A runaway peppercorn brings out the flavour of the busy streets of a village in Kerala
Illustrated by: Arya Praharaj
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: National Book Trust
The poor dog may not know any tricks but is smart enough to catch some thieves.
Illustrated by: Preeti Krishnamurthy
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Pratham Books
Loco, the little train feels small and vulnerable, until one day he discovers that the power to overcome his fears lay within himself.
Illustrated by: Suddhasattwa Basu
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
A North-Eastern tale of a huge giant, Shangmiyang, who sneezes, loudly, Aaaaccchhhhoooo!
Illustrated by: Priya Kuriyan
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
Kamini, a confused chameleon, saves the day!
Illustrated by: Bahadur Chitrakar
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Pratham Books
A day in the life of a mother in rural India painted in the Kalighat patachitra style of folk art
Illustrated by: Deepa Balsavar
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Eklavya
Emperor Akbar wants to learn everything in the world. But is that possible or even desirable?
Illustrated by: Gwangjo
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Karadi Tales
Dorje, a Royal Bengal tiger has lost his stripes. A metaphorical allusion to his fast dwindling clan. Will he ever regain them?
Illustrated by: Mallika Nagarajan
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
Little Mahi learns the importance of trees in nature.