Books for Kids

To conjure up the charming Mr. Brungle, a coven of witches stir up the Great Brungle Brew. For this, they toss in a lounge of lizards and a mischief of mice and a quiver of cobras among many others. Do they succeed?The book is a hilarious twist on collective nouns.

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How do fat monkeys get thin? Chakrapani, the monkey chieftain, decides that the only way for his tribe of monkeys to lose weight is by going on a fast. But can hungry monkeys really stop eating for a day? Wacky illustrations by Shilpa Ranade in charcoal and acrylic add mischief to this hilarious story adapted by Kaushik Viswanath from a Buddhist tale.

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What Little Fish wants to do more than anything else in the world is fly. Not discouraged by those around her, she flaps her tiny fins and practises jumping. But can Little Fish ever expect to take flight?

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What happens to an elephant whose trunk is so long that he trips and falls whenever he walks? This is little Vinayak’s problem. No matter what he does, he cannot keep his long, long trunk out of the way – until one day, a very special friend offers an unusual solution. An original tale by Shobha Viswanath, vibrantly illustrated by Shilpa Ranade with pastels, this book subtly brings to light how each of us is special in our own way.Awards– In 2013, Little Vinayak was selected as one of the Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).

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Princess Easy Pleasy is all but easy to please. She drives the royal packer up the wall with her quirks that are as seasonal as her royal vacations. Where does it all stop?Awards– Princess Easy Pleasy won The Hindu Young World Good-books Award for Best Illustrator in 2017.– Princess Easy Pleasy was nominated for the Jarul Book Award, 2017.

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Sadiq loves stitching colourful patterns on rugs. However, his Ammi reminds him that boys in his community don’t stitch, they tend to the livestock. But Sadiq is determined to pursue his passion.This winsome tale that defies gender norms and talks about a fading shepherd craft of Kashmir, is beautifully written by Mamta Nainy, and illustrated through watercolour vistas by renowned artist Niloufer Wadia.AwardsShortlisted for The Hindu Young World GoodBooks Award 2019.Nominated for Jarul Book Children’s Choice Award, 2019.Received an Honorable Mention at the Neev Literature Festival.

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Sometimes, it is hard to get the perfect price for anything. But Chooheram, the clever rat, always managed to make a bargain. One day, he managed to make the greatest bargain of all! This witty folk story from the glorious plains of Punjab by Samita Aiyer takes you from bargain to bargain through Garima Gupta’s funny illustrations

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All Tashi’s aging mother wants is a memento from Sarnath, the land of the Buddha’s first teachings. But year after year, on his travels to Benares, her son forgets to bring something back for her. One year, having forgotten again, Tashi picks up an old tooth off the ground near his house and presents it to his mother as the Buddha’s tooth. Maria L. Denjongpa retells this Tibetan folktale with remarkable insight, while Chetan Sharma’s illustrations capture the beauty of Kalimpong. The result is a magnificent story about the power of love and faith.Awards– Listed in Best South Asian Books of 2018 – KitaabWorld

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In this timeless Aesop’s fable, a fox and a crow vie for a piece of bread. This breathtakingly beautiful picture book adapted by Manasi Subramaniam with dark humor is an exploration of this tale. The artist Culpeo S. Fox makes each page stand alone like a brilliant painting; when the pages come together, they tell us the story like never before.Awards– The Fox and The Crow won Best Cover and Best Illustrated Children’s Book at Comic Con India 2015– The Fox and the Crow was listed as one of the best children’s books of 2014 by the New York Public Library.– The Fox and the Crow was listed in the prestigious White Ravens’ catalogue in 2014

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In this graceful adaptation of a Jataka tale by Chinna Chilaka, a raging fire threatens to burn down a forest. All the animals and birds flee in fear, except for one brave little parrot. Is the courage of one small bird enough to save a forest?The simple and unpretentious illustrations are the result of a drawing workshop conducted at Isha Home School in Coimbatore with children aged between 6 and 8.

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Sion is a fortune-teller who lives in an ancient Chinese kingdom with his son and a beloved horse. When he begins to experience a series of unlucky events, he shocks everyone in town by saying that it is a sign of good things to come. Will Sion lose his reputation for being the wisest man in the kingdom, for how could misfortune ever be a blessing? This profound folktale from China (and translated from Chinese) is beautifully adapted by Chen Jiafei and illustrated by award-winning artist Wang Ran.

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In Baddbaddpur, it’s impossible to keep a secret. Everyone gossips about everything! Then one day, ill-tempered Pandurang wishes to keep a secret. But of course, the secret spreads from person to person… and the strangest thing happens: a feather becomes a forest! Join the villagers of Baddbaddpur in this charming village story by Anushka Ravishankar and see how the rumour spreads with illustrations by Kanyika Kini in inks and colour pencils that will make you laugh out loud.Awards– Chosen for the 2017 line-up in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, Canada.– Won the South Asia Book Award in 2013

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Doma has come all the way from Ladakh to visit her friend Veda in Mumbai. While Doma loves the sights and sounds of the big city, she longs for the mountains of Ladakh. Imagine her surprise when Veda reveals that there are mountains in Mumbai too! Author Labanya Ghosh takes you on an unforgettable tour of Mumbai, and illustrator Pallavi Jain’s watercolours bring alive this beloved, bustling coastal city.AwardsWinner of the Neev Book Award, 2020

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Babban Hajjam is curious to know why barbers who go to the palace to give the king a haircut never return. When it is his turn to be summoned, Babban gets his answer. Will Babban stay out of trouble by keeping his incredible discovery under wraps, or does the secret unravel and seal his fate? Ira Saxena infuses mystery and laughter into this classic Indian folktale, and Mayukh Ghosh’s larger-than-life illustrations make this book a visual treat.Awards– Shortlisted for the Neev Children’s Book Award, 2019.– Featured in IBBY Honour List 2020 (Illustrations).

