Publishing Philosophy
Ms Moochie Books is an independent publishing house. We publish contemporary Indian books for children. What sets us apart is our unique story → book process.
All new stories are taken to classrooms by storytellers. Feedback from the children is passed on to the author. She makes changes. This loop is iterated till the children give the story an emphatic thumbs up, after which the book is made.
This allows us to actively involve the reader, i.e the child, in the making of the book. This stands in contrast to publishers who work in the comfort of their offices, away from the world of children.
Picture Books
Recommended Age: 3+
Sparky’s Bark
Sparky is an energetic dog. He loves to bark. Whether at a bird or a bee; a ball or a pig on a wall, Sparky’s barks are directed at everyone and everything. But why does Sparky bark so much?
Worms As Pets
A little girl wants a wriggly, squiggly, squishy pet worm, but her worm-phobic Amma can’t stand the adorable little creepy-crawlies. What will the little girl do now? Is there a way for her to get her wish?
Recommended Age: 4+
Tara’s Elephant
On a trip to the zoo, Tara makes friends with a gentle elephant. Tara brings him home, determined to keep him. But the elephant is so big! Can she find the perfect hiding spot?
The New Year’s Party
Sana and her little sister Moti are having lots of fun at a New Year’s Eve party. But suddenly Moti disappears. Now Sana has to follow the trail of clues and find her sister before Mama realises she’s missing!
Dev Likes to Help
Clumsy, impulsive, and a walking case of Murphy’s Law, Dev’s desire to help always backfires, from one whimsical mishap to the other. But now Mama is mad and he has to make it up to her. Will he?
The Big Bad Bull
Everyone on the farm is afraid of Azgul the bull because he’s a incorrigible bully! Led by Kiki crow, the farm decides to teach him a lesson. Will Azgul’s reign of terror finally come to an end?
Recommended Age: 5+
Suddenly Cow
This book begins with Anu, her mother, and her breakfast (a bowl of upma). Anu doesn’t want to eat it and is wondering what to do. Then, suddenly, a cow shows up.
The Magic Umbrellas
When Leela gets a beautiful new umbrella, she doesn’t expect it to disappear during lunch break! But the same thing happens the next day, and the day after that, and – you get the gist. Where do the umbrellas go?
Early Chapter Books
Recommended Age: 7+
The Dog Who Taught Me Math
Before you ask: no, the dog in this story does not speak! This is not a magical story. It’s set in the real world. But it shows how unconditional love helps children master subjects more effectively than disciplining.
Paramartha Guru
Originally written in Tamil by a Jesuit priest, this book follows the tales of a Hindu priest and his five extremely foolish disciples. We’ve taken care to remove religious propaganda from the text and retain only the story-line and the humour. Paramartha Guru is extremely popular in Tamil Nadu.
Short Stories
Recommended Age: 9+
Eeee… Here’s My Story
This book is the story of award winning storyteller Geeta Ramanujam, the founder of Kathalaya, and how growing up in 1960s Bombay shaped her lifelong love for stories.
Too Cool for School
Too Cool for School is a collection of eight fun stories which provide a window into school life – friendship, pranks, secret pets, dares, and classroom antics! It’s funny, and nostalgic.
19 in stock
Chapter Books
Recommended Age: 10+
The Missing Mathematics Notebook
A thief entered Ramanujam’s home and stole his Mathematics notebook. But why? Had he solved some mathematical mystery? Follow Ramanujam and his friends as they solve the mystery.
Mr X
Nine-year-old Maya is determined not to let Mr X into her life.
You see: he’s the man Amma has fallen in love with, eight years after her father passed away. Maya refuses to like him until he tells her a good story.
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