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The Rose Bush

Two families. One shared garden.
And a rose bush growing right in the middle.
They played together, laughed, argued,
and made up—life was wonderful.
Until the parents had a fight. The garden was divided.
Can the children, with a little help from their pets,
bring back the peace?

A beautifully illustrated tale with a timeless message, The Rose Bush gently shows children that even when disagreements pull people apart, kindness and cooperation can bring them back together. With warmth and hope, this story helps young readers understand conflict, reconciliation, and the power of friendship, reminding us all that peace can bloom again, just like a rose.

The Impossible Pet (Silly Billy series) | Funny, easy-to-read, full colour short books | Perfect to encourage reading | Ages 7 and up

Tarun wants a pet. Desperately. Especially since his best friend Joey has a brand-new puppy. But Papa says no, Mummy says no-no , and Daadi says achoo! So Tarun sets off on a pet hunt, trying to charm everything from birds to baby crocodiles—and even Aunty C.

Just when Tarun is about to give up, a fat cat brings news. Is there hope yet for the petless boy? Or just more
mosquito bites, pigeon poop and trouble?

Slam Dunk! (Silly Billy series) | Funny, Easy-to-Read, Full Colour Short Books | Perfect to Encourage Reading | Ages 7 and Up

Everything is perfect. Faizya and Kalpesh are smashing it at their basketball sessions—until one teeny, tiny (okay, massive, monstrous, mega) mistake. And then . . . boom! Disaster strikes!

The BFFs pull out all the stops to win over Coach Dollar, but he has a game plan of his own.

Can Faizya and Kalpesh make a comeback on the court? Or is this the final whistle for their basketball dreams?

Leaf People (Silly Billy series) | Funny, Easy-to-Read, Full Colour Short Books | Perfect to Encourage Reading | Ages 7 and Up

While spending the summer vacation at their grandmother’s home in the hills, Nikoo and her younger brother Zubin spot a fantastical leaf creature and decide to get to the bottom of it.

But a mystery is hard to solve when you’re too busy quarrelling over a goat!

The plot thickens when Zubin suddenly disappears. Has the leaf creature whisked him away? And is there more to a goat than meets the eye?

The Magic of the Lost Earrings: A New Nooni Adventure by Sudha Murty | A Story of History, Family Bonds and Hidden Treasures | Ages 9+

When a pair of antique earrings lands in Nooni’s hands, her quiet holiday with Ajja and Ajji turns into the adventure of a lifetime. From the sacred ghats of Ujjain to the buzzing streets of Amritsar, the storied lanes of Delhi and all the way to London, Nooni follows a trail shimmering with mystery and history.

Each step brings her face to face with forgotten tales of love and loss, revealing that true treasures aren’t just beautiful—they hold memories worth keeping alive.

Told in India’s favourite storyteller’s inimitable style, The Magic of the Lost Earrings is a heart-warming tale of togetherness, courage and heritage—one that lingers
long after the last page.

Dashavatara

Vishnu, the supreme blue deity,
Is the master of time and every being’s friend.
Through his ten special avataras—mysterious and mighty,
He protects the universe and brings evil to an end.

MATSYA, KURMA and VARAHA
Bestow life upon gods and humans.
NARASIMHA, VAMANA and PARASHURAMA
Defeat ego and arrogance.
RAMA, BALARAMA and KRISHNA
Show the true meaning of brotherhood.
And last is the much-awaited KALKI,
Who shall bring back the reign of good!

Known together as the Dashavatara,
These incarnations are a perfect ten!
This is their heroic saga,
Let’s begin reading their stories, then?

A Bagful of Stories

Dive into the enchanting world of Sudha Murty’s beloved stories, now in a stunning hardback boxset edition. With her signature blend of simplicity and profundity, Murty’s tales weave together rich threads of magic, humour, wit and wisdom, inviting readers to explore timeless themes of generosity, kindness, human connections and resilience.

This exclusive edition brings together Sudha Murty’s most cherished works, beautifully bound and designed for collectors and fans alike. Whether you’re revisiting her classics or discovering her immortal tales for the first time, this book will hold a special place on your shelf, offering comfort, inspiration and entertainment with every page.

A treasure for young readers, this collector’s edition celebrates Sudha Murty’s inimitable gift for storytelling.

Grandma’s Bag of Stories: This beloved and bestselling collection of stories by India’s favourite author, Sudha Murty, has sold countless number of copies and entertained generations of children in the subcontinent. Meet a bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who was turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk and many more weird, wonderful people and animals.

Grandpa’s Bag of Stories: Join Anoushka, Krishna, Meenu and Raghu along with Ajja-Ajji on their adventure to Mayawati, a beautiful hilly region in Uttarakhand, where Ajja weaves tales of kings and princesses, mermaids and bitter gourds, imparting wisdom and compassion along the way.

Grandparents’ Bag of Stories: Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 lockdown, this unputdownable novel invites readers into a captivating world filled with goddesses, kings, princesses, and magical creatures, all through the perspectives of Ajja, Ajji, and Kamlu Ajji. While the children grapple with the challenges of being confined indoors, they find comfort and joy in the timeless stories shared by their grandparents, which not only provide entertainment but also offer valuable life lessons.

Prabir’s New Flute (Hook Books)

Prabir plays music at every happy event in his village. But when his flute breaks, many strange and funny things start happening.

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.

Trouble in the Tea Gardens

A tale of mountains and tea gardens, of a brave girl and a yellow dog—and a thief who is clever . . .

Set in a tea plantation in Darjeeling, this is the story of Sona, a twelve-year-old Nepali girl. Life is challenging as she has to master English quickly to get a scholarship and fulfil her dream of studying in a good school. Meanwhile, there is constantly the challenge of finding enough drinking water and worrying about her brother finding a job to support the family.

But things get extra difficult when her friend Tara’s gold goes missing. Sona must use all her wits in order to prove it wasn’t her beloved brother, Samiran Daju, who stole it.

‘A page-turner that’s richly threaded with social conflict.’ –Kirkus Reviews

Soul Forest and the Children Who Heard the Earth’s Secrets | Making Science, Nature & Conservation Fun for Kids | By Sathya Raghu – Earthshot Prize Winner (Protect & Restore Nature) & Ted Speaker

‘How did Earth begin, Nanna?’
(Nanna means Dad in Telugu—and he wasn’t ready for the question.)

What follows isn’t a lecture. It’s a series of magical, often hilarious conversations between a father and his two children—as they time-travel through Earth’s story with help from the Moon, Fire, Ice, Soil, Ocean, and even a fast-talking Squirrel. Together, they explore how the universe was born, how life emerged, how humans changed everything, how our planet is now hurting—and what we can still do, with love and imagination. This book is rooted in science, wrapped in wonder, and lit by childlike curiosity.

Told in playful chapters, this book makes the biggest questions feel personal—and the planet feels like home again. If you’ve ever struggled to explain climate, Earth, or our place in it—this book does it with wonder, not worry.

Read it with a child, a parent, or just out of your own curiosity. It might change how you see everything.

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