Ammachi’s Amazing Machines | NBA Honour
NBA 2018 Honour Book | Picture Books Author: Rajiv Eipe Illustrator: Rajiv Eipe Publisher: Pratham Books About the book: Sooraj and his grandma LOVE inventing! Join them on their latest adventure: using simple machines to make coconut barfi!
Our Incredible Cow
Author: Mahasweta Devi Illustrator: Ruchi Shah Publisher: Tulika Publishers About the book: Nyadosh the cow has a fierce gleam in her eyes and a furious appetite. She chomps on textbooks, feasts on frocks and devours anything blue in colour. But once this incredible cow gets onto the ilish fish trail, there’s just no stopping her…. […]
Thukpa for All
Author(s): Praba Ram, Sheela Preuitt & Shilpa Ranade Publisher: Karadi Tales Company Pvt. Ltd About the book: 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 […]
The Tale of Babban Hajjam
Author(s): Ira Saxena & Mayukh Ghosh Publisher: Karadi Tales Company Private Limited About the book: Babban Hajjam is curious to know why barbers who go to the palace to give the king a haircut never return. When it is his turn to be summoned, Babban gets his answer. Will Babban stay out of trouble by […]
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 […]