Moin and the Monster

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1. Birds on the Brain

   Birds on the Brain

   by Uma Krishnaswami

   Ages 8–11Indian author

   Eleven-year-old Veeran is obsessed with birds — which makes everything else in his life, including school, rather complicated. A funny, warm chapter book about a child with a passionate, unusual love. Duckbill's beloved hOle Book series.

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2. Bookasura: The Adventures of Bala and the Book-Eating Monster

   Bookasura: The Adventures of Bala and the Book-Eating Monster

   by Arundhati Venkatesh

   Ages 6–9Indian author

   While staying with his grandparents, Bala meets Bookasura, a many-headed monster who eats books. Bala keeps him at bay with a steady supply of stories, but what happens when the books run out? A funny celebration of reading and imagination, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan. Winner of the Comic Con India award for best children's publication.

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3. Koobandhee: The Adventures of Bala and the Book-Barfing Monster

   Koobandhee: The Adventures of Bala and the Book-Barfing Monster

   by Arundhati Venkatesh

   Ages 7–10Indian author

   Bala's books are under threat: from a book-chewing baby sister, a strict school librarian, and Koobandhee, a one-eyed monster who barfs up books and blames Bala for her upset stomach. The second Bookasura adventure, full of word play and bookish jokes.

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4. Petu Pumpkin: Tiffin Thief

   Petu Pumpkin: Tiffin Thief

   by Arundhati Venkatesh

   Ages 6–9Indian author

   Petu Pumpkin is always hungry, and when he starts emptying his friends' tiffin boxes they form a secret society to save their lunches. Magic potions flop and super glue goes wrong in this laugh-out-loud school story. The first Petu Pumpkin book and a winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. Duckbill's hOle Books series.

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5. Petu Pumpkin: Tooth Troubles

   Petu Pumpkin: Tooth Troubles

   by Arundhati Venkatesh

   Ages 6–9Indian author

   The Gap Club has challenged the Fourth Standard to a football match, but they can't practise without a ball, and the ball depends on Petu's wobbly tooth falling out in time. A funny chapter book about friendship, teamwork and losing your first teeth. hOle Books series.

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6. Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter

   Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter

   by Arundhati Venkatesh

   Ages 6–9Indian author

   When Petu starts cheating, his friends are sure he is headed for a life of crime. They try hypnosis, a home-baked truth serum and a DIY lie detector to set him straight. A funny story about honesty and friendship. hOle Books series.

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