A delightful collection of clever and funny stories filled with tricks, wisdom, and surprising twists. Each tale introduces memorable characters and teaches important lessons while making readers laugh and enjoy every moment.
When Agalya auditions for Rapunzel in her school’s Tangled play, her best friend turns rival, mean girls whisper, and hair disasters strike. Determined to prove kindness beats glamour, she fights bullies and self-doubt.
A sleepy afternoon, a curious mind, and a book of 153 pages filled with charm. Penned by a beloved author and brought to life with black-and-white art, these 16 tales whisper magic, mischief, and meaning from across India.
The Magic of the Lost Temple tells us about a girl named Anoushka. She lives in the big city of Bangalore but goes for a vacation to her grandparents’ house in a village named Somanahalli in Karnataka. One day, she comes across an ancient stepwell and sets off on an exciting discovery adventure. Ideal for children in the age of 7 to 13 years, the book would appeal to lovers of adventure fiction.
In “The Mystery of the Graveyard Gold,” Karthik, Aarav, and Asha stumble upon a pot of gold at midnight in the eerie Ulsoor graveyard. Their thrilling adventure to uncover the truth turns rivals into best friends, as they navigate mystery, friendship, and excitement at every turn.
In “Bobo and the Magic Cloak,” nine-year-old penguin Bobo, living in a library, dreams of exploring outer space. Uninterested in math and science, she dives into magic books instead. One day, she discovers a legendary magic cloak that might finally make her dream of space travel come true!
*Finding Tree* by Geeta Dharmarajan, illustrated by Rajiv Eipe, follows Nachi, a young girl, on an adventure to Emmeloka to find her missing tree. Themes include nature, love, and friendship, with Emmeraja, the kind God of Death, as a memorable character. Ideal for children aged 6 to 9.
Discover the enchanting world of “Vikram and Betal: Life Lessons for Our Times.” This timeless book revives the legendary Indian classic, “Baital Pachisi,” offering ten carefully chosen stories with stunning illustrations. King Vikram’s vow of silence, Betal’s riddles, and ancient India’s mystique come to life in this engaging read. Ideal for ages 7 to 11, it’s a ghostly, yet not too spooky journey that deserves a place in every library.
The book features the Vahanas of many Gods and Goddesses such as Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Devi Durga, Devi Lakshmi, Maa Shashthi, Lord Indra, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya. These are explained in good detail. Vahana is good for the age group of 8 to 13 years. It is a medium-length book and has a total of 104 pages.
This book is suitable for children aged 7 to 12 years, with a particular appeal to 8-year-old girls. The story follows three friends – Saira, Antara, and Tarini – who come from different backgrounds but share a strong bond. Antara and Tarini are sisters, while Saira is the daughter of their domestic helper. The plot revolves around their colorful experiment with making natural Holi colours and the lessons they learn about friendship and teamwork.
The book tells the story of Eugene Clark, famously known as The Shark Lady, who because of her work and study of sharks, came to be called as the ocean’s most fearless scientist. Children who like stories about brave women will get inspired after reading Eugene’s story.