Pratham Books Catalogue 2009

PRATHAM BOOKS catalogue 2009-10

Each title has been translated into several Indian languages, enabling us to offer books to children across the country. It is our belief that we need to offer healthy, wholesome fare at really affordable prices, and hence most of our books are priced at Rs. 25 or lower. Reputed institutions like Educomp, Bharathi Foundation and iDiscoveri have tasted our fare and recommended it as supplementary reading to several schools. Our stories have been featured in NCERT textbooks too. We are happy to have spread the joy of reading to 7 million children. But we cannot rest until we have fulfilled our mission of putting, “A book in every child’s hand”. Come, help enrich young minds: view our menu card, and order now. Bon appetit!

The Flyaway Cradle

Sridala Swami, Author Sanjay Sarkar, Illustrator What do you do with a cradle that flies? Join this bunch of clever children and find out! Pages: 16 Size: 10.7”x 8.5” MRP: Rs.25

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Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

Manee Myaw

Rijuta Ghate, Author and Illustrator Listen to this cheeky kitten! Pages: 12

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: Hindi, Marathi

3-6 YEARS

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Fat King Thin Dog

Parismita, Author and Illustrator Run along with the fat king after this thin dog. Pages: 12

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Pehelwaan Ji

Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator Pehelwaan ji was a bit of a bully. But Gappu soon took care of that...Read this amusing story about their bout of wrestling! Pages: 20 Size: 7”x 8.5” MRP: Rs.20/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Where is my Bat?

Meera Tendolkar, Author Rijuta Ghate, Illustrator This child can’t find his bat. Read this book and help him find it as he looks for it everywhere. Pages: 20

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Colours Of Nature

Bulbul Sharma, Author and Illustrator From the brush of an eminent artist, a colourful offering for the early readers. Pages: 20

Size: 7”x 8.5” MRP: Rs.20/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Rumniya

Rukmini Banerji, Author Henu, Illustrator Rumniya and Nani are a cheerful pair because they know most things turn out right in the end. Read this sweet story about resourceful Rumniya! Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5” MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali Curriculum Book 1

Tanya Luther Agarwal, Author Partho Sengupta, Illustrator Can you tell me what it is, when you can hear it, but cannot see it...?

Pages: 16

Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5” MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Annual Haircut Day

Noni, Author Angie and Upesh, Illustrators Sringeri Srinivas had very long hair. Find out who helped him on Annual Haircut Day in this funny tale. Pages: 24

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.20/15

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi

Timmy and Pepe

Madhav Chavan, Author Santosh Pujari, Illustrator A child interprets the actions of the animal she is playing with, using her own experience. Pages: 16

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil Curriculum Book

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi Curriculum Book

The Moon and the Cap

Listen to my Body

Noni, Author Angie and Upesh, Illustrators Do you like to wear a cap on a sunny day? Find out who else likes to wear a cap in this charming little book. Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu Curriculum Book

Aloo Maloo Kaloo

Vinita Krishna, Author Suvidha Mistry, Illustrator One day Maloo had to get some potatoes from his kitchen garden. Who do you think helped him? Kaloo, of course! Pages: 12

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Noni, Author Angie and Upesh, Illustrator We have a wonderful body. Have fun ‘listening’ to what it tells you! Pages: 24

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.20/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil Curriculum Book

Flying High

Vidya Tiware, Author Rijuta Ghate, Illustrator Chandu flies in the story! Do you want to know how? Pages: 20

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Smart Sona

KhilKhil Tota

Vinita Krishna, Author Suvidha Mistry, Illustrator Sona likes to help her father when he works. He is happy to have such a clever helper! Pages: 12

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

My Home

Rukmini Banerji, Author Rajiv Verma ‘Banjara’, Illustrator I like my home. Will you come and visit me? Pages: 20

Size: 7”x 8.5” MRP: Rs.20/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi Curriculum Book

See You Tomorrow

Tanya Luther Agarwal, Author Partho Sengupta, Illustrator It is fun to say, “See you tomorrow!” Specially when you have many friends. Pages: 20 Size: 7”x 8.5” MRP: Rs.20/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi Curriculum Book 2

Size: 7”x 8.5”

3-6 YEARS

Herminder Ohri, Author and Illustrator The mouse learns that it doesn’t always pay to be greedy!

