When the Sun Sets
by Ogin Nayam Publisher: Pratham Books The Sun has set. But what does she do after a long day? Let’s find out, because the Sun has invited us to her home.
A Thousand Full Moons
By Shobha Viswanath Keerthana Ramesh (illustrations) Publisher : Karadi Tales A Thousand Full Moons captures an intergenerational cultural milestone from a child’s perspective. Nila’s great-grandmother Muthassi is going to see a thousand full moons soon when she turns 80, but then there’s an accident! How the family rallies around and deals with this unexpected […]
When We Are Home
By Priyadarshini Gogoi Pankaj Saikia (illustrations) Publisher : Pratham Books When We Are Home gives voice to the many families displaced in Assam during annual floods. Each page draws us into the world that Moromi remembers as her home. The illustrations are vivid and take us on a journey through rural Assam. The narrative is […]
We are the Dancing Forest
Author: Raj Shekhar Illustrator: Venkat Shyam Translator: Devashish Makhija Publisher: Tulika Publishers Inspired by an adivasi song from Telangana, this taps right into the instincts of children – fun with words and rhythm, and a yet unspoilt ability to be aware of the connectedness of the natural world. Venkat Shyam’s Gond folk style arises from […]
My Street 🏆
Author: Sadaf Siddique Illustrator: Habib Ali Publisher: Pratham Books Running past familiar faces, watching the street go by in a flash of colours — it’s just another day in this neighbourhood. A wordless story about community spirit in a neighbourhood, and the people that make it special.
My Paati’s Saris
Author: Jyoti Rajan Gopal Illustrator: Art Twink Publisher: Kokila A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self. Another exciting day with Paati begins with a host of fun activities done in preparation for tonight’s party; threading flowers into garlands for decoration, […]
Moodunnit
Author: C. G. Salamander Publisher: Duckbill Books About the book: The vegetables from Ammu’s parents’ cart have disappeared! Who could have stolen them? Amma and Appa are sure the thief must have come in a helicopter. But Ammu, following a trail left by the thief, finds some very strange clues…
I Will Save My Land 🏆
Author: Rinchin Illustrator: Sagar Kolwankar Publisher: Tulika Publishers About the book: Mati pesters her grandmother and father for her own plot of land in the big field. When she does get it, she works hard. And then she hears that a company wants to make a coal mine in their village – the enormous black […]
Catch That Cat! | NBA Honour
NBA 2018 Honour Book | Picture Books Author: Tharini Vishwanath Illustrator: Nancy Raj Publisher: Tulika Publishers About the book: When her friend’s cat, Kaapi, gets lost, Dip Dip goes off to look for it – on the road, Inside dustbins, behind houses, under bushes, everywhere. And when Kaapi finally climbs up a tree and can’t […]
Janice Goes to China Town
Author: Anuradha Sengupta Illustrator: Kalyani Ganapathy Publisher: Pratham Books About the book: Janice sets off to Kolkata’s Chinatown along with her Grandma. Join her as she discovers this heritage district.