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Author
Series
Publisher
Karadi Tales Company Pvt. Ltd
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Sadiq loves stitching colorful patterns on rugs. However, his Ammi reminds him that boys in his community don't stitch, they tend to the livestock. But Sadiq is determined to pursue his passion. This winsome tale that defies gender norms and talks about a fading shepherd craft of Kashmir, is written by Mamta Nainy, and illustrated through watercolor vistas by renowned artist Niloufer Wadia.
Author
Publisher
Mango & Marigold Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Bindiya in India is the story of a young Indian-American girl's first trip to India for an Indian wedding. Weaving together Hindi and English, the children's illustrated book takes place in the 1990s. Follow Bindiya as the meets her extended family for the first time, celebrates Indian wedding traditions, and creates memories and bonds to last a lifetime.
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Language
English
Description
Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.
6) Thirst
Author
Language
English
Description
Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited, and she often has to wait hours to use the communal tap. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity -- an act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she has begun working as a maid, she discovers that water streams out of every faucet and there's even...
7) Ahimsa
Author
Publisher
Tu Books, an imprint of LEE & LOW Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When her mother is jailed for being one of Gandhi's freedom fighters, ten-year-old Anjali overcomes her own prejudices and continues her mother's social reform work, befriending Untouchable children and working to integrate her school.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In 1948, 12-year-old Amil, who is both Muslim and Hindu, struggles to find his place in Bombay, India, until his twin sister suggests he tell his story through drawings meant for their late mother as he tries to find hope and a sense of belonging in a chaotic world"--
10) Chained
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
To work off a family debt, ten-year-old Hastin leaves his desert village in India to work as a circus elephant keeper but many challenges await him, including trying to keep Nandita, a sweet elephant, safe from the cruel circus owner
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[1968]
Language
English
Description
The story of the training of a carrier pigeon and its service during the First World War, revealing the bird's courageous and spirited adventures over the housetops of an Indian village, in the Himalayan Mountains, and on the French battlefield.
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 65
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Asked by a Bollywood star for help protecting a valuable ruby, Geronimo Stilton and Hercule Poirat are inadvertently cast in the actress's film in spite of limited acting skills and are horrified when an anonymous thief makes off with the ruby.
16) Seven blind mice
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
In this retelling of the Indian fable, seven blind mice discover different parts of an elephant and argue about its appearance.
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Thea Stilton volume 12
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"When the Thea Sisters' friend Ashvin is in trouble, they rush to his aid--in India! Ashvin has been working to return the monkeys living in the big city to their natural jungle environment. But the monkeys have suddenly started stealing jewels! Can the Thea Sisters figure out who is behind this terrible theft?"--P. [4] of cover
Author
Publisher
Two Lions, a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she'll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn't seen since her family moved from India . . . Once Diya arrives in India, she immediately feels at home with Nani. Together they go shopping at the bazaar and prepare for the festival. As Diya and Nani celebrate Diwali together, Diya's heart soars. But all too soon, her trip will come to an end....
19) The jungle book
Author
Language
English
Description
Presents the three adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised by the animals in an Indian jungle, as well as other animal stories and songs. Includes discussion questions and explanatory notes.
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