Books for January 2004


Lift the Flap – with Leo Lion
by Kamlesh Mohindra
illustrated by Surendra Suman

One little tree begins to make the grove 
a busy place and a safe one too. A 
charming, feel-good story to read aloud.
Parragon 
Rs 195.00  For 0-3 years


James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
illustrated by Quentin Blake
James lives with his aunts who are
appallingly cruel to say the least. He is the saddest, loneliest little boy in the world until
one blazing hot day in summer…Brilliant writing, deft humour and warmth weave a simple yet profound story of the power of imagination.
Puffin Books
Rs 203:50  For 10 years and above


Going to nursery
by Jillian Harker
illustrated by Michelle White
A cheery look at a whole new world of first experiences, through the curious eyes of a sprightly little child.

Bright Sparks
Rs 125.00  For 3-5 years


The Snow Goose
by Paul Gallico
Memories survive and hope stays alive in this lyrical story of a snow goose that brings together
a disfigured artist and a little girl in a lasting friendship.
Penguin Books
Rs 245.70  For 12 years and above


Just Imagine – Stories and Poems
by Santhini Govindan
illustrated by Nina Bahl
It’s perfectly reasonable to ask, “What if crocodiles had to brush their teeth? What if elephants had to use handkerchiefs?”
This delightful collection serves up a motley crew of characters, heaps of fun, topped with
a romping imagination.
Madhuban Educational Books
Rs 45.00  For 5-7 years

 


The World of Indian Stories – a teaching resource of folktales from every state
by Cathy Spagnoli
illustrated by N. Bindhu Malini
Stories culled from the rich oral and written traditions of India, tips on how to tell, activities, access to stories from different cultures and
ideas for discussion are meticulously and imaginatively put together for educators, in this comprehensive resource on how to use
storytelling as an effective tool to engage with contemporary concerns, diverse subjects and classroom workloads.
Tulika Publishers

Rs 120.00

Bossman and the Thrown Away Family
The Nath family’s bulldog, Bossman unearths a photo album of happy family pictures…
But, there’s a terrible anonymous death-threat letter in there too…The children, Aloke,
Shalu, Tara and Shama head deep into a sinister mystery in a gripping novel.
Rupa & Co
Rs 195.00  For 8 years and above 



February2004