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Colonel Nath says his uniform is called camouflage! But how could that be?! Does he blend in with every landscape? Does he ‘hide’ like a tiger in grass or a chameleon on a branch?Pooja Sagar’s ingenious story takes us down a little girl’s wild imagination, while Divya George’s beautiful, detailed illustrations make every page a game to identify several camouflaged creaturesAge Group: 3+ Years Ι Author: Pooja Sagar Ι Illustrator: Divya George Ι No. of Pages: 20 Ι Type: Board Book | Format: Hard bound

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What Thea wants more than anything in the world is a tree – a real tree to climb and hide in, to sit under and dream. But in the city where she lives, there are no trees. So one day, Thea goes in search of a tree. This elemental story is written and illustrated by Judith Clay.Awards– This book was listed in The White Ravens 2012 catalog of notable and remarkable international children’s books, published by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek (International Youth Library) in Munich.

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See them lurking on the street,Find them playing, watch them eat!Shadows tall and tails hairy –Are they cute, or just plain scary?They’re rats bigger than cats!Maegan Dobson Sippy explores the colourful secret lives of rats and cats in this cheeky story written in verse, while artist Adrija Ghosh peppers the illustrations with delightful details that are as riveting as they are memorable.With an exciting glow-in-the-dark cover!

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For centuries, people have sought to make sense of the world around them through stories, and this holds true for trees as well. Why does the coconut have eyes? How did a cobbler prove his wisdom with a tiny seed? How did a jackfruit tree help Birbal solve a robbery?Thatha takes Samar, Maya, Shyam, and Nisha all over India and beyond through 12 stories that span several cultures.Mallika Ravikumar’s retelling of myths, legends, and folktales from different traditions will delight readers young and old, while Swati Kharbanda’s awe-inspiring illustrations showcase the staggering beauty of the trees that surround us.

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The Foolish Crow Kauaa the crow is very hungry and has finally managed to get a roti to eat. Now Lomdi the fox wants that roti. Do his clever plans work? This simple folktale is about the folly of vanity and teaches us never to fall for flattery. The Talking Cave When Juno the clever jackal comes home one evening, he finds footprints of a lion outside his cave. But wily Juno has a way of finding out if it is safe to enter or not! This Panchatantra story is about resourcefulness and quick thinking.  

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Tsering can’t wait to taste his grandmother’s delicious noodle soup. He invites a string of friends and neighbours home. But as preparations get underway, there is a power cut and the house is plunged into darkness. Will Abi be able to put together the much-anticipated thukpa? Told from a blind child’s perspective, this tale by Praba Ram and Sheela Preuitt is accompanied by Shilpa Ranade’s stunning illustrations.Tsering’s thukpa recipe included!Awards– Thukpa for All was selected for the 2019 IBBY list of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities.– Shortlisted for the Neev Children’s Book Award, 2019.– Featured in the Outstanding International Books list (2020) by the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY).– Featured in Bank Street Best Children’s Books 2020– Listed as a Highly Commended book by the South Asia Book Award 2020

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After tasting a delicious mango, the king of Benares arrives at the monkey kingdom in search of the fruit. Can Kapi, the monkey king, find a way to protect his subjects? This timeless Jataka tale, a page from the life of the Bodhisattva, is adapted by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated in vivid hues of traditional Indian folk art by Uma Krishnaswamy.Awards– The Monkey King won the NAPPA award 2000 by the National Association of Parenting Publishers.

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Synopsis : For years, Hua has delighted the children in her town by making them beautiful handmade dolls. One day, Hua decides that she is too old and too tired to make any more dolls. What happens then to a young girl who desperately needs one?First published in China, and translated from Chinese, this remarkable original story is written by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning author Cao Wenxuan, and features unforgettable illustrations in mixed media by Zhao Lei.Age Group: 7 to 9 Years | Author: Cao Wenxuan | Illustrator: Zhao Lei | No.of pages: 40 | Type: Picture Book | Format: Hard bound

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“I’ve been calling you nonstop. Some actor shared our post about your grandmother last night and it’s gone viral now. It’s being forwarded, retweeted, and even being picked up by other publications. Now get up, call your Paati, and sit her down with your laptop!” In the next few minutes, my world as I knew it changed forever.Dhruv is as upset as his grandmother is to discover that her beloved camera, containing all her memories, has been lost on her solo trip to Europe. When she returns to India, she’s given up hope on ever getting it back. But Dhruv has a brainwave, something that could get people all around the world to help him lift her spirits. What surprises await his Paati?!Prabhu Viswanathan’s simple narration brings to life the tender affection among the members of a family, while reaffirming everyone’s faith in humanity.

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Rock pythons, trinket snakes, common sand boas – Vatsala is enamoured by these beautiful reptiles and their gleaming bodies. But no one seems to understand her love for them, especially her best friend, Neeraj! Could a trip to Sanjay Gandhi National Park make all the difference in convincing him that snakes are quite wonderful after all?Arthy Muthanna Singh and Mamta Nainy show us the allure of these misunderstood creatures, while Divya George’s stunning illustrations take us on a trip to the lush surroundings of Mumbai’s largest national park.This book was done in collaboration with WWF-India.

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