A collection of four delightful folktales from the north-east.
Illustrated by: Deepa Balsavar
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
A sesitive story highlighting the differences between life of the sloth bears in the wild and those that have been trained to perform.
Illustrated by: Maya Ramaswamy
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
An old Khasi tale based around the story of a deer, reiterating the values of obedience to one's elders.
Illustrated by: Pulak Biswas
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: CBT
When Ravi captured a baby squirrel and kept it in a cage, he realised that animals were better off in their own 'homes'.
Illustrated by:
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Puffin
Funny, poignant, heart-warming tales of friendship
Illustrated by:
Age group: 3+ yrs
Publisher: Pratham Books
A little girl, once scared of owls has a change of heart and sets out to save it.
Illustrated by: Atanu Roy
Age group: 3+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
A flight of fantasy on why fireflies live near the nests of the golden sparrows.
Illustrated by: Prasun Majumdar
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Red Turtle, Rupa
Romi, a plucky boy has to traverse through a forest on fire
Illustrated by: Pulak Biswas
Age group: 3+ yrs
Publisher: National Book Trust
Why do mongoose and snakes always fight?