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Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Vakils, Feffer & Simons Pvt Ltd

Zarathustra and Zoroastrianism, the first monotheistic religion are described in a lovely manner

Illustrated by: Sanjay Sarkar
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Pratham Books

Cheenu helps his father the 'kabadiwala' as he goes from house to house collecting old bottles, newpapers and magazines.

Illustrated by: Gabrielle Manglou
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tara Books

In spite of his best intentions, Neel always messesthings up. What will his excuse be this time?

Illustrated by: Karuna Sesh, Pervez Bhagat
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

A story of a young boy living by the ocean, who inspite of the tsunami still loves the sea - his friend, and looks forward to his tomorrows with hope.

Illustrated by: Shilo Shiv Suleman
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Karadi Tales

Do you know the collective noun for a group of tigers? Read this book to find out, and to remind yourself of the power of the nerd!

Illustrated by: Srividya Natarajan
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

Kali hates school because he is different. All he wished for was to be like the others, to belong.

Illustrated by: Fahad Faizal
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Katha

A whacky story in which one meanders from one delightfully crazy anecdote after another

Illustrated by: Priya Kuriyan
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Scholastic

Yasmin takes on the powers-that-be to ensure the survival of Book Uncle's free reading library.

Illustrated by: Kumkum Somani
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Spenta

Nine short stories woven around Bapu's ideals of love and compassion

Illustrated by: Pankaj Gorana
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

A coral tree is in bloom and myriads of birds and insects flock to it for the nectar in its flowers.