Peekaboo Farm
by Emily Bolam
Babies can peek at and call out to 
well-loved farm animals tucked away 
behind BIG flaps on every spread. A
cheery board book with a surprise ending!
Campbell Books
Rs 184.05     For 0-3 years

The Ramayana for Children
by Bulbul Sharma
illustrated by K P Sudesh
A contemporary rendering of the ancient epic 
that weaves together all its elements – action, adventure, love, war, a cast of human, animal 
and other-worldly characters and a range of 
human emotions. Simple, vivid narration and stylised illustrations evoke the drama and depth 
of the canvas.  
Puffin Books
Rs 399.00   For 8 years and above   

The Woman and the Crow
by Shankar
illustrated by Subir Roy
A roti is carried away by a crow and a 
chain story follows. A good read-aloud for 
little lap-listeners that works as a 
memory game too. The easy to read and 
repeat text is ideal for first readers.  
Children’s Book Trust
Rs 18.00    For 2-4 years

The Adventures of Feluda – The Emperor's Ring
by Satyajit Ray
Master sleuth Feluda and his teenaged 
assistant Topshe are on holiday in Lucknow 
when a priceless Mughal ring is stolen. Feluda 
is hot on the trail of a devious criminal! The first
in the series of the twelve greatest adventures 
of detective Feluda, in handy special editions. Puffin Books
Rs 99.00    For 10 years and above

Kolaba
by Sandhya Rao
illustrated by Ranjan De
Sonabai lives besides a tree that 
bears delicious berries. Every day she 
picks the berries and makes sweets to 
sell in the market. She is very contented…
until Kolaba the fox sneaks into her 
life. Paper-cut illustrations in vivid hues 
and artful writing bring an air of mystery 
and touches of gentle humour to this 
delightful folktale.
Tulika Publishers
Rs 80.00    For 3 years and above.
English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada.

The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
illustrated by Graham Percy
The riverbank is the setting for the classic 
featuring Rat, Mole, Toad and Badger. Their adventures celebrate the innocence of a time 
gone by. Nostalgia-tinted illustrations capture 
the warmth and atmosphere of those days. 
Pavilion Books
Rs165.00    For 12 years and above

Magic Tree House # 25 – Stagefright 
on a Summer Night
by Mary Pope Osborne
illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Crisply written, this series compacts adventure, history and fascinating facts to recreate a time for a here and now feel. 
This time, the Magic Tree House whisks 
Jack and Annie way back to Elizabethan England. They meet Big Will himself who’s having trouble with some actors. The show must go on…with themselves in it!
Random House
Rs 76.20    For 6-8 years

The Broken Ridge
by Philip Pullman
Raised by her white father, Ginny has always 
felt close to her mother, a Haitian painter, she 
has never known. As a mixed-race teen in a 
small Welsh village, Ginny hasn’t had an easy time. And when she uncovers a startling thing 
or two about her family, there is upheaval. An intriguing novel about family ties and the search 
for identity.
Dell Laurel-Leaf

Rs 123.50    For 14 years and above

december 2003