Laxman, the farmer's son was curious about everything and was always ful of questions.
Illustrated by: Nina Sabnani
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
A warm and caring tale of friendship during India's most troubled period of history.
Illustrated by: A.V. IIlango
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
The Ningthoou wants to choose a successor to his throne. Whom does he choose - his two stong sons or his little caring daughter?
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.
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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: Asma Menon
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
A story of a sevant's daughter Ju, who uses only hand-me-downs and yet is happy.
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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: K.P. Muraleedharan
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
Set in the rural landscape of Andhra Pradesh, a story of love and sacrifice.