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First Katha book of Haiku, Senryu, Tanka and Haibun

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“This is a lovely poetry collection that can introduce young readers to lesser-known poetic forms of Japan. What is special about the book is how the spare quality of these forms is adapted beautifully in the Indian context. The strong imagery of these poems reflects that of the Indian world full of textures. The endnotes […]

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Bombay Ducks, Bombay Docks

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“This book describes the lives of the traditional Koli fisherman of Bombay. Grandmother Aaji tells the story about the Kolis – the original inhabitants of Bombay. Their favorite food is a local fish, Bombil, also called Bombay Duck. How did the fish get this name? This fascinating story tells how the lives of the Koli […]

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The Laddoo Code

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Two friends who want to share laddoos. They pass a note in class from one end to the other. The other children read the note too and eagerly wait to eat the laddoos. So next day one friend writes the note in a special code which only his friend is able to decipher. Later both […]

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