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
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
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
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.
All Tashi’s aging mother wants is a memento from Sarnath, the land of the Buddha’s first teachings. But year after year, on his travels to Benares, her son forgets to bring something back for her. One year, having forgotten again, Tashi picks up an old tooth off the ground near his house and presents it to his mother as the Buddha’s tooth. Maria L. Denjongpa retells this Tibetan folktale with remarkable insight, while Chetan Sharma’s illustrations capture the beauty of Kalimpong. The result is a magnificent story about the power of love and faith.Awards– Listed in Best South Asian Books of 2018 – KitaabWorld
Synopsis : A young girl traces her mother’s journey through the city of Delhi, writing letters to her along the way. Every monument holds a memory; every letter tells a story, and Fatima wants nothing more than to show her beloved Ammijaan that she is truly her mother’s daughter.Letters to Ammi by Aftab Yusuf Shaikh, with stunning photographs by Adrija Ghosh and Soumitra Ranade, is a celebration of timeless human relationships.Age Group: 7 to 9 Years | Author: Mohammed Aftab Yusuf Shaikh | Photographer: Adrija Ghosh and Soumitra Ranade | No.of pages: 44 | Type: Picture Book | Format: Hard bound
Friends don’t say mean things about you behind your back. Friends let you play cricket with them even when they don’t need an extra fielder. A falling-out with her friends drives thirteen-year-old Dhivya to seek solace in the waters of the village tank. That day, she receives some advice and is sucked into the world of competitive swimming, far away from her home near the cotton fields in Siruganpur. Soon, she makes friends with another swimmer – Ambika. Will Dhivya be able to hold on to this friendship?Nivedha Ganesh spins fiction from facts with verve and imagination in a story that’s humorous, relatable, and inspiring all at once.
I’m the boss. I make my own decisions.Naresh has the world’s coolest mother – she wakes up at midnight, dons a miner’s lamp and goes to her field to harvest flowers. Will he be able to show everyone at school that she’s a hero?Aparna Karthikeyan tells the story of Nandhini, a remarkable woman who juggles single parenthood and a sampangi farm in Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu.Based on real events, this is a story about a woman who cultivates a cheery disposition and stubbornly pursues her daring, unusualdreams.
I can’t buy a ticket, but I really need to get on this train…Chandrasekhar waits for a job and dreams of being back home with a classmate he’s in love with. Aruna has lost a slipper, and it was her only pair. Balu wishes he could trade his jackhammer for a poetry book. Sadia and her son are sleeping beside their handmade dolls, wondering what the future holds. Anjanamma makes up a story to soothe the relentless sting of mosquitoes. Nagaraju sightlessly navigates the chaos of a train station and puts out a plea to the universe.Subuhi Jiwani traces six uncertain journeys from Andhra Pradesh to Kochi, of migrants in search of work, survival and belonging.
…stone buildings seemed to rise out of a largely garden-like environment, and in the distance were the towering ghats. Snehagao was…beautiful…A new school, a strange new language, and an oddly cheerful roommate – Krishnan doesn’t know what to make of it all. He’s here after losing his only parent to HIV, and finding out that he has it too. Angry at having been made to leave the only home he’s ever known, Krishnan is desperate and homesick.He soon has to make way for new feelings, though – the exhilaration of bolting up and down the school’s running track, and the delicious thrill of competing with his best friend for the post of Prime Minister in the school parliament.Vishaka George’s uplifting story about a brave teenager and his lovable group of friends is inspired by real events, and is proof that wonderful things sneak up on you when you least expect them.
For centuries, people have sought to make sense of the world around them through stories, and this holds true for trees as well. Why does the coconut have eyes? How did a cobbler prove his wisdom with a tiny seed? How did a jackfruit tree help Birbal solve a robbery?Thatha takes Samar, Maya, Shyam, and Nisha all over India and beyond through 12 stories that span several cultures.Mallika Ravikumar’s retelling of myths, legends, and folktales from different traditions will delight readers young and old, while Swati Kharbanda’s awe-inspiring illustrations showcase the staggering beauty of the trees that surround us.
Rock pythons, trinket snakes, common sand boas – Vatsala is enamoured by these beautiful reptiles and their gleaming bodies. But no one seems to understand her love for them, especially her best friend, Neeraj! Could a trip to Sanjay Gandhi National Park make all the difference in convincing him that snakes are quite wonderful after all?Arthy Muthanna Singh and Mamta Nainy show us the allure of these misunderstood creatures, while Divya George’s stunning illustrations take us on a trip to the lush surroundings of Mumbai’s largest national park.This book was done in collaboration with WWF-India.
A bite of vada pav, a drive through the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a photo stop at Haji Ali Dargah – Leopard just wants to do some everyday Mumbai things, but can’t quite figure out why she’s making everyone so nervous.Lubaina Bandukwala tells the tale of a baffled spotted tourist, while Allen Shaw’s hilarious illustrations recreate a situation Mumbai has found itself in every now and then.
LSRW based syllabus. One-to-one live video classes where the student and teacher interact for about thirty minutes. Speaking and listening activities will be conducted during the session while reading and writing will be given as after-class activities. The curriculum will be customised as per the students' requirements after the students undergo an assessment to understand their level of expertiseStudents from all levels are eligible for the classes (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)The number of sessions available is 20 sessions/40 sessions/60 sessions. The number of sessions can be selected by the student as per their requirement. The learning sessions will take place daily from Monday to Friday, test sessions on Saturdays and Sundays will be a holidayTime of each session: 30 to 40 minutesPrice per session: Rs.300Learning app and soft copies of study materials will be provided to the enrolling studentsA certificate of completion will be provided to the students on successful completion of the course.