PRE-SCHOOL

3-6 YEARS PRE-SCHOOL

What is it?

The Greedy Mouse

Manorama Jafa, Author Vicky Arya, Illustrator Meet a clever colourful parrot in this beautifully illustrated book. Pages: 16

Size: 8.5”x 10.7”

MRP: Rs.20

Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada

Little by Little

Anupa Lal, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator What do two brave little rabbits do when the wolf asks for shelter? Find out in this fun book. Pages: 20 Size: 10.7”x 8.5” MRP: Rs.25/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Saboo and Jojo

Herminder Ohri, Author and Illustrator Read this fun story about Saboo’s day with Jojo, the giraffe. Pages: 12

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book 3

Pages: 24

Size: 6”x 6”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi Curriculum Book

The Monsoon Concert

Brinda Dutta, Author Sanjay Sarkar, Illustrator Monsoon magic also means monsoon music. Enjoy this lush orchestra! Pages: 12

Size: 10.7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.20

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

My Balwadi

Rukmini Banerji, Author Sheetal Thapa, Illustrator This child really likes her school! Do you? Pages: 24

Size: 6”x 6”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu, Kannada Curriculum Book

Cloud Ice-cream

Amar Goswami, Author Partho Sengupta, Illustrator Wouldn’t you like to get a gift as soft and lovely as a Cloud Ice-Cream? Pages: 12

3-6 YEARS

Meera Tendolkar, Author Ketan Raut, Illustrator The animals in the jungle rush to the new school with great enthusiasm. Wouldn’t you like to know what happens after that?

Size: 7”x 8.5”

PRE-SCHOOL

3-6 YEARS PRE-SCHOOL

The Jungle School

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

The Moon and the Rabbit

Pankaj Chaturvedi, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator The rabbit used to live with his friend, the Moon. One day he tumbled down to the earth and his life changed forever. Read this adventurous tale and find out more....... Pages: 12

Size: 8.5”x 7”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

The Royal Toothache

Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator Even the king of the jungle must keep his teeth clean. Read this sweet story about who taught him this important lesson. Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Pankaj Chaturvedi, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator You can find joy in simple things. Read this story and you will know how.... Pages: 16

Size: 8.5”x 7”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Drip-Drop-Drip

Amar Goswami, Author Partho Sengupta, Illustrator What is this strange sound in the jungle? Drip-Drop-Drip! Read on and find out. Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Vayu, the Wind

The Lion’s Howdah

Madhuri Pai, Author Rijuta Ghate, Illustrator Read this interesting book on the antics of the wind.

Amar Goswami, Author Partho Sengupta, Illustrator What happens when the king of the jungle decides to copy the king of the people? Read this amusing story and find out.

Pages: 24

Pages: 12

Size: 5.5”x 7.7” MRP: Rs.20/15

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Goloo The Circle

The Picnic

Jagdish Joshi, Author and Illustrator A wonderful introduction to the most complete shape - The Circle.

Amar Goswami, Author Partho Sengupta, Illustrator All the animals go on a picnic and eat some great food too!

Pages: 20

Pages: 12

Size: 8.5” x 7”

MRP: Rs.15

Size:7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Ma! Hurry Up!!

The Roti Roll

Rukmini Banerji, Author Sheetal Thapa, Illustrator Read this book to know why the boy wants his mother to hurry up!!!

Amar Goswami, Author Partho Sengupta, Illustrator Follow the journey of this roti as it finds its rightful owner.

Pages: 28

Pages: 12

Size: 6”x 6”

MRP: Rs.20/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi Curriculum Book 4

Joy

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Book 5

Pages: 20

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Seasons Every season brings its own sights and smells. Puppy also discovers new tastes!

