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This charming board book explores the customs, traditions and stories behind Diwali-- the most sparkling and colourful Hindu festival. Explore the lamp-lit splendour, soak in the sight and sounds, experience the magic of rituals, food and celebrations, and discover how festivals bring families and friends together.This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Holi and DiwaliExplore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our rootsDotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.Perfect way to familiarize young readers 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 lessonsCollect all books in the series!WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK: AGE APPROPRIATE: Written in simple language to make reading easy for readers 3 and upSTURDY AND DURABLE: Perfect for learning and interacting with the formatRELEVANT TOPICS: Important and topical themes that would resonate with kidsPERFECTLY SIZED BOOKS: Easy, convenient and handy formatBRIGHT AND FUN PICTURES: To keep your young ones interested and engagedA PERFECT GIFT SET: For a holistic learning experience

This charming board book highlights the customs, traditions and stories behind the most vibrant and colourful festival, Holi.Explore the chaos of colours, soak in the sight and sounds, experience the magic of rituals, food and celebrations, and discover how festivals bring families and friends together.This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Holi and DiwaliExplore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our rootsDotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.Perfect way to familiarize young readers 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 lessonsCollect all books in the series!WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOKAGE APPROPRIATE: Written in simple language to make reading easy for readers 3 and upSTURDY AND DURABLE: Perfect for learning and interacting with the formatRELEVANT TOPICS: Important and topical themes that would resonate with kidsPERFECTLY SIZED BOOKS: Easy, convenient and handy formatBRIGHT AND FUN PICTURES: To keep your young ones interested and engagedA PERFECT GIFT SET: For a holistic learning experience

Malgudi Schooldays is an abridged and deliciously illustrated edition of Narayan's celebrated novel Swami and Friends. A delightfully funny account of a harum-scarum schoolboy by one of the greatest writers of our time, Malgudi Schooldays enchants and exhilarates all those who step into its world.

Going beyond a mere chronological retelling, this well-researched book provides fascinating anecdotes.and trivia along with rich illustrations and maps, to make history engaging for young learners.It will be an invaluable ready reckoner for students of Indian history and general readers alike.

At the time of independence, few believed that a country made up of over 500 princely states and British provinces could survive as a nation, even for a few years. That a land stripped of its riches, wracked by disease and famine and divided along tense communal lines, could thrive in its ambition and aspirations. Yet, in 75 years since independence, India has grown beyond anyone's expectation. Today it's an Asian powerhouse, poised to become the third largest economy in the world. In many ways, this is one of the greatest underdog- beating-the-odds stories in world history. How did India get this far? What were the sweeping social, cultural, scientific, political, military, environmental and economic developments it witnessed along the way? Interspersed with personal anecdotes, illustrations, infographics, informative timelines and pull quotes, After Midnight gives a powerful context to the present and revels in the diverse and remarkable ideas that have come to shape this great nation. It attempts to provide young readers with perspective, meaning, and food for thought as they try to comprehend the many facets of this fascinating country. This well- researched, accessible and definitive handbook tells the story of India like never before.

Curious and spirited, Sharadha loves living life in her ancestral tharavadu. The grand ol' house, Vishwasam, is right in the heart of her beloved Marayur, in the Chera kingdom. The house is also the centre of activities as Devaki Amma, her grandmother, is a healer for the King no less! Life is good in the sleepy village! But her inquisitiveness takes Sharadha on an unintended adventure. Trying to investigate a secret, she chances upon a mysterious trader and ends up in the bustling city of Mahodayapuram. And it's not just any city but the busy multicultural melting pot of the Cheraman Perumal Empire! As she traverses the metropolis, Sharadha gets pulled into the magical colours, languages, religions, and the vibrancy of the city. She now realizes how complex the Capital is from her small village life-full of intrigue and political scandals. But as a sudden war with the ambitious and powerful Chola Dynasty looms on the horizon, Sharadha pines to get back to her old quiet life in Marayur. Will she ever be able to see her beloved Vishwasam again? > Peek into an account of what life was like during the final years of the Chera Dynasty of the eleventh century Kerala!

Little Inni adopts the scruffy-looking Indie puppy Bobo, and finally, he is home! But Bobo is still scared of everything-even the running water. Now it is all up to Inni, his new best friend, to help him learn and adapt to the ways of his new life. And what better way to do it than to head to out to the park on Sunday the Funday! After all, it's the best place to > Endearing and narrated with a lot of heart, the Inni and Bobo Series, is not only about a little child finding friendship but also about the beauty of adopting dogs. It's about learning empathy and imperative life lessons, and most importantly about opening one's heart and homes-which is what life is all about.

Madhu is a shy middle-grade developer who spends her holidays creating her dream app, 'School Santhe'. Soon, the app goes viral...and so does she! And why not? After all, an app where everyone at school can trade stuff is the app they've all been waiting for! Madhu now sets her sights on winning the GoTek young developers contest. But when School Santhe is used to sell leaked test papers, she's faced with the hardest decision of her life: a) Shut down the app that made her popular? b) Or stay silent and become part of something...criminal? As her dreams begin to crumble - with the entire school now blaming her for the mess her app has caused - Madhu realizes that sometimes, it's far easier to debug an app than it is to debug your life!

Who was the first man to play golf on the moon? What was the name of the poet known as 'The Parrot of India'? Where would you weigh less--Equator or the North Pole? Asia's best-known quizmaster Derek O'Brien brings this ultimate reference book for students and inquisitive minds. Exhaustive and comprehensive, The Puffin Factfinder gives relevant information on everything you wanted to know. This handy book provides reliable and interesting information on a varied range of subjects, including history, geography, politics, science, literature, music, mathematics and more. Here's your chance to get a lowdown on anything from historical anecdotes to global warming, the solar system to social networking. Comprising facts, figures, statistics and intriguing trivia, this indispensible reference book is ideal for schools, libraries and any quiz or trivia junkie.

As big as 1,78,000 football fields, Nepal's first protected national park is home to over 550 species of birds; awe-inspiring animals, such as greater one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, clouded leopards; and a confident, brave girl called Sita. Sita dreams of being a nature guide like her baba. With a spring in her step and a group of eager tourists, she unravels the secrets of the forest. But when she wanders astray and comes face to face with a mamma rhino, will this eight-year-old be able to listen to the stillness of the jungle? Join this young Nepali as she takes you on a tour of the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site.