Mango Summer Reads 2012
One more month to go for the sun to shine down and till the monsoon sweeps in. And one more month for you to remain at home and relax before school starts. So what do you do for one entire month? How long can television and internet keep boredom away? It is time to get the company of man’s ageless friends – books!
We at Mango suggest these books for you for the month of May – a package of fun, adventure and excitement.
Idgah and Other Stories
Retold by Geetika Jain || Illustrated by Tanaya Vyas
Format: 13 (w) X 19.7 (h) cm || Pages: 64 || ISBN: 978-81-264-3393-3 || Price: Rs. 95
Munshi Premchand is regarded as one of the most prolific writers in Hindi/Urdu literature. His simple stories with deep meanings add a touch of nostalgia and longing to our everyday life.
This book has three of Premchand’s most loved short stories. We meet Hamid, a poor boy, in Idgah as he heads to the fairground on the festival of Id. We see that his pockets are empty of money but his heart is full of love and understanding. Buddhu the shepherd and Jhingoor the farmer in Mukti Marg get involved in a fight and take revenge on each other. Will their evil deeds bring them satisfaction or make them regret their mistakes? In Panch Parmeshwar, lifelong friends, Jumman Sheikh and Algu Choudhary come face to face with questions of friendship, loyalty and responsibility.
Nonie’s Magic Quilt
Written by Anita Vachharajani || Illustrated by Anitha Balachandran
Format: 20 (w) X 20 (h) cm || Pages: 32 || ISBN: 978-81-264-2361-3 || Price: Rs. 60
It’s not an easy life for Nonie’s parents. Night or day, she simply won’t sleep. What can they possibly do? Maybe magical Aunt Munni has the answer… With mischievous text and joyous illustrations, this story-in-rhyme will delight children of all ages!
The Birdman
Written by Vinitha Ramchandani || Illustrated by K.R. Raji
Format: 20 (w) X 20 (h) cm || Pages: 32 || ISBN 978-81-264-2080-3 || Price: Rs. 60.00
All Lakshmi can think is of herself and her magic stone. Then one day angry that her lie has been found out by her younger cousin, Lakshmi runs away in anger—only to get lost in the forest. Even worse, she sprains her ankle and finds herself at the mercy of Prandaan-Pishashe who the children have been teasing unmercifully. What happens to Lakshmi that day in the forest is the story.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Retold by Helen Street || Illustrated by Charly Cheung
Format: 13 (w) X 19.7 (h) cm || Pages: 64 || ISBN 978-81-264-3297-4 || Price: Rs. 95.00
Mischief is in the air when the King and Queen of the Fairies quarrel and Puck is left in charge of the love potion. Four young people are lost in the woods on midsummer’s night. Will they find each other and true love, or will Puck’s meddling leave them broken-hearted and alone? A band of players prepares to entertain the Duke of Athens. But now that the fairies have made a donkey out of their leading man, will Quince and the others ever get to play their parts? Is there time to put everything right before this magical night is over?
It is our delight to introduce, for the very first time in India, 5000-word retellings of William Shakespeare’s best-known plays in verse. Published in collaboration with RealReads, our publishing partner from the UK, these retellings are written in a language similar to Shakespeare’s; very little is lost in retelling! Retold magnificently by Helen Street and illustrated stylishly by Charly Cheung, these four plays are suited best for school theatre as well as reading for pleasure.
Tara Tambe, Forest Friend!
Written by Anita Vachharajani || Illustrated by Lavanya Karthik
Format: 13 (w) X 19.7 (h) cm || Pages: 44 || ISBN: 978-81-264-3079-6 || Price: Rs. 60.00
Tara wants to go to an amusement park for her holidays. But her parents are being difficult. Will her Deadly Tantrum work or will they drag her off on a wild vacation? Then Tara gets sent a mysterious box, and some unlikely – and unwelcome – guests show up! A lesson in ‘wild’ manners? Or just a bad dream? Join Tara and her friends in this charmingly illustrated, roller-coaster-ride of a story…
A Pie Surprise and Other Stories
Written by Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan || Illustrated by Aditi Deo
Format: 13 (w) X 19.7 (h) cm || Pages: 32 || ISBN 978-81-264-2946-2 || Price: Rs. 60.00
Whether it is Ramu on the streets of Calcutta, or Bob in a Massachusetts suburb, or Anansi in a West African village, the stories describe children who think about someone other than themselves. The stories teach that giving is not only the prerogative of the privileged, but instead is an example of the sincere human desire in all of us to provide and gift and bring joy to another.
