Introduction

The National Book Trust, India, is an autonomous body established by the Government of India
(Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education) in the year 1957, to promote books and
reading in the country.
The Trust has been a pioneer of children’s literature in the post-independent India. Arguably
the biggest multi-lingual publisher of books for children in India, the Trust brings out colourful and
well-illustrated books for various age groups in 13 major Indian languages including English. In all,
we have published books for children in more than 50 Indian languages on an experimental basis.
All books for children are published under the series Nehru Bal [Link] series aims at creating
a treasure-house of enjoyable and informative literature. Books in this series cater to five age-groups,
namely, pre-school, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12 and 12-14. Some novellas for the age group 14+ are also published
under the series.
Under the Nehru Bal Pustakalaya series, a new sub-series Veergatha has been initiated. Veergatha
series consists of illustrated books for children of the age-group 10-12, and seeks to introduce to
them the great acts of bravery of Param Vir Chakra awardees to instil a sense of inspiration and
patriotism. Another sub-series Indian Fiction for Young Adults has been added to Nehru Bal
Pustakalaya series. The aim of this publishing initiative is to introduce modern classic stories written
for children and young readers authored by some of the major novelists/ short story writers in
different Indian languages including English.
The Trust has come up with a new sub-series Bilingual editions for children as per the guidelines
of the National Education Policy 2020 with the objective to create supplementary reading materials
for children to help them adapt suitably to the multilingual fabric of the country.
This annotated catalogue gives detailed information about all titles published for children in English
and their available Indian language editions. Further, the recommended age-group has been indicated
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A Baby Lion Learns to Roar
Indu Rana
Illustrator: Gurmeet Singh

A papa lion hires tutors to teach his cute and

cuddly son how to roar. A jackal, an elephant
and a cat come forward to teach the baby
lion. With colourful illustrations, the book is a
delightful read for children.

A Baby Hornbill Learns to Fly Also published in Asamiya, Bhutia, Garo,

3
Gujarati, Hindi, Khasi, Konkani, Lepcha,
Dilip Kumar Barua Malayalam, Marathi, Mising, Mizo, Newari, ISBN 978-81-237-2666-3 / ` 50
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
This story very scientifically tells the tale
of a pair of hornbills. How they build their A Bond of Love
nest, breed and rear their young.
Pushpa Saxena
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Dorli, Illustrator: Partha Sengupta
Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil
and Telugu. A touching story about a young boy
who creates a bond of love with trees
and makes everyone realise the
same.

Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,

Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-6167-1 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-4623-4 / ` 35

Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

A Bride Inside a Casket and Other Tales

Manoj Das
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

Culled from Indian folklore, this book by one of India’s foremost

writers, delightfully recreates for children the magic and fantasy Also published in Hindi, Odia, Punjabi
of Indian folk tales. and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-3523-8 / ` 55
Age-group 12-14 / 96 pp
A Crow’s Tale
Author-Illustrator: Judhajit
Sengupta

The imaginative illustrations of

this pre-school book depict an
interesting study of the lives of
crows from the time they are born
till they grow up.

Also published in Asamiya,

4 Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
ISBN 978-81-237-0239-1 / ` 45 Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Bringing Up Chinu A Friend Forever

Kalpana Gupta Aindrila Mitra
Illustrator: N. Ramachandran Illustrator: Pronabesh Maity

The story delves into the relationship A story about a lonely tree and the unique
between an orphan kitten named Chinu friendship that it acquires later on.
and a pet dog called Daisy. Going against
the general notion that cats and dogs Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
are natural enemies, Daisy becomes a Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi,
caring mother to Chinu, rescuing him Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Spanish
from problems, protecting from the and Bilingual editions.
neighbourhood enemies as well as doctor’s
medicines.
ISBN 978-81-237-3988-5 / 65 ISBN 978-81-237-4236-6 / ` 50
Age-group 10-12 / 32 pp Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

A Happy Sunday
Author-Illustrator: Debasish Deb

It is Sunday. Bunty is happy. He can do

whatever he likes. But as the night falls, his
mother reminds him about Monday, when the Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
school opens. Bunty is sad, but his mother Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu.
tells him the importance of each day.
ISBN 978-81-237-4710-1 / ` 45
Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp
A House of Bamboo
Neera Jain
Illustrator: Debasish Deb

Small children usually feel secure in

the familiar surroundings. This book
prompts them to be adventurous
and promotes the spirit of exploring
beyond.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,

Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia,
5
Punjabi, Sanskrit and Telugu. ISBN 978-81-237-6134-3 / ` 45
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
A Helping Hand
Author-Illustrator: Samaresh Chatterjee A House with a Terrace
A touching tale which depicts a special Tanuka Bhaumik Endow
bonding between an animal and a small Illustrator: Saibal Chatterjee
girl and how the animal comes to the
rescue of the girl at the time of need! A Pappu, Piklu, Tuba and Manu have a
different story with gorgeous illustrations multitude of winged friends on their terrace.
which may leave the reader spellbound. But when they came to know that they would
have to leave this house, with a massive
Also published in Gujarati, Hindi, terrace, and also their pigeons, they are
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia and Punjabi. sad. This sensitive story unfolds the drama
of how they unite with their lost pet pigeon
and manage to retain the house also.
ISBN 978-81-237-6683-6 / ` 35 (PB) Also published in Hindi and Punjabi.
ISBN 978-81-237-6684-3 / ` 100 (HB) ISBN 978-81-237-4311-0 / ` 65
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp Age-group 8-10 / 36 pp

A Journey
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

This book is about the story of a sheet of paper and

a caterpillar. How they happen to come together and
advance upon a journey to discover the world.

Also published in Asamiya, Hindi, Odia and Punjabi, Tamil

and Telugu. ISBN 978-81-237-6748-2 / ` 50
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
A Journey through the Universe
Jayant Narlikar
Illustrator: Sudhir Dar

This absorbing and authoritative book by the

internationally renowned astro-physicist tells
us, among other things, how the universe
began, how big it is, how long it will survive,
and what a black hole is.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati,

6 A Kite’s Story
Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
ISBN 978-81-237-0026-7 / ` 40 Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Sukanya Datta
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
This book introduces children to the
many species of birds and trees in and
A Journey to Gaumukh around our neighbourhood. Told by
a pair of kites, Mr and Mrs Cheel, the
Sheila Sharma
book takes us through their life, their
Illustrator: Reenie Kaur
features, their habits and habitats as well
An informative, interesting account of a as the joys and travails of raising their
trip from Uttarkashi to Gaumukh. History, chick in a world where their habitats are
mythology, descriptions of nature and of the dwindling and human hostility is on the
people are skilfully woven into the narrative. rise. Enriched by photographs, the book
also encourages children to explore the
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, boundaries of their local environment, the
Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, parks and playgrounds.
Punjabi, Telugu and Urdu.
Also published in Hindi.

ISBN 978-81-237-2574-1 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-8710-7 / ` 155

Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group 12-14 / 106 pp

A Lesson from Grandma

Debashish Majumdar
Illustrator: Alay Ghoshal

The story highlights how the rival cousins

learn the art of appreciating the other with Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,
the Grandma playing the role of an ingenious Hindi, Marathi, Odia and Tamil.
peacemaker!
ISBN 978-81-237-8003-0 / ` 35
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
A Parcel for the Postmaster
Dronvir Kohli
Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

The fun-filled story of a village

postmaster and the mysterious parcel
he receives.

Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,

Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi and
Tamil.
A New Dawn 7
ISBN 978-81-237-1930-6 / ` 50
Baldev Singh ‘Baddan’ Age-group 10-12 / 52 pp
Illustrator: Mohd. Ebrahim

A story which dwells on the importance

A Real Giraffe
of humility where the lion, king of the
jungle, is taught a lesson for other Deepa Agarwal
creatures to live in peace. Illustrator: Arya Praharaj
Also published in Hindi Odia, Marathi, An interesting story about a boy who wants
Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. a real giraffe. But his parents make him
understand the real living place of giraffe is
in natural habitat with parents.

Also published in Hindi, Kannada,

Malayalam, Manipuri, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil
and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-6596-9 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-5625-7 / ` 40

Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp

A Story about Tea

Arup Kumar Dutta
Illustrator: Mrinal Mitra

Both entertaining and educative, this is an adventure Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati,
story set in the background of tea gardens and explains Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
all about the growing and processing of tea. Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu and Spanish.

ISBN 978-81-237-0169-1 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
A Story about Water
Ravi Paranjape

A story is woven around water, in flood

and drought, introducing its different
manifestations and uses. Exquisite,
delicate illustrations make the book
interesting.

Also published in Dhurbi, Gujarati,

Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
8 Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-1101-0 / ` 30
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp
A Tale of Trouble
A Tale of Tails M C Gabriel
Illustrator: Jyotish Dutta Gupta
Ramendra Kumar
Illustrator: Pulak Biswas The adventures of a mouse who loses her
luxuriant long tail and is driven from pillar
This is an unusual tale which is to post in her attempts to regain it.
actually a creation story that explains
how the Mongoose and Snake Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
became enemies. The story has Bhutia, Bodo, Garo, Gujarati, Hindi,
an element of humour for there is a Kannada, Khasi, Konkani, Limboo,
competition of animals that possess Malayalam, Marathi, Mizo, Newari, Odia,
a tail! Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,

ISBN 978-81-237-6712-3 / ` 60 (PB)
Malayalam, Punjabi and Tamil.
ISBN 978-81-237-6713-0 / ` 120 (HB) ISBN 978-81-237-2573-4 / ` 55
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp

A Tale of Two Dogs

Dipak Praharaj
Illustrator: Arya Praharaj

A story about a poor boy and a rich boy and their Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
pet dogs. It unravels the mystery of the deeds of Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
the two dogs. Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-5624-0 / ` 45
Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp
A Trip to Heaven
Leelawati Bhagwat
Illustrator: Jatin Das

A collection of delightful folktales from

different regions of India.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.
9
ISBN 978-81-237-1073-0 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
A Treacherous Beauty Contest
Minakshi Chaudhary A Trip to the Mountains
This story is based in this erstwhile Swapna Dutta
summer capital of the British Raj Illustrator: Ratnakar Singh
S.H.I.M.L.A. Investigators is a team of
five youngsters (two girls, three boys) A story about the mountains and how
and a monkey who solve mysteries. it feels to be holidaying there. It also
brings to light the special features of
the mountains children should learn to
appreciate.

Also published in Hindi, Kannada,

Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.

ISBN 978-93-5491-180-4 / ` 125 ISBN 978-81-237-7217-2 / ` 35

Age-group 12-18 / 188 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

A Visit to Kumbh
Anita Bhatnagar Jain
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

An interesting story that speaks about one of the largest Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
human congregations on the Earth, at major pilgrimage Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Odia and
and festival — Kumbh Mela and introduces the same to Punjabi, Telugu and Bilingual editions.
children. ISBN 978-81-237-9031-2 / ` 50
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
A Visit to the City Market
Author-Illustrator: Manjula
Padmanabhan

The author narrates the experiences

of a brother and a sister as they go
around in the market place during
the course of a day. The diversity of
our land is also brought alive in the
images.
10 Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
ISBN 978-81-237-2005-0 / ` 35 Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp and Urdu. A Voice in the Jungle
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi
A Visit to the Zoo
Families of animals – deers, monkeys,
Author-Illustrator: Sanat Surti
rabbits, elephants – are grazing
An entertaining instructive book about peacefully when a sudden roar sends
animals found in the zoo. Eloquent them scampering.
pictures replace words.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu Telugu and Urdu.
and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-1109-6 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-2004-3 / ` 35

Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Age-group pre-school / 16 pp

A Wet Summer Day

Ada Bhansali
Illustrator: Amitava Sengupta

A novella for young adults which dwells on a joint

family situation where a lot of issues related to gender,
sibling rivalry, social status, etc. crop up but an incident Also published in Hindi.
silences all differences and emotional bonding amongst
ISBN 978-81-237-6555-6 / ` 120
family members prevail.
Age-group 12-14 / 162 pp
Adventures in the Desert
Cheryl Rao
Illustrator: Ashish Sengupta

A group of friends visit a desert town

and stumbles upon lost mysteries and
forgotten history in the sand dunes.

Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,

Marathi and Tamil.
11
ISBN 978-81-237-2524-6 / ` 45
Age-group 10-12 / 72 pp
Adventure on Clee Island
Tanuka Bhaumik Endow Adventures of a Wildlife
Illustrator: Amitava Sengupta Warden
An adventurous science fiction set in E R C Davidar
the year 2070 with advance technology, Illustrator: Shekhar
robots, hi-tech devices and much more.
It is about three friends who in order The author, a wildlife expert, relates
to protect environment, especially his exciting encounters with a killer
birds, save an old lady and her well- tusker and animal poachers.
maintained species of birds.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Also published in Hindi, Odia, Punjabi Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
and Tamil. Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-5847-3 / ` 100 ISBN 978-81-237-2269-6 / ` 45
Age-group 10-12 / 60 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Adventures of Dipu the Donkey

Vernon Thomas
Illustrator: Manobhiram Chakravarti

This enchanting story is about Dipu and his friends which Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
include a parrot, monkey, elephant, grasshopper and frog. Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Subtly interwoven into the story is a concern and love for Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
the environment and animals.
ISBN 978-81-237-0811-9 / ` 45
Age-group 10-12 / 68 pp
Adventures of Ghanada
Premendra Mitra
Illustrator: Subir Roy

Like Sherlock Holmes, a detective

character called Ghanada is quite
popular in the Bangla literature.
This volume contains some of the
most acclaimed Ghanada stories
with a hint of wacky fun.
12 Also published in Hindi,
ISBN 978-81-237-4811-5 / ` 130 Malayalam, Punjabi and Telugu.
Age-group 12-14 / 222 pp
Alamelu’s Appetite*
Agony of the Cock and the Hen Jaya Paramasivan
Illustrator: Atanu Roy
Laxmi Narain Garg
Illustrator: Viky Arya The story is about a greedy woman
whose appetite grows day by day, and
There lived a cock and a hen in a village
nags her husband for nothing other than
named Tablapur. While the cock loved
food. But one day she learns her lesson.
to flaunt his crown and boast about his
amazing cock-a-doodle-doo that used to Also published in Asamiya, Hindi, Punjabi
be an indispensable alarm clock for the and Tamil.
villagers, the hen was full of conceit for her
unique ability to lay eggs. Then one day
suddenly their lives became miserable.
What was the cause of their agony? Read
on to find out…
ISBN 978-93-5491-310-5 / ` 70 ISBN 978-81-237-2980-0 / ` 65
Also published in Hindi. Age-group 10-12 / 20 pp Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp

All-time Stories for Children

Savithri Pandiyan
Illustrator: Arya Praharaj

A fine compilation of five wonderful stories for

children with beautiful illustrations.

Also published in Hindi and Punjabi.

ISBN 978-81-237-5474-1 / ` 115
Age-group 10-12 / 52 pp
Ammu: The Oceanographer
Author-Illustrator: Sacheendran
Karadka

An interesting journey of Ammu

and her Gold-fish to the sea. In her
journey, she learns about different sea
creatures.

Also published in Bangla, Hindi,

Malayalam, Odia and Tamil.
13
ISBN 978-81-237-9833-4 / ` 60
Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp
Amazing Octi
Viky Arya An Ancient Tale from
Andaman
An illustrated book for children. The
book shows how octopuses camouflage Anvita Abbi
themselves in the ocean environment. It Illustrator: Partha Sengupta
is a fun and interactive stories for young
readers. The story is a creation of myth which
talks about how human life began
Also published in Hindi. on Andaman Island. An out of the
ordinary tale narrated by Nao Jr., a
tribesman, in Andamanese language.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
ISBN 978-93-5491-023-4 / ` 80 ISBN 978-81-237-6351-4 / ` 40
Urdu.
Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

Anandi’s Rainbow
Author-Illustrator: Anup Ray

An enthusiastic painter, Anandi once carries her

brush to paint her garden with the bright hues of Also published in Hindi, Kannada,
the rainbow. An imaginative story with colourful Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil,
illustrations. Telugu and Bilingual editions.

ISBN 978-81-237-4221-2 / ` 50
Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp
Animal World
Author-Illustrator: Aurobindo
Kundu

Twelve common Indian animals

are introduced in simple words
through attractive folk-style
illustrations.

