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1. Bhalu Ka Nakhoon (भालू का नाखून)

   Bhalu Ka Nakhoon (भालू का नाखून)

   by Rishi Sahany

   Ages 9–12Indian author

   Stories drawn from the author-illustrator's travels through the mountains — a small Buddhist monk, a hill shepherd, a mountain guide — with luminous, season-shifting paintings. Parag Honour List 2024.

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2. Owl Moon

   Owl Moon

   by Jane Yolen

   Ages 4–8

   A girl and her father walk quietly through the snowy woods on a winter night to go owling. A Caldecott Medal classic about patience, wonder and time together.

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3. A Chair for My Mother

   A Chair for My Mother

   by Vera B. Williams

   Ages 4–7

   After a fire, Rosa, her mother and grandmother save coins in a jar to buy a comfortable chair. A Caldecott Honor classic about family, work and community.

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4. Kalo and the Koel

   Kalo and the Koel

   by Meera Mukherjee

   Ages 6–10Indian author

   Whimsical, spiritually tinged short stories from a celebrated Bengali sculptor-storyteller, blending the everyday with the symbolic.

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5. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

   Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

   by Alvin Schwartz

   Ages 8–12

   A classic collection of spine-chilling short scary stories and urban legends, drawn from American folklore — quick, punchy tales perfect for reading aloud at sleepovers.

   Heads-up: Scary / horror

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6. Master of the 7 Swars

   Master of the 7 Swars

   by Pratyush Gupta

   Ages 5–10Indian author

   A crow named Kaga dreams of singing like the legendary Tansen, and flies off on an adventure through the seven swaras of Hindustani music. A striking pop-up book (from the Swarpeti project) with shadow-play pages and a companion music app. Publishing Next Children's Book of the Year.

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