapes in the world disappear. It’s up to Little Dot to restore shape to the world.

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Synopsis: Brilliantly innovative designer and artist Eric Carle has dramatized the story of nature’s commonest yet loveliest marvels, the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, in a picture book to delight as well as instruct the very youngest reader or listener.The brilliant illustrations, collages of specially prepared paper, and the cleverly die-cut pages show what the caterpillar ate on successive days, graphically introducing sets of up to ten objects and also the names of the days of the week in rotation, as well as telling the central story of the transformation of the caterpillar.Age Group: 4 to 6 Years Ι Author: Eric Carle Ι Translation: Pratibha Jain Ι Illustrator: Eric Carle Ι Language: Bilingual – Hindi & English Ι No. of Pages: 28 Ι Type: Picture Book Ι Format: Paperback

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Cheekra, Shankra, and their cubs have just had a long, tiring hunting trip. They decide to spend the night in a cave. But they soon find out the cave is home to a tiger. Cheekra and Shankra need to quickly think of a plan to keep their cubs safe. Can the two sharp foxes outwit the tiger?

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Kumeer the crocodile wants to eat a jackal for dinner, and bullies his friend Nandu the crab into helping him. Can the hungry crocodile and his meek friend succeed in outsmarting the cleverest animal in the forest? Illustrated by Manasi Lamba, this adaptation of an old folktale by Sayoni Basu will have you laughing out loud.

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When there is a drought one summer, Sanjaya the talkative turtle has to go in search of greener pastures with the help of his friends, Vaali and Nirali the geese. Sanjaya comes up with an ingenious plan, but does his talkative nature get in the way of their journey? Samina Anim’s adaptation of this old folktale is accompanied by Archana Sreenivasan’s delightful illustrations.

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Heera, a mischievous fox, invites Nandini the crane home for a meal one day. Is he being hospitable or is this one of his many infamous pranks? This hilarious adaptation of a Panchatantra tale by Samina Anim is paired with cheerful illustrations by Lavanya Karthik, and tells the story of how a cheeky jokester gets what he deserves.

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Gia’s Papa has signed up for the marathon. As he buys clothes and fancy gadgets to match his new hobby, Gia’s grandmother becomes his biggest cheerleader. She even has a camcorder ready for race day. Does Papa lose steam as the marathon approaches, or does he manage to cross the finish line after all?Written by Nalini Sorensen and paired with Prashant Soni’s cheerful illustrations, this lighthearted story is about fitness goals that go awry, and the unflagging faith of family.Awards– Winner, Jarul Book Award, 2019.

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Raju has a humble lunch every day. One day, he discovers the delicious smell of yummy bajjis coming from Babu’s stall. He soon starts to have the most wonderful lunch – purely in the form of smells! But when Babu figures out what he is doing, he demands payment for these smells. How will Raju manage to pay for smells? A feast for the senses, this book by Pankaja Srinivasan is illustrated by Satwik Gade.

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Raghunath boards a train from Mumbai to Vajraghat and shares his compartment with a stranger. Raghunath’s curiosity is piqued when the mysterious stranger starts speaking in numbers. This original story by Soumitra Ranade and Rudradutt Ranade features three alternative endings by Sonali Arun Bhatia, Archana Rao-D’Cruz, and Mira Desai. Illustrated stylishly in pen-and-ink by Ambika Sambasivan, 8563 is a delightful mystery for all readers.Awards– 8563 was nominated for the Peek-a-book Children’s Choice Award in 2018

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Synopsis:What happens to little flower seeds in autumn? A strong wind blows a group of seeds across the land. One by one, many of the seeds get lost; some are burned by the sun, some fall into the ocean and some are eaten by a bird. As the seasons change, only a few seeds survive the long winter, and when spiring finally arrives, the seeds that have survived sprout into plants. But there are new dangers for these plants… and finally, only the tiniest seed remains, growing into a gaint flower. And when autumn returns, it sends its own seeds into the wind and the process starts all over again!Eric Carle’s eloquent text and brilliant collages turn the simple life cycle of a plant into an exciting story, a nature lesson and an inspiring message about the importance of perseverance.Age Group: 4 to 6 Ι Author: Eric Carle Ι Translation: Sushma Bakshi Ι Illustrator: Eric Carle Ι Language: Bilingual – Hindi & English Ι No. of Pages: 34 Ι Type: Picture Book Ι Format: Paperback

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