Illustrated by:
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: Manoj A. Menon
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Puffin

A mystery set amidst the historical period of the young emperor Akbar.

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:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Duckbill

An unsual gastronomic theme mixed with loads of fun and laughter

Illustrated by: Aindri Chakraborty
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Hachette

A book on environment and water conservation issues in urban and rural India.

Illustrated by: Ajanta Guhathakurta
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Puffin

A selection of poems, plays and stories by a master storyteller - Tagore.

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.