The Clever Tailor
Author: Srividhya Venkat & Nayantara Surendranath Publisher: Karadi Tales Company Pvt. Ltd About the book: Rupa Ram is a famous but poor tailor with an unfulfilled dream – to stitch something for his own family. So, when he receives a gift of a saafa, he is inspired to do just that! At the heart of […]
Sera Learns to Fly
Author: Vinitha Illustrator: Nirzara Verulkar Publisher: Katha Books About the book: Could we ever imagine a tiny little ant, daring to dream? Sera, the ant does! But, will she actually fly? Sera Learns to Fly is about dreaming the impossible and making it happen. It is about curiosity and creativity. About knowing that with a […]
Sadiq Wants to Stitch | NBA Honour
NBA 2019 Honour Book | Picture Books Author: Mamta Nainy Publisher: Karadi Tales Company Private Limited Illustrator: Niloufer Wadia About the book: 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 […]
Neel on Wheels
Author: Lavanya Karthik Illustrator: Habib Ali Publisher: Duckbill About the book: My big brother Neel has wheels! Neel’s wheelchair transforms itself to fight dragons and monsters and chase away scary creatures of the night.This book was a winner in the Children First writing competition, organised by Parag, an initiative of Tata Trusts, and Duckbill Books.
Red
Author: Sagar Kolwankar Publisher: Tulika Publishers About the book: ‘I came across a photo of a boy who had survived a bombing. Covered in blood and dust he stared directly into the camera with empty eyes. I could feel the pain but would never understand what he had been through. Red is my attempt at […]
Machher Jhol 🏆
Author: Richa Jha Illustrator: Sumanta Dey Publisher: Pickle Yolk Books About the book: When Gopu’s father (Baba) falls sick, the visually impaired Gopu knows he would have to step out alone. He negotiates the crowds, the markets and the traffic of the city of Calcutta, all by himself, to reach his grandma’s house to get […]
I Need to Pee
Author: Neha Singh Illustrator(s): Meenal Singh & Erik Egerup Publisher: Puffin About the book: Where do you go when you just have to go? Rahi simply loves slurping refreshing drinks, and so she always needs to pee. But boy, does she hate public loos! On her way to her aunt’s in Meghalaya, she has to […]