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Oluguti Toluguti (English)

Author: Tulika Publishers Genre: Tulika Books Illustrator: Kshitiz Sharma

Welcome to the world of Oluguti Toluguti - and kosuguti too! it is a world of elephants, buffaloes, crows, cockroaches and hatttima tim tims. Listen to the birds call kau kau and kukre kuk. Watch pom pom motor cars and chuk chuk trains go by. Meet Tuaan -Tueen and Rolenga and Suraiyya. Play in the rain falling chham chham chham and dance thai thaka thaka with a crane standing on one leg. Meet Ammas and Abbus and Sister Moon. It is a chemma chekka world of dam padam pappadams and kahbdak khabdak rocking horses and lots more brought alive by Kshitiz Sharma's energetic and endearing illustrations. The 54 rhymes in 18 Indian languages celebrate the richness and vitality of India's multilingual character. Lively adaptations in English capture the sounds and rhythms of the original languages, which also appear alongside. For those who want to know how to read, there are transliterations in Roman script (of English) and Devanagari (of Hindi). Read more

Nabiya

Author: Chatura Rao Genre: Tulika story books for children

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Look, the Moon! (English)

Author: Sandhya Rao Genre: Fiction

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I Want a Pet (Hook Book)

Author: Arundhati Venkatesh Genre: Fiction Illustrator: Reshu Singh

Jasbir has always wanted a pet, not a sibling. Then one day, a buffalo walks into his life and does not want to leave . . .About the Hook Book SeriesIn a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.Hook Books keep the fun going with:Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the storyThemes that speak to the everyday lives of children―plus a sprinkle of whimsy!From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home. Read more

KATHA Children's Book: Gatila: A delightful story with beautiful illustrations

Author: Lisa and Anjora Noronha Genre: Fiction Illustrator: Lisa and Anjora Noronha

Gatila does not think she is a pretty cow. But she has a solution. And so, quietly in the night, plop goes her tail in the paint cans. What happens next? Find out in multicolor! Read more

Elephant Stories

Author: ANANT PAI (EDITOR) Genre: Fiction

An elephant's grace often matches his size. Amazingly patient and kind, he can put the petty greed of human beings to shame. But at times the odd elephant can turn nasty. What then can the smaller creatures of the world do to save themselves? Read the ancient wisdom of these Jataka tales to find out. Read more

Fictions Pudumaipittan (PB)

Genre: Picture Books

Transforming the literary scenario of Tamil delighted Pudumaippittan. He wrote stories that were filled with irony and the telling word, with what Umberto Eco calls the “calculated rhythm and shrewd manipulation of effect that pushes writing over the line that divides deep literature from light fiction.” Katha celebrates Pudumaipittan and his best literary works with this distinctive translation. Translation by: Lakshmi Holmstörm Cover Design: Geeta Dharmarajan Cover Painting: K S Kulkarni Courtesy: Gallerie Ganesha Inside Illustrations: Maradu Trotsky Inside Photographs and Illustrations Courtesy: Kalachchuvadu General Series Editor: Geeta Dharmarajan In-house Editors: Gita Rajan, Shoma Choudhury

Makkhilal Ki Mahima

Author: Geeta Dharmarajan Genre: Picture Books Illustrator: Charbak Dipta

दूर एक गाँव था मक्खीपुर, मक्खीयों को जहां मानते भगवान। मक्खीलाल की पूजाकर, सब मांगते सेहत का वरदान। क्या होता है जब मक्खीलाल बन जाता है मक्खीपुर गाँव का भगवान? दुष्ट परिणाम, जैसेकि आप कल्पना कर ही सकते हैं। पर एक निडर आवाज़ गाँव को बचाने की कोशिश मे ंउठतीहै।क्या वह बचा पाएगी मक्खीपुर का ेमक्खीलाल के प्रकोप से? जानिए इस मज़ेदार कविता में। Also available in English as The Tale Of Makkhilal Author: Geeta Dharmarajan Illustrator : Charbak Dipta

Finding Tree (English)

Genre: Picture Books

Nachi was best friends with a beautiful and large Mangrove tree that she simply called “Tree”. Tree was loud and full of life and Nachi loved to speak to and play with all the creatures that Tree housed. Nachi visited Tree everyday, until one day, Tree suddenly disappears and Nachi is distraught. Along with her companion Parrot, Nachi embarks on a fantastical journey to find Tree. Will their quest prove a success? Written by Geeta Dharmarajan Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe

What Shall I Make? (English)

Author: Nandini Nayar Genre: Tulika Publications Illustrator: Proiti Roy

Roll it, pat it, poke in eyes, stick on nose and ears and a ball of chapati dough can turn into almost anything! the endearing illustrations follow the quirks of a child’s imagination. Read more

Srinivasa Ramanujan: Friend of Numbers

Author: Priya Narayanan Genre: Tulika story books for children Illustrator: Satwik Gade

“What will happen if I add up all the numbers in the world?” “is there a last number?” a toddler captivated by patterns... A little boy filling his slate with numbers, rubbing them out with his elbow and starting again... A teenager solving complex Maths problems... A young man matching the best minds in Cambridge... Bringing the story of brilliant mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan to children, The book follows his singular fascination with numbers! Satwik gade’s strong visuals break out of literal depiction to evoke the mind and world of a genius, to whom numbers “made patterns only he could see”. Read more

Mayil Will Not Be Quiet (English)

Author: Niveditha Subramaniam Genre: Fiction

Meet Mayil Ganeshan, 12 going on spirited 13, who finally has her chance to say all she wants. But the diary for her is also an important step towards becoming 'Mayilwriter', to make up for all the stories she hasn't completed and the novel that didn't know where it was going. So she begins. What she gives is a spontaneous, sensitive, honest, intimate and often hilarious peek into the life and mind of an insightful young girl. the Mayil that emerges is as lovable and recognisable as the delightful sketches she presents of her Amma, Appa, brother, grandfather and friends. Mayil has all the confusion and confidence of adolescence as she faces the everyday dilemma of young people, as well as questions of gender stereotyping all around from Ramayana stories to Rajnikanth movies. with enough to keep head, heart and funny bone tickled and happy, this is a must-read coming of age book by two highly talented young writers that will strike a chord with all who read it pre-teen, teen and older. A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life. Read more