Mini's FriendMini has a new friend at school. Soon, everything the friend does, Mini is doing too. Her family is first surprised, then glad of the changes in Mini. Slowly, Mini comes home with stories of how her friend is going to have lots of crackers for Diwali. Everyone knows what Mini thinks of crackers and they start to wonder-will this Diwali be different because of Mini's friend?

Nandini Nayar's Mini's Money, the first in the new Mini series of chapter books, is about a five-year-old girl who is gifted some money on Dussehra. The money goes where Mini goes and Mini goes where the money goes as everyone wonders what Mini will spend it on. After some exciting adventures following her money, Mini knows how she is going to spend it. Her family is surprised when they see where Mini's money is going and how Mini will soon have to follow it there!A delightful story, charm...

Khadija does not like her name. But no one is letting her change it. How will Khadija fix this?About the Hook Book SeriesIn a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.Hook Books ke...

In the third installment of this full-color early chapter book series, Priya plans a top-secret anniversary party and helps save manatees!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

The Genius of Egypt is the incredible story of the world’s first multi-faceted genius, Imhotep, and his amazing adventure from humble student to magical healer to eventually becoming the savior of the entire kingdom of Egypt. Set in 2600 BCE, Imhotep’s journey includes themes of courage, the quest for knowledge, and the idea that believing in yourself is where your true power lies.Imhotep’s journey starts as a young scribe devoted to learning while being guided by ...

Meet the Lotus Lane Girls! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Kiki, Coco, and Lulu are the BEST of friends. They even have their very own club! But Mika, the new girl, is shaking things up on Lotus Lane. This first book ...

'Gopi, I can't believe a year has passed since I met you. You have brought me so much happiness!'In this second book in the bestselling Gopi Diaries series, Gopi is stronger, bigger, more confident than the little pup he was in the first book, but he is also cheekier and more mischievous! He faces new situations, new challenges, even new dog companions with endless energy and spirit. And then comes the day when he faces the biggest surprise of them all...Written in...

Thich Nhat Hanh explains the core concepts of Buddhism for kids in this adorably illustrated story book about a young boy who discovers the Buddha lives in each one of us.Also includes a parent-friendly resources section containing meditation and mindfulness exercises for kids!Minh loves going to the temple with his parents. Everyone is nice to him there as they go about their daily work. But his favorite part of the temple is the Buddha st...

{Then when We decreed death for him [Sulayman (Solomon)], nothing informed them (Jinn) of his death except a termite, which kept (slowly) gnawing away at his stick, so when he fell down, the Jinn saw clearly that if they had known the Ghayb (unseen), they would not have stayed in the humiliating torment.} (Holy Quran Saba': 14)Let me tell you what happened. While we were just tiny ants that live in our houses, we used to hear many different stories about the relationships between J...

This multicultural children's book is full of Japanese holidays, culture, language and stories!The people of Japan love to celebrate. In fact, they love it so much they have a day of celebration, whether it's a change in season, a religious observance, or just a special moment in life, every month of the year. Brimming with ancient traditions, exotic decorations, and delicious, seasonal foods, Japanese Celebrations will take you on a month-by-month tour of...

Third book in the Gopi Diaries series!The little pup of Coming Home and the stronger, bigger, more mischievous Gopi of Finding Love grows up in the third book and has new adventures, new interests, a new dog-person in his life-the charming Nova-and brings a new family into the world. He's also wiser - 'I learnt a great lesson, which I want to teach my children. Loyalty to our humans brings happiness and peace into our lives.'This third book brings to a clo...

Celebrate Diwali with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration of good over evil. It's one of the most popular holidays in India and is celebrated by many different people all over the world. This engaging non-fiction book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Diwali, and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communit...