Ponytale Books

19/01/2024

“Compelling and enlightening . . . a must-read for young minds seeking inspiration and historical wisdom’ writes the Hindustan Times about Rajesh Talwar’s THE BOY WHO FOUGHT AN EMPRIRE – A Play for Children.
THE BOY WHO FOUGHT AN EMPRIRE explores the boyhood and growing up years of one of India’s most-loved freedom fighters in an interesting interplay of his life and the issues of identity that children of today grapple with.

The book is available at leading bookstores and online.

17/01/2024

We are delighted to announce the release of the third book in the series of plays for children ‘The Boy Who . . .’ - THE BOY WHO FOUGHT AN EMPIRE – A Play for Children written by critically acclaimed playwright, Rajesh Talwar, today.

Talwar uses a unique device to connect the children of the today with the leaders, and makers of modern India, of yesterday.

15/01/2024

Noted playwright Rajesh Talwar's THE BOY WHO FOUGHT AN EMPIRE - A Play For Children releases on the 17th of January 2024!

Featuring the boyhood years of universally loved, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, this is the third book in the series, THE BOY WHO . . . by Rajesh Talwar.

03/01/2024

We wish you a Happy 2024 and offer a Quiz and a Giveaway to have a wonderful start to the New year!

Releasing on the 17th January 2024, is the third book in the series, ‘The Boy Who . . .’ by noted playwright, Rajesh Talwar.

The first book in the critically acclaimed series of plays for children featured the years of Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar; the second one, on the boyhood years of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi; and, now, the third one features . . .

Can you take a guess which Indian leader's unknown boyhood years is featured the forthcoming book!

No need for a wild guess! is in the date of the release of the book.

Send in your response in the comment box and participate in the !

The top two correct responses will get a copy of any one book from Rajesh Talwar's 'The Boy Who . . .' series of the three biographical plays for children of your choice!

To enter this giveaway, make sure you follow all the steps:
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3) In the comments, let us know the name of the leader featured in the third book in the 'The Boy Who . . .' series.
4) And, finally tag 3 friends who you know likes to read and loves quizzes!

Terms and Conditions
1) This giveaway is open to residents of India only.
2) You must be 18 or older or you can enter through your parent (in which case, please specify).
3) Entries close Monday, 10 January 2024, at 08:00 pm.
4) The winner will be contacted by only (Beware of any scam accounts that may try to ask for your details).
5) The book of choice from ‘The Boy Who . . .’ series will be dispatched to the winners by 12 January 2024.

Important Note: The book may be sent via Amazon and this giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook or Amazon.

21/06/2023

Read the story of how nine-year-old Agastya finds out about in Kaninika Mishra's ‘Discover Bharat’s Incredible Heritage with Agastya.’

Practice yoga and meditation for a healthy mind and body.

Happy International Yoga Day!

18/06/2023

Happy Father's Day!

15/06/2023

Join us this Saturday (17th June) at 4 pm at Kunzum, Jor Bagh where our author Nimish Dubey will talk about his book, Indian Tales of Valour, along with Sutapa Basu, author of Padmavati, in a Book Talk hosted by Trisha Niyogi of Niyogi books in association with Kunzum Books.

In what promises to be an fascinating session, you will discover how history should be told to the children for them to understand our past!

Block your date - 4 pm, 17 June 2023 and come over to Kunzum Jor Bagh!

26/05/2023

And reader's reviews of Kaninika Mishra's Discover Bharat's Incredible Heritage with Agastya have started coming in!

'A Captivating Cultural Journey for Young Explorers . . . this book effortlessly combines storytelling with education, making it an excellent tool to introduce children to India's diverse heritage' - Dailyburps on Amazon.in

'Wonderfully illustrated book . . . for kids to know and understand their own tradition and culture in a fun way' Ranjit Singh on Amazon.in

Have you purchased this book for your little one yet. Discover Bharat's Incredible Heritage with Agastya is available in stores and online at shorturl.at/czBOT

19/05/2023

New Release from Ponytale Books.

