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Tumcha Aamcha Sanju (तुमचा आमचा संजू)
"संजू, आजच्या पराभवाला उद्याच्या जिंकण्यात बदलायचं. एकदा मनाशी जिद्द बाळगली की ते अवघड नाही. आपल्या मर्यादा आणि आपलं बलस्थान ओळखण्यासाठी या परीक्षा असतात. मर्यादांना अधिक सक्षम करायचं आणि त्या स्वीकारायच्याही प्रत्येक व्यक्तीला काही मर्यादा असतात. म्हणूनच मला खूप ज्ञान आहे असं म्हणणारा अज्ञानी असतो. जगातले अनेक विषय आपल्या माहिती पलीकडचे असतात. मात्र जगातल्या सगळ्या भावना सगळीकडे सारख्या असतात. प्रेम, दया, करुणा. त्यात आपण मागे राहता कामा नये." सरांनी संजूच्या पाठीवरून हात फिरवत म्हटलं.
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Tyana Udu Dya (त्यांना उडू द्या)
संजीवनी बोकील या सिद्धहस्त लेखिका, संवेदनशील कवयित्री, विद्यार्थिप्रिय शिक्षिका. मराठी साहित्यक्षेत्रातलं प्रतिभासंपन्न व्यक्तिमत्त्व. 'त्यांना उडू द्या...' या कुमारकथासंग्रहासाठी ही पाठराखण नव्हे, अंतर्मनातून आलेलं कौतुक, मनस्वी आनंदाची प्रचीती आहे. त्या मुळात विद्यार्थ्यांशी सकारात्मक नातं जपणाऱ्या शिक्षिका असल्यानं बालभावविश्वाचा नेमका वेध त्यांच्या कुमारकथेतून जाणवतो. 'त्यांना उडू द्या...' हे सूचक शीर्षक असलेल्या या संग्रहात मोठ्यांना छोट्या छोट्या वाटणाऱ्या कुमार भावविश्वातल्या बाबी संजीवनीताईंनी हळुवारपणे टिपल्या आहेत. प्रत्येक कथा ही संवेदनशील कुमारवयीन मनाचं तरल प्रतिबिंब आहे. या कुमारकथा कुमारांचं मन प्रगल्भ करणाऱ्या आहेत. प्रेम, त्याग, समंजसपणा, परोपकार, कष्टाचं महत्त्व, उदारता या सर्व सामाजिक मूल्यांचा सहज संस्कार म्हणजे 'त्यांना उडू द्या...' या कुमारकथा होत. संजीवनी बोकील यांच्याकडून असंच उत्तमोत्तम बालसाहित्यलेखन घडो, ही शुभेच्छा!
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Jhad Ek Mandir (झाड एक मंदिर)
'झाड एक मंदिर' एक वेगळे आणि उत्सुकता वाढवणारे शीर्षक असणारी स्वाती कान्हेगांवकरांची किशोर कादंबरी संवेदनशील बोधप्रद आणि किशोरांना खिळवून ठेवणारी आहे. कादंबरीतील हेमाआजी स्वत:च्या परदेशी असणाऱ्या नातवंडांच्या प्रेमासाठी व्याकुळ होते; पण आपले प्रेम, माया, वात्सल्य आजूबाजूच्या किशोरवयीन मुलांना भरभरून देऊन त्याच मुलांना आपली नातवंडे मानते. त्या मुलांना रसाळ गोष्टींतून संस्काराची शिदोरी देते आणि मुले संस्कारित होतात. आजीने दिलेली शिकवण मुलांमध्ये परिवर्तन घडवते याचा परिणाम, गोष्टीतील नाना-तात्या आजोबांचा वारसा पुढे चालवण्याचा निर्धार मुले करतात तेव्हा वाचकांचेही डोळे पाणावतात. आजी आणि नातवंडांचे प्रेम पाहून खरंच कधी-कधी रक्ताच्या नात्यापेक्षा मानलेली नाती दाट आणि जवळची होतात याची प्रचिती येते. झाडाचे रक्षण-संवर्धन, मुक्या प्राणिमात्रांवर प्रेम करा, भूतदया दाखवा, चराचर सृष्टीत ईश्वराचे रूप पहा, एकमेकांना सहकार्य करा अशा अनेक मूल्यांची रुजवण करणारी ही कादंबरी किशोरांच्या मनात एक नवज्योत प्रज्वलित करते. 'पुढे काय'च्या शोधात कादंबरी पूर्ण वाचल्याशिवाय खाली ठेवावी वाटत नाही यातच लेखिकेचे यश आहे. कादंबरी वाचताना लेखिकेची संवेदनशीलता पानोपानी दिसते. अनेक मूल्यांना सहजतेने लेखिकेने किशोरवयीन मुलांवर बिंबवण्याचा केलेला प्रयत्न अधोरेखित करण्यासारखा आहे. लेखिका स्वाती कान्हेगांवकर यांना पुढील वाटचालीसाठी खूप खूप शुभेच्छा! -डॉ. अलका सुरेंद्र पोतदार
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Unusual Fables From India
This is a collection of rare and unusual stories from the far reaches of the country. Meet Ali, who unexpectedly finds a very helpful donkey; Subbanna and Savithri, two misers who turn over a new leaf after a cruel twist of fate; Ka Miaw, who learns how to live with humans; and many other wonderful creatures and characters from the far reaches of India. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics for the first time!
