Children's and Adolescents' Books
from Nepal, Tibet and the Himalayas
from Pilgrims Publishing, Varanasi,
India and Pilgrims Book House, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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The Decision: The Story of Kumar, a Young Gurung
by Joanne
Stephenson
"This is the story of a young
boy on the brink of manhood, struggling to learn the ways of
a new culture whilst holding onto the values of the traditional
ways of the family. We see Kumar grow and develop into a responsible
adolescent male facing many difficult decisions. Joanne Stephenson
gives the reader an intimate and sensitive view of the lives
of the Gurungs." -- Lisa Chewning
"As I read through the story I felt as if I were in the
village where it took place. The characters were realistic and
conversations were familiar to the villages of Nepal. The romance
of Kumar and Manju; and the character Surya, a political personality,
are particularly well-portrayed. The story reveals the inner
ambitions of the students in the villages as well as the values
held by their parents who want them to live in the villages only.
Kumar' s life in Kathmandu reflects the hardships and struggles
that a students faces in the city. Kumar's final decision is
praiseworthy, showing courage and a sense of the needs of the
village. Joanne Stephenson has written a very sympathetic story
and I hope that more people will learn to make to make good decisions
like Kumar." -- Juju Tuladhar
Paperback. 116 pages. B&W drawings and maps.
Weight: 300 g (10.5 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-062-0.
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Adventures of a Nepali Frog
By Kanak Mani Dixit
An excitable young frog from Kathmandu Valley decides to travel
through Nepal.
Paperback. 102 pages. B&W Illustrations.
Weight: 130 g (4.6 oz).
Item No N000007007.
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The Adventures of Chandra and Damaru, Two Boys of Nepal
by Mani
Dixit
Chandra and Damaru were two village
friends who lived in the remote jungle of Eastern Nepal in the
olden days when most of Nepal was covered by unspoiled primeval
forest.
One day the teenagers decided to run away to Kantipur ó
and that's when their adventures began: killing a tiger, being
captured by armed robbers, outwitting the evil bandit king and
his henchmen of cannibals disguised as holy men, and ultimately
saving their village from attack and disaster!
Paperback. 136 pages.
Weight: 165 g (5.8 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-038-3.
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Christmas in Norway
by Joanne Stephenson
Andrew is excited to have his first Norwegian Christmas! Jule
Nisse, the Norwegian Santa, comes on Christmas Eve to hand out
presents. Andrew's cousins, David, Sarah, and Jeffrey, are coming
too, along with their parents. This will be the best Christmas
ever!
But on Christmas Eve, things don't look so good. It gets icy
and colder than usual. Jule Nisse could never make it through
all the ice and snow. Will Andrew ever get his Norwegian Christmas?
Paperback. 65 pages. Color drawings.
Weight: 450 g (15.8 oz).
Item No: 8177692151.
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Creative Alphabet Book for Children
by Dr R Ganeshan
This educational workbook employs colour illustrations to
help children learn Roman alphabet (the letters used by the English
language).
Paperback. 55 pages. Colour illustrations.
Weight: 90 g (3.2 oz).
Item No: 8177694693.
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Creative Arithmetic Book for Children
by Dr R Ganeshan
This educational workbook uses colour illustrations to help
children to learn mathematical numbers.
Paperback. 40 pages. Colour illustrations.
Weight: 90 g (3.2 oz).
Item No: 8177694685.
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Creative Art and Craft Book for Children
by Dr R Ganeshan
This educational book helps children learn art and craft,
such as drawing.
Paperback. 48 pages. Colour illustrations.
Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz).
Item No: 8177694715.
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Gita Goes on a Picnic
Illustrated by Puran Shakya
With attractive watercolours of city and country scenes, this
book teaches important lessons about traffic safety to urban
and rural pre-primary and primary level Nepali children. This
book is one of a series of children's books published by Educate
the Children (ETC) in cooperation with Pilgrims Book House. It
combines the very highest quality with the lowest possible cost
in order to make it accessible to all Nepali children and their
parents.
Paperback. 16 pages. Colour illustrations on art paper. Nepali
text.
Weight: 130 g (4.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-133-9.
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Himalayan Animal Tales
by Dorothy Mierow
The beautiful wild and domestic animals of the Himalayas and
the Indian subcontinent are featured in this attractive picture
book. The animals have been placed in together in ecological
groups showing possible encounters so that the reader can guess
what might happen next. Great for children and adults too.
Paperback. 45 pages. Colour illustrations. Printed on art
paper.
Weight: 230 g (8.1 oz).
Item No: N000005783.
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The King's Parrot: A Nepalese Tale
Retold by Eva Kipp
The king is rich and powerful and rules over vast territories,
but a parrot captivates his heart. His love for his charming
bird knows no bounds and there is nothing so precious to the
all-powerful king than this fascinating winged beauty.
The story about the king's affection for his little friend, their
separation and reunion has all the ingredients of an ineffably
beautiful folktale from Nepal.
Hardback. 18 pages. B&W drawings.
Weight: 35 g (1.2 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-160-6.
