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How the Cobra Got His Spectacles
The magnificent Indian cobra has a regal hood, and on his hood is a mark shaped like a pair of round spectacles. Ever wondered how the grand reptile got this distinctive pattern? In How the Cobra Got His Spectacles, one of India’s greatest writers on wildlife and wild places answers the intriguing question through an enchanting story of friendship, magic, and the beauty of the natural world. A young naga and an old hermit live peacefully by a river. But when a mischievous monkey steals the hermit’s spectacles, the naga, relying solely on his forked tongue to taste and sniff the scents in the air around him, sets off on a quest to recover his friend’s lost possession. As he traverses the jungle, he encounters curious woodland creatures. As night falls, the naga listens to bats squeak as they find their way in the darkness. A delightfully illustrated journey through the dense forest, this book is a perfect read for young wildlife enthusiasts and will help them appreciate how every creature has a unique way of experiencing the world around them.
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Quills:The Hungry Little Porcupine
As the sun begins to set behind the Himalayan foothills, a little porcupine wakes up to the sound of his grumbling tummy. All that’s left in the kitchen of his burrow is an old turnip. So, as the forest goes to sleep, Quills’s journey begins. Soon, he is joined by his dear pals—Pig, Monkey, Mongoose, and Goat—and together they set off in search of tubers, loquats, mushrooms, and wild strawberries. But something scary lurks in the darkness. As the team scampers across a fallen oak, down a grassy ridge, and through a forest of rhododendrons and a field of pink thunder lilies, a villainous leopard looms in the shadows, ready to pounce on the creatures and devour them. Can Quills and his friends escape its wicked clutches and gather enough delicious treats to satiate their hungry stomachs? Heartwarming and suspenseful in equal measure, Quills is a delightfully illustrated story about the comfort of good friends and the joys of sharing food and memories with your loved ones.
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If You Were a Tiger Cub
The wonders of the forest beckon to an adventurous tiger cub. As she ventures deep into the wilderness, you’ll meet fascinating inhabitants of the jungle, from a stealthy leopard to a hornbill nestled high up in a fig tree. Look closely, and you may spot a mighty elephant behind a bamboo thicket. Hear the alarm call of a sambar deer? If you don’t keep still, it may race far, far away! Hanging upside down from the roof of a cave is a cauldron of bats, and soon arrives a ferocious shaggy creature, waving its sharp claws. Under the rustling leaves on the forest floor, tucked away in the alcoves of a termite castle, and amidst the great roots of a banyan tree, astonishing mysteries of the jungle await discovery. The creation of a masterful storyteller whose knowledge of India’s flora and fauna is unparalleled, If You Were a Tiger Cub shows curious young readers the magnificent beauty of the natural world through the eyes of one of its most majestic creatures.
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The Monkey’s Revenge
Jirnadhana, a businessman down on his luck, returns from a long journey only to find that his trusted friend has ‘misplaced’ his valuable iron scale and claims it was eaten by mice. Shocked by the silly excuse, Jirnadhana must now outwit his friend and recover his prized possession. In another tale of revenge, a king orders the execution of the monkeys in his kingdom so the royal veterinarians can use their fat to treat injured horses. Heartbroken by the loss of his family and friends, a wise monkey receives a boon from a rakshasa and devises a clever plan to seek justice against the cruel king. The two stories in this book are a magical gateway into the world of the Panchatantra, possibly the oldest surviving compilation of Indian fables. Vividly retold by bestselling author Meena Arora Nayak, this collection will captivate young readers with its lucid prose and verse and vibrant illustrations, while teaching them the power of virtue and honesty over deceit and lies.
