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Great Trees of India
Why do you spend so much time in the trees?’ complained my grandmother. ‘Why not do something useful for a change?’ ‘The trees are my brothers,’ I would say. ‘I like to play with them.’ From the banyans of the plains to the deodars of the hills and the mangroves of the coasts, the trees of India are the soul of our land and its people. Our memories and myths, our songs and superstitions—our land’s trees are an inextricable part of all of them. Great Trees of India contains a selection of stories that are Ruskin Bond’s love letters to the trees that give this country its unique character. Let the master storyteller’s sensitive and warm prose transport you to afternoons spent under cool shade, with birdsong in the air as dust moats float in dappled sunlight—one of the timeless pleasures of life!
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Hakunamtata (हाकुनामटाटा)
मेघन चौथीच्या वार्षिक परीक्षेत शाळेत पहिला येतो. हाच आनंदाचा क्षण साजरा करण्यासाठी मेघन, त्याची आई आणि बाबा त्याचा आवडता `द लायन किंग` चित्रपट बघायला जातात आणि तिथं मेघन `हकूनामटाटा` हा शब्द ऐकतो आणि मग मेघनच्या आयुष्यात `हकूनामटाटा` अविभाज्य भाग होऊन जातो. मेघनची आत्या त्याला बक्षीस म्हणून बंगळुरूच्या `बन्नेरघट्टा झू`ची जंगल सफर घडवून आणते आणि तेव्हाच मेघनचे आई-बाबा मंदारकाकांच्या मदतीने त्याला `मॅगी` भेट म्हणून देतात. मग काय, विचारायचीच सोय नाही. मेघन मॅगीला काय हवं-नको ते समजून घेतो, त्याच्याशी बोलू लागतो, त्याच्याशी मैत्री करतो आणि एक दिवस मॅगी `हकूनामटाटा` हा शब्दही उच्चारतो. ते ऐकून मेघनला आणि त्याच्या परिवाराला खूप आनंद होतो; पण पुढे मॅगीची आणि मेघनची काही वेळासाठी ताटातूट होते; तेव्हा मात्र मेघनचे प्रयत्न आणि मॅगीची साथ त्यांना पुन्हा एकत्र कसे आणतात ते बघू या... आणि हो हकूनामटाटा..! बरं का हकूनामटाटा..!
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Why I Feel Sad
Sometimes, the sun feels a little dim, and everything feels a bit too quiet. Whether it's missing someone, losing something special, or just having a tough day, this book gently reminds little hearts that sadness is a feeling, not forever.
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Why I Feel Happy
Happiness is warm hugs, belly laughs, and little moments that make the heart feel light. From playing with friends to cuddling up with a good story, this book celebrates all the things that bring a big, bright smile!
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Why I Feel Scared
The dark looks different at night, loud noises can be surprising, and trying something new can feel big and scary. But fear doesn't mean we have to stop—it just means we're learning to be brave. This book helps little ones understand that even scary feelings don't last forever.
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Tales From My Boyhood
And when all the wars are done,” I said, “a butterfly will still be beautiful.” “Did you read that somewhere?” “No, it just came into my head.” “Already you’re a writer.”’ Vast realms of memories live in our minds. They stay there quietly as we go through the motions of life. But sometimes a place, a name, a taste or even a dream brings forth a flood of colourful memories. The tiny, intricate details of these memories enrich our lives in the most unexpected ways. The heart-warming and eclectic stories in Tales from My Boyhood give you a peek into the vibrant world of Ruskin Bond’s childhood days. Take a nostalgic plunge into Bond’s world through his evocative and descriptive prose, filled with conversations, love, friendship and, most of all, cherished memories.
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Boy
Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!BOY, Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, is full of hilarious anecdotes about his childhood and school days, illustrated by Quentin Blake.As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop.There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury's.You'll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald's nose was nearly sliced clean off . . .Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. All are true.You can listen to all of Roald Dahl's stories on Puffin Audiobooks, read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy sound effects from Pinewood Studios! Also look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.