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The lonely sun has no one to play with up in the sky. He wants to join the fish swimming in the river. But they say he makes them too hot! Is there any way the sun can make friends with the creatures on the earth below?
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Categories: Nature/Gardening/Animals
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Millions of water hyacinth plants live in the canals along the Mekong Delta near Nep’s village. Nep thought that she knew everything there was to know about the plant. But when she sees her mother drying and weaving the stems of the plant, she becomes curious.
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Categories: Children & Young Adult Reading Family & Friends Human Interest Non-fiction Personal Development School & Education Science & Nature
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Junali and Rimjhim are off to see Bhaona, the traditional drama on the river island of Majuli. But shadows loom everywhere! A mischievous story that celebrates this wonderful folk practice of Assam.
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Categories: Adventure Children & Young Adult Reading Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Family & Friends Fiction Horror Humor Mythology, Legends & Folklore Science & Nature
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Have you ever wondered what goes doof-doof-doof in the night? This is a noisy bedtime story for a quiet night’s sleep.
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Categories: Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction Horror Nature/Gardening/Animals Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Meenu dislikes tiffin time because Amma always gives her idlis. But what do her classmates bring for lunch? Meenu decides to peek into their boxes and find out.
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Categories: Children & Young Adult Reading Family & Friends Health & Wellbeing Human Interest Humor School & Education
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Imagine all the stories rivers could tell us about the past, present and future! Rivers were there when humans wanted to grow food. They were there when humans started to build cities. They are still here, providing water, food and livelihoods. But they are also being treated like rubbish bins. Rivers know how to take care of us, but if we want a future with them, maybe it is time for humans to take care of our precious water bodies.
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Categories: Engineering & Technology Human Interest Non-fiction Science & Nature
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Tingu Tiger is not happy with his furry orange skin, so he exchanges it with Ranga Rhino. But when he wants his skin back, Ranga has already given it to Bubloo Bear! Will the tino, rhear and biger go back to being tiger, rhino and bear? Find out in this fun story about muddled up animals.
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Categories: Children & Young Adult Reading Family & Friends Fiction Humor Nature/Gardening/Animals Science & Nature Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Sudha Ma’am knows that Rohith struggles inside the four walls of the school. So the two of them go for a walk by the lake. They meet a tortoiseshell beetle who, just like the boy, walks its own path.
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Categories: Health & Wellbeing Nature/Gardening/Animals Science - Biology Science & Nature
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Ow! Binita Beetle gets bitten by the travel bug and so what does she do? She packs her bags and has a grand adventure. As she travels to different lands, Binita sheds her old skin, becoming part of the new spaces and embracing new experiences, as she discovers the magic of music, travel, and friendship.
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Categories: Family & Friends Human Interest Humor Nature/Gardening/Animals Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Trouble’s missing! Who Trouble? Only the naughtiest dog you’ve ever met. Help Abhi look for her?
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Categories: Adventure Children & Young Adult Reading Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Family & Friends Fiction Humor Nature/Gardening/Animals Poetry
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
In Kongthong, one of the most unique villages in Meghalaya, three boys named Kyrpang, Pyndap, and Shemphang head to a nearby waterfall for a day of enjoyment and fun. The boys soon discover a beautiful cave filled with numerous life forms. As they move further into the cave, they become stranded. How will they manage to escape the cave with the night fast approaching? Join Kyrpang and his friends as they utilise their musical names to find a way out.
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Categories: Family & Friends Fiction History Human Interest Science & Nature
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
The lioness is tired. Her sisters and daughters want her to join the hunt. But the sun is calling her. A story about transitions.
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Categories: Fiction Nature/Gardening/Animals Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
