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Choddoshak : Gods, Greens and Ghostly Tales
0₹300.00Short Stories – Importance of Plants in Spiritual Way of Bengali Traditions
Healthy foods lead to healthy living as they say. Our forefathers, in all their wisdom, lived by this adage, partaking of the biodiversity of greens that mother earth had to offer. This book, through its engaging stories that dynamic ‘Dida’ never tires of relating to her grandchildren, draws the reader to the traditional practice of cooking a meal of no less than fourteen greens on the eve of Bhoot Chaturdashi by the Bengalis. But that is not all. There are different ‘bhoots’ (ghosts) that walk in and out of every story. And much more…
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Gods Greens & Gripping Tales
0₹300.00They say trees, leaves and even grass have many stories to tell – about Gods and kings, about demons and giants. What is the magical power in Durva grass that it could douse the fire in young Ganesha’s belly ? What was the secret of the twin-trunked Arjun tree? What was special about the turban full of bael leaves? This and much more, you will have to read this book to find out.
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Grrrs to Hisses and Their Homes
0₹275.00How does a polar bear hunt for his favorite food the seals, without the much-needed sea ice? Why do thousands of wildebeest in Africa migrate each year? Why do we need to cut our carbon footprints? Have you realised what a laborious task it is for the weaver birds to build their nests? Why is farmer Gopi wondering where all the bees have gone? These are but a few of the questions answered through the many fun verses in this book. The poems are amusing and at the same informative, highlighting the issues faced by our planet and warranting action.
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Of Feathers and Wings
0₹350.00Of Feathers and Wings is an anthology of sixteen short stories woven around birds that inhibit Dadar Parsi Colony in Mumbai. As you enter each home in the colony, you will meet children who will introduce you to birds such as hornbills and owls, kingfishers and kites. Dive into these stories to know more about the lives of these children and the challenges that they face:
- Will Porus meet the ghost next door?
- Will Mara overcome her fears ?
- Will Viraf manage to save the life of the baby fantail flycatcher ?
- Will Malini develop positive feelings for Shalini ?
This book will delight not only children, but also adults who are interested in two-legged winged creatures.
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Sangla – A Valley of Strange Happenings
0₹200.00Four year old Tara feels deeply bonded with Sangla Valley in Himachal Pradesh as the rest of her family lives there. Not a day goes by without some exciting and thrilling events. The little girl learns about the myths and fairy tales that this valley is known for.
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Sugar, Spice and All Foods Nice
0₹290.00Katie Bagli and Medha Rajadhyaksha are renowned authors and very popular amongst children for writing story books and poems.
Every vegetable, fruit or spice mentioned in this book has been illustrated to enlighten its young reader. -
The Zoo Around You
0₹199.00Ask any city dweller “Where do you get to see animals ?” It makes one wonder. Just settle down in a cosy corner and enjoy reading the verses in this book to know all about it.