Also published in Asamiya,

Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
14 Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
ISBN 978-81-237-2290-0 / ` 35 Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
Aryanand and the Crown of Life
Animals You Can’t Forget Author-Illustrator: Werner Bandel
Ruskin Bond This book narrates Aryanand’s
Illustrator: Debasish Deb adventurous quest for the secret of life.
He has to pass dangerous tests the closer
This collection of stories makes interesting he gets to the goal. Eventually his journey
reading while bringing to limelight some ends on top of the Mountain of Wisdom,
common household animals and their only to discover that what he has been
bewildering characteristics. searching for can be found as his own,
Also published in Bangla, Hindi, Marathi, unbounded cosmic Self.
Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-4954-9 / ` 70 ISBN 978-93-5491-491-1 / ` 225

Age-group 10-12 / 40 pp Age-group 12-14 / 80 pp

As They Saw India

K C Khanna
Illustrator: Krishen Khanna
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
An interesting account of India as seen through the Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
eyes of Hiuen Tsang, Fa-Hien, Megasthenes and Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Alberuni. Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-0170-7 / ` 45
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Bapu (Part II)
Author-Illustrator: F C Freitas

This book in continuation to Part I

talks about Gandhi’s arrest following
the Salt Satyagraha and ends with his
assassination.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.
15
ISBN 978-81-237-1025-9 / ` 50
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Bapu (Part I)
Author-Illustrator: F C Freitas Be Prepared
The story of Gandhi from his birth till the Uma Anand
Dandi March in pictures and words. Illustrator: Satyasewak Mukherjee

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, A young boy’s introduction to the

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Scout movement during an adventure-
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu filled holiday.
and Urdu.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi,
Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-1026-6 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-0158-5 / ` 40

Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Begum Gulabo Mousie and Her

Balloons
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Qudsia Zaidi Bodo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
Illustrator: Niren Sen Gupta Lepcha, Limboo, Malayalam, Marathi,
Mizo, Newari, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
An enchanting story about a mouse who finds an
Telugu and Urdu.
elf in a balloon. Attractive illustrations enliven the
book. ISBN 978-81-237-0488-3 / ` 40
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
Better than the Best
Ramendra Kumar
Illustrator: Khalid Bin Sohail

An engaging story for children

about a village boy who due to
sheer grit and determination
eventually shines as a sports-
person.

Also published in Hindi,

16 Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
ISBN 978-81-237-5093-4 / ` 50 Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
Bholu and Golu
Bhakta Salbega Pankaj Bisht
Illustrator: Tapas Guha
Author-Illustrator: Rabindra Nath Sahu
Bholu the circus bear and Golu the little
This book with colourful illustrations
boy become great friends. What follows is
shows how Salbega, a soldier in the
the story of many adventures they face.
army of Mughal King Aurangzeb,
Lively illustrations complement the text.
became a devotee of Lord Jagannath
and came to be known as Bhakta Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Salbega. Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi
Also published in Bangla, Gujarati, and Tamil.
Hindi, Telugu and Bilingual editions.

ISBN 978-81-237-6687-4 / ` 50 (PB)

ISBN 978-81-237-6688-1 / ` 100 (HB) ISBN 978-81-237-1908-5 / ` 50
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp Age-group 12-14 / 80 pp

Birds and Animals in Indian Art

Author-Illustrator: Geetika Jain

This book introduces the major traditional

art forms of India through the predominant
animal and bird motifs in each of them. It Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
also shows the importance of animals and Malayalam and Marathi.
birds in Indian culture and tradition.
ISBN 978-81-237-3397-5 / ` 65
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
Birju and the Flying Horse
Deepa Agarwal
Illustrator: Subir Roy

An illustrated story of a lame boy and

his magical rocking horse. The story is
full of fantasy and adventure.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Bhutia, Bodo, Garo, Hindi, Kannada,
Khasi, Konkani, Lepcha, Limboo,
Malayalam, Marathi, Mising, Mizo,
17
Newari, Odia, Punjabi and Tamil. ISBN 978-81-237-2623-6 / ` 35
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
Birds Laughing
Viky Arya Birju’s Problem
A fascinating book for kids learning Soma Kaushik
to read and colour. Through the story Illustrator: Uttam Kumar Bala
of how various birds laugh, kids gets
introduced to a fun-filled world. Drawing A beautiful story about Birju, who
and colouring exercises as given in the lands into one trouble after another.
book enhance the interaction of the Finally his honesty comes to rescue
reader with the book. him and wins him recognition too!

Also published in Hindi. Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,

Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.

ISBN 978-93-5491-031-9 / ` 75 ISBN 978-81-237-5367-6 / ` 50

Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp

Books Forever
Manoj Das
Illustrator: Sukumar Chatterjee
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
The well-known writer introduces the great Indian epics like Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Vedas, the Upanishads, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
the Puranas, and the Panchatantra, the Jatakas, and the and Urdu.
Arthashastra to children.
ISBN 978-81-237-1326-7 / ` 45
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Boond
Ramendra Kumar
Illustrator: Ajanta Guhathakurta

This story is about water and its

importance. It tells us how due to our
carelessness all water bodies are
being polluted and unless we wake up
to reality nothing will change. Boond
means droplets of water.
18 Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,
ISBN 978-81-237-6708-6 / ` 60 (PB)
Odia, Punjabi and Urdu. Bukka Learns a Lesson
ISBN 978-81-237-6709-6 / ` 120 (HB)
Age-group 10-12 / 24 pp Dipanwita Roy
Illustrator: Debabrata Ghosh
Bubu-Bulbuli’s Garden
A charming tale about a boisterous
Santanoo Tamuly elephant calf that does not care for
Illustrator: Durlabh Bhattacharjee anyone and loves to create trouble. The
elders keep warning him about the ill-
The story is about how a brother and effects of his behaviour but he does not
sister create a beautiful garden out of care until one day . . . when he wakes up
waste land. to find himself alone!
Also published in Asamiya, Hindi, Also published in Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,
Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Malayalam, Odia and Sanskrit.
Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-5618-9 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-6749-9 / ` 50

Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp Age-group 8-10 / 20 pp

Bullock-Carts and Satellites

Monisha Bobb
Illustrator: R K Laxman
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
This interesting book projects India’s continuous Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
scientific tradition by tracing her scientific and Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
technological innovations through the ages. Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-1079-2 / ` 50
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Can You Kiss Your Own Face?
Ramesh Bijlani
Illustrator: Mohit Suneja

The book brings out the reality of

interdependence in a manner that even
a little child can understand. Another
message implied in the book is that both
giving love and receiving love are a
source of joy.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi, Odia,

19
Busy Ants Sanskrit and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-9381-8 / ` 60
Author-Illustrator: Pulak Biswas Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

Told entirely through pictures, this is the Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey
story of the struggle of two ants to take
a piece of ladoo into their home. Script: Gourav C Sawant
Illustrators: Nipen Bhuyan & Samudra
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Kajal Saikia
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu An illustrated life story for young
and Urdu. readers of the bravery displayed
by the Param Vir Chakra Awardee
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey brought
out as part of a series of titles called
Veergatha.

Also published in Hindi, Kannada,

Odia and Punjabi.
ISBN 978-81-237-2045-5 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-7864-8 / ` 70
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Age-group 10-12 / 30 pp

Celestial Hide and Seek: The Game of Eclipses

Nirupama Raghavan
Illustrator: Rajesh Harsh

One of the most mysterious games played by nature are

eclipses, played by the sun, the moon and the earth. This
interesting book with some excellent illustrations and Also published in Asamiya and Hindi.
photographs unravels their mystery and also a few tips to
ISBN 978-81-237-1984-9 / ` 110
predict the eclipse.
Age-group 12-14 / 72 pp
Chandernagore – A Burg on
the Moon
Author-Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu

This is an illustrated chronicle of

the quaint yet historically rich city
of Chandernagore, a former French
colony. This blended nature of the city
is masterfully captured by the author
who brings these abstractions to life
20 through reminiscent words and lively
images. Chika-Chik-Chik!
ISBN 978-93-5491-222-1 / ` 100
Age group 12-14 / 32 pp Author-Illustrator: Jeyanthi Manokaran

Shanti, a small girl who has been

Cheerful Spirits hospitalised and is sick of being
sick! When her friend Raj gives her
Gita Iyengar
a kaleidoscope, her life changes.
Illustrator: Pulak Biswas
Every time she views herself in the
One summer vacation Priya and Hari kaleidoscope something goes wrong.
stumble upon an old photo album. Suddenly The right thing that happens is that she
the album comes alive. What follows is full recovers fast.
of fun and adventure.
Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
Also published in Asamiya, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi and
Malayalam, Marathi and Odia. Spanish.

ISBN 978-81-237-6677-5 / ` 45 (PB)

ISBN 978-81-237-2390-7 / ` 55 ISBN 978-81-237-6678-2 / ` 105 (HB)
Age-group 12-14 / 40 pp Age-group 8-10 / 20 pp

Children Who Made it Big

Thangamani
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

The book introduces the reader to some of the distinguished Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi,
personalities of India from varied fields like arts, judiciary, science, Odia, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil
sports etc. In candid conversation with the author, each of these and Telugu.
personalities unfolds the saga of dreams and aspirations, trials and
ISBN 978-81-237-8702-2-1 / ` 75
tribulations making their life stories inspiring for all.
Age-group 12-14 / 122 pp
Chotu’s Misadventures
Kumkum Somani
Illustrator: Durgadatt Pandey

This informative book for children

is about pollution and how it visibly
affects our everyday life.

Also published in Bangla, Gujarati,

Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia and
Telugu.
21
Choogh the Squirrel
ISBN 978-81-237-6507-5 / ` 45
Bittie Mithal Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

An interesting story about a boy who

Chunmun Finds Freedom
loves a squirrel and can’t live without Kamlesh Mohindra
her. The whole story revolves around the Illustrator: Ashish Sengupta
activities of the squirrel.
Sumi finds an injured bird in a
Also published in Gujarati, Hindi, drain and carries it home. She
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, takes good care of it and the bird
Tamil and Telugu. recovers to fly again.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,

Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-5708-7 / ` 60 ISBN 978-81-237-4094-2 / ` 35

Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

Clever Mouse
Shaukat Shan
Illustrator: Hakim Gulam Mohammad

Originally written in Kashmiri, this is the story of a

clever mouse who befriends a cat and saves his
life.

Also published in Odia. ISBN 978-81-237-5870-1 / ` 30

Age-group 8-10 / 38 pp
Colour: The Language of
Contrasts, Accords and
Unity
Author-Illustrator: Ravi Paranjape

An innovative book that seeks to

introduce to children the concept
of certain basic colours like yellow,
red, green, blue, orange, purple,
Also published in Hindi and Marathi. etc. and how do they contrast and
22 accord to each other and how they
ISBN 978-81-237-6714-7 / ` 60 (PB) find unity when they interact with
ISBN 978-81-237-6715-3 / ` 120 (HB) each other.
Age-group 10-12 / 23 pp Company Quarter Master
Havildar Abdul Hamid
Colour Me Says Delhi: Colouring
Book of Rhymes Script: Gourav C Sawant
Illustrator: Animesh Debnath
Author-Illustrator: Shashi Shetye
An illustrated life story for young readers
Brought out on the occasion of the of the bravery displayed by the Param
centenary year of Delhi, this book highlights Vir Chakra Awardee Company Quarter
certain features which are integral to the city Master Havildar Abdul Hamid brought
of Delhi in a very interesting manner. out as part of a series of titles called
Veergatha.
Also published in Hindi and Marathi.
Also published in Hindi, Kannada, Odia
and Punjabi.

ISBN 978-81-237-6341-5 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-7866-2 / ` 40.00

Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp Age-group 10-12 / 16 pp

Dear Father
Bhabendranath Saikia
Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

Bipul, a naughty boy is a nagging worry for his parents. One day
while he was out with his friends he is beaten up badly. Nobody
knows who beat him and for what reason. The story unravels Also published in Hindi and Tamil.
the mystery of this strange happening. Originally written in
ISBN 978-81-237-2341-9 / ` 60
Asamiya by one of Assam’s renowned writers.
Age-group 12-14 / 112 pp
Discover India through Mazes
and Games*
Author-Illustrator: Viky Arya

An activity book that enables children to

identify each state of India through its
unique features.

Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,

Malayalam, Punjabi and Tamil.
23
ISBN 978-81-237-0327-5 / ` 45
* Being revised Age-group 10-12 / 28 pp
Dear Popat
Madhu Limaye Diwali
Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi
Author-Illustrator: Ravi Paranjape
This is a collection of letters written by
Madhu Limaye, well known freedom This book is about the festivities
fighter and socialist, to his son, from his associated with Diwali, the festival of
prison at Fort Aguada, Goa. lights, decorating the house, exchange
of sweets, wearing new clothes, puja,
Also published in Konkani and Marathi. fireworks and Bhai Duj.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
ISBN 978-81-237-3457-6 / ` 13 and Urdu.
Age-group 10-12 / 32 pp ISBN 978-81-237-2291-7 / ` 25
Age-group pre-school / 12 pp

Dragon Tsunami
Hema Pande
Illustrator: Arup Gupta

This is a collection of some unusual stories from Japan.

Also published in Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi and

Telugu.
ISBN 978-81-237-5808-4 / ` 120
Age-group 8-10 / 72 pp
Ek-Kori’s Dream
Mahasveta Devi
Illustrator: Judhajit Sengupta

The story of a little boy who paints,

carves beautiful figures and tells
stories in pictures and who dreams of
building a temple for the queen. But
does his dream come true?

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

24 Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
ISBN 978-81-237-0154-7 / ` 60 Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu and Etoa Munda Won the Battle
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Urdu.
Mahasveta Devi

Escapades of a Clone The story of a tribal boy, Etoa, who

fights against heavy odds in his quest
Mohan Sundara Rajan for acquiring education. The book
Illustrator: Neeta Gangopadhyay vividly describes the customs and way
of life of the Munda tribals. Profusely
Cloning of Dolly and decoding of
illustrated with authentic black and white
genetic code are two of the major
photographs of the people and their
landmarks in science and technology
customs.
of this era. This science fiction takes
us into the future of cloning. A cloned Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Bodo,
chimp called Clonchi is genetically Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
engineered to be intelligent as a Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.
human and who tries to solve many
problems.

Also available in Tamil ISBN 978-81-237-3415-6 / ` 60 ISBN 978-81-237-0171-4 / ` 40

Age-group 10-12 / 48 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Everest: My Journey to the Top

Bachendri Pal

The autobiography of Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman

to have climbed Everest. It is a gripping story of a simple Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi,
young woman from an impoverished family who through Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi,
sheer grit and determination not only completed her Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
education but achieved national fame.
ISBN 978-81-237-1527-8 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Festival of Eid
Premchand
Illustrator: P B Kavadi

The moving story of a poor little boy

who visits the Eid fair and returns with
a pair of tongs for his grandmother so
that she does not burn her hands while
cooking.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
25
Festival of Colours Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu ISBN 978-81-237-2592-5 / ` 40
and Urdu. Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
Author-Illustrator: Madhu Powle

A book that introduces primary colours Festivals of India

and depicts how the mixing of these
yields secondary colours. This is done (A compilation)
through sketches of Krishna playing Holi
and there are splashes of the relevant A compilation of the major festivals
colour on each page. celebrated in India. Profusely
illustrated with colour photographs.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
and Urdu. Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-2570-3 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-2248-1 / ` 70

Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Age-group 12-14 / 92 pp

Find the Half Circles

Author-Illustrator: Badri Narayan

A concept book, beautifully illustrated, teaching a

child to find the semi-circular shapes.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,

Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-1115-7 / ` 35
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp
Five Friends
Shireen Rizvi
Illustrator: Saibal Chatterjee

How by helping each other in

their needs five animals become
close friends. This story beautifully
depicts the phrase ‘a friend in
need is a friend indeed’. Read to
know how it happens.
26 Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,
ISBN 978-81-237-6882-3 / ` 50 Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
Age-group 10-12 / 24 pp and Urdu.
Flitter-Flutter
Five Stories from Guru Gobind Author-Illustrator: Jeyanthi Manokaran
Singh’s Life
This is a pre-school picture book for
Pritam Singh children. Eloquent illustrations narrate the
Illustrator: Neeta Gangopadhyay tale which is based on traditional Warli
tribal paintings drawn on the walls of the
This book is a collection of five stories from houses.
the life of Sikh Guru Gobind Singh. All the
stories make interesting read as they dispel Also published in Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi
myths that restrain us from using our logical and Malayalam.
faculty.