We are delighted to announce the availability of Kaninika Mishra's 'Discover Bharat's Incredible Heritage with Agastya' in leading bookstores and online (https://www.amazon.in/dp/9380637365?ref=myi_title_dp) from today.

A visit to his mother’s yoga class, a journey to Kerala for his grandmother’s Ayurveda treatment, shopping for a Khadi
jacket for Deepavali, a visit to Rajasthan to meet his grand uncle, an aunt’s birthday gifts and other events in Agastya’s
life help him learn about the treasures of Bharat’s heritage.

Join nine-year-old Agastya as he discovers some wonderful things about his motherland.

Kaninika Mishra loved to read as a child and always dreamt of writing a book for children. This is her first book for children.

This fully illustrated book has delightful art by Happy Brush Creatives.

Go, grab your copy today!

16/05/2023

NEW BOOK ALERT!

We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest title DISCOVER BHARAT'S INCREDIBLE HERITAGE WITH AGASTYA.

Written by Kaninika Mishra, this book takes young readers on a journey with nine-year old Agastya as he discovers India's rich cultural traditions and knowledge systems.

Agastya gets to know facets of Indian heritage - some known and practiced today, some almost forgotten!

Art by Happy Brush Creatives brings alive nine stories, factoids and DIYs which the young readers will be captivated by.

DISCOVER BHARAT'S INCREDIBLE HERITAGE WITH AGASTYA will be available in bookstores and online on 19 May 2023!

Stay tuned for more!

14/05/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mommies of this world!

13/05/2023

Hello Mommies and Daddies!

25/02/2023

What happens when an ardent book lover visits us? He picks up our books to gift to readers and reading facilitators.
Thank you Mohit for dropping by.

We are in Hall-3, Stall-203 at ongoing New Delhi World Book Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

25/02/2023

See you at the 50th New Delhi World Fair starting from today at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

We are in Hall-3, Stall-203.

11/02/2023

Last TWO days of the !

We are in Hall-1, Stall-12 at

04/02/2023

We are anchored at the Kolkata Book Fair with and , and , a not-so-scary and with tales of exceptional courage from among many-many for and

You can find us in Hall-1, stall-12 at the prangan till February 12th.

30/01/2023

'Rajesh Talwar’s new play for children introduces the life and works of Gandhiji to a young audience . . . (and) adds a contemporary feel to the modern-day relevance of Gandhi's life as a young man fighting discrimination in South Africa' says Governance Now.

https://www.governancenow.com/news/books-ideas/the-boy-who-became-the-mahatma

Rajesh Talwar’s new play for children introduces the life and works of Gandhiji to a young audience

30/01/2023

We are all set to welcome for the 46th edition of the Kolkata Book Fair scheduled to begin tomorrow.

If you are in please drop by! We are in Hall - 1, Stall - 12.

30/01/2023

The playwright, Rajesh Talwar, has focused on the childhood years of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi that illuminate, as never before, his relationaship with his mother, father and wife. A story of personal growth, the play discusses how Mohandas, the child, may have made mistakes, but always reflected on any such unworthy actions, took remedial action where necessary and strengthened his moral fibre as a consequence' writes The Sunday Guardian about Rajesh Talwar's 'THE BOY WHO BECAME THE MAHATMA - A Play for Children on Non-Violence.'

The book is available online and at leading bookstores.

27/01/2023

FOUR DAYS TO GO for the 46th edition of the International Kolkata Book Fair at the prangan, Central Park Mela Ground, Karunamoyee, Salt Lake, Kolkata.

We are eagerly looking forward to welcome the with our Mommy and Daddy, Gandhi and Ambedkar a not-so-scary ghost and many-many books!

The dates are January 31st till February 12th.

26/01/2023

HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY ~ 26 January 2023

23/01/2023

It is that time of the year where excitement builds up at Ponytale Books for participation in the International Kolkata Book Fair!

We are all set and ready to showcase our books at the 46th edition of the at the Central Park Mela Ground, Karunamoyee, Salt Lake, Kolkata.

The Fair will be inaguarated on 30th January.

We will be there with Mommy and Daddy & Gandhi and Ambedkar among others to welcome you!