Phade Ki Calculator  (Paperback, Dhruv Amar)

Give your child the sweetest “A-ha!” moment in math with Tables or Calculator?, a vibrant picture book that turns everyday Indian life into a playful numbers adventure. Meet Arya (Grade 6) and little Rahul (Grade 1), two siblings who would rather tap Dad’s calculator than chant their multiplication tables. When their wise, warm-hearted Aaji spots them hiding in the study, she doesn’t scold—she challenges. Three real-life word problems, ten ticking seconds, and zero gadgets allowed! What unfolds is a joyous tug-of-war between modern convenience and timeless brainpower. Through bustling grocery shops, Mumbai taxi rides, and laughter-filled “math games,” children discover that memorising tables isn’t punishment—it’s protection from being short-changed and a passport to quick thinking. Every spread bursts with bold Indian textiles, street-market colours, and expressive characters that feel like family. Parents love how the story blends STEM learning with cultural pride, showing that calculators are tools, not crutches. Kids delight in spotting hidden number puzzles and trying Aaji’s “secret” tricks themselves. By the final page, readers chant, “Tables today, tech tomorrow!”—carrying home confidence as bright as the illustrations. Perfect for ages 6-12, this book plants courage, curiosity, and calculation skills in one unforgettable read-aloud.