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Tales Of Wit And Wisdom
A kingdom's choicest fools gather at court, a young man makes a fortune from a dead mouse, a barber helps measure the earth with bullock carts and other such incredible tales of wit and wisdom. A delightful collection of stories of the witty Birbal from Akbar's court, Tenali Raman from Krishnadeva Raya's Vijaynagar Empire and Gopal Bhand from Raja Krishna Chandra's court in Bengal and many more! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics into a Chapter Book for the first time!
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Jataka Tales
Jataka Tales The monkey king who risked his own life for his subjects... Humble King Mallika who wanted to become a better person... Mahadhanaka who learnt a valuable lesson in life - the joy of true friendship... Well, who doesn't love Jataka Tales? These stories have been read and passed down for generations. And now, as part of this select collection of stories, they will warm your heart and make you think.
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Stories From The Panchatantra
The foolish frog king, whose blind love for his son led to the demise of his entire kingdom... Selfish Papabuddhi, who lost his reputation and a loyal friend over his greed for easy money... Dantila, who was taught a lesson in equality by a clever sweeper called Goramba... Immerse yourself in these and many more amusing yet instructive stories from the beloved Panchatantra collection. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!
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Royal Fantasy Stories
The evil magician, Adhikara, who was outwitted by a twelve-year-old child... Kind Nilanjana, whose good, selfless heart earned her the love of a sensible prince... Clever Chandralalat, whose quick thinking saved his life and reunited an estranged family... Fulfil your fascination for stories of princes and princesses through this rich selection that combines royalty with fantasy. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!
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Amazing Folktales From South Asia
Join Amar Chitra Katha on a journey through the folktales from our neighbours! Visit Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan through the stories of adventure, magic, animals and much else. Read about - the unbreakable bond between two brothers, Cho-cho and Che-cho Dorjee; a mother sparrow who receives help from the unlikeliest of animals; and of Pasha, the young warrior who triggers a chain of good deeds; and other such amazing stories! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!
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Buddhist Stories
A king who can't stop thinking about food; a carpenter who spends days, years, decades, working on a single piece of furniture; a disciple who hates his name and other such characters - all of whom turn their life around through Buddha's wisdom. A wonderful collection of stories filled with the wisdom, joy and simplicity that makes the tales of the Buddha so popular world-over. Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA Comics into a Chapter Book for the first time!
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Funny Folktales
A jackal who tries to trick his friends, but gets outsmarted instead; a tiger who is unaware that the creature he fears is actually himself; a cat and a rat who find that they are better off as friends than enemies and other such funny folktales. A collection of hilarious stories that will have you in stitches and give you hours of rib-tickling fun! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics into a Chapter Book for the first time!
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Favourite Indian Folktales
Generous Janba, who was rewarded handsomely for his selflessness... Clever Conrad, the frog who outsmarted a red fox to save his life... Gentle, quiet Janee, who proved her love for her father in a most unusual way... Get engrossed in this collection of tales from different states of India that is sure to make you marvel and roar with laughter! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!
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Witty Minister Stories
Witty Minister Stories How did Emperor Akbar meet Birbal? How did Tenali Raman foil the thieves who dared to rob his home? How did clever Gopal trick the local sweet shop owner? Find out about these witty characters in this rollicking collection of stories. These stories will make you think, but never leave you without a smile! Adapted from the original Amar Chitra Katha comics.
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Mahi : The Elephant Who Flew Over The Blue Mountai
Mahi started running towards the cliff ... The wind whistled in his ears as he gathered speed ... He could even hear Gherundo and Duranto laughing. Were they screaming 'fly, fly, fly'-or was it 'die, die, die'? When Mahi, a young elephant, decides to fulfil his dream of flying over the blue mountains, little does he know that he's setting in motion a chain of events that will endanger him, his mother and the whole of Anastan. He has only one goal-to find and rescue Varana, his father, former chief of the herd, who has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Trumpo, their vice president, is convinced that the wicked tigers of Pulistan have killed Varana. But can Mahi trust Trumpo? Who is his friend, and who is his foe? Allegorical and satirical, but also hilarious and delightful, this story will entertain both children and older readers as they join Mahi on his exciting journey and discover whether he does, one day, really soar over the blue mountains.
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How The Bamboo Got Its Bounty
‘From human birth to death, our Bamboo finds one way or another to be useful to a common person. It is truly the unsung and the forgotten.’ In a lush, green forest, a shy, unassuming tree is presented with a reward by the forest queen. This makes all the forest inhabitants curious . . . India’s favourite storyteller brings to us the story of the humble bamboo that endures and selflessly gives. A charming ode to our bountiful forests and trees, their resilience and the abundant gifts they bestow upon us, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction to the world of Sudha Murty.