LSRW based syllabus. One-to-one live video classes where the student and teacher interact for about thirty minutes. Speaking and listening activities will be conducted during the session while reading and writing will be given as after-class activities. The curriculum will be customised as per the students' requirements after the students undergo an assessment to understand their level of expertiseStudents at the Beginner level are eligible for these classesThe number of sessions available is 20 sessions/40 sessions/60 sessions.The number of sessions can be selected by the student as per their requirement. The learning sessions will take place daily from Monday to Friday, test sessions on Saturdays and Sundays will be a holidayTime of each session: 30 to 40 minutesPrice per session: Rs.300Learning app and soft copies of study materials will be provided to the enrolling studentsA certificate of completion will be provided to the students on successful completion of the course.
LSRW based syllabus. One-to-one live video classes where the student and teacher interact for about thirty minutes. Speaking and listening activities will be conducted during the session while reading and writing will be given as after-class activities. The curriculum will be customised as per the students' requirements after the students undergo an assessment to understand their level of expertiseStudents at the Intermediate level are eligible for these classesThe number of sessions available is 20 sessions/40 sessions/60 sessions.The number of sessions can be selected by the student as per their requirement. The learning sessions will take place daily from Monday to Friday, test sessions on Saturdays and Sundays will be a holidayTime of each session: 30 to 40 minutesPrice per session: Rs.300Learning app and soft copies of study materials will be provided to the enrolling studentsA certificate of completion will be provided to the students on successful completion of the course.
LSRW based syllabus. One-to-one live video classes where the student and teacher interact for about thirty minutes. Speaking and listening activities will be conducted during the session while reading and writing will be given as after-class activities. The curriculum will be customised as per the students' requirements after the students undergo an assessment to understand their level of expertiseStudents at the Advanced level are eligible for these classesThe number of sessions available is 20 sessions/40 sessions/60 sessions.The number of sessions can be selected by the student as per their requirement. The learning sessions will take place daily from Monday to Friday, test sessions on Saturdays and Sundays will be a holidayTime of each session: 30 to 40 minutesPrice per session: Rs.300Learning app and soft copies of study materials will be provided to the enrolling studentsA certificate of completion will be provided to the students on successful completion of the course.
Make teaching Social life skills and values fun and enjoyable for your child with “My First Story Telling Set”.It is a collection of books on 6 much-needed modern moral values that today’s kids must imbibe from early on. These are carefully curated storybooks with beautiful bright images.The reading span is less than 5 minutes to ensure that the child is not bored while reading.There is a fun write and wipe activity at the back of each book.Foster a habit of reading in your little ones with this set of 6 thoughtfully designed storybooks. These books equip preschoolers and primary school kids with essential reading, language, visual, motor, and imagination skills.Where will it help?It will assist in nurturing a child’s
Imagination
Analytical Skill
Creativity
Emotional Quotient
Language Development
Character Building
Problem Solving
Empathy
Logical Skill
What makes it unique?-> Short Stories Spread in 8 pages only.-> Attractive illustration catches child’s attention.-> Requires only 5 minutes of attention span.-> Each book has felt puppet Characters to generate interest among little readers.-> Promotes storytelling and creativity.-> Each story has an after story activity that facilitates bonding between storyteller and child. This set covers the following six moral values
Perseverance and hard work.
Sharing is caring.
Look beyond physical appearance.
Values of Friendship
Every problem has a solution.
Listen to the wise words of elders.
Quality Details :Books are printed on 300 gsm card paper.The front and back covers are laminated.The size of the book is 7″ by 5.25″.Easy to hold for toddlers and kids.The finger puppets are made of felt fabric.All puppets are machine-stiched.
"Beginning Consonant Sounds" is an innovative and easy-to-practice game that helps children to develop their phonemic skills. The game comprises 15 sets of two piece self-correcting match-ups, 6 double sided wipe clean practice sheets and an Activity Guide. The child is required to match two cards having same beginning sound such as duck and dog or ball and balloon. The given wipe clean sheets reinforce the skills better with the help of variety of activities such as the child is required to circle/mark the picture with a particular sound or by completing the incomplete words. This way the child can improve his/her phonemic awareness while developing their vocabulary.
The Ebons made the best grandfather clocks in the town of Nimish . . . They were such excellent makers of grandfather clocks that they became richer and richer as the years went by . . . Yet, the eighth Father Ebon, the present head of the family, was unhappy. Ebby, the daughter of the eighth Father Ebon, is adept at a lot of things. But she wishes she could put an end to her father’s sadness, and wonders how she could help. Until one day, she stumbles upon a treasure! Could it lift Father Ebon out of his gloom? Poile Sengupta narrates this fascinating story with emotion, enthusiasm, and a dash of drama.
Learning proper grammar is important because it is the language that makes it possible for us to effectively talk about language. Nouns are an important part of speech in English. It is difficult to say much without using a noun. There are several different types of English nouns. It is often useful to recognize what type a noun is because different types sometimes have different rules. This activity helps the child understand the different types of noun like person, place , animal and things.
Flashcards are incredibly versatile study tool which makes learning fun and also remembrance value is very high. This combo pack contains 4 packs of flashcards - Animals, birds, Insects and sea animals
If Roohi’s mischievous brother doesn’t attend sitar practice, then Baba won’t take him to the market. And Roohi won’t get the kite that she so badly wants! Can she keep Baba from losing his temper?Loosely based on the childhood of renowned surbahar player Annapoorna Devi, this is a charming tale about how a young girl discovers the magic in her fingers in more ways than one.
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.
