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Catagory: Children
The Girl Who Loved Words: Mahashweta Devi (Dreamers Series)
Before Mahasweta Devi became a writer and human rights activist, she was a girl with a love for words.
Penguin 35 Collectors Edition: Grandma’s Bag of Stories
Andaman Adventure: Barren Island
This is the eighth and final book in the Vikram-Aditya series and the second of the two-part ‘Andaman Adventure’ books after The Jarawa.
When the book begins, Vikram, Aditya and Chitra are in Port Blair, the capital city of the Andamans. The trio are recuperating from their recent adventure in the remote Jarawa Jungles in the Andaman Islands. While exploring this colourful city, Vikram stumbles upon a series of intriguing clues. However, the investigations he conducts end up ruffling some feathers and manage to upset some powerful criminals. To escape their wrath, Vikram is forced to undertake a secret voyage destined for unknown shores, under cover of darkness.
In the remote corners of the Andaman Sea lies an island called Barren. Vikram arrives at this uninhabited and forgotten outpost of India, and soon discovers that it is not just a band of desperate men he must pit his wits against. Primal forces of nature, the very ones that shaped our planet, are at work on Barren Island, and Vikram and his companions have to face these challenges as well. Finally, this scintillating adventure series comes to a fiery and exhilarating climax on Barren Island’s isolated shores.
Andaman Adventure: The Jarawa
This is the seventh book in the Vikram-Aditya series following from Koleshwar’s Secret and is the first of the two-part ‘Andaman Adventure’ books.
The Andaman coast, north and west of the capital city of Port Blair, is an unspoiled stretch of beauty. This untamed coast has only been partly explored. Large sea eagles prowl its blue skies, saltwater crocodiles patrol meandering creeks, and lush and dense forests unfold behind isolated beaches.
These magnificent forests are home to the proud and ancient people of this land known to outsiders as the Jarawa. Wielding arrows and spears, the Jarawa fiercely protect their wild abode, attacking those who dare enter into their sacred space.
Vikram and Aditya, accompanied by Chitra, a free-spirited girl much like the islands themselves, embark on an adventure of a lifetime along this very coast. On a moonlit night they venture up a forbidden creek where danger lurks in the shadows awaiting them. Find out what happens next in this thrilling adventure series set in India’s farthest-most region.
My Little Book of Hanuman (Illustrated board books on Hindu mythology, Indian gods & goddesses for kids age 3+; A Puffin Original)
Hanuman wants to be big and strong.
But why does it have to take so long?
With charming illustrations and simple language, this short tale about Hanuman will entertain and delight.
Collect all six books in the series!
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK:
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
Playthings
Karun suspects that his childhood toy-a clown named Jokko-is out to get him. Even after he throws it away
multiple times, it follows him around, standing at doorways, clapping its pudgy hands, smiling, staring,
tripping him on wires and choking him in his sleep . . .
Fearing for his life, Karun confides in The Fearless Four-a freshly minted paranormal investigation agency
run by four brave youngsters. As the investigators delve deep into the case, they uncover a more sinister plan at play: More vengeful toys are coming to life, attacking their owners, and turning them into living zombies.
Can The Fearless Four save Karun and the other children before it’s too late?
The Magic of the Lost Story
After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in The Magic of the Lost Temple are still afresh in Nooni’s mind. Excited to finally step out of the confines of her home, little does Nooni know she will make yet another discovery, only this time it’s a missing puzzle in her family’s history.
Written in India’s favourite storyteller’s inimitable style, The Magic of the Lost Story captures the value of asking questions and keeping the answers alive. Packed with delightful artworks and wondrous terrains, this story takes you on an unforgettable journey as it follows the magnificent Tungabhadra River.
My Little Book of Durga (Illustrated board books on Hindu mythology, Indian gods & goddesses for kids age 3+; A Puffin Original)
When Mahishasura makes the world weep and moan,
Who can stop him? Mighty Durga alone!
With charming illustrations and simple language, this short tale about the eternally powerful Goddess Durga will entertain and delight.
Collect all six books in the series!
· This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to some of the best known and best loved gods from popular Hindu mythology, including Krishna, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Hanuman, Shiva and Durga.
· Read aloud or read together with kids as they hear fascinating stories about the mighty Goddess Durga who is worshipped as Shakti or female power.
· Dotted with interesting facts about each god as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.
· Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.
· Perfect way to familiarize children 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
Enriching collection of 6 board books and a perfect gift for new readers
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK:
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
Get Hooked: The Hook Book Box Set
The Hook Books are short, simple, and fun stories for beginning readers set in different parts of India. They have gorgeous illustrations to draw young readers in and short exercises to enhance the reading experience. Be it two friends in Kerala who have a disagreement, a little girl in Maharashtra who has to find the perfect present, a girl in Himachal who will not speak, a ghost in Jharkhand or some pesky crows in Tamil Nadu, your child will Get Hooked to reading with these splendid, funny and exciting reads!
Books included in the box set:
1. A Quiet Girl by Paro Anand
2. Moodunnit by C.G. Salamander
3. The Sweet Shop Wars by Chatura Rao
4. Who’s There? by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar
5. A Birthday Present for Aaji by Parinita Shetty
6. Kitten Trouble by Bijal Vachharajani
7. Boy, Bear by Adithi Rao
8. Homework by Lavanya Karthik
9. Shoo Crow! by Kavitha Punniyamurthi
10. Hey Diddle Diddle by Anushka Ravishakar
11. The Grand Chapati Contest by Asha Nehemiah
About the Hook Book Series
In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.
Hook Books keep the fun going with:
- Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
- Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
- Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!
From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.