A beginner bilingual book that very simply and visually introduces fundamental concepts. Starting at either end, the circles of identities, similarities and differences narrow down until the child finally finds himself or herself at the centre of the book.
Why is Grandma so special? Just a dozen lines of simple text capture all her warmth. This unique book also has pictures that ‘move' animation style.
Radha draws a circle but it keeps running away. Strong pictures entice readers into searching for the circle.
Norbu's father buys him a pair of yellow shoes that a monkey mistakes for bananas! A story set in Sikkim with refreshingly different pictures.
What will Malli take for her uncle and his family who have come to visit? A story about the joy of simple surprises. Exuberant illustrations carry through the feel of rural Tamil Nadu. 2002: Amazing Toy of the Year Award, BabyZone.com 2002: Children’s Book Sense 76 Top Ten Pick, USA
Gadagada gudugudu! Gadagada gudugudu! This rhythmic refrain introduces readers to simple street games popular with children.
Pranav is drawing a picture but his mother sees nothing on the page! The freewheeling narrative and illustrations are in tune with the spontaneous logic of a child's mind.
Basava is collecting firewood in the forest when it grows dark and he can't find his way home. Who comes to his rescue? A gentle story with dramatic illustrations.
The award-winning story of a peppercorn that refuses to be ground into chutney, with lively pictures that keep the book pounding with energy.
Bees make a real song and dance over honey, and delicate butterflies can frighten fearsome birds. Funny but true facts about the mad, mad world of creepy crawlies.
When his mother is away and his sisters are asleep, Takdir the tiger cub decides to go off on his own. His story is told through endearing photographs and simple text.
A small boy loves colour and so he paints and paints. Repetition makes language learning easy, and dramatic pictures draw children into a world of colour.
Bahadur, the little elephant, has forgotten how to sleep. And he is very, very sleepy. So he goes to his animal friends for help.
Gentle rhyme urges a child to look out of the window each night to watch the moon show. The illustrations capture the grand sweep of the night sky.
Sonabai lives by making and selling sweets with berries from her tree. All is well until Kolaba the fox enters the scene. A Marathi folktale with stylised paper-cut illustrations.
A gentle folktale from Andhra Pradesh about the magic of stories with illustrations derived from the style and colours of Kondapalli toys of Andhra Pradesh.
Big, burly Tarlochan is a champion wrestler, eager for some real challenge. The pictures for this robust folk fantasy from Punjab imbibe the spirit of its fun-loving feisty people. Phulkari, 'flower-work' embroidery typical of Punjab, adds richness to the illustrations.
Moyna can't go to school because she has to tend goats, collect firewood, fetch water. But she is full of questions. An inspiring story by the acclaimed Jnanpith award-winning writer.
This hilarious folktale from Gujarat follows miserly Bhikhubhai's desperate attempts to get himself a coconut — all free! Pictures in the book are based on the stylised painted paper scrolls used by Garoda storytellers in northern Gujarat.
Nazneen carefully cooks some fragrant marzwangan kurma for a special family dinner. But just when it is all ready, guests arrive. The illustrations use traditional Kashmiri embroidery motifs to provide ambience for the story.
Simple text, sound words and affectionately drawn pictures capture the mood of a sudden storm in a snail's world.
A story of Kalia, a poor cobbler and a ghost who helps him earn lot of money, but must be always kept busy, with illustrations in Madhubani style.
A bad tempered snake learns the secret of life from a wandering monk. The charming, evocative drawings are adapted from the Kalighat style of painting popular in Bengal.
With illustrations adapted from the traditional parh paintings, this is a story from Rajasthan about how the peacock got "eyes" on its tail.
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