Mullah Nasruddin is one of the Sufi tradition's most popular ancient Persian characters. The stories of his cleverness and intelligence are equally loved by both kids and adults. This book is a beautifully illustrated compilation of thought-provoking and humorous tales that capture the child’s imagination and hold their interest until the end.

Learn about the story of J.R.D. Tata's flights. Stories that unfolded in the skies, while keeping an eye on the ground.

Kids story by Manoj das

One morning, a mother and child go in search of the sun. Their journey comes alive in a vast dotted landscape where lively birds, quick-footed animals and busy humans meet and share the forest, the river and the mountain… The book is a vibrant collaboration between a master Warli artist, a design student and the publishers, inspired by the incredible detail and humour of the original Warli paintings.

All Kali wanted to do was dance. But how could he. After all, in his village, boys did not dance, especially not Bharatanatyam. A story about aspiration and believing in dreams.Written by Aparna Karthikeyan and Illustrated by Somesh Kumar.

The old snake is punished – the frogs will now ride on him. The frogs jump for joy – but they had better watch out! This unusual bilingual retelling of a Panchatantra favourite swings sympathy in favour of the snake. Stunning pictures are based on wooden folk toys from Channapatna in Karnataka, a craft style that came centuries ago from Persia.

Yasmin’s home is a tin box, burning hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. But Dubki, her stray dog friend, has no home at all. How unfair! So Yasmin decides to build one for Dubki, just like she has seen her Ammi and Abbu build for others. A heart-tugging story on a child’s idea of home, centred round a family of migrant workers who construct big houses while living in hovels themselves, displaced and longing for their own home far away. Told in the voice of little Yasmin, it speaks straight to the child reader. Illustrations evoke a gentle glow of joy and hope.

Banko discovers the beauty of coins when he sees his grandmother’s collection. Join Banko to find out the images that can be spotted on Indian coins.

What will Megha be today - a botanist, an astronaut, an artist?

Awaited

Journey through the magical land of Ladakh with Sonam.

Mati pesters her grandmother and father for her own plot of land. When she does get it, she works hard. And then she hears that a company wants to make a coal mine in their village – the enormous black pit that will eat up all their lands, like it has in the next village… As always, Rinchin powers her questions through irresistible storytelling. The little girl’s anxiety about losing her land to “a monster machine” cuts close to the heart as it takes head-on an issue that is ravaging tribal Chhattisgarh, where this story is set, and every other place where there is ‘development’ at a cost.

Muthu’s constant companion is a rooster called Goondi. But her grandfather tells her not to get too attached to Goondi, since he belongs to Selvi Paati. And the village head wants to buy him for his son’s wedding feast… Muthu can’t bear the thought! So, she makes her move and Thatha makes his, in this tender story about what a dear friend is worth. Pictures add richness and depth to this layered narrative set in an Irula fishing village in Tamil Nadu. Their varying tones and textures capture the setting, the people and the moments.

Avi loves cooking day, and helping everyone in the family. Join in as Avi explores the kitchen in this book about noticing and recognising patterns.

Ilham has a problem. Her Papa has given her a crisp fifty rupee note for her birthday, and she doesn’t know where to keep it absolutely safe. A pocket would be best, but her new frock doesn’t have one. So she runs to Salma Chachi the tailor to get a pocket stitched — but that leads to another problem. A charming little nugget of a story with the flavour of old Hyderabad captured warmly in the pictures!

This is the fascinating story of a princess who has the longest and the most beautiful hair in the whole kingdom. “Have you seen the princess with a gurgling river of hair? No? Ask the jungle birds or the fisherfolk. They’ll tell you who she is! Komilla Raote tells you a story you will never forget.” — The Hindu. For Age 6+ Recommended by CBSE and NCERT

"एक नया देश बन रहा था", वयस्क चर्चा कर रहे थे। मुझे पता चला कि जब एक नया देश बनता है, तो आइसक्रीम और कैंडी बेचने वाले हमारी सड़क पर आना बंद कर देते हैं। यह एक अच्छी चीज नहीं है।" जसबीर भुल्लर ने कहानियों के इस छोटे से संग्रह में 1946-49 के दौरान अपने बचपन की यादों को बड़े प्यार से संजोया है। उनके कोमल शब्द सड़कों पर हल्के-हल्के चलते हैं और आपको एक हल्का सा खिंचाव देते रहते हैं जैसे कोई बच्चा आपको अपनी नई खोज का रास्ता दिखा रहा हो। उसकी खोज एक मरता हुआ पौधा है जिसे वह घर या किताबों से भरा घर लाता है। चंद्रमोहन कुलकर्णी की कलाकृति पाठ को एक धार, एक रंगीन और जीवंत धार देती है। एक नज़र आपको इसे दोबारा देखने के लिए आमंत्रित करेगी।

Thom! It lands on Kuttan’s toes. Dheem! He kicks and up it goes. The pages of this book resound with the rhythm of dance as Abu's big red ball bounces in tune with the delightful illustrations. CBSE recommended

It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.

When Avni’s dadi is no more, her father tells her that her dadi will return after thirteen days, but not as her dadi. She could come as anyone- a bird, a flower, an ant or some other thing. Thus begins Avni’s journey to look for her dadi in everything she sees. Do you think she found her? Sanika Deshpande wrote and illustrated this sensitive and lively story. These figurative illustrations realistically portray the ethos of a family that has lost a member. Every illustration sets the mood of the page, so powerful are its characters. You will find the story and illustrations so familiar, as if you have known them for years. Age group 6-8 years