PRE-SCHOOL

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Play Time

Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator Golu and Chhotu sure make a funny pair. Read about their antics in this funny story. Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Spring

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Monsoon

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Winter

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

3-6 YEARS

Tanya Luther Agarwal, Author Partho Sengupta, Illustrator Vedika and Karan share a real adventure as they sit in grandfather’s chair. Meet their friends, the lion and the cat in this fun story.

PRE-SCHOOL

3-6 YEARS

A Miaow and a Roar

Rain Rain

Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator Roll along with the cloud as it brings rain and joy! Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Smile Please

Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator Follow the young deer as he races along with friends. Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Going To... Series

Leela Kirloskar & Arvind Passi, Authors Amit Adhikari, Illustrator Pages: 12

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.15 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Books

The Bilingual Series These bilingual books tell simple stories in two languages. Children can use one language to learn the other even as they go through these happy stories.

Children always like to share their experiences with others. In this series they are going to different places and having so much fun!

Found it at Last ! • My Colourful Kite

Going to Market • Going to buy a Book

Tall Taller Tallest • Tommy and the Fly Going Home

• Going to a Wedding

Rukmini Banerji, Author Santosh Pujari, Ketan Raut, Rijuta Ghate, Illustrators Pages: 24 / 28

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.15/20 each

Kanchan Bannerjee, Author Avik Kumar Maitra, Illustrator Pages: 16

Size: 10.7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.20 each

Languages: English and Hindi, English and Kannada, English and Marathi Curriculum Books

Languages: GOING TO MARKET, GOING TO BUY A BOOK, GOING HOME: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu, Kannada GOING TO A WEDDING: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu Curriculum Books 6

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Cheenu’s Gift

Sridala Swami, Author Sanjay Sarkar, Illustrator Cheenu has a lot of fun helping his father. Sometimes, there is a special treat for him too! Pages: 16

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Pankaj Chaturvedi, Author Ajit Narayan, Illustrator Pages: 16

Size: 8.5”x 7”

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Phani’s Funny Chappals

Sridala Swami, Author Sanjay Sarkar, Illustrator Read this funny story about Phani’s funny chappals!

MRP: Rs.15 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, Telugu Curriculum Books

Pages: 16

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Tell Me...Now Series

Size:10.7”x 8.5”

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

Size: 8.5”x 10.7”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

Yakity Yak

Benita Sen, Author Baaraan Ijlal, Illustrator What do you call a Yak who talks too much? Yakity Yak of course! Read this charming tale about Yakity and his friends.

Often an inquisitive child asks his parents about the colours and shapes that he sees around himself. The Tell Me...Now! Series describes how interesting the questions and answers can be!

Pages: 20

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Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

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Samira Goes Shopping

Bharati Jagannathan, Author Preeti Krishnamurthy, Illustrator Join Samira and Mouchak on their unusual shopping trip!

Colours • Good For You • Naughty or Not

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Round and Round • Sweet and Sour • Happy and Sad Madhav Chavan, Author Rijuta Ghate, Illustrator Pages: 16

Size: 4.2”x 5.5”

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Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi Curriculum Books

MRP: Rs.20

Samira’s Awful Lunch

Bharati Jagannathan, Author Preeti Krishnamurthy, Illustrator Samira doesn’t like the lunch her mother has packed in her tiffin box. All her animal friends feel bad for her and offer her their lunch ! Pages: 16

MRP: Rs.10 each

Size: 8.5”x 7”

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu Curriculum Book

7-10 YEARS

Watch young children learn about their body and their surroundings as they look at these simple stories.

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E A R LY R E A D E R S

3-6 YEARS PRE-SCHOOL

Look and Learn

Size: 8.5”x 7” MRP: Rs.20

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

The Wandering Cloud

Shyamala S, Author Priya Bhoir, Illustrator A rain-cloud, Cluffy floats along in the sky as the wind takes him to many new places.

Around me! Friends and Family mean the world to our young readers!

