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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

A stone-age hand axe, an enchantingly sculpted yakshi, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and even an HMT watch-- can these things have anything in common?Yes, they can!Each of these has been conceived by the human mind and shaped by the human hand. Each object has a voice, not just of rulers and conquerors, but also of the common people. Most significant of all, each carries stories of how communities and identities were built on the Indian subcontinent.Spanning the entirety of Indian history, from prehistoric to contemporary times, the 100 objects and artefacts chronicled in this book have shaped our present. Learn about the people who created these amazing objects, their way of life and culture, and how these objects influenced our world.Embellished with vibrant illustrations, this engaging book will fire the imagination of readers and make them look at our incredible material remains in a new light while helping them understand our diverse pasts.

' Grandfather and I saw eye to eye on the matter of pets, and whenever Grandmother decided it was time to get rid of a tame white rat or a squirrel, I would conceal them in a hole in the jackfruit tree.' Instead of having brothers and sisters to grow up with in India, young Ruskin had several odd companions, including a monkey, a tortoise, a python and a Great Indian Hornbill. His grandfather was responsible for all this wildlife, and their home in Dehra became a centre of action and laughter as a variety of creatures were brought home-- the furry, feathered, fierce and friendly-- all under one roof. Bursting with delightful illustrations, this chapter book features endearing characters and hilarious episodes, making it a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Ruskin Bond!

If, however, you believe in strange romances, admire bravery, and like magic and sorcery, this book is for you, wherever you are.

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.

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!

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.