We hope that these stories inspire our young readers to share the bounty in their lives with those who may not be as fortunate.
The Armadillo’s Song and Other Stories
Retold by Tanya Munshi || Illustrated by Ann Dominic
Format: 13 (w) X 19.7 (h) cm || Pages: 64 || ISBN: 978-81-264-3082-6 || Price: Rs. 95.00
Folktales form a vital part of every culture around the world. They play their part in preserving the essence of the culture and often contain hidden morals. They give us a glimpse into the life, values and ideals of a country and suddenly the country becomes no stranger to us. The armadillo has but one wish in life, to sing. And he is willing to sacrifice anything to gain that gift. The two young orphans endure a life of hardship and finally, they receive nothing other than divine aid. The young cowherd too receives the kindness he deserves after a tough time spent in misery. Beautiful folktales from Latin America, wonderfully retold, charmingly illustrated!
The Mirror of Matsuyama and The Stonecutter
Retold by Vinitha Ramchandani || Illustrated by Rahul Krishnan
Format: 13 (w) X 19.7 (h) cm || Pages: 64 || ISBN 978-81-264-3080-2 || Price: Rs. 95.00
Folktales form a vital part of every culture around the world. They play their part in preserving the essence of the culture and often contain hidden morals. They give us a glimpse into the life, values and ideals of a country and suddenly the country becomes no stranger to us. Fleeting moments of happiness, momentary sadness and a lot of love, Matsuyama’s life is no different from our own. The stonecutter’s story is a journey of learning the most important truth—the best thing to be is you. Beautiful folktales from Japan, wonderfully retold, charmingly illustrated!
The Time Machine
Retold by Eric Brown || Illustrated by Felix Bennett
Format: 13 (w) X 19.7 (h) cm || Pages: 64 || ISBN 978-81-264-2796-3 || Price: Rs. 95.00
‘On this machine, I intend to explore time … ’
The time traveller has invented a time machine. Its capabilities are beyond even his fertile imagination. Hundreds of thousand of years in the future, the beautiful Eloi people live in a Garden of Eden. But why are the Eloi so fearful of the dark? What horrors lurk beneath the surface of their world? What will the time traveller learn about the future? Will he survive the evil he encounters? Even if he can find his stolen machine, will it return him safely home? What does his future hold? What is the future of the human race?
Published in collaboration with RealReads, our publishing partner from the UK, H.G. Wells’s classic is ideal for the young and adventurous this summer.
Shakuntalam
Retold by Prema Jayakumar || Illustrated by K.R. Raji
Format: 13 (w) X 19.7 (h) cm|| Pages: 64|| ISBN 978-81-264-2901-1 || Price: Rs. 95.00
A love so intense, a curse so cruel, a fate so tragic. Can true love outlive the pain of separation?
The meeting between the brave King Dushyanta and the sublime naive beauty Shakuntala has been pre-ordained. She would give him the long awaited heir to his throne, a son. But when the time of their parting beckons, little do the lovers know that their only means of being re-united lies in the royal ring that Dushyanta gives Shakuntala. Love’s journey is never simple. Misguided by destiny, Shakuntala is pursued by curses and abandonment as she leaves her hermitage home to be re-united with her husband and King. Is the King’s love so fickle that he forgets her so quickly? Or is he in the grip of some terrible curse? How long must Shakuntala wait for recognition? And will the King lose his only son?
Reborn with Mango Classics’ subtle illustrations and poetic retelling, Shakuntalam is the great Indian poet Kalidasa’s epic play of love won and lost and finally regained.
Mango Club March 2012
This month’s Mango Club activity stood out from the rest.
The DC book shop at Abad Nucleus Mall had tiny kittens and bunnies prancing around.
The younger kids had a great time making masks and colouring them. The older
ones were engrossed in Nandini Nayar’s Haunted
School and Other Stories. Mango Club is planning to conduct a vacation
special program in the month of April and May. Look out for the updates.
