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A Day at the Museum — illustrated by Anwar Chitrakar

Level B1 (estimated) · 17 pages · English

A Day at the Museum

Written by Anu Chowdhury-Sorabjee
Illustrated by Anwar Chitrakar

Nalini is excited about going to the museum for the first time and exploring it with her friends. There are so many wonderful things to see! Read this book to find out what Nalini takes back for her little brother Ved, after a day at the museum.

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A Song in Space: Kesarbai Kerkar — illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur

Level B2 (estimated) · 16 pages · English

A Song in Space: Kesarbai Kerkar

Written by Neha Singh
Illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur

Little Kesar loved to sing. She never imagined that when she grew up her voice would travel to distant galaxies. Read this book to find out about legendary singer Kesarbai Kerkar’s fascinating musical journey.

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A Tree’s Heart — illustrated by Mansi Thakkar

Level B2 (estimated) · 17 pages · English

A Tree’s Heart

Written by Radha Rangarajan
Illustrated by Mansi Thakkar

Did you know trees are storytellers? Listen carefully and you can hear them whisper many stories — of forest fires and rain, of summer and winter, of our past and future. Look carefully around a tree’s heartwood and you will discover many tales, like the one in this book.

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Ambi’s Little Things — illustrated by Phaoniu Shio

Level B2 (estimated) · 20 pages · English

Ambi’s Little Things

Written by Eleanor Sangma
Illustrated by Phaoniu Shio

Join Chimik and her mother on a heartfelt journey of love, laughter, and tears. When they lose someone dear, they find courage and joy in the smallest things. Together they dance, sing, and celebrate life, even as they say goodbye.

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An Amazing World — illustrated by Ajanta Guhathakurta

Level B1 (estimated) · 12 pages · English

An Amazing World

Written by Alisha Berger
Illustrated by Ajanta Guhathakurta

Turbans are synonymous with cultural tradition of India. The story is an informational narrative about different kinds of turbans which are commonly worn in India. The turbans have been personified to introduce themselves one by one in an interesting poetic form. Vibrant, striking and colorful illustrations add life to the story.

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Around the World With a Chilli — illustrated by Priya Kuriyan

Level B2 (estimated) · 32 pages · English

Around the World With a Chilli

Written by Nayan Chanda
Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan

Behind the humble chilli is a fascinating story that takes one around the world. This story is not just about the spicy chilli, but also about the adventures of brave warriors and traders, about stormy seas and new lands. Enjoy this fascinating account written by a renowned expert on globalization.

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Ban’s Journey in Music — illustrated by Arban Mawthoh

Level A2 (estimated) · 27 pages · English

Ban’s Journey in Music

Written by Nida Hynniewta
Illustrated by Arban Mawthoh

Music courses through the veins of Wahkhen village. Children begin to form a connection with music at a young age, however, a young boy named Ban has some trouble doing that. This is the story of Ban, seeking to find his footing in, and connection with music. This is a tale of discovering inspiration in the most unexpected, and the most everyday experiences.

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Bombay Ducks, Bombay Docks — illustrated by Kripa B

Level B2 (estimated) · 19 pages · English

Bombay Ducks, Bombay Docks

Written by Fleur D'Souza
Illustrated by Kripa B

It’s raining and there’s not much one can do outdoors. Come and listen to Aaji’s story about the Kolis, the original inhabitants of Bombay, their favourite fish Bombay Duck and the city’s magnificent docks.

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Cracking the Code: Women Who Have Changed the Way We Look at Computers — illustrated by Shreyas R Krishnan

Level B2 (estimated) · 26 pages · English

Cracking the Code: Women Who Have Changed the Way We Look at Computers

Written by Alisha Sadikot
Illustrated by Shreyas R Krishnan

What do 19th Century English mathematician Ada Lovelace, new-age fashion designer Anouk Wipprecht, and the current Digital Minister of Taiwan Audrey Tang have in common? They’ve all impacted the way we look at computers and coding. This book introduces some inspiring women from the world of technology, from across a century.

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Dhyan Singh ‘Chand’: Hockey’s Magician — illustrated by Mohit Suneja

Level B1 (estimated) · 20 pages · English

Dhyan Singh ‘Chand’: Hockey’s Magician

Written by Dilip D'Souza
Illustrated by Mohit Suneja

The man who came to be called the Wizard of Hockey, Dhyan Chand, started playing hockey with a branch of a palm tree. What did he like to eat as a child? How did he prove Hitler wrong? Here is the story of a man who might just inspire you to pick up a hockey stick and play.

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From Pillars to Palaces — illustrated by Amrita Dasgupta

Level A2 (estimated) · 17 pages · English

From Pillars to Palaces

Written by Amrita Dasgupta, Vittesh Kalambi
Illustrated by Amrita Dasgupta

Dheera loves buildings. When Ma and Baba build her a little plane, she flies out to explore what buildings are made of.

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