Pages: 16

Size: 5.5”x 8”

MRP: Rs.15

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali Curriculum Book

We are all Animals My Family

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My Friends

Arshi Naaz, Kuldeep Sandhu, Sushila, Rukmini Banerji, Authors Rajeev Verma ‘Banjara’, Illustrator Pages: 16

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.15 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati Curriculum Books 8

Madhav Chavan & Meera Tendolkar, Authors Santosh Pujari, Illustrator Read how animals and kids talk to each other... Pages: 32

Size: 5.5”x 7.7” MRP: Rs.25/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi Curriculum Book

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Bani

Bapsi Sidhwa, Author Sanjay Sarkar, Illustrator Most mice are happy with one ordinary tail. Little Mouse is happy because she has seven!

Pages: 24

Pages: 16

MRP: Rs.20

MRP: Rs.25

7-10 YEARS

Grasshopper

E A R LY R E A D E R S

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada Curriculum Book

Lion on the Loose

Sujatha Padmanabhan, Author Madhuvanti Anantharajan, Illustrator Nine year old Chuskit longed to go to school, to make friends, learn math and play games. But she could not …. until Abdul decided to do something about it. Pages: 28

Size: 9”x 6.7”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil

Dhoban Ne Dhoye Rakshas

Geeta Pote, Author Rijuta Ghate, Illustrator The fun loving grasshopper learns an important lesson from the industrious ants.

Surekha Panandiker, Author Rajeev Verma ‘Banjara’, Illustrator A gutsy washerwoman takes on the demons of dirt with admirable derring-do. Join her scrubbing party.

Pages: 32

Pages: 20

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada Curriculum Book

MRP: Rs.20

Home Sweet Home

Paro Anand, Author Avishek Sen, Illustrator A zoo lion takes a rainy day holiday and feasts on pakoras. Pages: 24

Size: 8.5”x 7”

Languages: Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi

Size: 8.5”x 7”

MRP: Rs.25

Shyamala S, Author Manish Chavan and Medha Kondlekar, Illustrators Daboo cannot sleep at night as his newborn sister’s crying disturbs him. Does he find a suitable place?

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Marathi, Tamil Curriculum Book

Pages: 32

Mimi and the Buffalo

It’s All About Leaves

Rukmini Banerji, Author Santosh Pujari & Ketan Raut, Illustrators A big, fat buffalo is parked in the middle of a busy street. A funny urban tale with a pleasing twist in its tail! Pages: 32

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.25

Size: 5”x 8”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali Curriculum Book

Shyamala S, Author Manish Chavan, Illustrator We use leaves in many ways. Go through this book to find out what insects and animals do with leaves... Pages: 20

Size: 6.5”x 6.5”

MRP: Rs.20

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada Curriculum Book

Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil Curriculum Book

Mini the Hippo Learns to Jump

The Tree

Herminder Ohri, Author and Illustrator In this fantasy tale, hippo jumps on the moon with gravity defying derring-do! Pages: 20

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.20

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali Curriculum Book

One Green Drop

Usha Rane, Author Ketan Raut, Illustrator Read the story of the life of a tree. Pages: 28

Size: 7.7”x 5.5”

MRP: Rs.20/15

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi Curriculum Book

Beaks of Birds

Benita Sen, Author Baaraan Ijlal, Illustrator Witty and quick adventures of a grasshopper, a giraffe and a tiger on the loose with a can of green paint!

Utkarsha Manish, Author Manish Chavan, Illustrator Long, long ago all birds had beaks of the same size and shape. This flap book will tell you how birds got different beaks.

Pages: 20

Pages: 32

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.20

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi Curriculum Book

7-10 YEARS

Savitri, Author Sanjay Sarkar, Illustrator Chulbul, the squirrel is restless and decides she needs a new tail! She soon finds out that some changes are not for the better. Size: 8.5”x 7”

MRP: Rs.20

Chuskit Goes to School

Chulbul’s Tail

Pages: 24

Size: 7”x 8.5”

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil

E A R LY R E A D E R S

Size: 7”x 8.5”

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi

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The Mouse with Seven Tails

Herminder Ohri, Author Taposhi Ghoshal, Illustrator Bani can float in her sleep and reach the most amazing amusing places. Would you like to float along?

