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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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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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I can’t buy a ticket, but I really need to get on this train…Chandrasekhar waits for a job and dreams of being back home with a classmate he’s in love with. Aruna has lost a slipper, and it was her only pair. Balu wishes he could trade his jackhammer for a poetry book. Sadia and her son are sleeping beside their handmade dolls, wondering what the future holds. Anjanamma makes up a story to soothe the relentless sting of mosquitoes. Nagaraju sightlessly navigates the chaos of a train station and puts out a plea to the universe.Subuhi Jiwani traces six uncertain journeys from Andhra Pradesh to Kochi, of migrants in search of work, survival and belonging.

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…stone buildings seemed to rise out of a largely garden-like environment, and in the distance were the towering ghats. Snehagao was…beautiful…A new school, a strange new language, and an oddly cheerful roommate – Krishnan doesn’t know what to make of it all. He’s here after losing his only parent to HIV, and finding out that he has it too. Angry at having been made to leave the only home he’s ever known, Krishnan is desperate and homesick.He soon has to make way for new feelings, though – the exhilaration of bolting up and down the school’s running track, and the delicious thrill of competing with his best friend for the post of Prime Minister in the school parliament.Vishaka George’s uplifting story about a brave teenager and his lovable group of friends is inspired by real events, and is proof that wonderful things sneak up on you when you least expect them.

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I’m the boss. I make my own decisions.Naresh has the world’s coolest mother – she wakes up at midnight, dons a miner’s lamp and goes to her field to harvest flowers. Will he be able to show everyone at school that she’s a hero?Aparna Karthikeyan tells the story of Nandhini, a remarkable woman who juggles single parenthood and a sampangi farm in Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu.Based on real events, this is a story about a woman who cultivates a cheery disposition and stubbornly pursues her daring, unusualdreams.

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Coming Home is a story set in a beautiful valley where a small community of farmers and their families live and work. Over the years, many of the young people have begun to migrate to earn a living. Everyone wishes there was a way in which these young people could stay back and earn a living right here. It’s a young boy, Selva, who has an idea which could do just that. But will it take shape and will it bring his older brother home? Read the book to find out just how a small idea can lead to big changes.Written by Priti David, this is a story about migration and home, seen from the eyes of 11-year-old Selva.

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Friends don’t say mean things about you behind your back. Friends let you play cricket with them even when they don’t need an extra fielder. A falling-out with her friends drives thirteen-year-old Dhivya to seek solace in the waters of the village tank. That day, she receives some advice and is sucked into the world of competitive swimming, far away from her home near the cotton fields in Siruganpur. Soon, she makes friends with another swimmer – Ambika. Will Dhivya be able to hold on to this friendship?Nivedha Ganesh spins fiction from facts with verve and imagination in a story that’s humorous, relatable, and inspiring all at once.

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What do you do with a pumpkin that’s bigger than your head and barely fits on your table? Tia’s Thatha is very proud of his pumpkin, for he grew it all by himself, like magic! Now it’s Tia’s job to find homes for each little wedge from the oversized fruit, and quickly too!Lalita Iyer’s words provide hilarious insights into the mind of an amateur gardener, while Proiti Roy’s exquisitely textured illustrations map the eventful journeys of each lovely slice.

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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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My breakfast was revolting – it was simply divine.My lunch was repulsive, I liked it just fine.My dinner was ghastly – it was pure gourmet .You’ll never believe the things I ate today!Sampurna Chattarji’s clever use of hyperbole and Vibha Surya’s quirky illustrations bring a child’s monstrous imagination to life. This delightful book with fold-out flaps will leave you shuddering and chuckling.AwardsFeatured on GetLitt’s List of Best Picture Books of 2019

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Are you a true-blue lion who loves being in charge? A dreamy-eyed fish who lives in an alternate universe? Or a strong-willed bull who’s tardy, but determined? Go on this zodiac adventure to discover what the stars say about your personality traits.Lavanya Karthik takes readers on a delightful journey through the twelve astrological signs in this book written in verse. With sparkling illustrations by Abhilasha Dewan and Lavanya Karthik, and art direction by Pooja Dhingra, this book celebrates the glorious galaxy of human nature.Get free glow-in-the-dark stars with purchase of the book!Awards– Featured on GetLitt’s list of Best Books of 2019

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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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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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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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Dominoes-Counting and Colours contains 28 large and sturdy pieces showing different number of dots on different colours. Each domino card is divided into two halves, making two squares. Both the squares having different number of dots printed on different colours. The child is required to count and match each square of a domino with the same number of dots and colours. The game can also be played - by matching same numbers of dots irrespective of colours or matching colours irrespective of number of dots. Since children match the cards as per the colours or the number of dots on them, it enhances their problem solving skills while learning to count and develop eye-hand coordination.

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How long does it take to hatch a kitten? Cat isn’t sure, but she would rather be snacking or napping. Join her as she looks around for a babysitter for her mysterious golden egg. She seeks help from her baffled friend Dog, a crow, a cuckoo, and a turtle, for as we all know, it takes a village to raise an egg. Aparna Karthikeyan’s delightfully humorous prose is complemented by Christine Kastl’s art that has an almost three-dimensional quality to it. Together, they take you on a feline adventure quite unlike any other.

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Synopsis: Shobha Viswanath combines counting skills with the art of storytelling to create a timeless board book for early readers.Illustrators Ashwathy P.S. and Anusha Sundar use a combination of collages, photography, and design to stunningly capture a rainy day.Age Group: 1 to 3 Years Ι Author: Shobha Viswanath Ι Illustrator: Ashwathy P S, Anusha Sundar Ι No. of Pages: 26 Ι Type: Board Book | Format: Hard bound

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Creepy crawlies and winged insects disturb baby Roy. Bitten, stung and harassed, Roy grows up to dislike them. But one day, things change and Roy sees the world of insects in a different light. This 2-in-1 book by Shobha Viswanath, illustrated by Monami Roy, is sure to delight children.Awards– Shortlisted, Jarul Book Children’s Choice Award, 2020

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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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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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