Also published in Hindi and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-6710-9 / ` 60 (PB)
ISBN 978-81-237-5211-2 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-6711-6 / ` 20 (HB)
Age-group 12-14 / 84 pp Age-group pre-school / 20 pp

Flowers and I
Manorama Jafa
Illustrator: Jaya Rastogi Wheaton & Sudhir Kasliwal

One can take up various hobbies but pressing flowers is

both fun and educative. A beautiful book in four colours.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,

Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-1516-2 / ` 35
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
Forever Friends
Ankeet Bhattacharjee
Illustrator: Durlabh Bhattacharjee

The frogs and the fish are born in the

same pond and look similar. The frogs
think they are smarter as they can
live in water as well as on land. But
dangers loom large . . . An interesting
tale about the bonding that came to be
between the frog and the fish. 27
ISBN 978-81-237-6720-8 / ` 45 (PB)
Also published in Bangla, Hindi, ISBN 978-81-237-6721-5 / ` 110 (HB)
Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi and Tamil. Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
Fly High in the Sky
International Center for Literacy and Friend
Culture
Illustrations: Jagdish Joshi Pracheta Gupta
Illustrator: Debabrata Ghosh
An interesting story about a group of
children who make colourful kites and This story is about a naughty cloud
fly these kites high in the sky, beautifully named Tultule who discovers a black
portraying the spirit of oneness. spot on his body and wants to wash it
away to become beautiful.
Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,
Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil and Also published in Bangla, Hindi,
Telugu. Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil,Telugu and Bilingual editions.

ISBN 978-81-237-6336-1 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-5523-6 / ` 45

Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

Friends of the Green Forest

Bimalendra Chakraborty
Illustrator: Swapan Nandy

An enchanting tale about degradation of forest

reserves and how the trend can be reversed.

Also published in Bangla, Halbi, Hindi, Kannada,

Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. ISBN 978-81-237-5493-2 / ` 50
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
Frogs and a Snake
Author-Illustrator: Ganesh Haloi

A story about two frogs and a

snake. The vivid illustrations in
colour will acquaint a little child
with shapes and forms of animals
in detail.

Also published in Asamiya,

Bangla, Halbi, Hindi, Malayalam,
28 Marathi, Tamil and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-0857-7 / ` 25
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
From Coins to Credit Cards
From Bone to Stone K V Singh
Author-Illustrator: Karen Haydock An informative book which talks about
the history of coins, how they evolved
An illustrated story of the fossilisation of with changing times, their importance
a dinosaur which was killed around 67 and relevances, etc. The narration is in a
million years ago in a fight with another story-like format which is quite impressive.
dinosaur. The book also has many activities
for children besides a chart showing the Also published in Tamil.
evolution of life on earth.

Also published in Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,

Konkani, Malayalam and Tamil.

ISBN 978-81-237-2665-6 / ` 80 ISBN 978-81-237-5948-7 / ` 200

Age-group 12-14 / 28 pp Age-group 12-14 / 92 pp

From Land to Sea

Vinita Singhal
Illustrator: Binay Sinha

An informative story that gives insight into

the structure of the earth and the life that Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,
envelopes it. Punjabi and Tamil.

ISBN 978-81-237-4202-1 / ` 80
Age-group 10-12 / 36 pp
Fu-Ku: An Alien
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

An interesting story of an alien who

comes to visit the earth and meets the
earthlings.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,

Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil and Bilingual editions.
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ISBN 978-81-237-5092-7 / ` 50
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
From Pumpkins to Pickles
Sunila Gupte Fun with Metro
Illustrator: Saurabh Pandey
Pankaj Chaturvedi
A delightful story about the adventures Illustrator: Ratnakar Singh
of Lamboo the giraffe, Mallipoo the baby
elephant, Cyclops the donkey, Cleopatra Read this story to know what a family
the duck, and Sonu the helpful little boy. experiences while travelling in a metro
train, definitely a new experience for
Also published in Hindi, Odia, Punjabi them.
and Tamil.
Also published in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil
and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-4883-2 / ` 105 ISBN 978-81-237-6701-7 / ` 35

Age-group 10-12 / 64 pp Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

Gautama Buddha
Leela George
Illustrator: D N Brahma

The life story of Gautama Buddha told in a lucid and

interesting style.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,

Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-1081-5 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Gay-Neck: The Story of a
Pigeon
Dhan Gopal Mukerji
Illustrator: Saibal Chaterjee
The heart-warming story of a pigeon
and a young sensitive boy. It is also
the story of a pigeon’s training and
adventure besides the minute details
of a pigeon’s life and vivid descriptions
of the Himalayan flora. An acclaimed
30
classic in its genre.
Good Friends: A Tale from
Also published in Asamiya, Hindi, Tanzania
Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi,
ISBN 978-81-237-2488-1 / ` 80 Telugu and Urdu. Author-Illustrator: John Kilaka
Age-group 12-14 / 148 pp
Winner of the 2005 Bologna Ragazzi New
Horizons Award, this title brings to life a
Goa—A Story of My traditional Tanzanian animal fable.
Wonderland
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Author-Illustrator: Shashi Shetye Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Tamil and
Urdu.
A beautiful yet informative book
for young readers on the land of
beaches—Goa telling about its beauty,
culture, customs, festivals and much
more in a poetic manner.

Also published in Arabic, Hindi and ISBN 978-81-237-5159-7 / ` 60 (PB)

Marathi. ISBN 978-81-237-7893-8 / ` 70 ISBN 978-81-237-5160-3 / ` 75 (HB)
Age-group 8-10 / 28 pp Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

Govind Ballabh Pant

Himanshu Joshi

An interesting biography of Govind Ballabh Pant in a

story format for the benefit of children.

Also published in Hindi, Odia and Punjabi.

ISBN 978-81-237-4338-7 / ` 40
Age-group 10-12 / 71 pp
Granny’s Day Out
Debashish Majumdar
Illustrator: Ratnakar Singh

This is a hilarious tale about a Granny

who decides to have fun. It finally
becomes too much to digest and she
returns tired and famished.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,

Malayalam and Telugu.
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Lines and Colours:
ISBN 978-81-237-6196-1 / ` 50
Discovering Indian Art Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
Ella Datta
Greet When You Meet
The book talks about the development
of Indian art through the centuries. Shyamala S
Beginning from ‘The Dancing Girl of Illustrator: Atanu Roy
Mohenjodaro’, the narrative takes its
reader on a journey of discovery of Beautifully illustrated, this picture book
Indian history through existing proofs of evokes a very positive feeling for life
sculptures and paintings preserved in and those living around us. It tells us
museums all over the country. how to be respectful to others and
elicit a smile.
Also published in Tamil.
Also published in Bangla, Gujarati,
Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, Sanskrit and
Telugu.
ISBN 978-81-237-3983-0 / 115 ISBN 978-81-237-6701-7 / ` 35
Age-group 12-14 / 84 pp Age-group pre-school / 16 pp

Grow with Yoga

Acharya Balkrishna

It is a fascinating and comprehensive book on

Yoga for kids in simple language with colourful
illustrations. The book has many Do-It-Yourself
exercises explained in a step-wise manner! A Also published in Hindi.
learn-with-fun book for kids and all!
ISBN 978-81-237-9763-2 / ` 215
Age-group 12-14 / 128 pp
Growing up with Trees
Ruskin Bond
Illustrator: Judhajit Sengupta

A collection of beautiful stories

revolving around trees and their
importance in our lives.

Also published in Hindi, Odia,

Tamil and Telugu.
32
ISBN 978-81-237-5464-2 / ` 125
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Happy 100th Birthday Delhi
Hanged for their Patriotism Author-Illustrator: Shashi Shetye
R K Tandon Published on the occasion of Delhi having
Illustrator: Arup Kumar Gupta completed 100 years as the capital of the
country, this book throws light on some
This book is about the famous young special inherent features of the state
revolutionaries of India who went to the which make it distinct. Also an interesting
gallows, laughing and singing. activity book.
Also published in Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, Also published in Hindi, Marathi, Odia and
Punjabi and Telugu. Punjabi.

ISBN 978-81-237-5550-2 / ` 175 ISBN 978-81-237-6526-6 / ` 30

Age-group 12-14 / 104 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

Heroes Do Not Grow On Trees

Sudha Puri
Illustrator: Amitava Sengupta

An adventure story of a group of children who went

out to play in a park and saved a baby vulture from Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
drowning. As you read, you will find out the role of Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi and Tamil.
vultures in our eco-system and how they contribute in
ISBN 978-81-237-7839-6 / ` 50
keeping our environment clean.
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
Holidays Have Come
Rabindranath Tagore
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

Originally written in Bangla, this is a

very touching tale about a boy who due
to his aggressive disposition becomes
a victim of circumstances.

Also published in Hindi, Kannada,

Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
Telugu, Arabic and Spanish.
33
ISBN 978-81-237-5619-6 / ` 35
Age-group 10-12 / 16 pp
Holiday… Oh No No…
Jaswinder Kaur Bindra Home-Coming
Illustrator: Amrita Roy
Lila Majumdar
Sometimes we take things for granted Illustrator: Pulak Biswas
in life. This book conjures a situation
regarding what can happen when the A tender story about a Bengali family
Sun decides to go on a holiday! which settles in Assam.

Also published in Hindi, Malayalam, Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Marathi, Odia, Punjabi and Telugu. Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-6525-9 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-0152-3 / ` 40

Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Homes
An NBT Compilation

Different ways of looking at homes, and possible

homes! An Indo-German collaboration.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,

Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-2583-3 / ` 40
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp
How Books Are Made
Samuel Israel

A comprehensive book which

traces the history of how books
came into existence, the modern
technologies employed in their
printing and how they can enrich
our lives.

Also published in Asamiya,

34 Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi,
ISBN 978-81-237-2470-6 / ` 40 Odia, Punjabi, Telugu and Urdu.
How India Won Her Freedom
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Krishna Chaitanya
How Do They Evolve? Illustrator: Jyotish Dutta Gupta
Come 15 August and the whole of India
Author & Illustrator: Karen Haydock is immersed in different kinds of activities.
It was on this day in 1947 that India
Did you know that the kinds of vegetables
became independent. Here is the saga
and other crops we eat daily did not always
of Indians who fought for a free India, a
exist? Where did these vegetables come
story of young martyrs and great leaders
from? And how do plants evolve? This
who brought an end to foreign rule.
interesting book will try to solve the mystery
and will give some answers about the Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
evolution of plants. Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri,
Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia,
Also published in Tamil. Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-7371-1 / ` 195 ISBN 978-81-237-1105-8 / ` 55

Age-group 8-10 / 52 pp Age-group 8-10 / 36 pp

How Mnjini Became a Magician and

Other African Tales
Reeta Dutta Gupta
Illustrator: Tapas Guha

A fine compilation of five wonderful stories about

Also published in Tamil and Telugu.
animals who interact with each other in the forest,
the stories are told in a lucid style having lots of ISBN 978-81-237-3775-1 / ` 45
funny situations. Age-group 10-12 / 64 pp
Hsuan Tsang’s Journey to
India
Belinder & Harinder Dhanoa
Illustrator: Paulina Dhanoa

A detailed descriptive account of

the trails and travails of the famous
Chinese traveller who came to India,
visited the famous seats of learning and
carried valuable Buddhist doctrines with
him back to China. 35
How Munia Found Gold Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, ISBN 978-81-237-0166-0 / ` 40
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi
Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
A beautifully produced and illustrated Urdu.
story about a bird, Munia, who nurtures
a cherry seed which grows from a I am Better than You
tender plant to a tree full of blossoms
and then fruits. Author-Illustrator: Sigrun Srivastava

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Skilfully written and beautifully

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, illustrated in four colours by the author
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu herself, this story is about sibling
and Urdu. rivalry and common gender attitudes.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu and
Bilingual editions.
ISBN 978-81-237-0153-0 / ` 75 ISBN 978-81-237-1098-3 / ` 45
Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp

I Like the World

Author-Illustrator: Jeyanthi Manokaran

An enchanting picture-book about a little girl who

loves the world around her.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Bhili, Dorli,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Bilingual editions. ISBN 978-81-237-0173-8 / ` 40
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp
India’s Young Heroes
Sigrun Srivastava
Illustrator: Ravi Paranjape

A narration of six incidents of bravery

displayed by youngsters who were
given awards for gallantry by the Indian
Council of Child Welfare.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Garo, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Lusai,
36 Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo,
ISBN 978-81-237-1094-5 / ` 45 Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp and Urdu.
Inventions that Changed the
Inventions that Changed the World (Part II)
World (Part I) Mir Najabat Ali
Illustrator: Ahmed
Mir Najabat Ali
Illustrator: Ahmed A sequel to Part I. The title continues to
Human mind thinks of new things and some dwell on various inventions.
human beings create such novelties. All the
while in our history inventions have shaped Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
and reshaped our life. This book focuses on Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
some major inventions that have importance Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
to this day. Urdu.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati,

Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-2270-2 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-2044-9 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Jallianwala Bagh
Bhisham Sahni
Illustrator: Prasant Mukherjee
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
On 13 April 1919, British soldiers massacred Indians who Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
had gathered in the garden ground of Jallianwala Bagh in Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Amritsar. The ghastly murder has gone down in the memory Urdu.
of Indians as the most heinous act of British rule. Bhisham
Sahni has told the story of an atrocious general and the ISBN 978-81-237-0901-2 / ` 40
suffering of thousands of Indians. Age-group 12-14 / 56 pp
Jiro Mithe: A Tale From Great
Andaman
Anvita Abbi
Illustrator: Atanu Roy

A popular tale from the Andaman Island

which narrates an incident giving a lot of
insight about the culture and beliefs of the
tribal people of this region. Also informs
why the Andamanese revere birds and
refrain from eating them. 37
ISBN 978-81-237-6718-5 / ` 45 (PB)
Also published in Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, ISBN 978-81-237-6719-2 / ` 110 (HB)
Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu. Age-group 10-12 / 16 pp
Jawaharlal Nehru
Tara Ali Baig Joy in the Jungle
Replete with anecdotes and profusely Santanoo Tamuly
illustrated with photographs, this Illustrator: Durlabh Bhattacharjee
book brings alive Nehru the child,
adolescent, young man and committed A story about a boy called Munu who
Prime Minister. Carefully selected, the is very kind-hearted, loves nature
large number of photographs not only and how he manages to help a baby
embellish but also complement the text. rhinosaurus survive.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Telugu.
and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-0160-8 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-5628-8 / ` 50

Age-group 10-12 / 64 pp Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

Jujurna: The King of Birds

Anita Chauhan
Illustrator: Anup Ray species found only in the mountains of
northern India.
Vikran and his sister Kavita are visiting the Kufri Nature
Park near Shimla with their parents on a weekend. Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,
The Nature Park is home to many species of birds Marathi and Odia.
and mammals. Follow the siblings as they learn about
ISBN 978-81-237-8169-3 / ` 90
the wildlife and discover Jujurna, a magnificient bird
Age-group 10-12 / 36 pp
Kavya Makes Up Her Mind
Ramesh Bijlani
Illustrator: Mohit Suneja
Little Kavya is fascinated by the
vocations the grown-ups around her
are pursuing and keeps changing her
mind about what she would like to do
when she grows up. She discusses her
feelings with her Nana who triggers her
imagination and makes her understand
38
the true meaning of a profession.
ISBN 978-81-237-7218-9 / ` 60
Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
Age-group 10-12 / 32 pp
Malayalam, Odia, Tamil, Telugu and Lachu
Spanish.
Leela J Lopez
Khoka Illustrator: Amitava Sengupta

Moupia Basu An enchanting story set in Kerala about

Illustrator: Partha Sengupta a girl named Lachu who is very naughty
and can never sit idle. It recounts the
This book is a compilation of stories, beautiful and full of freedom childhood
some short, some not-so-short, with Lachu lived amidst nature’s bounty.
Khoka as the common protagonist, who
having lost his father, is tossed amongst
his many relatives, stretching from the
plains of Bangladesh to the plateau of
erstwhile Bihar.
Also published in Hindi and Kannada.
ISBN 978-81-237-7722-1 / ` 85 ISBN 978-81-237-5553-3 / ` 145
Age-group 12-14 / 156 pp Age-group 12-14 / 84 pp

Lakhan’s Story
Amrita Dasgupta
Illustrator: Barkha Lohia Will he ever find a home and a loving
friend in the concrete city of Delhi?
A vivid account of a faithful, hard-working tractor who
Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,
impersonates human character. Lakhan happily served
Hindi, Odia and Tamil.
his master for ten years in his green farms. Suddently, the
situation becomes grim when he lands up on dirty roads. ISBN 978-81-237-9272-9 / ` 35
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
Legend of the Golden Valley
Manoj Das
Illustrator: Sisir Das

Once upon a time a happy young prince had

a nice little valley for his kingdom. While you
travel with the hero into strange lands and
meet weird characters, pass through funny
situations and unusual adventures, you also
begin to wonder about the very purpose of
life and the goal of human quest. 39
ISBN 978-81-237-9140-1 / ` 90
Also published in Hindi.
Age-group 12-14 / 92 pp
Lalu and the Red Kite
Let’s Do a Play
Author-Illustrator: Ashish Sengupta
Uma Anand
The book tells the story of Lalu and his Illustrator: Mickey Patel
red kite in wondrous colours. The kite is
Lalu’s love and he is ready to go to any A delightful story woven around
length to keep the kite with him. the theatre and what goes into
producing a play. The author, with
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, her extraordinary gift for entering
Bhatari, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, into a child’s world, not only explains
Punjabi, Urdu and Bilingual editions. common theatrical terms but also talks
about the growing theatre movement
in India.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

ISBN 978-81-237-0859-1 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-2991-6 / ` 50 Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Little Chopin
Michal Rusinek
Illustrator: Joahna Rusinek

A book introducing to children the life of the great Polish

music composer Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) published
by NBT in arrangement with Znak Publishers, Poland and Also published in Hindi.
The Frederic Chopin Institute, Poland.
ISBN 978-81-237-7007-9 / ` 235
Age-group 10-12 / 36 pp
Little Elephant Throws a
Party
Meenakshi & Tanmay Bharat
Illustrator: Debabrata Ghosh

Disturbed by the frequent brawls

that take place between various
animals of the jungle, the elephant
decides to throw a party to reunite
everyone.
40
Also published in Bangla, Gujarati,
Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia
ISBN 978-81-237-7045-1 / ` 45 and Tamil.
Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp Little Sunshine
Jaswant Singh Birdi
Illustrator: Ratnakar Singh
Little Old Woman
A story which dwells on the importance
Margaret Bhatty
of Sun and how it imparts life to all
Illustrator: D. Sarkar
especially the smiling flowers. The flowers
When Little Old Man decides to go down the are here like budding children full of life
mountain to buy sheep, his wife, Little Old and energy.
Woman, packs everything she can think of
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
for him, including a frying pan he wears on
Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi,
his chest and a soup pot for his head. Do all
Tamil and Telugu.
these things help the Little Old Man or not?