Size: 6.5”x 7”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil Curriculum Book 11

Riddles and Rhymes

Grandpa Gyan! When school closes for the summer, Raju leaves the city and heads straight for his favourite place in the world his Ajja’s farm in the village. There he enjoys a wealth of new experiences; all in Ajja’s wise company.

Just the set of books to tickle and challenge young minds. Riddles to solve and rhymes to recite with joy.

Jhilmil • Chhoti Chhoti • Doosri Paheliyaan Baatein

The Koel’s Song • The Rainbow Fish Jayashree Deshpande, Author Srikrishna Kedilaya, Monappa, Illustrators

Damodar Agarwal, Prayag Shukla, Ramesh Chandra Shah, Surya Kumar Pandey, Bhavana Pankaj, Shreeprasad, Sunita Jain; Authors Shweta Mohapatra, Rajeev Verma ‘Banjara’, Papeeha, Baaraan Ijlal; Illustrators

Pages: 28

Pages: 20/ 28/ 32

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.20 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Kannada, Tamil Curriculum Books

Meet a set of very adventurous and helpful animals in these clever tales from the jungle.

Spincy Spider • Kato Clever and • Our Wonderful the Big Trouble World

Sniffles the • The Boat Ride Crocodile and Punch the Butterfly Herminder Ohri, Author and Illustrator Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.20 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada Curriculum Books

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MRP: Rs.15/20 each

Wild And Wacky Tales

Animal Stories

Pages: 16 /20

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

Language: Hindi Curriculum Books

Put the Panchatantra aside, and pick up these books by a new generation writer from Uttara Kannada in Karnataka.This wonderful five part series will free the child’s imagination by helping her think laterally.

7-10 YEARS

Ek Sudama • Pehli Paheliyaan • Tak Dhinadhin Ek Banmali

E A R LY R E A D E R S

E A R LY R E A D E R S

7-10 YEARS

Moo Moo Brown • Row Row Row • Ruby Red, Your Boat Rosy Red Cow, have you any Milk?

• The Generous Grandpa Fish • The Day the Vegetables Crow and the Radio came to School

The Hare and the Tortoise (Again)

• The Sparrow and the Fruit

Venkatramana Gowda, Author Srikrishna Kedilaya, Padmanabh, Monappa, Illustrators Pages: 28

Size: 5.5”x 7.7”

MRP: Rs.20 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Kannada, Tamil Curriculum Books

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Orient Longman - Pratham Books Series Charming text set amidst striking illustrations make these global tales about friendship and family a wonderful gift for children.

Symbiosis

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The Whispering Palms

Where does the Sun • Where does Thunder Come From? go at Night?

• The Four Friends

Lavina Tien, Urmila Ellappan, Book Box, Deepa Gangwani and Tina Suchanek; Authors Emanuele Scanziani, Jyothi Fucile; Illustrators Pages: 28

Size: 8.5”x 5.5”

MRP: Rs.40/20 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil

Indian States Stylish water-colour and crayon art, along with simple narration, make these pictorial books ideal for children to learn about the two states.

Rajasthan • Gujarat Abhisheikh, Author and Illustrator Pages: 16

Size: 8”x 8” MRP: Rs.15 each Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil

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•Why don’t Things Fall Up?

• Why is the Sky so Blue?

Roopa Pai, Author Greystroke, Illustrator Pages: 32/ 36

Size: 9.5”x 6.7”

MRP: Rs.25 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada Curriculum Books

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This set of four books attempts to demystify important scientific concepts through the medium of storytelling. Each book explores different physical phenomena such as the rotation of the earth, the scattering of light, gravity and thunder, in a fun and engaging way.

7-10 YEARS

Santa’s Christmas

The Eureka Series

Warli Folktales Beautifully illustrated in the traditional Warli style of painting, these books talk about the virtue of sharing, caring and respecting nature.