Mango turns four
Mango completes four years. With more than 200 books published, Mango marched forward to celebrate its fourth birthday with the release of four Chinese classics — Dream of the Red Chamber, The Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West and The Water Margin. Nandini Nayar’s Rani Lakshmibai and Geethika Jain’s Idgah and Other Stories are also in stores.
Book Reading and Craft At Mango Club
Mark the Date!!
Mango Club
Exclusively for children who love books.
be a member and…
get your very special Mango Club passport
get to know the best of stories
gain points with every visit
take part in competitions every month to win prizes
- get a chance to win exciting gifts!
Play … Learn…. Enjoy…. Explore
So many amazing stories to read!
Legends. Sagas. Ghost Stories. Folk Tales. Science Fiction. Animal stories
And more…
Join Mango Club right away and be part of this wonderful world of books
The Mango club is especially meant for children up to the age of 15 who love reading, writing, games, fun and entertainment. This club aims to develop reading skills in children and also to help them discover their own hidden skills and enhance them.
By joining this club, each child gets to know the best of stories, gain points with every visit to the shop, take part in competitions every month and even get a chance to win exciting prizes.
Coming Soon from Mango
Munshi Premchand is regarded as one of the most prolific writers in Hindi/Urdu literature. His simple stories with deep meanings add a touch of nostalgia and longing to our everyday life. This book has three of Premchand’s most loved short stories.
We meet Hamid, a poor boy, in Idgah as he heads to the fairground on the festival of Id. We see that his pockets are empty of money but his heart is full of love and understanding.
Buddhu the shepherd and Jhingoor the farmer in Mukti Marg get involved in a fight and take revenge on each other. Will their evil deeds bring them satisfaction or make them regret their mistakes?
In Panch Parmeshwar, lifelong friends, Jumman Sheikh and Algu Choudhary come face to face with questions of friendship, loyalty and responsibility.
News ‘n’ More January 2012!!
The January 2012 issue will be coming soon to newsstands. Apart from being packed with lots of fun activities and articles, we are also starting a new column ‘Attitude ‘n’ You’. Written by acclaimed writer Lakshmi Rau, ‘Attitude ‘n’ You’ is all about how your personality can be polished inorder for you to succeed in your future career and social life.
In this issue, celebrated writer Anjana narrates the strange story of a how shadows can fool people. Find out if young film director, Anandam who is the mysterious culprit behind the missing answer sheet.
Our science pages detail interesting happenings in the field of science. Find out more about the new product invented by scientists which will purify your clothes.
This issue’s travelogue features a luxurious but little-known hill station. Learn how to enjoy a budget vacation by visiting tourist destinations during off season. This travelogue is also an insight into how to be a sensitive and observant traveller, what to watch out for during your explorations, how to record the important details and most importantly about how to appreciate each place for its beauty and importance.
Apart from all this, we have scores of activities, a step-by-step instruction to make a paper snowflake and a recipe to make stuffed tomatoes.
Kindly visit http://www.mangobooks.net/blog/news-n-more/ for details on subscribing to this Magazine.
Watch out for News ‘n’ More January 2012 Issue!!
Book Reading and Discussion (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
Coming Soon….
Mango Club
Book Reading and Discussion
on
Plays of Shakespeare
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Exclusively for children
On
January 2012
From 4 pm to 5 pm
At
DC Books Shop at Nucleus Mall, Kochi
&
Painting activity for ages 7 and below!
Mark the date!! Come, have fun!
Mango Club
Exclusively for children who love books.
be a member and…
get your very special Mango Club passport
get to know the best of stories
gain points with every visit
take part in competitions every month to win prizes
- get a chance to win exciting gifts!
Play … Learn…. Enjoy…. Explore
So many amazing stories to read!
Legends. Sagas. Ghost Stories. Folk Tales. Science Fiction. Animal stories
And more…
Join Mango Club right away and be part of this wonderful world of books.
Forthcoming title… Rani Lakshmibai
‘Stop!’ the Rani shouted as loudly as she could. ‘Stay and fight! We can defeat the enemy!’
A girl born in an ordinary family, catapulted into an entirely new world with her marriage to the Maharaja of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai’s life has elements of the fairy tale in it. And yet, the young Rani is remembered today not so much for her role as a queen, as the courage she displayed in taking on the British army, in order to claim her right to the kingdom. Rani Lakshmibai is probably the most inspiring and enduring image of the Uprising of 1857 in the minds of Indians, and has come to stand for courage and a steely determination. Celebrated in books, songs and films, Rani Lakshmibai’s life is an inspiration to women today, just as she was in her lifetime.