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Gopichi Diary Ek Unad Divas (गोपीची डायरी - एक उना
आपल्या घरच्या उबदार वातावरणातून बाहेर पडलेला गोपी रस्त्यावर भटकत असताना खूप नवनवीन अनुभवांना सामोरा जातो. त्याला रस्त्यात अनेक भटकी कुत्री भेटतात, त्यांचा जीवनसंघर्ष त्यांच्याबरोबर तोही अनुभवतो. या संपूर्ण दिवसांमध्ये गोपीला एक नवी भटकी मैत्रीण मिळते आणि त्याच्या दिवसभरातल्या अनेक कारनाम्यांमध्ये ती त्याची सोबत करते. एक दिवस असा काही विलक्षण उजाडतो, अगदी जगावेगळा! पण, गोपीला मात्र क्षणोक्षणी आपल्या आवडत्या आजीची आठवण येत असते. गोपीला आपल्या घराचा पत्ता सापडेल का? आजी आणि गोपी यांची परत भेट होईल का? ही सुंदर आणि मनाला आनंद देणारी गोष्ट वाचा, म्हणजे तुम्हाला त्याचा उलगडा होईल. सुधा मूर्तींनी आपल्या आगळ्यावेगळ्या शैलीत लिहिलेली ही कथा आबालवृद्धांचं मन नक्कीच जिंकून घेईल. रस्त्यावर भटकणार्या कुत्र्यांचं आयुष्य किती कष्टाने भरलेलं असतं, हे गोपी आपल्याला दाखवून देईल, त्याचबरोबर आपण त्यांच्यासाठी काय करू शकतो, हेही आपल्याला त्यातून समजेल.
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Nothing Like the Movies
In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better Than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student. For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process. Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him. Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend. Still, Wes won’t give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz’s attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.
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Aajobancha Diva Ani Etar Katha (आजोबांचा दिवा आणि
एका तरुण मुलाने दिवे विकायचा व्यवसाय सुरू केला. कोणाचीही मदत नाही. हाती पैसा नाही. अशा प्रतिकूल परिस्थितीतपण त्या मुलाने चिकाटीने आपले काम सुरूच ठेवले. त्याच्या प्रयत्नांना यश मिळाले. पण यश हे पटकन हातातून सटकून जाते. त्याच्या दिव्याच्या व्यवसायाला एका मोठ्या शत्रूबरोबर टक्कर द्यावी लागली. कोण होता तो शत्रू ? त्याच्या व्यवसायचे काय झाले ? गोन कोल्हयाचे झालेले मन परिवर्तन. त्याने केलेल्या परोपकाराचे त्याला काय फळ मिळाले? गोनगोरो घंटा म्हणजे खरे तर निर्जीव वस्तू. पण सर्व गावकऱ्यांचा तिच्यावर खूप जीव होता. तिला कसा निरोप दिला ? छोट्या तारोचे खरे दुःख काय होते? फुलपाखरे आणि काजवे ह्यांनी झाडाचा उत्सव कसा साजरा केला ? ह्या सर्व प्रश्नांची उत्तरे मिळतील आजोबांचा दिवा आणि इतर कथा ह्या पुस्तकामध्ये. निइमि नानकिचि ह्या प्रसिद्ध जपानी बालसाहित्यकारांच्या ह्या कथांमध्ये मानवी मनातील भावनांचे अचूक चित्रण आढळते. माणूस आणि त्याच्या भावना ह्या सर्वत्र सारख्याच असतात. त्यामुळे ह्या कथा वाचताना कथांमधल्या व्यक्ती आपल्याला जवळच्या वाटू लागतात. त्यांची सुख - दुःखे आपली वाटू लागतात. ह्या कथांमधून जपानच्या संस्कृतीची ओळख पण आपल्याला होते.
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King Bharata And Other Stories
This enchanting book, adorned with imaginative illustrations, contains a world of wonder for eager minds. This exquisite literary treasure invites young readers to take an unforgettable journey into the captivating world of Ruskin Bond's storytelling mastery. King Bharata and Other Stories compiles some of his most fascinating stories such as King Bharata, A Demon For Work, The Tiger-King's Gift, and A Battle of Wits, to take its readers on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Some Hill Station Ghosts And Other Stories
This enchanting book, adorned with imaginative illustrations, contains a world of wonder for eager minds. This exquisite literary treasure invites young readers to take an unforgettable journey into the captivating world of Ruskin Bond's storytelling mastery. Some Hill Station Ghosts and Other Stories compiles some of his most fascinating stories such as The Photograph, Some Hill Station Ghosts, The Trouble with Jinns, and The Shadow on the Wall, to take its readers on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Seven Brides For Seven Princes And Other Stories
This enchanting book, adorned with imaginative illustrations, contains a world of wonder for eager minds. This exquisite literary treasure invites young readers to take an unforgettable journey into the captivating world of Ruskin Bond's storytelling mastery. Seven Brides for Seven Princes and Other Stories compiles some of his most fascinating stories such as Nala and Damayanti, The Ugly Prince and the Heartless Princess, The Lost Ruby, and Seven Brides for Seven Princes, to take its readers on the adventure of a lifetime.
