Illustrated by: Shreya Sen
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

As little Padma reads a book her imagination knows no bounds.

Illustrated by: Ashok Rajagopalan
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

A runaway peppercorn brings out the flavour of the busy streets of a village in Kerala

Illustrated by: Indrapramit Roy
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tara Books

A tale sure to tickle the funny bone of all children.

Illustrated by: Prabha Mallya
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Scholastic

Discover little quirks and fun facts about birds found in and around your home.

Illustrated by: Anupama Ajinkya Apte
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Scholastic

Tara tries very hard to be a well-mannered girl…but!

Illustrated by: Priya Sundram
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tara Books

A tongue-in-cheek story of Captain Coconut is a whiz detective and has been handed over a most challenging assignment.

Illustrated by: Pooja Pottenkulam
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Young Zubaan

How does blowing help to cool something down as well as to warm?

Illustrated by: Ruchi Shah
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Pratham Books

A lyrical story introducing children to some of the wildlife of the Western Ghats with philosophical undertones