Bøker av Mamta Nainy

"Momo-la is a collector of unusual things. She rummages through her collection of stories whenever she comes to visit. When her grandchild asks where her stories come from, she takes them on a trip around museums of the city, pointing out that there are stories behind every work of art, every sculpture, every invention. But as the child sees exhibit after exhibit, they realize that each one reminds the of their Momo-la--the clothes she wears, the keepsakes she carries, the memories she shares of her Tibetan home. Could the museum the child knows best and loves the most be on her doorstep all along?"--Front jacket flap.

When a little boy paints his nails with his mum's nail polish, he discovers the most important thing of all: the magic of being his true self. As the long Indian summer days stretch ahead of him, a young boy looks forward to his favourite time - painting-your-nails-time. He knows that when he dips his brush into those magical bottles of nail polish, he will find a colour to express his every mood and feeling. Purple is the colour of magic and mystery. White is the colour of endless possibilities. At times, his Papa frowns and says, "e;What have you done to your nails?"e; At other times, he says, "e;Why don't you paint on paper instead?"e; But the little boy knows that painting his nails makes his hands look beautiful. This colour-filled story celebrates the joy of finding out who you are and embracing the courage to be yourself.

"Ammi weaves the most beautiful saris but never gets to wear any of them. Her two little daughters decide to do something about it--break their piggy bank! But when there isn't enough money to buy Ammi a sari, the two girls must work together to find a solution. Will they be able to buy Ammi the gift she so deserves? With a text full of heart, and bright, cheerful artwork, this story brings readers into the home of a weaver's family in Kaithoon, India, where the creation of saris is an art form. The book includes a glossary of Indian terms and a note about the saris made in this region."--Provided by publisher.

DescriptionThe maharaja''s golden brooch is missing, right from the City Palace itself!Who could have stolen it? And how? Come on-there is no time to waste!Kavya and Pia need your help to solve the mystery of the maharaja''s missingbrooch. Is it hidden in the Jantar Mantar? Or is it in Hawa Mahal or AmerFort? Could it still be in the City Palace itself, hidden from sight? Race alongwith the super sibling detective team as they piece together this mystery andtake you through the streets of the historic Pink City of Jaipur.

DescriptionJoin Viji as she gets to know her city better, before all her cousins come toChennai for her aunt''s wedding. Go along as she visits her favourite MarinaBeach, the Guindy National Park and the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust,enjoying her Appa''s yummy dosais and sambar along the way! From Mylaporeto Adyar, Dakshina Chitra to Cholamandal Artists'' Village, get to knowthe cultural highlights of this city, while Viji gets thrilled by an unexpectedspotting of her favourite movie star. Chennai comes alive in this book, withViji as your resident guide!