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati,

Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia ISBN 978-81-237-0174-5 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-6023-0 / ` 40
and Punjabi. Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

Little Wonders
Laxmi Khanna ‘Suman’
Illustrator: Fazaruddin

A novella for children in their teens about how a family

of dwarfs is separated from each other by the stroke
of fate and how they happen to unite with the help of Also published in Hindi and Punjabi.
children. In the process they learn a lot and gain from
ISBN 978-81-237-6885-4 / ` 80
each other’s company.
Age-group 12-14 / 147 pp
Long and Short: Big and Small
Author-Illustrator: Pulak Biswas

A picture book which tries to explain

the opposites long and short; big and
small through various features of
animals. Marvellous illustrations simply
make reading this book a pleasurable
experience.

Also published in Bangla, Gujarati,

Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Tamil,
41
ISBN 978-81-237-6716-1 / ` 60 (PB)
Telugu and Bilingual editions. ISBN 978-81-237-6717-8 / ` 140 (HB)
Age-group pre-school / 24 pp
Lizards
Indraneil Das & Romulus Whitaker Lost and Found
An informative, authoritative book about International Center for Literacy and
the locale, habits, breeding, etc. of Culture
different kinds of lizards. Pencil sketches Illustrator: Malik Sajad Rasool
and photographs complement the lucid
text. What is the impact of wars and
conflicts on children and how they try
Also published in Hindi, Marathi and to make healthy relationship with the
Odia. people on the other side of the border
as the subject this book dwells on.

Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,

Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.
ISBN 978-81-237-2145-3 / ` 25 ISBN 978-81-237-6337-8 / ` 50
Age-group 12-14 / 32 pp Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp

Mad Mango
A N Pednekar
Illustrator: Manjula Padmanabhan
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
A humourous story about a mango tree who is bored standing Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
rooted in one place and wants to see the world and seek Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
adventure. and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-2014-2 / ` 45
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
Madam Rides the Bus
Vallikannan
Illustrator: S Gopalan

The tale of a girl’s first ride in a bus

and her adventures.

Also published in Asamiya,

Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
42
ISBN 978-81-237-1499-8 / ` 45
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Pritam Singh
Magic Islands Illustrator: Neeta Gangopadhya

Zai Whitaker The story of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the

Illustrator: Amitava Sengupta founder of the kingdom of the Punjab.
Ranjit Singh was an outstanding ruler
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands known for his bravery and statesmanship.
have lured many a traveller for its This book is beautifully illustrated in the
beauty, adventure-packed history and delicate miniature style of Ranjit Singh’s
the indigenous tribes. This book talks court paintings.
about all this in a fascinating manner.
Also published in Bangla, Hindi,
Also published in Hindi. Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-6500-6 / ` 180 ISBN 978-81-237-2023-4 / ` 40

Age-group 12-14 / 108 pp Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp

Major Shaitan Singh

Gourav C Sawant
Illustrator: Animesh Debnath

An illustrated life story for young readers of the

bravery displayed by the Param Vir Chakra Awardee Also published in Hindi, Kannada, Odia
Major Shaitan Singh brought out as part of a series of and Punjabi.
titles called Veergatha.
ISBN 978-81-237-7867-9 / ` 50
Age-group 10-12 / 22 pp
Mama Moo On a Swing
Jujja & Tomas Wieslander
Illustrator: Sven Nordqvist

An interesting Swedish story of how

a cow sneaks out for a ride on the
bicycle and then on a swing.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.
43
ISBN 978-81-237-1696-1 / ` 25
Major Somnath Sharma
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
Gourav C Sawant
Illustrator: Animesh Debnath Mangu’s Top
An illustrated life story for young readers Kamakshi Balasubramanian
of the bravery displayed by the Param Illustrator: Amitava Sengupta
Vir Chakra Awardee Major Somnath
Sharma brought out as part of a series A gentle story of a poor boy who has
of titles called Veergatha. no toy to play with till he comes across
a battered top and makes it his own.
Also published in Hindi, Kannada, Odia
and Punjabi. Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Bhili, Garo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
Khasi, Konkani, Lusai, Malayalam,
Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-7865-5 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-0310-7 / ` 35
Age-group 10-12 / 22 pp Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

Matsya
Shanta Rameshwar Rao
Illustrator: Sigrun Srivastava
A tiny fish grows and grows and becomes the saviour
of mankind.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,
Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, ISBN 978-81-237-2579-6 / ` 45
Telugu and Urdu. Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp
Mini Visits the Atlantic
Ocean
Herminder Ohri
Illustrator: Ratnakar Singh

This book takes the child on a

visit to the Atlantic Ocean and
introduces its various features and
the animals that live there.

44 Also published in Hindi,

Malayalam, Manipuri, Tamil and
Telugu.
Mitha and Her Magic Shoes
ISBN 978-81-237-6166-4 / ` 35
Age-group 8-10 / 12 pp Author-Illustrator: B G Gujjarappa

Mir Space Station A picture book with four colour illustrations

that tells the story of what happens to
Violet Razeghpanah Mitha when she finds a pair of shoes that
Illustrator: Harinder Singh can make her fly – something she has
been dreaming about.
Written originally in Persian, this
book is about an imaginary story of Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
children travelling to space depicting Bhatari, Garo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
an enlightened and exhilarating Khasi, Konkani, Lusai, Malayalam,
experiences of the stay in space station. Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Bilingual
Also published in Malayalam and Odia. editions.

ISBN 978-81-237-3980-9 / ` 100 ISBN 978-81-237-1945-0 / ` 45

Age-group 12-14 / 104 pp Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

Mohini and the Demon

Shanta Rameshwar Rao
Illustrator: Pranab Chakravarti
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi,
This is a fascinating story about a courageous and Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi,
determined little girl, Mohini, who does not hesitate to Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
take on a demon who has been wreaking havoc. Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-0164-6 / ` 45
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
Mora
Mulk Raj Anand
Illustrator: Ruprecht Haller
A tender story of an elephant. Simple,
touching and colourful illustrations.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
Telugu and Urdu.
45
Mongoose Becomes King
ISBN 978-81-237-1111-9 / ` 55
Baldev Singh ‘Baddan’ Age-group 8-10 / 40 pp
Illustrator: Durgadatt Pandey
Mother Teresa
This is an interesting tale about how a
little creature Mongoose manages to Lila Majumdar & Bachi Karkaria
outwit a mighty animal like the leopard.
The life and work of Mother Teresa and
Also published in Asamiya, Bhatari, her Sisters of Charity are told through
Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi and Tamil. interesting and revealing anecdotes. This
book is profusely illustrated with black and
white photographs of Mother and the Sisters
at work.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Garo,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Lusai,
Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo, Nepali,
Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-6595-2 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-1082-2 / ` 35
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Mottainai Grandma
Author-Illustrator: Mariko Shinju

A Japanese picture book with the objective of creating

environmental awareness among young kids and learning the
principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect.

Also published in English-Gujarati, English-Malayalam, ISBN 978-81-237-8151-2 / ` 100 (PB)

English-Odia, English-Tamil and English-Telugu. ISBN 978-81-237-8150-4 / ` 315 (HB)
Age-group 6-8 / 30 pp
Muffin: My Companion
Yathesht Pratiraj

The author included various

factual details relating to dogs,
in particular, the Labrador
Retriever in this book. The story
comes as a light entertainer for a
casual reader and also provides
information for people planning to
46 bring a puppy in their homes and
lives for the first time.
ISBN 978-93-5491-039-5 / ` 60
Age-group 12-14 / 80 pp Muthu’s Dreams
Kamakshi Balasubramanian
Music of the Hills Illustrator: Tapas Guha
Ranjita Biswas A gentle story about a young day-
Illustrator: Treiborlang Lyngdoh Mawlong dreamer who is given hope that dreams
Mysterious circumstances happening in an do come true.
abandoned house in Shillong makes Jocelyn Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
and June, the two sisters, fearful but curious Bhatari, Bhili, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
too. And soon they stumble upon a dark Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
secret lurking behind the beautiful hills of Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Meghalaya. A thrilling story that introduces
young readers to the concept of bio-piracy.
Also published in Bangla, Hindi, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Tamil and Spanish.
ISBN 978-81-237-8029-0 / ` 60 ISBN 978-81-237-0163-9 / ` 45
Age-group 10-12 years / 24 pp Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp

My First Aeroplane Journey

Pankaj Chaturvedi
Illustrator: Irshad Kaptan

A beautifully illustrated story of a little girl who shares

her first air journey. Her step-by-step journey starts
from taking an auto to airport and ends at her aunt’s Also published in Hindi and Punjabi.
home, in between what she sees and experiences is
ISBN 978-81-237-6699-7 / ` 50
what needs to be read in this book.
Age-group 6-8 / 22 pp
My Journey to the Magnetic
North Pole
Preety Sengupta

An exciting first person account of a

woman’s journey to the white expanses
of the chilling North Pole.

Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati

and Hindi.
47
ISBN 978-81-237-1943-6 / ` 35
My First Railway Journey Age-group 12-14 / 56 pp
Author-Illustrator: Mrinal Mitra
My Life: The Tale of a
The excitement of a young boy’s first Butterfly
train journey from the moment of
reaching the railway platform to the Anjan Sarkar
arrival at the destined station, including
going through a tunnel. Related through Exquisitely photographed, this book in
graphic pictures. a frame by frame sequence narrates
the remarkable and beautiful changes
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, in the life-cycle of a butterfly.
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu Also published in Bangla, Hindi,
and Urdu. Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-1106-5 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-2333-4 / ` 35

Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

My Robot Robbi
Dilip M Salwi
Illustrator: C M Salvi

This fascinating story of a Robot called Robbi – 999 XHA and

his young master Sunny, contains interesting facts about the Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,
history and origin of Robots besides games and puzzles. Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil.

ISBN 978-81-237-2469-0 / ` 55
Age-group 12-14 / 40 pp
My Umma’s Sari
Geeta Dharmarajan
Illustrator: Korean School Children
Art Supervision: Suddhasattwa Basu

An Indian story which is beautifully

interpreted and illustrated by Korean
kids. A story about an Indian sari
bought by a Korean mother which
is visualised by each kid perhaps
48 imagining their own mother wearing
the sari.
ISBN 978-81-237-7383-4 / ` 105
Age Group 6-8 Years / 52 pp Also published in Tamil and Arabic.
Name that Animal
Mysteries of the Past: Author-Illustrator: Niranjan Ghoshal
Archaeological Sites in India
The artist-conceiver of this pre-school
Upinder Singh book has drawn 14 composite animals,
Illustrator: T Gautam Trivedi e.g. an animal with a peacock’s tail, legs
of a tiger, and a giraffe’s head and neck.
The book contains factual information The book will not only amuse children but
about a number of important also make them observant.
archaeological sites like Bhimbetka,
Ganeshwar, Dwarka, Nalanda, Hampi, Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
etc. Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu,
Also pubished in Malayalam.
Urdu and Arabic.
ISBN 978-81-237-3978-6 / ` 75 (PB)
ISBN 978-81-237-3979-3 / ` 90 (HB) ISBN 978-81-237-1112-6 / ` 45
Age-group 12-14 / 96 pp Age-group pre-school / 16 pp

Native American Folk Tales

Usha Iyengar
Illustrator: Vagmi Raghava

A beautiful collection of American folktales depicting

dishonesty, cunningness, intelligence, which are common
traits both in humans as well as in animals.
ISBN 978-81-237-5807-7 / ` 120
Also published in Hindi, Odia, Punjabi and Telugu.
Age-group 12-14 / 59 pp
Nawab Rangile
Author-Illustrator: Aabid Surti

An interesting collection of seven tales

full of wit and humour quite pertinently
depicting the dirty politics that we have
come to accept as part of our lives.

Also published in Hindi, Kannada,

Odia, Punjabi, Telugu and Urdu.
49
ISBN 978-81-237-6105-3 / ` 140
Age-group 12-14 / 112 pp
Nature’s Gift
Author-Illustrator: Utpal Talukdar Neelu and Peelu
A tale about two friends; a bird and an Author-Illustrator: Viky Arya
elephant. The elephant wishes to fly and
the bird tries to help him. But both fail A story about two creeper flowers
miserably only to realise that everyone Neelu and Peelu. The difference in
is made differently by Nature. their attitude to each other as they
grow up in life makes up this story.
Also published in Gujarati, Kannada, Finally leading to a healthy friendship.
Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit and
Telugu. Also published in Hindi, Kannada and
Malayalam.

ISBN 978-81-237-6933-2 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-6681-2 / ` 55

Age-group 6-8/ 28 pp Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

Neem Baba
S I Farooqi
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

An informative book presented in a story format

on the tree—Neem and its various uses. Beautiful Also published in Hindi, Odia, Punjabi,
illustrations render life and colour to the text. Tamil and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-5635-6 / ` 50
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
Neha, My Sister
Madhu B Joshi
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

Preety smells trouble when all of

a sudden her mother lands up in
a hospital. Only to learn that she
is a proud didi of her newly born
sister Neha.

Also published in Asamiya,

50 Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
ISBN 978-81-237-4092-8 / ` 35 Malayalam, Marathi and Punjabi.
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
No Stopping
Nine Little Birds Sitesh Alok
Illustrator: Animesh Debnath
Author-Illustrator: N T Rajeev
A young school girl is very conscious of
An enchanting tale originally conceived, her dark complexion and feels diffident;
penned and illustrated in Malayalam she would barely smile or speak. One day
language. the Headmistress took notice of it and
Also published in Asamiya, Halbi, Hindi, interacted with her. The Headmistress
Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, encouraged her to focus on the things
Tamil and Telugu. she can strive and achieve rather than
dwell on the things she cannot change.
Read to find out what magic these words
did to the girl!

ISBN 978-81-237-4352-3 / ` 45 ISBN 978-93-5491-627-4 / ` 65

Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp Age group 8-10 / 24 pp

Nomads of India
Shyam Singh Shashi

Originally written in Hindi, this book on the Indian

nomadic community and their lifestyle is especially
written for the young readers.

ISBN 978-81-237-7413-8 / ` 50
Age-group 10-12 / 64 pp
Not Fooled by Furphies
Leena Gurg
Illustrator: Neetu Sharma

The Internet can be wonderful for kids—

an informative tool, a guide and what
not. Through chracters like Mohak and
his friends, the story weaves interesting
episodes to clear air on handling internet
rumours. In the process, they learn many
new words like Furphy! Find out what do 51
they mean.
ISBN 978-81-237-9104-3 / ` 30
Also published in Asamiya, Hindi and Age-group 10-12 / 40 pp
Nona and the Rain Marathi.

