Language Development and Communication

In the beautiful Rajasthani village of Posalia, four puppets come alive and lead exciting lives – until their masters decide to replace them with new puppets one day. Read this story to find out what happens to these clever, mischievous puppets when the new puppets arrive.

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This charming story about adoption is a powerful reminder to both parents and children that the bonds of family are not dependent on genes. The story tugs at the heartstrings by highlighting the fierce love and loyalty that every member of the family feels towards Gul, the adopted child who is the centre of their lives.

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What happens to stories that don’t get told? What happens to songs that don’t get sung? Are they forgotten or do they emerge some day? Parvathi knows a story and a song, but she keeps them to herself. The story and the song, however, are determined to escape! This tamil folktale adapted for children by Manasi Subramaniam is illustrated by Ayswarya Sankaranarayanan.

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Nekgaon is a perfect village. Yes, everything’s perfect – from the cock’s crow to the setting sun. But one wily man arrives and changes everything about Nekgaon with his strange demand.

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Scqealichtitz! And there went the little lizard’s tail! Poor little lizard… he now needs a new tail. Join him as he goes about looking for a new one, only to finally discover a lizard home-truth. Brilliant palette-knife art by German illustrator Christine Kastl elevates the experience of the story.

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Sameer is bored. Whatever Amma gives him, he exhausts its possibilities in minutes. Can Amma find something to keep Sameer occupied? Find out in Nandini Nayar’s warm-hearted tale illustrated with intricate detail and gorgeous textures by Francesco Manetti. It’s just the book to cuddle up with on a rainy day.

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Sameer has plans for the summer holidays – big plans. And he has the perfect place in mind. Can Amma guess where he wants to go? Be transported by Nandini Nayar’s nimble little vignettes and Francesco Manetti’s joyous locales in this quirky and fanciful tale. This vibrant and irresistible tale will resonate with every child and every parent.

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There’s a package waiting for Sameer – what could it be? No matter what it is, Sameer is sure of one thing: his imagination will help him create a whole new world with it! Join Sameer in Nandini Nayar’s charming and profound tale, magnificently painted by Francesco Manetti.

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Bela’s lost her Ma at the bazaar! Where could she have gone? With the help of a whole new host of friends including an intrepid goat and a man who walks on air, Bela sets off to find her Ma! Join Bela’s lively afternoon at the Wednesday bazaar in Neha Singh’s whimsical tale, rendered by Sonal Gupta in the jewel-toned hues of an Indian summer.

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Malli loved weekends with her Paati. The head massages, the hugs,the engrossing stories, and most importantly, Paati’s delicious, pipinghot rasam.But then, one day, everything changed. And Malli’s world became darkand colourless. No more warm hugs, no more rasam, no more Paati.Can Malli find a piece of her beloved grandmother to hold on to?In this gentle story of grief and loss, Janaki Sabesh and Dhwani Sabeshbring to the young reader the enduring love of those that have passedbut never truly leave us. Pallavi Jain breathes life and colour intothe illustrations storyboarded brilliantly by Vaijayanthi.

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Lakshmi and Sundari are an unusual pair of twins with an unusual connection. But not everyone knows how special they are until they’re both called upon to save the day. Kavitha Mandana tells this story with brilliance and warmth, while Nayantara Surendranath lends vibrancy to it with her magnificent artwork.Awards– A Pair of Twins was in the SABA (South Asian Book Award) list of Highly Commended books of 2015.– Listed in the top ten titles in the 2015 Amelia Bloomer list– Shortlisted for the 2015 The Hindu-Young World Goodbooks Award.

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Maya’s family refuses to believe that she has an elephant in her backyard. But the elephant is not hers and he needs to return home! Shobha Viswanath’s simple, delightful story is illustrated gorgeously in watercolours by Sadhvi Jawa.

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Synopsis: Akiro draws only cats… cats, cats and more cats! No matter what he is asked to do, he simply draws cats! And this artistic tendency leads him to an adventure one day – an adventure that will change his life. Go on a journey in this Japanese folktale retold by Anushka Ravishankar with intricate illustrations by Christine Kastl in water colours and ink on rice paper.Age Group: 7 to 9 Ι Author: Anushka Ravishankar Ι Illustrator: Christine Kastl Ι Language: English Ι No. of Pages: 32 Ι Type: Picture Book | Format: Paper BackThis book was listed in The White Ravens 2010 catalog of notable and remarkable international children’s books, published by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek (International Youth Library) in Munich.

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Every night, when the owl hoots and the shadows of the trees dance on the walls, the Night Monster creeps into Avi’s room and frightens him. One day, his sister suggests he write a letter to the monster, and Avi’s nights are not the same any more.

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Muthumama and Muthumami have an unexpected guest for dinner – a ravenous lion! Find out what happens next in this tale of hospitality gone wrong. An irreverent tale penned by Lavanya Karthik with riotously funny illustrations by Chetan Sharma, the book is sure to tickle your funny bone and taste buds!With a page to write your own ending!Awards– Shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Awards in the Best Story and Best Illustrator categories

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Bela gets lost again! This time, at the railway station. Has Nani boarded the train that she just missed? Will the kind ticket collector help reunite her with Nani? Take an exciting journey with Bela and her friends in Neha Singh’s endearing sequel to The Wednesday Bazaar, illustrated by Sonal Gupta.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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