Mango Classics bring to you a brand new book on the life of the brave warrior queen, Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi! The book will soon be in stores.
News ‘n’ More December Issue
New Release from Mango – Meerabai
The door to her room was opened. It was time to leave. The maid who entered the room, stood rooted at the sight of the princess and the idol of her blue god. Soon the rest of the royal household assembled.
‘Meera, what is this childishness?’ asked her grandfather tersely. ‘It is time to leave. The auspicious hour is approaching.’ But Meera would not or could not hear him. She was almost nearing the end of the ritual.
Can devotion and love be so pristine that one may dissolve in them?
Meera, the young princess of Merta, once asked her mother, when her bridegroom would come to meet her. Her mother tells her that Lord Krishna was her groom. A casual joke cracked by her mother makes a huge impact on Meera’s life. From that day onwards Meera dedicates herself to serve Lord Krishna. Her devotion cuts her off from this world and transfers her to a spiritual realm which could not be comprehended by many of her relatives.
Written by our acclaimed author Vinita Ramchandani, Meerabai narrates Meera’s journey, her dedication and strength which cast a spell on a generation.
Mango Club Quiz Competition
Exclusively for children who love books.
be a member and…
get your very special Mango Club passport
get to know the best of stories
gain points with every visit
take part in competitions every month to win prizes
- get a chance to win exciting gifts!
Play … Learn…. Enjoy…. Explore
So many amazing stories to read!
Legends. Sagas. Ghost Stories. Folk Tales. Science Fiction. Animal stories
And more…
Join Mango Club right away and be part of this wonderful world of books
The Mango club is especially meant for children up to the age of 15 who love reading, writing, games, fun and entertainment. This club aims to develop reading skills in children and also to help them discover their own hidden skills and enhance them.
By joining this club, each child gets to know the best of stories, gain points with every visit to the shop, take part in competitions every month and even get a chance to win exciting prizes.
DC Dollars
DC Dollars is the official currency of Mango Club. You earn DC dollars each time you visit the DC Books store, participate in events or purchase Mango books. The dollars you earn would be noted as points in this passport. Once you have earned a lot of points you can redeem them in exchange for exciting Mango Club gifts. All you need to do is validate entry and points in your passport each time you visit the DC Books store, purchase Mango books or participate in Mango Club events. Mango Ambassadors at our retail outlets will be happy to do this for you. Come along and grow up with Mango.
Each DC Book store will have a Mango club branch and children can enroll into Mango club through the DC Book stores.
Coming soon…..The Haunted School and Other Stories
“I tried to tell myself that I was imagining things but it was no good. There was something evil in the room and I was determined to find it…There was nothing out of the ordinary anywhere but as I bent in front of the bedside table, the glass of water on it shimmered, as if with the force of some movement. I looked up quickly, my heart thumping but saw only the water in the glass. And yet, I had been sure of something lurking there…”
Mango Books brings to you an exciting collection of ghost stories. Written by acclaimed writer Nandini Nayar, this book is a collection of three of the most haunting stories ever.
Encounters with ghosts are never easy as the children in these very different ghost stories discover! A schoolgirl has to tackle something more frightening than the apparition she meets in The Haunted School. In The Ghost in the Tower, Priya draws on resources within herself to battle the demons that torment her. And Siddhu in The Tennis Summer uses his newly acquired tennis skills to fight the evil threatening his grandmother.
Illustrated beautifully by our young artist Nayana, this book is a must-have for any child who loves reading.
The Haunted School and Other Stories will soon be available in book stores.
News ‘N’ More November Issue
The November 2011 issue is now in newsstands. Full of fun activities, experiments, stories and articles, this issue is a celebration of Children’s Day (November 14).
In this issue read the thrilling story of how little Alisha slips into her own story to find herself in front of a ghostly apparition that she created. Will she rescue the hapless characters she has trapped in the haunted mansion? This issue also features a tribute to Steve Jobs, the visionary who dared to dream. Learn all about the mighty and glorious empire of Emperor Harsha Vardhana, one of the last great kings of ancient India in our Facts ‘n’ Questions page. Find out how traffic rule breakers are made aware of their follies using mime artists.
