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Sleepytime Tales with Nico Numero

Meet Nico Numero for dollops of fun with a drizzle of maths!

It’s bedtime! Time to settle down, get cosy and read stories-with a touch of knowledge and oodles of fun. Meet some quirky characters who love to know about . . . well everything! Join them as they explore the world, and discover fun things along the way, as you drift off into the Sleepytime world.

Nico Numero is a maths wizard. He has an enchanted cloak that can do some seriously amazing magic-He can conjure up biscuits and strawberries. He can change a circle into a triangle and he can make people bigger and smaller. Nico uses his magic to help his friends and do all sorts of incredible things that make life fun.

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?

How the Mango got its Magic

We all love the sweetness of mango and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day, but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical sweetness?

The tale of how such sweetness came into existence is a fascinating one indeed. India’s favourite storyteller brings alive this delightlful tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Bursting with captivating illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.

Unusual Tales from Indian Mythology

This gift edition features the greatest mythological stories retold by India’ favourite author Sudha Murty. Filled with innumerable unusual legends of powerful gods and demons, alluring creatures and feisty women, the books in this collection are packed with arresting illustrations, captivating characters and magical worlds to keep every reader hooked. Read these enchanting narratives that will transport you to another time and fill you with a sense of wonder.

  • The Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata

    Extraordinary stories that reintroduce the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic, the Mahabharata.

  • The Man from the Egg: Unusual Tales about the Trinity

    Unknown myths about the three most powerful gods from the ancient world-Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

  • The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna

    Fascinating stories that surround the two most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu-Rama and Krishna-and their lineage.

  • The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales about Women in Mythology

    From Parvati to Ashokasundari and Bhamati to Mandodari, this book features fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, slew demons and protected their devotees.

  • The Sage with Two Horns: Unusual Tales from Mythology

    A gem of a collection featuring lesser-known accounts of wit, wisdom and intrigue from Indian mythology.

Alice in Wonderland (PREMIUM PAPERBACK, PENGUIN INDIA)

One fine afternoon, young Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole and finds herself in Wonderland–a strange and fascinating place where nothing is as it seems.
Utterly lost but still hopeful, Alice follows the White Rabbit through the labyrinthine roads of Wonderland. Along the way, she meets a host of interesting creatures and finds herself in bewildering situations. She has tea with the infuriating Mad Hatter, engages in puzzling conversations with a vanishing cat, and plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts–all in the breath of a single afternoon.
Stumbling and struggling through the magical world of Wonderland, there seems to be no way out; will Alice ever find her way back home?
Full of the unexpected and the extraordinary, Alice in Wonderland is an entertaining and enchanting work of children’s fiction. A timeless classic, it has been enjoyed by readers across age groups and is one of the most well-loved stories of all time.

The Wizard of Oz (PREMIUM PAPERBACK, PENGUIN INDIA)

One minute young Dorothy is playing with her pet dog Toto, the next minute she’s flying.
A powerful tornado whisks her miles and miles away, dropping her into the mystical land of Oz where nothing is as it seems. Now she must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City, to find the only person who can help her-the wonderful Wizard of Oz.
As Dorothy sets off on her strange quest, she is joined by a scarecrow who seeks a brain, a tin man who longs for a heart, and a cowardly lion who is desperate for some courage. Together with her newfound friends, Dorothy must embark on an enchanting adventure, meeting a host of enchanting creatures along the way.
Will Dorothy ever get home? Or will the Wicked Witch of the West and her flying monkeys catch her first? Read The Wizard of Oz to find out.

Little Jagadish and the Great Experiment

When young Jagadish realizes that the world is full of unanswered questions, he sets out to explore and discover the world around him using the scientific method. Inspired by the life and work of Indian physicist, botanist, and author Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, this story encourages young readers to embrace their curiosity and unleash their inner scientist.

Tales from the World

Tales as old as time, retold
for readers, both young and old

Collected from storytellers on snow-capped mountains, and in eerie forests, opulent palaces and countries near and far, the captivating folk tales in this book have mesmerized generations.

Injected with freshness, mystery, adventure and magic, Geeta Ramanujam retells her all-time favourite stories with a song here and a twist there.

Travel along with this imaginative storyteller as she shares peculiar myths and incredible trivia from around the world in this magnificently illustrated volume of twenty tales from Russia, Japan, France, Tibet, India, Korea, Scotland and more.

The Sage with Two Horns

Have you heard of the king who sacrificed his own flesh to keep his word to a pigeon? Or about the throne that gives anyone who sits on it the unique ability to dispense justice! And how about the sculptor who managed to make magnificent statues with no hands at all?

There’s something for everyone in this collection of tales of wisdom and wit!

From quarrels among gods and the follies of great sages to the benevolence of kings and the virtues of ordinary mortals, Sudha Murty spins fresh accounts of lesser-known stories in Indian mythology. Accompanied by fantastical illustrations and narrated in an unassuming fashion, The Sage with Two Horns is sure to delight fans of the beloved storyteller.

India’s favorite author, Sudha Murty brings a follow-up to the bestselling Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata, The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna and The Daugher from the Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales about Women in Mythology.

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