Author-Illustrator: Priya Nagarajan

Nritya Katha: Indian Dance
This story is about a girl named Nona Stories for Children
and how she manipulates the rain
alongwith her grandpa. The endeavour Jaya Mehta
only proves that children are always Illustrator: Suruba Natalia
happy.
This is a collection of stories about
Also published in Hindi, Malayalam, the colourful world of Indian dances.
Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. Through a child’s intimate, magical,
personal jpurney, the stories unravel
the fascinating contests of each dance
form, their art, architecture, costumes
and crafts.
ISBN 978-81-237-5421-5 / ` 50 ISBN 978-93-5491-172-9 / ` 220
Age-group 6-8 / 22 pp Age-group 12-14 / 76 pp

On a Tiger’s Trail
Geetika Jain
Illustrator: Shashi Shetye

A beautifully illustrated story about a girl who helps

everybody and saves her brother from the clutches of Also published in Bangla, Hindi,
a tiger. This story has a message that if we do not hurt Malayalam,Tamil and Telugu.
animals they will not harm us.
ISBN 978-81-237-5427-7 / ` 50
Age-group 10-12 / 28 pp
Once in a Village . . .
H C Madan
Illustrator: Nina Bahl

This is a charming story of a village

which is affected by drought due to the
felling of trees. Simply told, it graphically
describes the suffering of people,
animals and plants and thus portraying
Malayalam, Marathi, Mising, Mizo, the importance of preservation and
52 Newari, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu conservation of nature.
and Urdu.
Also published in Asamiya, Bhutia,
Bodo, Garo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Once Upon a Time (Part II)
ISBN 978-81-237-2046-3 / ` 45
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp Khasi, Konkani, Lepcha, Limboo,
M Choksi & P M Joshi
Illustrator: Pulak Biswas
Once Upon a Time (Part I) The book contains four stories from
M Choksi & P M Joshi ancient Indian history. The stories are full
Illustrator: Pulak Biswas of historical information and provide the
cultural background to the period from the
Contains beautiful and tender stories second century to the seventh century.
which bring to life the period from
Mohenjo-daro to the Chola kings, with Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
attractive illustrations. Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Urdu.
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-2002-9 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-2003-6 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

One Day . . .
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
This beautifully illustrated picture book is about a boy Mana
Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
and his friend Appu the elephant. The story is about their
Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, Arabic and Bilingual
adventure in the jungle.
editions.

ISBN 978-81-237-2797-4 / ` 80
Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp
Our Home Our Hearth
Anita Bhatnagar Jain
Illustrator: K Bhushan
A collection of short stories based
on environment. It is written in a
very simple and lucid language with
colourful illustrations. This book is
very informative for children and will
inculcate pro-environmental attitudes
and habits in the future generation. 53
Also published in Gujarati, Odia and ISBN 978-81-237-9245-3 / ` 85
Our Body: A Wonderful Tamil. Age-group 12-14 / 44 pp
Machine
Ramesh Bijlani Our Tree
Illustrator: Niren Sen Gupta Author-Illustrator: Pranab and Smita
A simple, lucid account of the functioning Chakravarti
of the body and its various organs.
The story of a tree, showing the life
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, and activity nourished by its various
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, components.
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu. Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-1104-1 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-1096-9 / ` 30

Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp Age-group pre-school / 16 pp

Our Useful Plants

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
K S Sekharam
Dhurbi, Garo, Gujarati, Hindi,
Illustrator: Pulak Biswas
Kannada, Khasi, Konkani, Lusai,
A little girl finds out how plants live and grow big, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo,
what kinds of plants can grow indoors, how they Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
prepare their food with the help of sunlight, water and Urdu.
and soil, and a lot more. Beautifully illustrated and
ISBN 978-81-237-1110-2 / ` 90
intelligently told, this is an excellent introduction to
Age-group 8-10 / 36 pp
plant life.
Owl Ball
Author-Illustrator: Francesca Xotta

This story is about a lazy owl,

who eats non-stop and is quite
sad at his plight. A little girl helps
transform him into a healthy owl.

Also published in Bangla, Gujarati,

Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi and
Tamil.
54
ISBN 978-81-237-5440-6 / ` 65 (PB)
ISBN 978-81-237-5441-3 / ` 85 (HB)
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
Patterns from Nature
Author-Illustrator: Judhajit Sengupta
Pappu’s Problem
Well conceived and colourfully illustrated,
Shashiprabha Das the book will help the child to know the
Illustrator: Utpal Talukdar various patterns that exist in nature which
are both beautiful and useful. This is an
Noise pollution is a menace and can result activity book.
in mental breakdown for the sensitive few.
Pappu is one such sensitive child who Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,
undergoes a lot of trauma living in a city Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil.
like Guwahati. The story is about how he
tackles this problem and pledges to spread
awareness regarding its ill effects.

Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati, Hindi,

Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.
ISBN 978-81-237-4328-8 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-2052-4 / ` 30
Age-group 10-12 / 48 pp Age-group 6-8 / 12 pp

Playing Together
Bharat Bhushan Aggarwal & Bindu Aggarwal
Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

An English rendering of the Hindi original title which

encashes on the catechism technique by way of
introducing crossword puzzles. A saga of well Also published in Hindi.
documented facts as well as an activity book for children.
ISBN 978-81-237-4445-2 / ` 60
Age-group 12-14 / 96 pp
Premchand
Amrit Rai

A biography of the great writer, which

brings to life Premchand, the man,
largely through excerpts from his
own writings. Warm, sensitive and
full of gentle humour. Illustrated with
photographs.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Odia,
55
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-0168-4 / ` 18
Pollution Age-group 12-14 / 48 pp
N Seshagiri
Procession 1 to 10
An account of how different kinds
of pollution—rivers, oceans, the Author-Illustrator: Mickey Patel
atmosphere—are a health hazard to
human beings, animals and plants. A beautifully illustrated book on a
Colourfully illustrated by a group of wedding procession. Helps children to
young artists. count numbers.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu. and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-1080-8 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-1498-1 / ` 35

Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group pre-school / 16 pp

Punti’s Wedding
Dipanwita Roy
Illustrator: Debabrata Ghosh
Also published in Bangla, Gujarati,
A sensitive tale about a pond and the marriage of Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi and
two fishes and how the entire episode brings to life Spanish.
some existential issues which need to be addressed
ISBN 978-81-237-6728-4 / ` 70 (PB)
for a harmonious living. The commendable part is the
ISBN 978-81-237-6729-1 / ` 115 (HB)
contribution of the kids in managing a crisis situation.
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
Quakes and Flames
Ruskin Bond
Illustrator: Subir Roy

Grippingly written by the well-known

children’s author this book consists of
two stories which depict two natural
calamities which frequently afflict
India—earthquakes and forest fires.
The drama of the events is evoked by
56 the powerful black and white pencil
sketches.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Raju and Jimmi

ISBN 978-81-237-0769-3 / ` 35 Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Age-group 12-14 / 52 pp Odia, Punjabi, Telugu and Urdu. Bandita Phukan
Illustrator: Durlabh Bhattacharjee
Rahul and the Dream Bat An English rendering of a story originally
written in Asamiya, it is a sensitive
Ken Spillman
portrayal of a young boy who cares for his
Illustrator: Suvidha Mistry
pet dog Jimmi.
Rahul is a fan of the game of cricket. He
Also published in Asamiya, Marathi,
keeps dreaming about cricket all the time.
Punjabi and Tamil.
In one such session, while he encounters
failure he also learns how to cope with
dismal realities of life. The book intends to
make children combat disappointment with
a smile.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, ISBN 978-81-237-7183-0 / ` 65 ISBN 978-81-237-4538-1 / ` 55

Marathi, Odia, Punjabi and Tamil. Age-group 8-10 / 20 pp Age-group 8-10 / 40 pp

Ramu and the Robot

Arun Sedwal
Illustrator: Arya Praharaj

This is the story about Ramu who has a robot. The robot does
all the work. Then something goes wrong in the mechanism Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,
and the robot turns destructive. The story endeavours to Malayalam, Marathi, Odia and Punjabi.
re-establish the superiority of human mind, with a subtle
ISBN 978-81-237-4917-4 / ` 70
message that one should not rely too much on machines.
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
Ravan Remedy
Author-Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu

An interesting tale about the character

Ravan from the epic Ramayana.
Ravan, whose effigy is burnt during the
Dussehra festival is symbolic burning
to ashes of all that is evil, is given a
humourous albeit ironical twist.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,

Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi and
57
ISBN 978-81-237-6751-2 / ` 50 (PB)
Telugu. ISBN 978-81-237-6752-9 / ` 130 (HB)
Ravan Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
Anjani Sharma
Illustrator: Mistunee Chowdhury Red and Blue Pencils: The
Same But Not the Same
Originally written in Hindi, this story is
about making of effigy of Ravan for the International Center for Literacy and
festival of Dussehra. Culture
Illustrator: Mistunee Chowdhury
Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia and Telugu. This beautiful story tells the different
lives and experiences of two pencils—
Red and Blue—which they share
when they meet at the end.

Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,

Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil and Telugu.
ISBN 978-81-237-6248-7 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-6375-0 / ` 50
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

Red Kite
Geeta Dharmarajan
Illustrator: S Sen Roy
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
The story of a red kite who wants to fly high in the sky and Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
succeeds after some initial mishaps. Superb four-colour Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
illustrations enliven the text. and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-2050-0 / ` 35
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
Rescue
Baldev Singh ‘Baddan’
Illustrator: Suresh Lal

This story talks about life near

a pond in the jungle and how all
the creatures live there blissfully
until due to human intervention,
a crocodile comes to inhabit the
pond.
58 Also published in Hindi, Marathi,
ISBN 978-81-237-6594-5 / ` 55 Odia, Punjabi and Telugu.
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
Ripe and Ready
Rintu and His Compass Sukumar Ray
Illustrator: Debasish Deb
Abhijit Sengupta
Illustrator: Judhajit Sengupta An interesting book which falls under the
category of the genre ‘nonsense rhyme’
This is a nice story with an unusual theme. It and which connects as well as draws
is about a child Rintu whose father presents upon various aspects of the meaning of
him with a compass on his birthday and how the words ‘ripe’ and ‘ready’.
he makes use of the same.
Also published in Malayalam.
Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Tamil and
Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-5724-7 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-6013-1 / ` 65

Age-group 8-10 / 20 pp Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp

Rohanta and Nandriya

Krishna Chaitanya
Illustrator: Pranab Chakravarti
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Based on the Jatakas, these two tender stories, one about Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
a black buck, the other about a monkey, clearly illustrate Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
the compassion, wisdom and gentleness that are always Urdu.
associated with the Buddha.
ISBN 978-81-237-2939-8 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Sammy the Snail
Roopam Carroll
Illustrator: Susmita Haldar

Sammy the snail ventures on a journey

to find a friend and is disappointed till
he trips and falls upside down from a
mound. A tortoise comes to his rescue
and completes the mission of Sammy.

Also published in Hindi, Kannada,

Malayalam, Odia, Tamil, Telugu and
59
Tibetan. ISBN 978-81-237-6543-3 / ` 50
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
Rupa the Elephant
Author-Illustrator: Mickey Patel Sana
The endearing story of Rupa, the Ramendra Kumar
elephant, who wants to look beautiful. Illustrator: Treibor Lyngdoh Mawlong
Makes delightful reading.
Sana, a 14 year old girl, shy and
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Bhili, sensitive, suddenly finds herself in
Garo, Gujarati, Halbi, Hindi, Kannada, a new school, in a new place and
Khasi, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, amidst new faces. As the narrative
Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, progresses, the novella interlaces
Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Bilingual all the elements of a school life—the
editions. rivalry and the camaraderie, the
trauma and the triumph, the angst
and the joy and, relationships the kids
ISBN 978-81-237-0159-2 / ` 60 ISBN 978-81-237-9613-0 / ` 60 share with their families.
Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp Age-group 6-8 / 104 pp

Science and You

P J Lavakare
Illustrator: Harinder Singh
A book on the growth and development of science in India and
the world. Written from the perspective of introducing these ideas
to children, it also talks about the uses and abuses of science. It Also published in Hindi and Odia.
has added attractions such as a chapter by the scientist Jayant
ISBN 978-81-237-3657-0 / ` 135
Narlikar, a bibliography and a list of websites on popular science.
Age-group 12-14 / 128 pp
Search
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

Common animals, birds, sea

creatures, fruits and vegetables
are camouflaged in this picture-
book. Fun and instruction are
combined in the imaginative
drawings for the pre-school child.

Also published in Asamiya,

60 Bangla, Dhurbi, Gujarati, Hindi,
ISBN 978-81-237-1521-6 / ` 35 Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
Set Me Free
Second Lieutenant Arun Author-Illustrator: Ashish Sengupta
Khetarpal
This is about a boy’s love for animals
Script: Gourav C Sawant and his wish that all be set free. Lively
Illustrator: Animesh Debnath illustrations in colour will catch the minds
of toddlers.
An illustrated life story for young readers
of the bravery displayed by the Param Vir Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,
Chakra Awardee Second Lieutenant Arun Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi and
Khetarpal brought out as part of a series of Tamil.
titles called Veergatha.

Also published in Hindi, Kannada, Odia

and Punjabi.
ISBN 978-81-237-7863-1 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-0861-4 / ` 30
Age-group 10-12 / 24 pp Age-group pre-school / 16 pp

Seven Stairs to Sun

Dipanwita Roy
Illustrator: Anup Ray

What happens when cloud who is jealous of Sun wages

a war against it? What Mother Nature will do? Read Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,
this imaginative story with a message that jealously and Marathi, Odia, Tamil and Telugu.
insecurity lend you in trouble.
ISBN 978-81-237-7889-1 / ` 60
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
Sheela and Leela
Author-Illustrator: Neetu Sharma
A delightful tale of two friends, Sheela
and Leela, who live on yellow, pale
meadows. The story is complemented
with some cow facts that run along with
the story. Let’s discover where their
unique bonding leads them to!
Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,
Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia and 61
ISBN 978-81-237-8001-X / ` 60 (PB)
Arabic.
ISBN 978-81-237-8002- 8/ ` 135 (HB)
Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp
Sheebu—the Sheep
Neetu Sharma Shera and Mithu
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta
Manorama Jafa
This story is about a sheep who loses Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi
her bell. The fire flies help her in
searching for it in the dark. Illustrations A lovely story of a boy and his puppy,
elucidate the text. with beautiful illustrations.

Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati, Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,

Hindi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. Marathi and Tamil.

ISBN 978-81-237-6365-1 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-4192-5 / ` 35

Age-group 8-10 / 12 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

Snake Trouble
Ruskin Bond
Illustrator: Mickey Patel
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
This is Ruskin Bond at his best. The familiar character Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani,
Grandfather, who feature in many of his stories, brings Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
home yet another pet—a python. It is a delightful story of Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
the family’s reaction to this latest addition including that of
ISBN 978-81-237-1095-2 / ` 30
their pet monkey Toto.
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
So Many Smiles
Manoj Das
Illustrator: Durgadatt Pandey

Latbar with his robust, thick and

majestically curled moustachio is
a favourite with boys, who listen
with rapt attention to his yarns
about demons and giants, until
Bapi shows them the truth of it all.
62 An interesting read for children.

ISBN 978-81-237-7008-6 / ` 80 Also published in Hindi, Kannada

Some Street Games of India
Age-group 10-12 / 44 pp and Punjabi
Mulk Raj Anand
Some Indian Saints Illustrator: Badri Narayan

Gopinath Talwalkar A recapitulation of some of the common

Illustrator: M A Jomraj games played on the streets of India by
young children.
The book relates the stories of some
Indian saints who fought against evils like Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
untouchability. Bhojpuri, Hindi, Kannada, Magahi,
Maithili, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu.
Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-0250-6 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-1099-0 / ` 50

Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp

Something Special
Author-Illustrator: Geetika Jain

Beautifully illustrated, the book narrates the

adventures of a family driving through a forest.

Also published in Asamiya, Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi

and Tamil.
ISBN 978-81-237-2525-3 / ` 35
Age-group 10-12 / 16 pp
Sparrow’s Wisdom
Suraiya Rasool
Illustrator: Hakim Gulam Mohammad

Originally written in Kashmiri, this is the

story of a wise sparrow who saves the
jungle from fire.

Also published in Odia and Tamil.