Our science pages detail interesting happenings in the field of science. Find out the latest updates climate change and how indigenous people are making an effort to tackle the effects of climate change. Apart from all this, we have scores of activities, a step-by-step instruction to make a bottle bird and a recipe to make delicious onion rice.
Kindly visit http://www.mangobooks.net/blog/news-n-more/ for details on subscribing to this Magazine.
Mango Books Kerala Piravi Offer
Buy 4 and Get One Free!
This November let’s celebrate the common memory shared by all of us, a remembrance of our vivid history, our timeless legend and a rich culture.
Mango Books brings to you the Kerala Mystique series – a collection of nine stories which presents exotic Kerala, its culture, entrancing countryside and the diverse mix of the most endearing characters.
As part of this festive season Mango Books will be giving one book free with any four titles of the Kerala Mystique series. These books ideal gifts for your loved ones or for you to own as treasured, timeless stories.
Come, get your copies right away…
This November, take a trip into the rich dreamscape of Kerala and meet some of the most endearing characters through Kerala Mystique!
October Desktop Calenders from Mango
News ‘N’ More October Issue
The October 2011 issue is now in newsstands. Full of fun activities, experiments, stories and articles, this issue is a celebration of Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2).
In this issue read the exciting story of how little Akey solves the mystery of the missing guns using wits and intelligence. Learn all about World Alzheimer’s Day, World Animal Day and about how the women in Saudi Arabia finally won the right to vote. Find out why samosas and gulab jamuns are such hot favourites in Finland. Learn about fractals from our Facts ‘n’ Questions page.
Our science pages detail interesting happenings in the field of science. Find out the latest updates on stem cell research. Apart from all this, we have scores of activities, a step-by-step instruction to make a paper rabbit and a recipe to make delicious and refreshing orange ice-candy.
Kindly visit http://www.mangobooks.net/blog
News ‘n’ More wins the FIP award!!!!
We are indeed proud and glad to inform you News ‘n’ More, our unique monthly magazine for children, has been awarded the prestigious first prize by Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) in the Journals/Home Magazine category this year.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our guest writers for their invaluable contributions and for making this achievement possible.
About News ‘n’ More
News ‘n’ More is a monthly publication for children containing news, reviews, happenings, science, crafts, recipes and interesting snippets of information. Our objective is to integrate Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE) into every page. This unique publication comes to you from DC Books.
The News ‘n’ More Vision
News ‘n’ More is a stand-alone publication exclusively for children. Each issue will look at subjects that are of interest to children, reaching out to and representing children between the age of 8 and 14. The contents are presented in a child-friendly manner keeping in view their cognitive levels. News ‘n’ More will evolve with each successive issue as we take on board your contributions and feedback. For this we encourage participation from children, teachers and parents. Our editorial policy is based on the principle of co-creation.
If you are wondering what is so special about News ‘n’ More then here are the answers to all your questions.
- A novel magazine for children: Not just news, its news and more
- Attractive and interactive design
- Printed on high quality paper
- Simple and communicative
- Features news worthy events children need to know
- Covers international, national and regional news
- Informative and entertaining articles
- Excellent source of information for school projects
- Glossary of difficult words to help improve vocabulary
- Informative snippets
- Designed to be a collector’s item
- Information that is not time limited
- Outstanding value for your money
- Let your child explore the world around him/her
- Kindle the reading habit in them
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News ‘N’ More September Issue
The September 2011 issue is now in newsstands. Full of fun activities, experiments, stories and articles, this issue is a celebration of Teacher’s Day (September 5).
In this issue read the exciting story of how a little boy named Shiva defeats a ferocious tiger not with his strength but with his wits and intelligence. Learn all about the Lokpal Bill and about Brett Lee’s efforts to use music to change the world. Find out about the different types of poems and the elements and structure of a poem from our Facts ‘n’ Questions page.
Our science pages detail interesting happenings in the field of science. Find out the latest updates on the exploration of life on Mars and the amazing tale of the Rainbow warriors. Apart from all this, we have scores of activities, a step-by-step instruction to make paper cup decorations and a recipe to make delicious and refreshing Hibiscus squash.
Kindly visit http://www.mangobooks.net/blog/news-n-more/ for details on subscribing to this Magazine.