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Let's Be Friends
Illustrated by Puran Shakya
A story about different coloured butterflies, teaching pre-primary
to primary level children about the meaning of friendship. This
book is one of a series of children's books published by Educate
the Children (ETC) in cooperation with Pilgrims Book House. It
combines the very highest quality with the lowest possible cost
in order to make it accessible to all Nepali children and their
parents.
Paperback. 16 pages. Colour illustrations on art paper. Nepali
text.
Weight: 135 g (4.7 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-135-5.
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Living in the Clouds: The Story of Lhoku, a Young Sherpa
Girl
by Eva Kipp & Paulien Andriessen. English translation
by Kees Kuiken. Illustrations by Eva Kipp.
Lhoku lives in the mountains where the clouds kiss the snow-capped
peaks. She is a daughter of nature, "living far from the
crowd's ignoble strife." Among the mountains Lhoku faces
rough weather, landslides and a ferocious tiger. She fights them
all but yields to the mighty force of teenage love. Her affection
for her Sherpa lover ignites her rebellious spirit which challenges
the established authority of her traditional society. Her passionate
search for her love lands her in filthy, monstrous city life,
but Lhoku keeps the flame of her love burning and finally succeeds
in going back to where she belongs - among the majestic mountains
and in the arms of her lover.
A beautiful Nepali tale of love and adventure - ideal for young
adult readers, particularly teenage girls.
Paperback. 58 pages. Colour paintings. 21 x 27 cm.
Weight: 275 g (9.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-156-8.
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My Counting Book
Illustrated by Puran Shakya
This tale depicts typical Nepalese scenes to teach counting
and numbers to urban and rural pre-primary and primary level
children in Nepal. This book is one of a series of children's
books published by Educate the Children (ETC) in cooperation
with Pilgrims Book House. It combines the very highest quality
with the lowest possible cost in order to make it accessible
to all Nepali children and their parents.
Paperback. 28 pages. Colour illustrations on art paper.
Weight: 200 g (7 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-134-7.
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Nindra Maya
Retold by Eva Kipp
Nindra Maya is the story of an orphan's journey from
poverty to princedom. It is replete with interesting happenings
- kings and queens transforming themselves into birds; palaces
vanishing into thin air; and birds coming to the rescue of men.
The romantic ambience of the tale will certainly captivate the
hearts of children of different age groups. Nindra Maya
is one of the most popular folktales from Nepal.
Paperback. 13 pages. Colour paintings. Nepali and English
text.
Weight: 70 g (2.5 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-171-1.
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Pieces of the Puzzle: The Story of Shyam and Ram
by Joanne Stephenson
Ram and Shyam are twin Newar boys, raised in a remote mountain
village in Nepal. As they grow up, they take different paths
in life. Shyam develops his love for woodcarving into a fine
craft and settles down happily in his native village amongst
his family and the friends that have always surrounded him. Ram,
who wants to be a businessman and merchant, follows his dream
to the big city of Kathmandu, where he finds both success and
love.
"This delightful story unfolds amongst the rich colors,
textures, sounds, flavors, and rituals of Nepal and the culture
of the Newar people. Joanne Stephenson's deep affection for Nepali
life, both in the mountains and in the city glows on every page."
-- Kate Stephenson Todd
"I recommend [this book] as a very good story, reflecting
the village people's wish to make a better life, whether it be
in the city or in the village. Don't pass this story by. You
must read it!" -- Juju Tuladhar, Kathmandu
Paperback. 160 pages. B&W drawings.
Weight: 360 g (12.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-198-8.
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The Secret of Tibet
by William Dixon Bell
"This story of mystery and adventure will keep you breathless
until the very last page." From a modern perspective, this
"boys' own" adventure fantasy set in Tibet in the 1930s,
is quite entertaining, and with its quaintly dated language and
style, it is even more so.
Paperback. 251 pages. Line drawings.
Weight: 290 g (10.2 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-007-6.
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Tit for Tat
by Indra Gurung. Illustrated by Helene Horner.
A cow and a horse used to live in a big forest. They would
happily graze the forest together. But then the horse wanted
all the grass of the forest to belong to him only. A children's
story with a surprising end.
Paperback. 12 pages. Colour illustrations on art paper.
Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-123-1.
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Two Rams
by Joanne Stephenson. Illustrated by Helene Horner.
Today will be an exciting day in the life of Ram, a schoolboy
who lives in a remote village in Nepal, for there are special
visitors from America coming to visit. A charming children's
story showing everyday life in the countryside of Nepal.
Paperback. 28 pages. Colour illustrations on art paper. English
text.
Weight: 200 g (7 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-124-X.
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The Water Angel's Love: A Nepalese Tale
Retold by Eva Kipp
The sun, a symbol of limitless energy and strength, appears
in this tale as an oblivious lover of a water angel. The angel
strives endlessly to attract his attention and even relinquishes
her abode in the water. Her love remains unrequited but eventually
she becomes inseparable from the sun, partaking of his power
and glory forever. The story emphasises the bond that binds together
all forms of life.
Hardback. 20 pages. Colour paintings. English text. 8 x 11
cm.
Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-159-2.
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Paperback. 12 pages. Colour paintings. English & Nepali
text. 19 x 26 cm.
Weight: 60 g (2.1 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-163-0.
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