It’s Fair to Share • The First Farmers Benita Sen, Author Rajiv Verma ‘Banjara’, Illustrator Pages: 16 /20

Size: 8.5”x 10.7”

MRP: Rs.20 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu Curriculum Books

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Grandfather Goes on Strike

K.S. Nagarajan, Author Neeta Gangopadhya, Illustrator Most Grandfathers are content to lie back in an armchair and lazily read the day’s newspaper. Not our tree loving senior citizen! Pages: 32

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Size: 9.2”x 9.2”

MRP: Rs.60

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada Printed on recycled paper

Asian splendour: Folk tales

Size: 9.2”x 9.2”

MRP: Rs.90

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

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Mala Kumar, Author Ashish Nangia, Illustrator Read this story about a boy from Kolhapur who became the fastest 15-year old swimmer in the world! Pages: 28

Size: 8.5”x 10.7”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil

Shanti’s Friend

Deepa Agarwal, Author Avishek Sen, Illustrator Shanti moves to the city when it does not rain in the village for a long time. She does her best to please her Uncle and Aunt but is rarely successful. It is an unusual friend who helps her when she is in trouble. Pages: 28

Size: 7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Urdu

Why Does Gopal Get Angry? Kamala Bakaya, Author Audrey Kumar, Illustrator The Emperor’s new clothes in a new avatar and told in verse!

J.M. Radhakrishna, Author Henu, Illustrator Learn important lessons from Gopal’s journey to deal with the universal emotion of anger and make choices which help you in your life.

Pages: 20

Pages: 28

Raja Nang Dhadanga Hai

Size: 10.7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.25

Language: Hindi

Size: 10.7”x 8.5”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu

With A Pinch Of Salt

A Man Called Bapu

Subhadra Sen Gupta, Author Neeta Gangopadhya, Illustrator An affectionate account of Bapu, the man and his life and why he will inspire generations to come.

Madhuri Pai, Madhav Chavan, Author Rijuta Ghate, Illustrator A salt trader would load sacks of salt on a donkey’s back and go to the market everyday. How did the donkey teach the trader a lesson?

Pages: 40

Pages: 32

Size: 9.2”x9.2”

MRP: Rs.25

Size: 9.5”x 6.7”

MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati Curriculum Book

Forever Friends

Turtle Story

Feisal Alkazi, Author Neeta Gangopadhya, Illustrator Himu and Morinda stood next to each other in the forest and were the best of friends. But their idyllic life soon turns upside down when they find themselves turned into wooden toys!

Karthik Shanker, Author Maya Ramaswamy, Illustrator As charming as it is illuminating, this book takes the reader through the entire life cycle of an Olive Ridley turtle and also introduces him to several other species of the sea.

Pages: 36

Pages: 28

Size: 8.5”x 7”

MRP: Rs.25

Size: 8.5” x 10.7” MRP: Rs.25

Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Kannada

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Oriya

Ganga

City of Stories

Sanjeev Saith, Author and Photographs Full of stunning photographs, this picture book captures the Ganga from the time she takes birth in the Himalayas to the time she finally reaches the Bay of Bengal. Pages: 24

Size: 8.5”x 10.7”

Languages: English, Hindi 16

MRP: Rs.25

Kolhapur to Beijing – Freestyle!

Pages: 76

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Cauvery

Hema Pande, Author Dipto Narayan Chatterjee, Illustrator From the high, grassy plains of Tibet to the blue depths of the Filipino seas, these folktales from Asia are a rich feast for our advanced readers with multiple stories in one book.

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Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada Curriculum Book

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Olivia Fraser, Author and Illustrator Olivia Fraser has travelled around India painting for the last ten years. This book has arisen from her observations of the vast colourful array of people she has come across during her travels.

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

Oriole Henry, Author Clare Arni, Photographs Take a journey down the river Cauvery, from high up in the mountains where it is born, down past islands covered with birds.

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MRP: Rs.25

Rukmini Banerji, Author Bindia Thapar, Illustrator Nobody in the city has time to tell a story, until Didi and a little girl start a tidal wave of stories, that washes over everybody. Pages: 32

Size: 8.5”x 7”

MRP: Rs.20

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi Curriculum Book

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Environment Series

Once Upon An India Series

Jeeva and Jatin live in Jhilmil village with their many animal friends. They learn some important lessons about living in harmony with nature. A great way to learn about the environment.