63
Sona’s Adventures ISBN 978-81-237-5869-5 / ` 40
Age-group 8-10 / 28 pp
Tara Tewari
Illustrator: Mickey Patel Stories for Children by
A simple story about a young camel, who Jeelani Bano
is made fun of by other animals because
Jeelani Bano
of her flat feet, long neck and hump. Later
Illustrator: Shashi Shetye
a small incident makes not only her but
others also realise what a useful animal The book contains two stories—‘The
she is. Smiling Rose’ and ‘The Magic Box’.
While the former dwells on Jawaharlal
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Nehru and the making of new India,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
the latter endeavours to bust the myth
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
of an ignorant and orthodox society.
Urdu.
Also published in Hindi, Odia, Punjabi,
Telugu and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-1107-2 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-5091-0 / ` 70
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp

Stories for Children by Premchand

Hari Krishna Devsare (Comp. & Ed.)
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta
The book brings together some of the most popular stories of
Premchand which have enthralled the generations of readers. Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,
Through these stories Premchand tried to awaken the spirit Odia and Telugu.
of leadership, courage, independent thinking, self expression
ISBN 978-81-237-8775-6 / ` 140
and protection of the self, among children.
Age-group 12-14 / 148 pp
Stories from Bapu’s Life
Uma Shankar Joshi
Illustrator: Mickey Patel

In this book the noted Gujarati writer relates

some interesting episodes from Bapu’s
life. Written in a simple and heart-warming
style, the stories will appeal to children.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Bhili,

Bhojpuri, Garo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
64 Khasi, Konkani, Lusai, Magahi, Maithili,
Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo,
Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu,
ISBN 978-81-237-0508-8 / ` 50 Arabic and Spanish.
Age-group 10-12 / 32 pp
Stories of Light and Delight
Stories of Bakor Patel Manoj Das
Illustrator: Mario
Hari Prasad Vyas
Illustrator: Jose Joseph A collection of lesser known traditional
stories in a revised edition, retold by
This is a select collection of humourous Manoj Das.
stories woven around the life of Mr and Mrs
Bakor Patel and their friends Gader Khan, Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Garo,
Vaghjibhai, Bankubhai, Jiraf Joshi and Gujarati, Hindi, Khasi, Konkani, Lusai,
others. This is an English translation of the Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Mizo,
original Gujarati children’s classic. Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.

Also published in Hindi.

ISBN 978-81-237-3584-9 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-1021-1A / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 88 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Stories of Valour
Rajendra Awasthy
Illustrator: S Sen Roy

The author narrates the heroic deeds of young

heroes from the epics—Shravan, Eklavya, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Abhimanyu, Krishna, Lava and Kusha and Bharat. Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, ISBN 978-81-237-1526-1/ ` 50

Age-group 12-14/ 64 pp
Story of Swarajya (Part-I)
Vishnu Prabhakar
Illustrator: S Bhattacharya

This is an account of India’s freedom

struggle upto the partition of Bengal
and its fall out. The author recounts
the growth of Indian National Congress
and other important happenings in this
period.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

65
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-0518-7 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Story of Krishna
Manoj Das
Story of Swarajya (Part-II)
Illustrator: Judhajit Sengupta
Sumangal Prakash
This book brings you a great collection
Illustrator: P Khemraj
of stories related to the Lord Krishna,
starting from his birth to his childhood In this volume the author tells the story
adventures. of India’s struggle for independence
since the partition of Bengal and the
Also published in Hindi and Odia. advent of Mahatma Gandhi to the
declaration of Independence in 1947.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi,
ISBN 978-81-237-7655-2 / ` 200 ISBN 978-81-237-1504-9 / ` 40 Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Age-group 12-14 / 168 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Urdu.

Strange Ways of the Honey Bee

S I Farooqi
Illustrator: Mistunee Chowdhury

As the title indicates, this book explains in a

scientific manner the life pattern of bees and how Also published in Malayalam, Odia,
they make honey. Originally written in Hindi, the Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
book has beautiful illustrations.
ISBN 978-81-237-6603-4 / ` 65
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
Stripes in the Jungle
Geetika Jain
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu

This is an interesting book on the

world of tigers. It introduces us to
the many members of the tiger
family all over the world, their
habits and habitats. It also lists the
tiger reserves in India.
66 Also published in Asamiya,
ISBN 978-81-237-3159-9 / ` 45 Bangla, Gondi, Hindi, Malayalam,
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Sunflowers and Butterflies
Spanish.
Jeyanthi Manokaran
Illustrator: Sujasha Das Gupta
Subramania Bharati*
The story of a young girl whose painted
R. A. Padmanabhan butterfly takes wing and carries her to
Illustrator: Gopulu a magnificent palace where her cheeky
A short biography of the great Tamil poet young brother is a prince.
Mahakavi Subramania Bharati who wrote Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Bhili,
extensively on freedom, national integration, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
women empowerment, etc. some eighty Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
years ago. Illustrations and archival Urdu.
photographs add value to the book.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada

and Tamil.
ISBN 978-81-237-0110-3 / ` 35
Age-group 10-12 / 68 pp / ` 8 Age-group 12-14 / 24 pp

Sweet Colours of India

Viky Arya

Far away from a city, in a jungle there is a honeycomb.

Thousands of honey bees collect nectar from flowers
and make honey with it. How? From where? For whom? Also published in Bangla, Hindi, Kannada
Children can know the answers in this interesting story and Marathi.
as well as can learn to read and write. Indian names of
ISBN 978-81-237-8792-8 / ` 60
the flowers have been highlighted in colours.
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
Tale of a Moustache
R K Murthi
Illustrator: Anup Ray

A humourous story about a man who

grows a moustache to look smarter
and eventually becomes lazy as his
moustache takes up most of time.
Finally, his tale of moustache ends
when the barber cuts it down!

Also published in Bangla, Hindi,

67
ISBN 978-81-237-5297-6 / ` 45 (PB)
Malayalam, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, ISBN 978-81-237-5355-3 / ` 75 (HB)
Tails Tamil and Telugu. Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

Hydrose Aaluwa
Illustrator: Atanu Roy Tales for All Times

A picture-book on tails of animals, birds, Santha Rungachary

insects, sea creatures, etc., and their Illustrator: P Khemraj
varied functions including Hanuman’s tail Well-known stories from Indian
which set fire to Lanka to teach Ravana mythology retold in an unusual and
a lesson. attractive style.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Garo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Khasi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Konkani, Lusai, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and
Marathi, Mizo, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu.
Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-1087-7 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-2051-7 / ` 40

Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Tales to Make You Smile

Ruskin Bond
Illustrator: Amitava Sengupta.

A collection of seven humourous tales about circumstances in

life which when viewed in retrospect invariably make us smile.

Also published in Hindi, Malayalam, Odia and Tamil. ISBN 978-81-237-7188-5 / ` 95

Age-group 12-14 / 56 pp
Tansen: The Magical
Musician
Author-Illustrator: Ashok Davar

A charming book about the life

of India’s greatest musician and
singer. Author-artist Ashok Davar
has evolved his own unique style
to illustrate.

68 Also published in Asamiya,

Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
ISBN 978-81-237-1075-4 / ` 55 Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Age-group 8-10 / 40 pp Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
The Ascetic
The Adventures of Rusty Sitesh Alok
Illustrator: Ajaya Mohanty
Ruskin Bond
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu Originally written in Hindi, this story is
about a boy who, just like sages and
Ruskin Bond pens the exploits of Rusty and ascetics wants to undertake Tapasya.
his eccentric uncle, Uncle Ken. It’s great fun But later comes to know that honesty,
to meet Uncle Ken and it is equally exciting diligence and dedication are real
to know how Rusty runs away from school Tapasya.
and travels all over—far from his own little
town of Dehradun. Also published in Odia, Tamil and Telugu.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati,

Hindi, Kannada, Maithili, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-1394-6 / ` 60 ISBN 978-81-237-6093-3 / ` 30
Age-group 12-14 / 96 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

The Balloon
Author-Illustrator: D T Padekar

The adventures of a boy who is carried off Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
by the balloon he was filling with air. Told Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani,
entirely through colourful pictures. Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
Telugu and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-1088-4 / ` 40
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp
The Best Thirteen
Author-Illustrator: Mickey Patel

A collection of some of the outstanding

stories from the main languages of
India.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
Telugu and Urdu.
69
ISBN 978-81-237-0713-6 / ` 195
Age-group 12-14 / 120 pp
The Beautiful Peacock
Author-Illustrator: Niren Sen Gupta The Bird of Mind
A beautifully illustrated book on the Bimalendra Chakraborty
national bird, the peacock, depicting its Illustrator: Samaresh Chatterjee
characteristics which distinguish it from
other birds. This story is about the innate tendency
of human beings who yearn to be
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, close to nature and all its inhabitants,
Bhatari, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, especially birds.
Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit,
Tamil and Telugu. Also published in Bangla, Hindi,
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-2006-7 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-5494-9 / ` 35

Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

The Bridge at Borim

Surekha Panandikar
Illustrator: Shashi Shetye

This is the story of Joze, a young boy from the fishermen Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
community of Goa and his heroic exploits during the Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Marathi,
struggle for the liberation of Goa. Odia and Punjabi.

ISBN 978-81-237-2687-8 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 80 pp
The Broken Wing and
Other Asian Tales
Belinder Dhanoa
Illustrator: Pauline Dhanoa

A compilation of folk tales from

some Asian countries.

Also published in Asamiya,

Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
70 Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-1522-3 / ` 50
Age-group 8-10 / 40 pp The Cat Family*
The Cactus Manohar Das Chaturvedi

Ramendra Kumar The title describes various animals of cat

Illustrator: Debabrata Ghosh family, i.e. the leopard, lion, tiger, panther
and so on.
The tale of a cactus. Everyone makes fun
of him for his ugliness but a time comes Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
when this ugly-looking cactus helps others Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
in their hour of need. Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Urdu.
Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,
Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit and
Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-5634-9 / ` 45
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp / ` 10

The Clever Farmer and Four Thugs

Soma Kaushik
Illustrator: Arya Praharaj

Charmingly illustrated story of how a farmer Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,

cleverly saves himself from being robbed by four Kashmiri, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and
thugs. Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-4622-7 / ` 60
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
The Coming of Wheels
Author-Illustrator: Anup Ray

Beautifully illustrated, the book explains

the story behind the invention of the
wheel.

Also published in Bangla, Gondi, Hindi,

Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and
Telugu.
71
ISBN 978-81-237-4208-3 / ` 40
The Colourful World of Flags Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

K V Singh The Cosmic Gift

Illustrator: Minu Sarin
Mohan Sundara Rajan
This book is about flags, emblems and Illustrator: Neeta Gangopadhyay
totems which are the symbols of self-
pride. The history and evolution of flags The adventure of three children who
are described along with their various are injected with certain amino acids
uses and relevance. The book has and become super intelligent.
illustrations of many rare flags besides
the detailed code of conduct for our Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
National Flag. Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Telugu and Urdu.
Also published in Hindi, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-3409-5 / ` 75 ISBN 81-237-1495-5 / ` 45

Age-group 10-12 / 92 pp Age-group 12-14 / 56 pp

The Crystal Cave

Arup Kumar Dutta
Illustrator: Pulak Biswas

This is the story of Changun and her brother Thenyak of the Also published in Asamiya, Bhutia,
beautiful state of Arunachal Pradesh and their efforts to bring Garo, Gujarati, Hindi, Konkani,
salt to their village. Illustrations bring their adventures to life. Malayalam and Punjabi.

ISBN 978-81-237-1979-5 / ` 50
Age-group 12-14 / 32 pp
The Day the River Spoke
Kamala Nair
Illustrator: Shankar Sen

The story of a little girl in a

fishermen’s village in Kerala who
wants to go to school.

Also published in Asamiya,

Bangla, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri,
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
72 Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-2000-5 / ` 45
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp The Fascinating World of
Biology
The Elephant and the Dog
Rohini Muthuswami
Author-Illustrator: Badri Narayan Illustrator: Atul Srivastava Vardhan

The story of an elephant and a dog and the Nature is endowed with creativity, so are
strong bond of friendship between them. the wonderful phenomena, which we
see around us. The book explores the
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, fascinating world of animas, birds and
Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, insects and explains in lucid manner the
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. principles of science and mathematics
behind various phenomena.

Also published in Odia.

ISBN 978-81-237-1113-3 / ` 30 ISBN 978-81-237-9074-9 / ` 100

Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Age-group 12-14 / 60 pp

The Five Sisters

Vernon Thomas
Illustrator: Arya Praharaj

A Russian fairy tale retold by the author with all

elements of magic and fancy in it.

Also published in Hindi.

ISBN 978-81-237-3989-2 / ` 90
Age-group 8-10 / 50 pp
The Fourth Friend
Manoj Das
Illustrator: Sisir Datta

Three village lads had just witnessed

the miracle of their life—a movie. On
their homeword journey, the three
friends are joined by an unusual
companion. Amazing and amusing,
the book is a wonderful gift from one of
India’s best storytellers. 73
Also published in Hindi, Kannada, ISBN 978-81-237-8776-6 / ` 55
The Flower and the Bee Marathi, Odia and Tamil. Age-group 8-10 / 50 pp

Author-Illustrator: Ashok Davar

The Great Balloon Story
A story with a message of love.
R K Murthi
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Illustrator: Amitava Sengupta
Dorli, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
The book traces the history and the
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
birth of the balloon in a very enigmatic
Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Bilingual
manner. The adventurous expeditions
editions.
of various people on balloons as also
its uses in modern times.

ISBN 978-81-237-2582-6 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-4514-5 / ` 75

Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp Age-group 10-12 / 96 pp

The Growing Ears

Neelam Saxena Chandra
Illustrator: Neeta Gangopadhya

Rimi, a rabbit, has a habit of not only telling lies, but

also playing naughty pranks. Despised not only by A fairy Viola comes and helps her
friends, but also by everyone around her, she does change for good.
not repent and think that others are simply jealous.
ISBN 978-93-549-1110-1 / ` 50
The efforts of parents, teachers as well as friends fail.
Age group 10-12 / 16 pp
The Jorasanko House
Lila Majumdar

The story of Rabindranath

Tagore’s boyhood, charmingly
told.

Also published in Bangla, Gujarati,

Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
74
ISBN 978-81-237-2601-4 / ` 35
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
The King Who Played Marbles
The Joy of Classical Dances H C Madan
of India Illustrator: Saibal Chatterjee

Leela Samson The story of a little prince whose only

Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi passion is playing marbles. After his
father’s death he is made the king. The
The book provides a historical book is a hilarious account of how the
perspective on the way dance forms little king saves his kingdom from the
have evolved in India since ancient neighbouring king and finally persuades
times before discussing each style the enemies to play marbles with him!
individually.
Also published in Asamiya, Halbi, Hindi,
Also published in Tamil. Malayalam, Punjabi and Tamil.

ISBN 978-81-237-3976-2 / ` 40 (PB)

ISBN 978-81-237-3977-X / ` 50 (HB) ISBN 978-81-237-1942-9 / ` 45
Age-group 10-12 / 40 pp Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp

The Lion and The Hedgehog

J B Sharma
Illustrator: Arya Praharaj

Even a small and ugly looking hedgehog is an Also published in Hindi, Gujarati,
important creature created by God for some useful Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and
purpose. The lion learns this lesson in this fascinating Telugu.
story.
ISBN 978-81-237-4349-3 / ` 35
Age-group 6-8 / 14 pp
The Littlest Wave
Sumana Chandavarkar
Illustrator: Subhash Tendle

An illustrated story about a young girl

and her special friendship with a little
wave.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
75
ISBN 978-81-237-2010-4 / ` 60
Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp

The Little Green Birdies The Lost Ant

Rita Banerji Author-Illustrator: Kamal Kant
Illustrator: Fajruddin Koner

A flock of parrot migrates from their An interesting story about an ant

native village in Rajasthan to a far off who loses her way back home and
Madh Island near Mumbai in search of the lesson she learns in the process.
a more conducive and safe environment Eloquent pictures enliven the text.
to live. The story recounts the birds’
adventures during the long journey. Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,
Odia, Punjabi and Telugu.

ISBN 978-93-5491-328-0 / ` 110 ISBN 978-81-237-4441-4 / ` 30

Age-group 10-12 / 52 pp Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

The Magical Mandu

Swapna Dutta

The book is about Mandu, a beautiful fort-city

in Madhya Pradesh, which was originally built
by the Paramara kings and later taken over by
the Mughals. The place is full of monuments, Also published in Hindi.
each associated with interesting legends and
ISBN 978-81-237-9675-8 / ` 155
characters.
Age-group 6-8 / 75 pp
The Magical Needles and
Other Stories
Yatish Agarwal & Rekha Agarwal
Illustrator: Mishtuni Choudhary

This English translation of original

Hindi is a beautiful collection of
fascinating tales from the world of
medicine.

