Nandini Nayar published Pranav's Picture, her first book with Tulika in 2005. After this came the entertaining What Did You See? and the very popular What Shall I Make?.
Pranav loves to paint pictures — of flowers, cars and mountains in red, blue, green and yellow.But now his book is full! As this ‘artist-in-residence’ searches for his canvas, quirky illustrationsbring to life a favourite childhood pastime!
A big box, her grandparents' walking sticks… Neelu has everything she needs for her big, strong fort. But she trips and falls, and the box becomes flat! Whacky pictures take us on a colourful ride into a child's imagination. 2018: Best of Indian Children's Writing: Contemporary
Pranav wants Maya to come to his house. “Why?” Maya wants to know. Bright pictures form a cheery backdrop to a narrative that sees a house through a child's eyes, and makes a good introduction to colours.
What happens when seven animals have to share one small umbrella? Cheery pictures liven up an old folktale about sharing retold with a twist.
What did Kabir find and where did it go? Simple text is accompanied by graphic pictures lending an interactive dimension to this lost-and-found story.
Guddu's mother wants to take a photo of him. But Guddu will not smile! A child's toys come to life in this story with animated illustrations.
It can fly and do magic. It is a horse and also a pencil. What is it? Bright cutout illustrations give wing to imagination.
Kiran looks for his mother everywhere — in the kitchen, in the balcony and even in the unlikeliest of places! Charming watercolours make this one irresistible hide-and-seek story. 2018 : Best Of Indian Children's Writing : Contemporary
Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals at the zoo — not a monkey, or a lion, or even a giraffe! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.
Roll it, pat it, poke in eyes, stick on nose and ears — and a ball of chapati dough can turn into almost anything! 2009: Outstanding International Book, United States Board for Books for Young People, USA
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.
HURRY! LAST 15 COPIES LEFT! Playtime on the terrace takes a turn when a strong wind sweeps Chhotu off his feet and carries him up and away to the clouds and the birds! The light and lively illustrations whirl us to the sky and back.