• In Search • The Case Of The Of The Rain Woman Healing Herbs

Sumathi Sudhakar, Author Arka Prabha Roy Chowdhury, Illustrator

Subhadra Sen Gupta, Author Tapas Guha, Illustrator

Pages: 20

Pages: 20

MRP: Rs.25 each

Maths becomes a jolly read in these books. Abstract concepts get playfully simple explanations through lively illustrations.

Numbers • shapes • Measurements • Time and and data Money Mala Kumar, Author Angie and Upesh, Illustrators

11-14 YEARS

MRP: Rs.25 each

Nature’s Capers

Happy Math Series

Pages: 32 / 24

Size: 9.5” x 6.7”

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati Curriculum Books

Size: 9.5” x 6.7”

MRP: Rs.25 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil

American Folktales

The author gives valuable and scientific information about spiders and dragonflies, camouflaged in a racy and humorous narrative.

Nature’s Webmasters • From Submarines To Sky Raiders

Ranjit Lal, Author Sanjay Sarkar, Illustrator Pages: 28

Size: 8.5” x 10.7”

MRP: Rs.25 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada

Short Stories Series

The Native Americans respected nature and used stories to instill the same respect in children of subsequent generations. Read these tales boldly illustrated by a mother-and-daughter duo.

Interesting stories for bookworms.

The Feather • The Sun In •Chanda mama •Shobhini That Came Off A Fury And Nani Clever • Sedna, • How The • How The Earth Rabbit Steals The Goddess Rainforests Was Filled The Fire of The Sea Came Alive With Music Geetika Jain and Aranya Jain, Authors and Illustrators Pages: 32

Size: 10.7” x 8.5”

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

MRP: Rs.25 each

Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’, Sarvendra Vikram, Authors Vibhas Pandey, Lalit Gopal Parashar, Papeeha, Illustrators Pages: 20

Size: 9.2” x 7”

MRP: Rs.20 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi Curriculum Books

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Size: 9.5”x 6.7”

Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada Curriculum Books

ADVANCED READERS

A Royal • Marching • Raza Meets • Sailing Home Procession To Freedom The King

ADVANCED READERS

Chasing • Danger The Plastic In The Pisach Forest

This delightful set of four books transports the reader back in time to four different periods of history. Each book features children as the chief protagonists who look at that age in history through their eyes.

Magic Key Series The Magic Key is a series of folktales retold by India’s third President, Dr. Zakir Hussain. “For all children,” he wrote, “the first books they read are the key to the magic of the world.”

Abbu Khan Ki Bakri • Gul-e-Abbas • Saeeda Ki Amma • Murgi Ka Nirala Bachha • Poori Jo Kadahi Se Nikal Bhagi • Usi Se Thanda, Usi Se Garam

Size: 7” x 8.5”

original OFFER! stories in Hindi with 20 popular attractive storybooks + 20 storycards * illustrations Kit includes:

Recommended for children from 3-14 years. Ideal to start a classroom library.

MRP Rs. 400 only!

Attractive discounts for schools, institutions and trade.

Dr. Zakir Hussain, Author Pooja Pottenkulam, Illustrator Pages: 20

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MRP: Rs.20 each

Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada

Folktales Read these delightful folktales that bring out the native wisdom and cultural diversity of distant countries like Ethiopia, Taiwan, Norway, China, Myanmar and Argentina.

For more information or to place an order please email us at [email protected] *Storycards are simple 4 page stories ideal for beginners.

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Veena Seshadri, Greystroke, Vidya Mani, Authors Greystroke, PG Dinesh, Illustrators Pages: 20

Size: 9.5” x 6.7”

MRP: Rs.25/20 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada

Bacchon ki Zubaani These stories came out of a workshop on creative writing. The stories are written and illustrated by children for children.

Hamaari Pratham Kahaniyaan • Nanhi Kalam Se Pratham Allahabad Children’s Writing Group, Authors and Illustrators Pages: 32

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