3. Name of the book:- The Jungle Book (Looking Glass Library) Author:- Rudyard Kipling, introduction by Neil Gaiman Publisher:- Random House Pages:- 320 pages Submitted by:- C.S. Aishwarya Class :- VIII Submitted to :- Mr. A.K. Gupta

4. REVIEW The Looking Glass Library series reprints many of the most beloved children's’ books. In an attempt to bring the stories into a new age, the publishers have employed current writers to craft introductions to the timeless stories. In this edition, Neil Gaiman introduces Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Originally published piecemeal in magazines, Kipling’s jungle stories have been published numerous times in different combinations. Looking Glass has pulled together the entirety of Kipling’s Mowgli stories, as well as “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.”

5. In addition to the stories, this edition includes many of the line drawings that illustrated the original publications. Those include illustrations by the author’s father, John Lockwood Kipling. Kipling’s story of Mowgli--the human child raised by wolves--is a classic adventure and compelling allegory. Gaiman writes about how much the stories reflected Kipling’s own experiences, unsure of his place between the jungles and humanity. In addition to the stories, this edition includes many of the line drawings that illustrated the original publications. Those include illustrations by the author’s father, John Lockwood Kipling. Kipling’s story of Mowgli--the human child raised by wolves--is a classic adventure and compelling allegory. Gaiman writes about how much the stories reflected Kipling’s own experiences, unsure of his place between the jungles and humanity.

6. “Although Mowgli has to leave, he can never truly be happy away from his jungle, just as he can never truly be part of it,” writes Gaiman. It’s quite heady stuff for what is often marketed as a child’s tale, but the complexity never detracts from the simple enjoyment a child can take from Mowgli’s world and his adventures with Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. This edition of Kipling’s Mowgli stories will give children a book to return to often, no doubt to uncover many of the insights Gaiman shares, but for themselves and to their own betterment.

7. Name of the book:- Step Gently Out Author :- Helen Frost Pages:- 40 Category: Non-Fiction, Poetry, Read Aloud Submitted by :- C.S. Aishwarya Class :- VIII Submitted to :- Mr. A.K. Gupta

8. REVIEW When was the last time you stopped to smell a rose or notice the world around you? Step gently out your door and look closely at the world around you. A honeybee may fly past or a cricket may leap and land and then start to sing. A moth may come to rest with open wings. Look closely because a praying mantis may be looking at you. You might even notice tiny creatures as they shine with stardust and are splashed with morning dew. Illustrated with beautiful photographs, this poetry collection reminds us to take the time to notice all of the tiny creatures that share our world.

9. The photography in this book is amazing. The last two pages show pictures of each tiny creature featured in this poem and gives information about each of them.

10. Name of the book:- Dirty Gert Author :- Tedd Arnold Pages :- 40 Category: Humour, Read Aloud (This book has outstanding illustrations) Submitted by :- C.S. Aishwarya Class :- VIII Submitted to :- Mr. A.K. Gupta

11. REVIEW Do you eat dirt? Gert does. Gert LOVES dirt. She eats it (mud pies are a favourite), rolls in it, and of course, digs in it. Worms love her once they find out she doesn`t go fishing. You won`t believe what happens when an unexpected rainstorm hits. It will leave you "rooting" for Gert! With rhyming text filled with new words like "photosynthesized" and witty illustrations, Tedd Arnold demonstrates unconditional love. A must-read for all of those who love getting dirty. REVIEW Do you eat dirt? Gert does. Gert LOVES dirt. She eats it (mud pies are a favourite), rolls in it, and of course, digs in it. Worms love her once they find out she doesn`t go fishing. You won`t believe what happens when an unexpected rainstorm hits. It will leave you "rooting" for Gert! With rhyming text filled with new words like "photosynthesized" and witty illustrations, Tedd Arnold demonstrates unconditional love. A must-read for all of those who love getting dirty.

12. Name of the book :- Inside Out and Back Again Author :- Thanhha Lai Pages :- 200+ Category: Historical, Multicultural, Poetry, Realistic Fiction Submitted by :- C.S. Aishwarya Class :- VIII Submitted to :- Mr. A.K. Gupta Name of the book :- Inside Out and Back Again Author :- Thanhha Lai Pages :- 200+ Category: Historical, Multicultural, Poetry, Realistic Fiction Submitted by :- C.S. Aishwarya Class :- VIII Submitted to :- Mr. A.K. Gupta

13. REVIEW Ha loves her simple life with her family in Saigon. Surrounded by pleasures like her papaya tree and her family’s love, Ha can almost ignore what is happening around her…almost. Set in the midst of the Vietnam War, Ha’s story traces the life of a young girl whose family has been split apart just as the country of Vietnam was split, North and South. Her father is gone; sent to war, his whereabouts unknown. Her mother wants the best for her family…and America is supposed to be the land of opportunity.

14. Her family is taken in by an American sponsor living in Alabama. Ha seeks to learn to love America as she once loved Vietnam, but is faced with walls created by language and racial stereotypes. Written in free- verse poetry and filled with emotion, this novel traces history creating a touching tale of hope and promise.

15. Name of the book :- Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas! Author :- Philippe Coudray Pages :- 40 Category: Graphic Novels, Humour Submitted by :- C.S. Aishwarya Class :- VIII Submitted to :- Mr. A.K. Gupta

16. REVIEW Benjamin Bear has a lot of bright ideas. Why is he carrying a ladder into the desert or wearing a fishbowl on his head? Each page presents a new question or challenge for Benjamin Bear, and he always manages to solve his problems in silly and unexpected ways! He gets rid of his fleas by tying himself to a tree, makes two houses out of one in a snow-covered forest, and discovers a clever way to ride a bike down a set of stairs. How does he do it? Benjamin Bear is one of the funniest and thought- provoking bears in comics. If you love joke books and comic strips, this graphic novel is the choice for you!