76
ISBN 978-81-237-7835-8 / ` 105
Age-group 10-12 / 76 pp
The Mango Birds
The Magician Deepa Agarwal
Illustrator: Subir Roy
Author-Illustrator: Vishakha
This is an interesting creation story about
What’s a magician like, what does he how mango birds or ‘golden orioles’ came
wear and most of all what comes out of into being.
the bag that seems empty—the black
and white sketches and the text that is Also published in Bangla, Hindi, Kannada,
in verse explore all these questions. Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Spanish.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi,
Punjabi and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-2004-3 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-5500-7 / ` 45

Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp Age-group 6-8 / 15 pp

The Moneylender
Jai Prakash Rai
Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

A poor farmer is in need of money for his daughter’s marriage. He

goes to the village moneylender. The moneylender gives him money Also published in Hindi, Kannada
but the poor man has to keep his son at the moneylender’s house. and Punjabi.
The moneylender feels he has got a slave. But his cleverness gets a
ISBN 978-81-237-1720-3 / ` 25
blow. How? Read this story based on a Bundelkhani folk tale.
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
The Pool in the Jungle
Uma Anand
Illustrator: Amena Jayal

Two interconnected tales with the little

creatures, the frog, the hoopoe, the
hare, recollecting the days before Man
denuded the forests when the big ones,
the Tiger and the Elephant, roamed the
jungles.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

77
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu ISBN 978-81-237-1497-4 / ` 50
The Mystery of the Missing and Urdu. Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
Mobiles
Tanuka Bhaumik Endow The Prince and the Coral Sea
Illustrator: Treiborlang Lyngdoh
Mawlong Daisaku Ikeda
Illustrator: Harinder Singh
Boots is excited to visit his aunt and
uncle’s home in Kolkata with his mother. A story of how water pollution is
But a strange thing happens at the Delhi adversely affecting the creatures who
airport. His mobile gets mixed up with live under water.
someone else’s. Read this roller-coaster
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
mystery and adventure to find out!.
Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi,
Also published in Hindi and Spanish Tamil and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-8168-6 / ` 75 ISBN 978-81-237-3658-7 / ` 95

Age-group 12-14 / 68 pp Age-group 8-10 / 56 pp

The Prince of Ayodhya

Hansa Mehta
Illustrator: Sukumar Chatterjee

The story of Rama, the hero of the great epic Ramayan, as told
by the sage Valmiki.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,

Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-2621-2 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
The Puzzle
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

This colourful and beautifully

illustrated story tells children
how and why we have different
seasons on the earth.

Also published in Asamiya,

Dhurbi, Gujarati, Hindi,
Malayalam, Manipuri and Punjabi.
78
ISBN 978-81-237-4929-7 / ` 60
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
The Royal Sweeper
Author-Illustrator: Rabindra Nath Sahu
The Rainbow
A folktale retold for the benefit of children
Usha Joshi which gives the message that no job is
Illustrator: Manjula Padmanabhan menial; therefore we should have respect
for both the work and the worker. The
An enchanting tale about the origin of story has been culled from the Jagannath
rainbow. Beautifully illustrated in four culture of Odisha and the text is by
colours. Ramendra Kumar.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Also published in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil
Gondi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu.
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Arabic.
ISBN 978-81-237-6679-9 / ` 50 (PB)
ISBN 978-81-237-2048-7 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-6680-5 / ` 105 (HB)
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

The Snakes Around Us

Zai and Rom Whitaker
The common species of venomous and non-venomous Indian
snakes, their food habits, the myths associated with them, Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi,
how snakes are useful to man, what one should do if bitten Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
by one and snakes as pets—all these are covered in this Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
interesting and informative book. Over 40 photographs and
ISBN 978-81-237-1108-9 / ` 65
illustrations of the main species, their eggs, and young ones.
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
The Story of a Mouse
Author-Illustrator: Utpal Talukdar

An interesting tale about a mouse who

over indulges in eating and bears the
adverse consequences!

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi,

Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.

79
ISBN 978-81-237-6906-6 / ` 60
The Story of a Mango Age-group 8-10 / 18 pp
Author-Illustrator: Debasish Deb
The Story of Appu
A story without words, in which two
children want a mango from a tree, Navakrishna Mahanta
one of them hits at it with a catapult. Illustrator: Robin Barua
However, there is many an adventure
before the mango actually comes to This story beautifully portrays a lovely
their hands. Vivid, bold illustrations relationship between human beings
sketch the story. and animals.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, and Tamil.
Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-0227-8 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-5368-3 / ` 65

Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Age-group 8-10 / 36 pp

The Story of Blood

Rekha and Yatish Agarwal

A book which explains in simple comprehensible language

all about blood—what it is made up of, its different groups,
transfusion and diseases.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,

Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-1387-8 / ` 45
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
The Story of Our Rivers
(Part I)
Lila Majumdar
Illustrator: Tapas Dutta

A fascinating account of the rivers

of North India.

Also published in Asamiya,

Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,
80 Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-1089-1 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
The Story of Rice
The Story of Our Rivers Ramesh Dutt Sharma
(Part II) Illustrator: Sahana Pal

Al Valliappa You can learn all about rice from this

Illustrator: Pranab Chakravarti book—where it is grown, the folklore and
rituals associated with it, the different
Relates the story of the rivers of South varieties, the pests that attack it and the
India. The author tells not only about the many uses of the rice plant.
geography of these rivers, but also about
their place in the day-to-day life of the Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,
people. Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi,

Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-1386-1 / ` 40
ISBN 978-81-237-0016-8 / ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

The Stowaway
Melanie Sequiera
Illustrator: Harinder Singh
Marco Puss is a cat but takes care of his rat friend when Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi,
it suits him. One fine day, Marco wants to get on a ship Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi,
but is booted off. He is not a chap to take such nonsense. Odia, Punjabi and Tamil.
And thus unfolds a heroic episode in Marco’s life which is
ISBN 978-81-237-1635-0 / ` 25
brought alive in words and pictures.
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp
The Sultan’s Choice and Other
Stories
Kala Thairani

A collection of some fascinating stories

from different countries viz., Philippines,
China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, etc.

Also published in Hindi, Malayalam and

Punjabi.
81
ISBN 978-81-237-3990-8 / ` 80
Age-group 12-14 / 44 pp
The Strange Thermometer and
Other Stories The Summer Tree Contest
Yatish Agarwal & Rekha Agarwal Radha M. Khambadkone
Illustrator: Subhash Roy Illustrator: Dean Gasper
How thermometer came into being? Told in story form, this informative
How vaccines work? This book, book tells about the trees that flower
translated from original Hindi, answers in summer.
these and other questions related to the
field of medicine. Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-7959-1 / ` 150 ISBN 978-81-237-2584-0 / ` 60

Age-group 10-12 / 94 pp Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp

The Sun and the Moon

Varsha Das
Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

A colourful picture book about a brother and a sister, sun and

moon. How they went up to the sky to live.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,

Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. ISBN 978-81-237-2984-8 / ` 40
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
The Sun Fairies
Swapna Dutta
Illustrator: Geeta Vadhera
A delightful story about what happens
when the sun fairies tired of playing
their usual games of hop scotch and
hide-and-seek, turn to making clouds
and make more and more of them.
The text is complemented by pretty
coloured illustrations.
82
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
ISBN 978-81-237-0579-8 / ` 14 The Toda and the Tahr
Gujarati, Halbi, Hindi, Kannada,
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, E R C Davidar
Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Illustrator: Neeta Gangopadhyay

Set in the Nilgiris, this book is a beautiful

The Tiffin Tree evocation of the life of the Todas—a
tribe of the region, and of Moz—a Nilgiri
Mary Ann Dasgupta
tahr or ibex who is rescued from a
Illustrator: Abira Bandopadhyay
trap by Karnoz—a Toda boy. Perfectly
Rita and Dipu lived in a lovely small town complementing Moz’s adventures in the
in Assam until their father was transferred village and outside including those with
to Kolkata. In the midst of cable wires, dholes, leopards and hunters.
tall buildings of the big city, they miss
the chirping birds and green trees. Read Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,
on to find out how they adjust in the new Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi,
environment. Tamil and Urdu.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi ISBN 978-81-237-9382-5 / ` 55 ISBN 978-81-237-1496-7 / ` 40

and Odia. Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

The Topsy Turvy World

R S Bhoosnurmath
Illustrator: Tamal Bhattacharjee

An interesting story about the adventurous trip of Pappu,

Pinky and their pet dog, Puppy to the Topsy Turvy World,
and the confusions and fun they have there.

Also published in Asamiya, Punjabi and Tamil. ISBN 978-81-237-4641-8 / ` 85

Age-group 8-10 / 36 pp
The Verdict and Other Tales
from the East
Kala Thairani

A collection of some fascinating

stories from different countries viz.,
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, etc.
Illustrated by various artists.

Also published in Hindi, Punjabi and

Tamil. 83
The Tortoise and the Hare ISBN 978-81-237-3987-8 / ` 75
Age-group 10-12 / 44 pp
Retold by: Dr Zakir Husain
Translated from the Urdu by: Khushwant
Singh The Voyage of Trishna
Illustrator: M F Husain
T P S Chowdhury
A fable retold by Dr Zakir Husain in Urdu
The book is an interesting and
and translated by Khushwant Singh in
detailed account of the voyage of ten
English and illustrated by M F Husain. It
members of the First Indian Expedition
is set in the contemporary Indian scene
which sailed around the world in a
which makes it an absorbing reading
yatch, Trishna, covering 55,000 km in
from beginning to end. Khushwant
470 days. The text is complemented
Singh’s translation has done ample
with photographs, sketches and maps.
justice to this excellent story.
Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,
Also available in Tamil.
Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi and
Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-7840-2 / ` 60 ISBN 978-81-237-1694-7 / ` 45
Age-group 12-14 / 40 pp Age-group 12-14 / 79 pp

The Weaver-Bird’s Nest

Dipanwita Roy
Illustrator: Anup Ray

A beautiful story of a sweet little fairy who lives in a

garden. She does not respect the need of time and Also published in Bangla, Gujarati,
ultimately she suffers. After realising her mistake, she Malayalam, Marathi, Odia and Tamil.
overcomes her problem and this fairy then turns into a
ISBN 978-81-237-7862-4 / ` 65
yellow coloured bird—Weaver Bird.
Age-group 8-10 years / 22 pp
The White Horse
Amarendra Chakravorty
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

This is the story of friendship between

a little boy and his white horse. They
have many adventures together.
Finally the boy, with the help of the
horse wins the hand of a princess.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

84 Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi,
ISBN 978-81-237-2824-7 / ` 90 Odia, Punjabi Tamil and Telugu.
Age-group 12-14 / 56 pp

The Whole Wide World The Wise and the Wily

Author-Illustrator: Jeyanthi Manokaran Kala Thairani
Illustrator: Pulak Biswas
This book talks about the paradoxes
in nature. While in small quantities Six animal stories from the East in which
the nature’s bounties are appreciated wisdom and cunning triumphs over sheer
but when in excess, the very same might.
bounties turn out to be dangerous and
fatal. Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi,
Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Also published in Asamiya, Bhatari, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Punjabi ,Tamil, Telugu and Arabic. ISBN 978-81-237-6387-3 / ` 50
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp ISBN 978-81-237-1944-3 / ` 45
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp

The Wonderful Vacation

Anuradha Bhasin Jamwal
Illustrator: Hakim Ghulam Mohammad

The story of some children helping out the inmates of

old age home during their vacation.

Also published in Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil

and Telugu. ISBN 978-81-237-3930-4 / ` 45
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
The Wonderland of Air
R K Murthi
Illustrator: Neeta Gangopadhyay

Shalu and his brother travels into the

amazing land of air. In their journey
they unravel the mysteries and facts
about one of the most important
components of life ‘The Air’.

Also published in Bangla, Hindi, Odia

and Tamil.
85
ISBN 978-81-237-2822-3 / ` 65
Age-group 12-14 / 56 pp

The Wonderful World of The World of Shadows

Insects
R K Murthi
Harinder Dhanoa Motihar Illustrator: Neeta Gangopadhyay
Illustrator: Paulina Dhanoa
Ranga and Shalu, two children try
Beautifully illustrated book on different to unravel the facts about shadows
kinds of insects, their physical features, by conducting various experiments.
habits and habitats. The theories related to shadows, like
measuring the earth’s circumference,
Also published in Asamiya, Hindi, reading the time with the help of
Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, shadows, finding directions, etc. are
Odia, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. comprehensively described in this
book.
ISBN 978-81-237-1721-0 / ` 65 ISBN 978-81-237-2823-0 / ` 20 Also published in Malayalam.
Age-group 10-12 / 40 pp Age-group 10-12 / 44 pp

The World of Trees

Ruskin Bond
Illustrator: Kallol Majumdar

This book describes some common Indian trees, the birds that
nest in them and the legends associated with them.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,

Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-1325-0 / ` 90
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
The World of Turtles and
Crocodiles
Zai & Rom Whitaker and Indraneil Das

An informative book about the locale,

habits, breeding, etc., of different
species of turtles and crocodiles found
in India. Includes information like the
differences between turtles, tortoises
and terrapins and crocodiles actually
86 taking care of their young.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi,
ISBN 978-81-237-0136-3 / ` 35 This is My Story
Odia, Tamil and Urdu.
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Author-Illustrator: Viky Arya

This Earth of Ours Told in the first person, this appealing,

colourful book portrays the activities and
Laeeq Futehally life of frogs.
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
A book that talks about the different
Bhatari, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
forms of water, about trees, the soil
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil,
and how closely these are related to
Telugu, Urdu and Arabic.
each other and the integral part they
play in sustaining life on earth.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu ISBN 978-81-237-0172-1 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-2013-5 / ` 60
and Urdu. Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

This is Rajasthan
Author-Illustrator: S Sen Roy

This beautifully illustrated book contains Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

glimpses of this picturesque state with its forts Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
and palaces, its war-like people and their way Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
of life. A simple text enhances its appeal. Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-2580-2 / ` 35
Age-group pre-school /16 pp
Tit for Tat
Kengsam Kenglang
Illustrator: Durlabh Bhattacharya

An interesting tale about four dogs and how

the inherent wilderness of one surfaces
when he tries to act smart with his peerage.
To be eventually defeated by an even
smarter bear. Delightful visuals add colour
to the text.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gondi,

87
Hindi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and ISBN 978-81-237-6376-7 / ` 35
Telugu. Age-group 6-8 / 12 pp
Tilli The Butterfly
Ramesh Bakshi Titli and the Music of Hope
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu
International Center for Literacy and
An attractive story describing the close Culture
bond between Tilli the butterfly and Illustrator: Fauzia Aziz Minallah
Tital, a young girl and the butterfly’s
adventures. The environment gets destroyed when
people fight with each other. And in
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, this situation two sensible children
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, make an effort to create peace
Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and and love among people. Read this
Urdu. interesting story.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Bhatari, Hindi, Malayalam, Odia,
ISBN 978-81-237-2585-7 / ` 60 ISBN 978-81-237-6299-9 / ` 35 Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp

Tom and the Naughty Crow

Tanuka Bhaumik Endow
Illustrator: Gautam Bhaumik

A lazy dog dreams of flying to teach the naughty Also published in Hindi, Kannada,
crow a lesson. Beautiful illustrations enliven the Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and
text. Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-3138-4 / ` 35
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
Torn Quilt Tales
Amarendra Chakravorty
Illustrator: Surojit Bhattacharya

A collection of five enchanting

tales for children with colourful
illustrations. Translated into
English by Kurchi Dasgupta.

Also published in Tamil.