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The Tiger in The Tunnel And Other Stories
This enchanting book, adorned with imaginative illustrations, contains a world of wonder for eager minds. This exquisite literary treasure invites young readers to take an unforgettable journey into the captivating world of Ruskin Bond's storytelling mastery. The Tiger in the Tunnel and Other Stories compiles some of his most fascinating stories such as The Great Train Journey, Dragon in the Tunnel, Going Home, and The Tiger in the Tunnel, to take its readers on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Pride of India Vol 3
Rani Lakshmibai not only ruled Jhansi with courage and compassion, but also emerged as a national hero in the 1857 War of Indian Independence. Hers is the story of a young girl who broke gender barriers and journeyed to become a legendary warrior queen. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was a brilliant scholar, a charismatic youth leader and a brave freedom fighter. His revolutionary ideas created a mass awakening and stirred thousands to join the struggle for independence. The story of this patriot’s life is truly awe-inspiring. Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India, was a prominent leader of the freedom movement. A visionary, he was determined to build a new and self-reliant India. His story shows that any goal can be achieved by hard work and determination.
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Pride of India Vol 2
From starting India’s first airline to overseeing the mammoth expansion of Tata Group, JRD Tata’s story showcases his passion and dedication, making him every entrepreneur’s role model. Kalpana Chawla’s quiet grit and determination showed everyone that the sky is not the limit if you set your mind to achieve something. Her story celebrates her unwavering desire to achieve her goal. As one of the architects of the Indian Constitution, Dr B R Ambedkar changed the political and social landscape of India by fighting against untouchability. His story shows us how education and a sense of purpose could truly transform one’s beliefs for the better. This book celebrates the journey of three highly inspirational individuals who achieved something truly extraordinary and went on to become the pride of India.
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5 Minute Bedtime Stories
Introducing our enchanting collection, 'Five-minute Bedtime Stories,' where magic comes alive with every tale. Designed to whisk children and parents away to fantastical lands, this delightful compilation features hens that lay golden eggs, boys who never grow up, rabbits who worry about time, and wooden puppets that spring to life. From the simple charm of 'The Hen That Laid Golden Eggs' to the adventurous spirit of 'Peter Pan' and the whimsical journey of 'Alice in Wonderland,' this collection beautifully weaves timeless classics into your bedtime routine. These tales are more than just stories; they inspire dreams, convey valuable lessons, and create moments of joy and wonder. Snuggle up and let the magic of our bedtime stories lull you into fairy lands. The beautiful illustrations accompanying each tale will enchant children, making this book of tiny tales a treasure for bedtime. Psst! There's also a special bonus story included!
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108 Stories From Ramayana
108 Stories from the Ramayana is not just a collection of legends; it is a treasure trove of rare narratives that hold the key to timeless values and insights crucial in today’s fast-paced world. These tales are windows to a world where righteousness triumphs over evil, love and duty guide actions, and even the smallest beings play crucial roles in grand adventures. This vibrantly illustrated book is a lucid narration that chronicles the heroism of Shri Rama, the testimonial loyalty of Lord Hanuman, the grit and devotion of Mata Sita and the profound wisdom of Jambavan.
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Grandpa’s Bag of Stories
Join Anoushka, Krishna, Meenu and Raghu along with Ajja-Ajji on their adventure to Mayawati, a beautiful hilly region in Uttarakhand. Little do they know their trip will be filled with unexpected magic as, this time, their dear Ajja becomes their new storyteller. Amidst snow-capped mountains and towering deodar trees, Ajja weaves tales of kings and princesses, mermaids and bitter gourds, imparting wisdom and compassion along the way. As the children explore the mountains, they make new friends, learn about Pahadi folk traditions, marvel at breathtaking sunsets and travel to various destinations. From the bestselling author of Grandma’s Bag of Stories and Grandparents’ Bag of Stories, Sudha Murty, comes another collection of immersive, captivating and sensorial tales with an exciting new twist!