‘She was angry too, angry inside; about this unknown person who was being suddenly forced into her perfect life. That she would have to give up her room-her bed!-and share Thamma with this-this . . .’
Mishti’s life changes when her grandmother’s cousin Munni, who has cerebral palsy, comes to live with them. Her only thought is to make her leave, somehow.
But as time goes by, Munni shows strange endearing habits and when matters come to a crisis, Mishti is no longer sure that Munni is really the monster she thought she was.
A funny moving story about a ten-year-old dealing with strange and difficult changes and disability, and above all, about love.
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A Complete History of India, One-stop introduction to Indian history for Children
This book traces the captivating story of Indian history, from the earliest times to the present. It covers all key historical milestones-the advent of the first people, the rise and fall of the Harappan civilization, the emergence of Buddhism and Jainism, prominent dynasties of ancient and medieval India, the arrival of the Europeans, the British regime, the Indian resistance from the Revolt of 1857 to independence, and the nation’s progress as a thriving democracy, from 1947 till the present day. It also illuminates Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to the freedom struggle, India during WWII, Partition and its aftermath, the drafting of the Constitution and the enterprise of nation building, and all governments from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi.
Going beyond a mere chronological retelling, this well-researched book provides fascinating anecdotes
and trivia along with rich illustrations and maps, to make history engaging for young learners.
It will be an invaluable ready reckoner for students of Indian history and general readers alike.
My Little Book of Gods and Goddesses
Let’s dive into the vast and wonderful world of Hindu mythology!
This series of six charmingly illustrated board books showcases fun, accessibly written stories about some of the best known and best loved gods of the Hindu mythology-Krishna, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Hanuman, Shiva and Durga. Featuring interesting facts about each god as well as a seek-and-find activity, these books offer a unique and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths for modern kids.
ABOUT THE BOOKS:
- Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.
- Perfect way to familiarize babies with India’s rich cultural fabric.
- These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids.
- A must have to impart important life lessons from various gods and goddesses.
- Collect all books in the series!
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOXSET:
- AGE APPROPRIATE: Written in simple language to make reading easy for readers 3 and up
- STURDY AND DURABLE: Perfect for learning and playing for a long time
- SAFE FOR BABY: Handy format makes this safe for your baby
- PERFECTLY SIZED BOOKS: Easy and convenient for little readers to hold
- BRIGHT AND FUN PICTURES: To keep your little one interested and engaged
- A PERFECT GIFT SET: For every preschooler for a holistic learning experience
Chitti’s Travelling Book Box (hOle Book)
Chitti loves reading. But there are just not enough books in her village and some of her friends think they are boring! Can Chitti make them change their minds?
Dakshin: South Indian Myths and Fables Retold | Winner of the Bal Sahitya Award 2025
Dive into this treasure trove of fifteen opulent folk tales, myths and fables from vibrant southern India. Travel down the banks of the Kaveri to the shores of the Indian Ocean; from the depths of mysterious jungles to the towering Nilgiris; from the lavish abode of kings to quiet villages in Coorg; and finally, meet the enchanting fairies, elves, gods and goddesses along the way!
Laugh at the funny deeds of a miser. Cry at the misfortunes of the naïve. Wonder at the courage of the weak against the mighty. Come, revel in these fantastic folk tales!
Terminal 3: A Graphic Novel set in Kashmir
It’s August 2019 and Khwab Nazir is waiting to board the plane at Terminal 3 of New Delhi International Airport. Set to represent India at an international jiu-jitsu tournament, Khwab nervously looks towards her unknown future. She also reflects on her complicated past-of growing up against the insurmountable difficulties
of life in Kashmir.
Between happiness and emptiness, desire and grief, penance and peace-Khwab has endured. She has a dream that life will be a paradise, one day. Breathing against the backdrop of conflict, Terminal 3, is the story of the everyday people striving to live their dreams in the Valley.
Unfiltered
A pioneering book, Unfiltered: The CEO and the Coach, for the first time, opens the doors that normally shield the confidential world of coaching conversations. The book, through its candour, helps readers fully grasp the life-changing impact that coaching can have. Conceived as a leadership development book, the authors share the narratives (both individual and mutual) of their partnership over the course of five years. The resultant narrative provides not just unique insights that executives and entrepreneurs will find useful for their own development but also deep insights into how, by understanding ourselves, we move towards mastery over the world at large.
The Penguin India 2022 Booker Prize Winners
TOMB OF SAND
In northern India, an eighty-year-old woman slips into a deep depression after the death of her husband, and then resurfaces to gain a new lease on life. Her determination to fly in the face of convention – including striking up a friendship with a transgender person – confuses her bohemian daughter, who is used to thinking of herself as the more ‘modern’ of the two.
To her family’s consternation, Ma insists on travelling to Pakistan, simultaneously confronting the unresolved trauma of her teenage experiences of Partition, and re-evaluating what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman, a feminist.
Rather than respond to tragedy with seriousness, Geetanjali Shree’s playful tone and exuberant wordplay results in a book that is engaging, funny, and utterly original, at the same time as being an urgent and timely protest against the destructive impact of borders and boundaries, whether between religions, countries, or genders.
THE SEVEN MOONS OF MAALI ALMEIDA
A searing satire set amid the murderous mayhem of Sri Lanka beset by civil war
Colombo, 1990. Maali Almeida, war photographer, gambler and closet gay, has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the Beira Lake and he has no idea who killed him. At a time when scores are settled by death squads, suicide bombers and hired goons, the list of suspects is depressingly long, as the ghouls and ghosts who cluster around him can attest. But even in the afterlife, time is running out for Maali. He has seven moons to try and contact the man and woman he loves most and lead them to a hidden cache of photos that will rock Sri Lanka. Ten years after his prizewinning novel Chinaman established him as one of Sri Lanka’s foremost authors, Karunatilaka is back with a rip-roaring epic, full of mordant wit and disturbing truths.
Customer in the Boardroom
Is the customer in your boardroom?
The business strategies of most companies in India are marked by the supply-sided, tunnel vision of the market and obsessively competitor-centred approaches. Customer in the Boardroom highlights the need for companies to embed customer centricity into the heart of their business strategy development process, if they are to continue to grow profitably and secure their future.
Rama Bijapurkar presents a compelling treatise on how to develop business strategy around the world of customers rather than the world of competitors. She draws a sharp distinction between the ‘market = industry size’ and the ‘market = customers with needs’ bases for developing business strategy.
Replete with anecdotes, examples and cases from India Inc, the book draws on the author’s vast experience in consulting and teaching and places equal emphasis on both the theory and the practice of bringing the customer into the boardroom.
Who’s Afraid of a Giant Wheel?
At school, Noorie is sassy. She does not listen to her teachers and bosses over her schoolmates. At home, Noorie is a slave to her neighbour and friend, Tina. Whatever Tina wants, Noorie does.
Tina’s friendship helps Noorie ignore the fact that her marks are bad, her teachers don’t seem to like her and that her father and mother are not getting along any more. Yet when everything falls apart, and even Tina rejects her, who will Noorie turn to?