Moving house – I Want That Room!
by Jen Green
illustrated by Mike Gordon
New experiences can be daunting. 
Using amusing pictures and simple text, 
this book presents the move to a new 
home, reassuringly. One of a series that 
helps prepare children by encouraging them
to talk about people and issues involved in 
new situations.
Hodder Wayland
Rs 79.00     For 3-5 years

Younguncle Comes To Town
by Vandana Singh
Three children await a very unusual guest…Who is he? Was he really kidnapped by monkeys when he was little? Meet Younguncle and a cast of quirky characters in a warm and funny book written in a style that’s contemporary and engaging.
young Zubaan
Rs 150.00  For 10 years and above

Today Is My Day
by Anushka Ravishankar
illustrated by Piet Grobler
Tala is fed up of people – parents, teachers, sisters…telling her what to do. But no! Not today, for anyone who tells her what to do is
in for a rude surprise! Witty, energetic 
pictures evoke a spunky little heroine.
Tara Publishing
Rs 250.00   For 4-6 years

Tales of the Trojan War
retold by Kamini Khanduri
illustrated by Jeff Anderson
When Helen, King Menelaus’ wife sails away in the dead of night with a Trojan prince, an epic struggle is about to begin…Greek heroes seek their revenge on Troy. Through atmospheric illustrations and a modern retelling, the stories recapture the spirit, the action, adventure and romance of four thousand year old Greek myths, artfully.
Usborne Publishing Ltd.
Rs 65.00  12 years and above    

Trevor’s Boat Hunt
written and illustrated by Rob Lewis
Trevor’s search for his toy boat becomes 
a story about water, where it comes from, 
where it goes and what we do to it. Included 
are some activities and handy information to enthuse early reading and learning.
Random House Children’s Books
Rs 151.00  For 5-8 years

Detective Stories
chosen by Philip Pullman
illustrated by Nick Hardcastle
A collection of stories by the likes of 
Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle 
and Dorothy Sayers. They give the reader 
a sense of the world around detectives. 
On display are the deductive skills and courage of Sam Spade, Hercule Poirot 
and Sherlock Holmes, as they solve 
the most puzzling and sometimes, the easiest of cases in a variety of settings – exotic, sinister, everyday… 
Kingfisher
Rs 233.00  14 years and above

The Story of Ships
by Jane Bingham
illustrated by Colin King
A long time ago if you were born on 
one side of a river you stayed there…
until the day a man saw a floating log. 
Crisp, easy-read text and colourful 
illustrations in comic book style, ferry 
you on a fascinating journey through time, 
into the world of ships, explorers and voyages.
Usborne
Rs 65.00  For 6 years and above

september 2004