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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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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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…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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“We’ll show them we can do things they never even thought of doing!” [Tarini’s] mind raced. “We could just try things out, you know, like scientists!”Holi is around the corner! Antara, Tarini, and their friend Saira want to do something different. So they get plotting and come up with a wonderfulidea. But will all go to plan?Varsha Seshan tells a heart-warming story about the resourcefulness of three young girls who come up with the best idea of all to save their Holi!

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“Manolita is perfectly human . . . I think.”When a chance vacation takes Jaya to Oregon, she makes a new friend. But this strange girl isn’t all that she appears to be, with her solemn eyes and open laugh. She is astounded by phones and prefers her fish uncooked. Could Manolita be hiding something?Sara Rajan brings magic to this unbelievable story about the enigma that is Manolita. With a style that is easy to follow and a story that keeps one hooked, Sara weaves a fantasy to life.

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“I’ve been calling you nonstop. Some actor shared our post about your grandmother last night and it’s gone viral now. It’s being forwarded, retweeted, and even being picked up by other publications. Now get up, call your Paati, and sit her down with your laptop!” In the next few minutes, my world as I knew it changed forever.Dhruv is as upset as his grandmother is to discover that her beloved camera, containing all her memories, has been lost on her solo trip to Europe. When she returns to India, she’s given up hope on ever getting it back. But Dhruv has a brainwave, something that could get people all around the world to help him lift her spirits. What surprises await his Paati?!Prabhu Viswanathan’s simple narration brings to life the tender affection among the members of a family, while reaffirming everyone’s faith in humanity.

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Grab A Word is a make or take word game where children grab and form maximum number of scoring words. The game comprises a Play Board, 100 tiles and a sand timer. Child is required to carefully observe face up letters and spot a word with three or more letters and place it in front of him. In order to earn more points the players can grab letters from each other or simply take them from the centre to form longer words. The game is played with in the time limits set by the sand timer and thus children not only compete with each other but with the time as well while forming the words.

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"More Fun with Words" is a set of 30 self-correcting 4- and 5-piece word building puzzles, a 24 pages Activity Book and an Activity Guide. Children build 4/5 letter words by assembling beautifully illustrated pictures of objects relating to child's immediate environment. As the child sort and join the correct pieces together to complete the pictures and spell the words he/she recognizes the letters, learns spelling and build vocabulary. With the help of the Activity Book and suggestions given in the Activity Guide the child will be able to further practice many new words and strengthen spelling to improve concentration, observation and visual discrimination skills.

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Novice's’ LevelCourse Contents:Grammar, vocabulary, speech acts in relation to the French society. Mainly describes how to conduct oneself in varied circumstances.Intermediate Level – 30Hrs Course Contents: Grammar, vocabulary, and various speech acts in relation to french society i.e. how to conduct oneself in french society in different situations. Writing small instruction brochures, hoardings, advertisements, resumes, and compositions.Intermediate Level – 30Hrs Course Contents: Grammar, vocabulary, as well as different speech relates to French community i.e. how to indulged oneself in French community in different conditions. Writing small instruction brochures, hoardings, advertisements, resumes, and compositions. ᾰ Self Introduction ᾰ Interaction with your work, family, daily routine ᾰ Express like and dislike ᾰ Understand Directions ᾰ Book Accommodation(Hotel, Flat and House) ᾰ Read and Write short text to book accommodation ᾰ Buy tickets and understand information related to travel ᾰ Buy food and clothes ᾰ Order food in a restaurantDuration: 3 monthsTime: 30 hrs

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Tower of Hanoi is a wooden Pyramid Puzzle, consisting of six disks arranged like a tower with the smallest ring at the top and the biggest ring at the bottom. The task is to transfer all the six disks from one of the three poles to another, with one important rule that you can move only one disk at a time and a large disk can never be placed on top of a smaller one. The minimum number of moves for this puzzle ( tower of six disks) is Sixty Three. This puzzle is suitable for 12 yrs (+) children and can be enjoyed by adults as well

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Duration: 3 monthsTime: 30 hrsFor more information, contact: 9967073260

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Duration: 3 monthsTime: 30 hrsFor more information, contact: 9967073260

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Duration: 3 monthsTime: 30 hrsFor more information, contact: 9967073260

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Duration: 3 monthsTime: 30 hrsFor more information, contact: 9967073260

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