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Many of
Tulika's books can be used as supplementary texts in schools for
various subjects. Some have, in fact, already been included by
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SUPPLEMENTARY
READERS FOR ENGLISH / VALUE EDUCATION
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SORRY,
BEST FRIEND!
A
theme-based collection of stories
Classes V - VII
We all have friends and
neighbours who are different from us in some way or other. What
happens when we forget that all of us are part of the same puzzle? A
collection of ten stories that make one think. The stories developed from a
workshop organised by the Centre of Science, Culture and Education
in New Delhi in 1993.
Used
in Vanavani and Balalok School, Chennai; TVS School
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St Joseph's Matriculation, Madurai; Vairam's Matriculation,
Pudukkottai; Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Vasant Valley and Ryan
International, New Delhi; Navrachna School, Vadodara
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the reviews
"A remarkable attempt to get children to recognise, live with
and enjoy that fundamental principle of life: diversity."
— Frontline
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ONE
WORLD Classes VI - IX
The theme of peace is explored in
terms of science, the environment, remembered history, sport, religion
and social consciousness, through thirteen pieces of inspiring
writing.
These expose children to diverse writing styles:
poetry, prose, reportage, fiction, memoir . . . Questions at the end
of the book aim to make children reflect and debate on issues raised
in
each piece.
Used
in Sishya, Chennai; Vasant Valley and Ryan International,
New Delhi
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the
reviews
"Books such as these when used as supplementary texts will aid
in widening horizons for children. There is a huge store of knowledge
waiting to be tapped from books, over and above their traditional
classroom function." —
The Hindu
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ANDAMANS
BOY Classes V - VII
A thrilling adventure story that
takes us to the Andamans and to the island of the Jarawa, an
endangered tribe. As the author, Zai Whitaker, passionately
declares:
"Any visitor to the Andamans, or any of our tribal areas, in
fact, would have to be struck dumb by our cruelty to indigenous
cultures. It is a cruelty born of arrogance. We mainstream people feel
that our culture is the only 'good' and workable one. This arrogance
of ours has exterminated many, many rich cultural groups in India and
the Jarawa will soon be one of them." The plight of the Jarawa is
of topical concern and has been covered by leading newspapers and
magazines in recent times.. |
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the
reviews
"In a milieu where young Indian readers are somewhat starved of
indigenously written adolescent fiction, and where they have to rest
contented with (or confused by) foreign books with which they can barely
relate, Zai/s latest word is a welcome arrival. everything about it is
closer 'home'."
— The Kodai International
School newsletter, Kodaikanal
Used in
Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi; Lady Andal Venkata Subba Rao School,
Chennai
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the
reviews
"Here is one helluva fairytale by Suniti Namjoshi ... But soon
you begin to see why the book is different ... The entire tradition of
the fairytale is turned on its head.
— Deccan Herald
"Suniti Namjoshi's first venture into the world of children's
fiction, has all the ingredients that fascinate the young ... Written
in a simple and entertaining style, the book nevertheless has several
layers of meaning." — The New Indian Express |
ADITI
AND THE ONE-EYED MONKEY
ADITI AND THE THAMES DRAGON
ADITI AND THE MARINE SAGE
Classes V-VII
A princess, a monkey, an ant and an
elephant form an enthusiastic team of adventurers, along with their
two dragon friends.
Well-known writer Suniti Namjoshi carries her
skill in fable-writing subtly into this delightful contemporary series, overturning
stereotypes and recreating the format of popular myths and fairytales.
As they globe-trot on dragon-back to different parts of the world, the
lovable characters defy any particular cultural setting; they are recognisable anywhere.
But all this is woven in seamlessly into
what are, finally, simply stories well told – wonderful first
'paperback novels' for young children which will lure them into the
joy of reading.
Used in
Navrachna School, Vadodara; Springdale School and Vasant Valley, New Delhi; Vairam's Matriculation, Pudukkottai;Vidya
Mandir, Chennai |
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ORDINARY
MR PAI Classes III -
V
In another interesting take on the concept
of fairytales, Kalpana Swaminathan presents two 'urban' ones, set in
the all-too-familiar hurly-burly of Mumbai. Yes, fairytales can happen
in big cities too, and not 'once upon a time', but now. Simple,
sensitive and very entertaining, the stories liberate the imagination,
inspiring children to look afresh at little things around them –
they are bound to find enchantment hidden somewhere.
the reviews
"Magic. The spirit and essence of the book ... In two
wonderfully written stories set in modern Mumbai, the author portrays
strong and loveable characters that any child can identify with
easily. "
— Indian Review of
Books
"Buy this one. Wherever you are, however close or far the
bookstore is, this one is is certainly worth buying. "
— The New Indian
Express |
Used
in Navrachna School, Vadodara
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ALL
FREE
MAZZOO
MAZZOO
Classes III -
V
Folktales from Kashmir and Gujarat,
invigoratingly retold
with special attention to elements such as language and unwelcome
stereotyping. The series, Under the Banyan, has illustrations which
adapt folk arts of the region the story
is from, introducing children to a whole cultural experience through
each story.
Used
in Navrachna School, Vadodara
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the
reviews
"... a beautifully conceived pair of books... Srividya
Natarajan livens up the two folktales from Gujarat and Kashmir with
gorgeous illustrations."
— Outlook magazine |
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