Does history leave you scratching your head? Does the endless parade of kings, battles and dates make you yawn?
Well then, this is the book to change that! It is full of amazing, often hilarious and sometimes baffling stories from ancient India. From the Stone Age to the Golden Age, India’s past is full of interesting people, mad antics and unbelievable connections. From central Asia to Kanyakumari and ancient Rome to southeast Asia—ancient India was linked with the world in ways you wouldn’t expect!
With quizzes, timelines and maps, and laugh-out-loud funny cartoons—the book truly unpacks ancient Indian history and tells you what we know about names, places (as far as we can decipher inscriptions), events and motives (as far as we can figure out!) and of course the strange things that humans do, whether back then or now.
“In the full bloom of spring, in a beautiful garden, in a place called Lumbini, a prince was born.”
So begins the extraordinary story of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the prince who would become the enlightened Buddha, the Awakened One. This classic tale follows Prince Siddhartha’s journey of truth-seeking and discovery, including his life-altering encounters with human suffering and his realization of the Four Noble Truths. Today, millions of people all over the world follow the Buddha’s teachings on meditation, selflessness, and compassion. Rendered here in exquisite original watercolor illustrations, this inspiring story is brought to life for young readers curious about one of history’s most monumental and influential figures.
Buddhist Stories for Kids: Jataka Tales of Kindness, Friendship, and Forgiveness
Long ago, the Buddha told his followers Jataka Tales, or “birth stories,” about the many lifetimes he lived before he was born as Prince Siddhartha. In this beautiful retelling of ten such stories, the Buddha is introduced as the Queen of the Dogs, a loyal Parrot, a mischievous Monkey, a wise Lion, a brave Forest Owlet, and more.
Each story conveys important morals that are short, sweet, and to the point, giving children a handful of useful lessons to apply to their lives, like “Always try to do the right thing, even when no one else is watching.” These tales are brought to life with the warm and captivating voice of author and narrator, Laura Burges, exploring in vivid detail how one’s actions affect others; the importance of kindness; the strength of friendship; the value of thoughtful decisions; and the importance of letting go and learning to forgive.
Join Little Shambu, his best friend Shanti and his loyal dog Dum Dum in a series of escapades filled with friendship, bravery and endless surprises! This delightful box set is perfect for young readers who love action, laughter and adventure.
Book 1: Step into the whimsical world of Little Shambhu and his best friend, Shanti, as they chase thrilling adventures filled with lost cats, mysterious carrot thieves, strange creatures and stolen pandas in these brand-new stories from TINKLE!
Book 2: What would you say about a boy who always finds himself in sticky situations? That’s Little Shambu, with his loyal dog, Dum Dum. Feel the excitement of their adventures with grouchy bears, rattling cattle, slouchy snakes and runaway elephants.
Book 3: Buckle up for an adventure with Little Shambu and Dum Dum, as they dive into a whirlwind of trouble! Meet quirky characters, from mischievous mice to unexpected aliens, in this exciting journey of friendship and fun!
From the sparkling lights of Diwali to the playful colours of Holi and the spirited dances of Navratri, experience the joy and magic of family and community gatherings. With charming illustrations and engaging narratives, this collection is perfect for nurturing a love for Indian traditions and culture. Celebrate the spirit of these festivals all year round!
This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Holi and Diwali
- Explore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our roots
- Dotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.
- Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.
- Perfect way to familiarize young readers 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
- Collect all books in the series!
In some ways, India as a country was forged by the struggle for freedom, when women and men and children across the country engaged in the same struggle in different ways. From Shimla to Tanjore, from Aizawl to Mysore, from the jungles of Chotanagpur to the city streets of Calcutta and Bombay, the books in this series look at how children’s day-to-day lives and dreams were changed and inspired by this national movement.
The boxset contains eight books:
- The Train to Tanjore by Devika Rangachari
- A Conspiracy in Calcutta by Lesley D. Biswas
- That Year at Manikoil by Aditi Krishnakumar
- The Chowpatty Cooking Club by Lubaina Bandukwala
- The Letter to Lahore by Tanu Shree Singh
- Postcard from the Lushai Brigade by Hannah Lalhlanpuii
- A Melody in Mysore by Shruthi Rao
- Rebellion in Ranchi by Swati Sengupta
Why should you buy this boxset?
- Songs of Freedom series explores the lives of children across India during the freedom struggle and focuses on what it was like to grow up during the time.
- Eight books explore stories set in Calcutta, Tanjore, Sarchi, Ranchi, Mysore, Madras, Bombay and Mizoram.
- A meticulously researched look at the past, written in a manner accessible to middle-grade readers
- Showcases young and inspiring children taking part in the independence of India through small acts of rebellion
Kiki loves deep-fried, sugary junk food. She’s always complaining that her fruit, veggies, grains, and milk—all the things that are good for her—are boring. But she doesn’t know that they can hear her. Determined to win her over, they come up with a plan . . .
Slurrp Farm is made with love by two mothers who are on a mission to change the way our children eat. That’s why they cooked up this special book filled with curiosity and adventure to help children discover the joy of eating well. Through Kiki’s story, little tummies and growing minds learn that healthy food can be fun—creating happy mealtimes that the whole family can share together.
Who’s yo’ Granny?
Deepu’s Nani is old and cranky by day . . . and a Ninja by night! Follow their hilarious adventures as they battle mad mummies, zany zombies and the town’s greatest Pug warrior.
Enter the Naniverse!
The box set includes 4 books:
- Ninja Nani and the Bumbling Burglars
- Ninja Nani and the Mad Mummy Mix-up
- Ninja Nani and the Zapped Zombie Kids
- Ninja Nani and the Freaky Food Festival
Why should you buy this box set?
- A fresh take on superhero adventures with a young boy, a quirky pug with digestive issues, and a grandmother who is not a traditional hero.
- With fun and quirky illustrations sure to delight young readers.
- A humour-filled universe where mummies, demons, and zombies come to life, offering endless excitement.
When Abu disappears one night, Bram Bram Chok comes to live inside Sajad’s heart, making him hop in anger and stomp to its tunes. Does Sajad want him to stay? Can anything make him go away?
Holidays are starting—and that is especially joyful for Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar who hates school. But even the holidays are ruined because his uncle, C.V. Raman, is coming to stay.
Raman Chithappa is a world-renowned scientist, and he likes to talk about himself and about science. He bulldozes the eight kids in the family to participate—with varying degrees of enthusiasm–in a series of adventures and experiments in physics. These disrupt the household, anger the adults, terrify the domestic helps and outrage the neighbours. And for Chandra, they provide a glimpse of a world he finds he might want to be a part of.
Filled with rollicking humour and intense physics, this meticulously researched novel imagines one magical holiday in Madras. The unusual nature of the family—comprising two Nobel laureates, and other science luminaries—leads to some unique and hilarious adventures. Priya Kuriyan’s cheery illustrations capture the riot and rumpus in striking detail.
The Great Minds at Work series looks at the childhoods of people who made history against the backdrop of the times and places they grew up in.