88
ISBN 978-81-237-6200-5 / ` 110 Tumpa and the Sparrows
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Swapnamoy Chakraborty
Illustrator: Swapan Nandy
Tortoise Wins Again
This story is about a small girl named
Kiran Tamuly Tumpa and her concern for two helpless
Illustrator: Samarjyoti Das baby sparrows that lie in a nest in her
A folktale re-told with contemporary flavour bookshelf. She tries to save them until
by building upon the concept of the age old they can take care of themselves.
adage that ‘excess of everything is bad’. Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Bhatari, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.
Gujarati, Hindi, Odia, Punjabi and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-5992-0 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-5533-5 / ` 50

Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp

Two Friends
Reenie Kaur
Illustrator: Anup Ray

A unique story about friendship between a

hefty man called Josie and a small bee. The
manner in which the bee comes to the rescue Also published in Tamil.
of Josie reiterates the importance of other
ISBN 978-81-237-6275-3 / ` 60
creatures on earth.
Age-group 8-10 / 32 pp
Uncle Moon Forgets Counting
Sanjeev Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’
Illustrator: Saibal Chatterjee

This is an interesting fantasy tale which

entertains and promotes the importance
of number counting.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Halbi, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Bilingual
editions
89
Tyltyl’s Adventure ISBN 978-81-237-6199-2 / ` 60
Age-group 6-8 / 32 pp
Swapna Dutta
Illustrator: Vicky Arya
Unusual Courage
One day a mother turtle lays some eggs
on the seashore. The eggs hatch and Abhilash Verma
many baby turtles crawl out. Among Illustrator: Sanjay Sarkar
them is Tyltyl, their brave little leader.
All of them want to reach their home at A story about a naughty boy who
sea. This book through some wonderful through sheer grit and determination
illustrations, narrates their efforts to manages to win the hearts of elders.
reach the sea.
Also published in Hindi, Punjabi and
Also published in Asamiya, Hindi, Telugu.
Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi and
Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-2213-9 / ` 30 ISBN 978-81-237-4822-1 / ` 60

Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

Vasu Meets a Tadpole

S Mohan Karuppayil
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu

An interesting story about a monkey named Vasu who

meets a tadpole and realises that tadpoles are not fishes but Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,
baby frogs that live in water and have gills and tails just like Tamil and Telugu.
fish.
ISBN 978-81-237-5436-9 / ` 50
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
Waiting for the Rain
Kamakshi Balasubramanian
Illustrator: Yusuf Bangalorewala
This is the story of Velu, a farmer, who is
anxiously waiting for the rains since his
land is parched and he is unable to plant
his crops. Velu meets an old woman who
asks him whether a person who has been
working very hard deserves a rest. A
simple enough question provides Velu with
90 a new perspective.
Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati, Hindi, Water
ISBN 978-81-237-1100-3 / ` 40 Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Rama
Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu

All aspects of water are covered in this

Watching Birds instructive book—its importance, uses,
Jamal Ara where it is found, its different forms,
Illustrator: J P Irani pollutions, the sources and supply of
water. Attractive two-colour illustrations
In this book, the author tells not only by Suddhasattwa Basu enliven the text.
about the main characteristics of some
common Indian birds but also the Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
fundamental principles of bird watching. Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Urdu.
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-1083-9 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-1032-3/ ` 40
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Age-group 12-14/ 64 pp

We Are Different
Ramendra Kumar
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
This story is about a Giraffe and a Squirrel who like Gujarati, Hindi and Malayalam, Odia,
spending time in each other’s company. Although they Tamil and Telugu.
are different in appearance and the work they can do,
ISBN 978-81-237-6685-0 / ` 35 (PB)
but still they are good friends.
ISBN 978-81-237-6686-7 / ` 100 (HB)
Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp
What A Mix-up!
Anupa Lal
Illustrator: Atanu Roy

Part dog… part monkey… part cat!

It’s such a mix-up! This funny, heart-
warming story with its marvellously vivid
illustrations is sure to enthrall and delight
the kids.

Also published in Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,

Malayalam, Odia and Tamil.
91
We Indians ISBN 978-81-237-4938-9 / ` 35
Age-group 6-8 / 16 pp
Author-Illustrator: Mehroo J Wadia

This small attractive workbook What Happened!

emphasises national integration. It
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi
describes the dress, language and
interests of people belonging to the There is commotion amongst the inhabitants
various states of India. of a tree as a monkey suddenly falls down.
As they look around carefully to their
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
horror they discover that the tree they
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
were living on is lying upside down. How
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
did this happen? An interesting story on
and Urdu.
conservation of trees.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati,

Halbi, Hindi, Malayalam, Manipuri, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu and Bilingual editions.
ISBN 978-81-237-1097-6 / ` 40 ISBN 978-81-237-6182-4 / ` 50
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp Age-group 8-10 / 24 pp

What is a Tree?
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Marti
Bhutia, Bodo, Gujarati, Hindi,
Illustrator: Pranab Chakravarti
Kannada, Khasi, Konkani, Lepcha,
What do trees mean to birds, animals, children and people Limboo, Malayalam, Marathi, Mising,
pursuing various ways of life, to all of mankind and to Newari, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu,
the planet earth? This book depicts the inextricable link Urdu and Bilingual editions.
between trees and animal and human life.
ISBN 978-81-237-0566-8 / ` 40
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp
What Is Right? What Is
Wrong?
Author-Illustrator: Sigrun
Srivastava

A discontented young girl picks up a

strange pair of glasses and suddenly
the world is topsy-turvy. An amusing
and instructive book for the very young
to make them pick out the oddities in
92 particular scenes.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
ISBN 978-81-237-1074-7 / ` 30 Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp and Urdu. When They Were Children
Thangamani
Whatever You Give . . . Illustrator: Manobhiram Chakravarti
Author-Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu
A book that reveals certain fascinating
This is an interesting pre-school book which facts about the childhood of ten great
endeavours to instill in children the fact that Indian achievers, who have excelled in
whatever they do and give comes back to diverse fields.
them in equal measure. Humourous and
Also published in Malayalam.
fun-filled illustrations enliven the text.

Also published in Hindi, Malayalam and

Telugu.
ISBN 978-81-237-5687-5 / ` 50 ISBN 978-81-237-7001-7 / ` 120
Age-group pre-school / 16 pp Age-group 12-14 / 180 pp

Where Does the Wind Live

Santhini Govindan
Illustrator: Nandan Lal Karan

A fascinating story of a prince who falls in love with a

kite belonging to the son of a cobbler. Illustrations in
Madhubani style enliven the text.

Also published in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. ISBN 978-81-237-3959-5 / ` 65

Age-group 10-12 / 24 pp
Who is Sharper?
Gunamani Nath
Illustrator: Durlabh Bhattacharjee
An animal tale that dwells on the
importance of wit and how it can
become a tool to survive in a world
lacking in mortality. The story has been
translated from Asamiya to English.

Also published in Hindi, Malayalam,

Odia and Punjabi. 93
ISBN 978-81-237-6730-7 / ` 65 (PB)
ISBN 978-81-237-6731-4 ` 110 (HB)
Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

Who is a Bigger Fool Who is the Greatest

Shrikrishna Kumar Trivedi Rekha Jain
Illustrator: Arya Praharaj Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu

A collection of humourous folk tales from An interesting children’s drama full of

Africa. songs, music and funny situations.

Also published in Hindi, Punjabi and Also published in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil
Telugu. and Telugu.

ISBN 978-81-237-3931-1 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-3712-6 / ` 50

Age-group 8-10 / 16 pp Age-group 8-10 / 39 pp

Who’s Smarter
Gita lyengar
Illustrator: Atanu Roy
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
With humourous illustrations, this is an unusual folk tale Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam,
about a young Brahmin and a lion. The Brahmin thinks Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and
himself to be quite clever. Finally it is to be seen who’s Urdu.
cleverer.
ISBN 978-81-237-0636-8 / ` 60
Age-group 10-12 / 36 pp
Who’s Who at the Zoo
Ruskin Bond
Photographs: Raghu Rai

An introduction to some of the birds

and animals commonly found in a
zoo. An attractive script combined with
unusual photographs by Raghu Rai
provide a memorable glimpse into the
animal world.
94 Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
ISBN 978-81-237-0167-7 / ` 35 Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu. Wild Woodnotes
Jit Roy
Illustrator: Reboti Bhusan Ghosh
Why?
Interesting facts and comments about
Meenakshi Swami plants, animals and birds by a wildlife
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta enthusiast.
This story is about an inquisitive child who Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi,
floods his mother with a foray of questions, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
like why don’t the trees run, why we can’t fly, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
etc. The child wants to get easy answers but
has to understand that these are wonders of
Nature and the mystery shall unfold slowly.
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati,
Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, ISBN 978-81-237-6024-7 / ` 45 ISBN 978-81-237-1001-3 / ` 40
Urdu and Bilingual editions. Age-group 6-8 / 20 pp Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp

Wonder World Under Water

B F Chhapgar
Illustrator: Pranab Chakravarti
An illustrated book giving an account of the
wonderful life under water.

Also published in Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,

Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and
ISBN 978-81-237-1477-6 / ` 55
Urdu.
Age-group 12-14 / 71 pp
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Harekrishna Devsare
Illustrator: Ajay Mohanty

How a computer brings change in the

lifestyle of animals living in the jungle.
A profusely illustrated book about the
revolution in electronic age.

Also published in Asamiya, Hindi,

Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
95
ISBN 978-81-237-5706-3 / ` 95
Age-group 12-14 / 56 pp
Wonders of the Deep Sea
B F Chhapgar Yellow Balloon Red Balloon
Illustrator: Sanjay Sarkar
Beautifully illustrated, this book gives Author-Illustrator: Ajanta Guhathakurta
the children an insight into the wonderful An interesting picture book about
world of the deep sea and the creatures two aliens who come across two
living in it. balloons. They try experimenting with
Also published in Hindi. their round shape and explore myriad
possibilities.

Also published in Hindi and

Malayalam.

ISBN 978-81-237-6706-2 / ` 65 (PB)

ISBN 978-81-237-4310-3 / ` 90 ISBN 978-81-237-6707-9 / ` 120 (HB)
Age-group 10-12 / 52 pp Age-group 6-8 / 24 pp

The Story of Our Newspapers

Chanchal Sarkar of printing, the dynamics of the
newsroom and the editorial process.
This book goes into the history, evolution and
significance of newspapers. Starting from the period of Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
Julius Caesar, it traces the emergence and growth of Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
news dissemination through print via the printing press. Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu and Urdu.
It talks about the role played by newspapers in the
ISBN 978-91-237-2049-4 / 45
Freedom Movement in India, the technical procedure
Age-group 12-14 / 64 pp
Bilingual Editions for Children
A Friend Forever
Aindrila Mitra
Illustrator: Pronabesh Maity

This is a beautiful story about a lonely tree and

his only friend, a little blue bird. The bird flies
away with a promise to come back. Will she ever
visit the tree again? Beautifully illustrated, this
96 story is about a unique friendship.

Bilingual editions available in Asamiya, Gujarati,

Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia,
Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Urdu with English. Bhakta Salbega
Age-group 6-8
Author-Illustrator: Rabindra Nath Sahu

Anandi’s Rainbow This book with colourful illustrations

shows how Salbega, a soldier in the army
Author-Illustrator: Anup Ray of Mughal King Aurangzeb, became a
devotee of Lord Jagannath and came to
Anup Ray is presently working as the be known as Bhakta Salbega.
Art Director with Ananda Bazar Patrika,
a popular daily newspaper published in Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,
Bangla from Kolkata. He also has a string of Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
children’s books to his credit. Marathi, Odia, Sanskrit, Telugu with
English.
Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Urdu
with English.
Age-group 6-8 Age-group 8-10

Friend
Pracheta Gupta
Illustrator: Debabrata Ghosh
Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,
This story is about a naughty cloud Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
named Tultule who discovers a black spot Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
on her body and wants to wash it away Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu with
to become beautiful. But the river is dry. English.
Then how Tultule will wash her spot?
Age-group 6-8
I am Better than You

Author-Illustrator: Sigrun Srivastav

Skillfully written and beautifully illustrated in

four colours by the author herself, this story
is about sibling rivalry and common gender
attitudes. Who is better? The truth is they
share a strong and emotional relationship.

Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, 97
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil,
Telugu, Urdu with English.
Age-group 8-10
Fuku-An Alien
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi I Like the World
In the story Fu-ku, an alien, visits
the earth and meets a bird. There Author-Illustrator: Jeyanthi Manokaran
he observes how the use of firearms This is an enchanting picture-book
and bombs are destroying the beauty about a little girl who loves the world
of the earth--birds and animals are around her. With beautiful illustrations
getting equally affected by this hostile this book makes a delightful reading.
environment.
Bilingual editions available in
Bilingual editions available in Asamiya, Asamiya, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil with English.
with English.

Age-group 6-8 Age-group pre-school

Lalu and the Red Kite

Ashish Sengupta

This is an interesting story of a boy named, Lalu Bilingual editions available in

and his Red Kite in wondrous colours. The kite Asamiya, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
is Lalu’s love and he is ready to go to any length Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
to keep the kite with him. Will Lalu succeed in Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu with English.
getting his red kite back?
Age-group 6-8
Long and Short Big and Small

Author-Illustrator: Pulak Biswas

A picture book which tries to explain

the opposite concepts of long & short
and big & small through various
features of different animals. Innovative
illustrations simply make reading this
book a pleasurable experience.
98 Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil,
Age-group pre-school Telugu, Urdu with English. One Day...

Mitha and Her Magic Shoes Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi

This beautifully illustrated picture book is

Author-Illustrator: B G Gujjarappa about a boy named, Mana and his friend
Appu, the elephant. The story is about
A picture book that tells the story of what the fun and adventure which they did
happens to Mitha when she finds a pair of together in the jungle.
shoes that can make her fly-something she
has been dreaming about. Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Bilingual editions available in Asamiya, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Urdu with English.
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil,
Telugu, Urdu with English.

Age-group 6-8 Age-group 6-8

Rupa the Elephant

Author-Illustrator: Mickey Patel

This is an endearing story of Rupa, the elephant, Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,
who wants to look beautiful. It makes a delightful Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
reading when her friend Chinchi, the bird resolves to Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil,
make Rupa bright and beautiful. Will Chinchi be able Urdu with English.
to make Rupa beautiful?
Age-group 6-8
Uncle Moon Forgets Counting
Sanjeev Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’
Author-Illustrator: Saibal Chatterjee

This is an interesting fantasy tale which

entertains and promotes the importance of
number counting. Here Moon is seen finding
the exact number of stars in the sky. Will he
be able to do so?

Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,

Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
99
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil,
Telugu, Urdu with English. Age-group 6-8
The Flower and the Bee
What Happened?
Author-Illustrator: Ashok Davar
Author-Illustrator: Jagdish Joshi
Mitha and Mithi are two bees who love
each other. What happens when Mithi There is commotion amongst the
traps inside a big flower? Will she get rid inhabitants of a tree as a monkey
of it? A beautiful story with a message suddenly falls down. As they look
of love. around carefully, to their horror, they
discover that the tree they were living
Bilingual editions available in Asamiya, on is lying upside down. How did
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, this happen? An interesting story on
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil conservation of trees.
with English.
Bilingual editions available in
Asamiya, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Age-group 6-8 Age-group 6-8 Sanskrit, Tamil, Urdu with English.

What is a Tree?
Author-Illustrator: Marti
Pranab Chakravarti

What do trees mean to birds, animals, children and Bilingual editions available in
people pursuing various ways of life, to all of mankind Asamiya, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,
and to the planet earth? This book depicts the Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
inextricable link between trees and animal and human Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu with English.
life.
Age-group 6-8
Why
Meenakshi Swami
Illustrator: Partha Sengupta

This story is about an inquisitive child who

asks his mother several questions, like why
don’t the trees run, why we can’t fly, etc. The
child wants to get easy answers but has to
understand that these are wonders of Nature
and the mystery shall unfold slowly.
100 Bilingual editions available in Asamiya,
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil,
Age-group 6-8 Telugu, Urdu with English.
Asian/Pacific Co-publication Programme

Laughing Together

An illustrated collection of humourous

stories, riddles and proverbs contributed
by 18 countries in the Asia-Pacific
region.

Also published in Gujarati, Hindi, 101

Kannada, Manipuri, Marathi, Punjabi
and Urdu.
ISBN 978-81-237-0251-3 / ` 90
Guess What I’m Doing! Age-group 10-12 / 176 pp

Information, fun and games are

combined imaginatively in this book, Read Me A Story!
which depicts scenes from different
lands. A collection of 32 simple stories from
different countries, with charming
Also published in Asamiya, Bangla,
illustrations for young children.
Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Also published in Hindi, Odia and
Telugu. Punjabi.

ISBN 978-81-237-0216-2 / ` 30 ISBN 978-81-237-4312-7 / ` 75

Age-group 6-8 / 48 pp Age-group 10-12 / 157 pp

Stories from Asia Today

Asia is a mosaic of cultures. Many Asian people have a

rich storytelling tradition. This collection of stories for young
readers opens a window of words to the worlds of young
people in different parts of this continent.

Also published in Bangla, Braille, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada,

Punjabi and Urdu. ISBN 978-81-237-0290-2 / ` 70
Age-group 12-14 / 144 pp
The Last Ticket and Other
Stories

A collection of contemporary
literature for young people from
Asia and the Pacific countries.
This volume contains beautifully
illustrated ten stories from ten
different countries.

102 Also published in Hindi, Punjabi

and Telugu.
ISBN 978-81-237-4314-1 / ` 80
Age-group 12-14 / 127 pp
Trees: An Ecology
The Wall and Other Stories
First in the series of ecology books for
the young adult, this book is an excellent
A collection of contemporary literature introduction to the wonderful world
for young people from Asia and the of trees in the Asian/Pacific region.
Pacific countries. This volume contains In an informal style full of illustrations
beautifully illustrated eleven stories and photographs, the book serves to
from eleven different countries. nurture a child’s love and care for the
Also published in Hindi, Odia, Punjabi environment around.
and Telugu. Also published in Asamiya, Gujarati,
Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

ISBN 978-81-237-4313-4 / ` 35 ISBN 978-81-237-1832-3 / ` 95

Age-group 12-14 / 143 pp Age-group 10-12 / 65 pp
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