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यह “अंकुर सोसाइटी फॉर अल्टरनेटिव्स इन एडुकेशन” के बच्चों द्वारा लिखी गयी कहानियों का संकलन है। यह एक असाधारण संग्रह है। इस संग्रह को पढ़कर लगता है कि बच्चों के लेखन को संपादित करके प्रकाशित करना बुरा विचार नहीं है। ‘भाई की बकबक’; ‘नेकलेस’; ‘दुआ’; ‘पुत्री का ख़त पिता के नाम’; ‘खिड़की, हवा, मछली और मैं’ अगर डायरी लेखन है तो उतना ही कहानी लेखन भी है। लगता है बच्चे खुद ही वह साहित्य रच लेते हैं जिसकी उन्हें भावनात्मक या बौद्धिक ज़रूरत मह्सूस होती है।
This lovely book, set in rural Kerala, features a captivating cast embodying essential questions- How to live with difference, how to remain curious, and hold on to dreams. These themes are delicately examined, allowing readers to think independently. The writing, simple yet richly layered, evokes a sense of place and rootedness. The illustrations are few but packed with detail and character.
Maithili and the Minotaur: Forest of Forgotten Fears
In this wildly, fantastical adventure, Maithili and her irreverent friends – a minotaur, a wolfhound, a snake and a three-eyed cat – embark on a thrilling and dangerous journey through a living, breathing forest. An adventure ensues, as the familiar school library and forest are imbued with an edginess. The superb artwork brings each character alive, making this comic-format book a worthy successor to the first title in the series.
How to Reach Mars and other Impossible Things
The Indian Mars Mission has surely been of great interest to many children. Here is a narrative non-fiction that gives an inside look into the mission and the scientists involved. On a field trip to the Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, curious and fearless Rabia seeks out the scientists and discovers the remarkable women behind the mission. Wonderful illustrations with a touch of humour bring the story alive.
Lady Tarzan: Jamuna Takes a Stand
This was the name given to Jamuna Tudu, a young Adivasi who grew up thinking of trees as her siblings. Her lone battle against rampant deforestation inspired a movement, led largely by women. Her courage in confronting powerful forces shows how anyone can make a difference. Beautifully illustrated, this book brings the forest to life.
The Harmony of Bees and Other Charms of Creepy Crawlies
Creepy-crawlies are an eternal source of fascination as well as revulsion. In this highly readable book by a seasoned naturalist, everday insects are portrayed with a fresh perspective, revealing bizzare aspects of thier lives. Male spiders woo mates with gifts to avoid being eaten by her. Butterflies don’t just drink nectar, but also blood and alchohol. Read on!
An exceptional book that blends text and illustrations to introduce pioneering woman photographer Homai Vyarawalla. The story moves briskly from one photo to the next on Homai’s limited roll of film, with illustrations that brilliantly capture the photography process. The biographical note and facsimiles of Homai’s images at the end adds valuable context. This book is a model biography, hopefully setting tone for others to come.
क्या आपको पता था कि कभी कौआ क़ुतुब मीनार को अपनी साइकिल पर लाद ले गया था? या कि जब पापा को डॉक्टर के पास जाना पड़ा था तो क्या ग़ज़ब हुआ था? यह कहानी संकलन गुदगुदाता भी है और लोकजीवन की झलकियाँ भी देता है। भाषा का कमाल, शब्दों का खेल और संवाद गठे हुए तथा नुकीले हैं। इसके चित्र रंग बिरंगे हैं और कहानियों को ठोस या मूर्त बनाने में मदद करते हैं। चित्रों में कहानियों जैसी गतिशीलता है।
