By: Lata Mani
Illustrated by: Zainab Tambawalla
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Pratham Books

Laxman, the farmer's son was curious about everything and was always ful of questions.

Illustrated by: Renuka Rajiv
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

Aana, the Elephant laments about his look, until the yam points out to him all the reasons why he is beautiful

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: Sheila Dhir
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

Empathise not sympathise with me, is the the heartfelt plea of a cerebral palsy stricken boy.

By: Roopa Pai
Illustrated by:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Hachette

A collection of Rakhi-centric short stories, ideal to be read or gifted on the festive occasion.

Illustrated by:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

Mayil, a spunky 12 year oldnrecords her growing-up years with great candour subtly raising issues of gender stereotyping, the abuse of women, and prejudice about race and colour.

Illustrated by: Priya Kuriyan
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Puffin

A collection of stories - from history, geography and nature study with a sprinkling of Bond’s inimitable de facto humor and homespun philosophy.

Illustrated by: Proiti Roy
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

Two dolphins enter Putul's house when the river is in spate. Will she be able to save them?

Illustrated by: Evan Turk
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (Simon & Schuster, New York)

Gandhiji teaches an unforgettable lesson to his grandson

Illustrated by: Proiti Roy
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

A young boy's life turns topsy-turvy when he sees a deer being chased by dogs.