- : Stories of Wisdom (No:8511)
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- : Story 1 A long, dry summer in the remote hills spells trouble for Bisnu and his family. With no hope in sight, Bisnu sets out for the city. Through Bisnu finds work in Mussoorie, he soon realises the callous, insensitive city was vastly different from the loving nooks of his little village. Where will Bisnu's fate take him? Story 2 For Vijay, the juicy, ripe fruits and yummy confectioneries at the town shops are a constant source of longing. Then one day, a rich boy with a bag of sweets follows Vijay around with a kind smile; building his hope. Will a rich boy's generosity finally give Vijay a chance to taste the tempting treats? Here are two wonderfully illustrated, heartwarming stories by Ruskin Bond that capture the seemingly ordinary, yet distinct qualities of the Himalayan foothills and its people.
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- : Earthquake (No:8510)
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- : What do you do when there's an earthquake?' asks Rakesh. Everyone in the Burman household has their own ideas, but when the tremors begin and things start to quake and crumble, they are all taken by surprise. Amidst the destruction, Rakesh's family stays strong. But will they survive the onslaught of yet another earthquake?
- : 6 -10 Yrs
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- : How the Sea Became Salty (No:8509)
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- : India's favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Dotted with charming illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.
- : 5 -9 Yrs
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- : The Bookasuras #2 Koobandhee - The Adventures of Bala and the Book-Barfing Monster (No:8508)
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- : Bala’s books—and his life—are under threat. He has to contend with a book-chewing little sister and Mrs. Shashee, the librarian with a zero-tolerance policy for anyone who misplaces or mutilates books. Things get worse when Bala encounters the one-eyed bookbarfing monster, Koobandhee (no relation to the headless rakshasa, Kabandha). She blames Bala for her malfunctioning digestive system and threatens to swallow him like a tiny pip. Will Bala survive? Or will he vanish without a trace? •The second story in the award-winning the Book-Asuras series. •The first book Bookasura was the Comic Con Award winner for the year 2015.
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- : Bookasura: The Adventures of Bala and the Book-Eating Monster (No:8507)
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- : A strange many-headed creature, Bookasura, makes an appearance when Bala is at his grandparent's house. Bala keeps Bookasura at bay by supplying him with a steady stream of books. But Bala will soon run out of books. What then? Will Bookasura eat Bala up? Or will Bala be able to save himself? A delightful tale about the power of stories and imagination. Celebrate the love of books and reading with Bala and Bookasura! A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.
- : 8 -12 Yrs
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- : Asterix and the Falling Sky (No:8506)
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- : The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? It looks as if it's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race...
- : 9 -14 Yrs
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- : Owl Diaries #6: Baxter is Missing (No:8505)
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- : In book 6, a famous author is coming to Treetopolis! Eva and her classmates each have to write a story to share with the author. Eva's excited! But then something terrible happens: Her pet bat, Baxter, goes missing! Eva can't think of anything to write about -- except how much she misses Baxter! With help from her friends, Eva looks everywhere for Baxter. She even hangs up MISSING posters! Where could Baxter be? And will Eva finish her story in time for the author's visit?
- : 5 -7 Yrs
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- : Owl Diaries #5: Warm Hearts Day (No:8504)
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- : In book #5, it's almost Warm Hearts Day! Everyone is busy making gifts for their loved ones. Eva LOVES crafting, so she creates all sorts of fun gifts and treats for her friends. She is excited to give out her homemade gifts at the big party at the Old Oak Tree. But then Eva realizes she forgot to make gifts for her family! Will she be able to make the gifts in time?
- : 5 -7 Yrs
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- : Owl Diaries #4: Eva and the New Owl (No:8503)
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- : In book #4, a new owl named Hailey starts in Eva's class at school. Eva is always happy to meet new people, and she's excited to make a new friend! But the new owl befriends Lucy instead of her. So Eva gets jealous. Lucy is Eva's best friend! Will Eva lose her best friend? Or can Eva and Lucy BOTH make a new friend?
- : 5 -7 Yrs
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- : Owl Diaries #3: A Woodland Wedding (No:8502)
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- : She’s a friend for life, who’ll make you smile even when you’re down. Plucky orphan Anne is like summer come early. Blue seas. Blue skies. The village of Avonlea has both. Blue thoughts? Never –not with spirited Anne around. Hired as a farm hand, this merry red head makes everybody smile. She might be poor, but she knows that being happy costs nothing. With her sparky humour, she turns each day into a game. Soon, nobody in Avonlea can imagine life without Anne. Trust us, she’ll make you feel the same way.
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