Feet Problems
by Akhila Girijakumar
illustrated by Prithvishwar Gayen
If only Batty, the caterpillar, had six, 
elegant feet, then shopping for shoes 
would be a walk in the park! But he’s in for 
a surprise…Fresh writing, big, bright illustrations and a sense of humour come together with charming effect.
Children’s Book Trust
Rs 17.00    For 0-3 years        

A Leaf Out Of My Book
by Benita Sen
An absorbing collection of short stories that 
deal with familiar moments and characters of childhood and through them, issues. The characters might be mischievous, eccentric, quirky but add colour to life. 
Rupa & Co.
Rs 70.00    For 8-10 years   

Franklin's Blanket
by Paulette Bourgeois
illustrated by Brenda Clark
The search for a worn-out, musty 
blanket captured in a tone that’s warm 
and comforting. The ebullient, richly 
detailed drawings evoke feelings of loss 
and the delight of discovery – of a 
universally favourite possession, and 
provide much to discuss.
Scholastic Inc
Rs 100.00    For 3-5 years

Wish You Were Here
by Anushka Ravishankar
Meet a truly bizarre family that likes to roam 
the world, take in the sights and send postcards to their stay-at-home relatives. Funny nonsense verse and the innovative use of commercial poster art makes this off-beat take on the stereotypes of travel appealing to children and adults.
Tara Publishing
Rs 250.00    For 8 years and above

Big World
by Garry Popper
illustrated by Andi Johnson
The books in this series use lively verse
 to conjure up images and flavours of 
many countries in a journey of discovery 
of our very big world, through Ali in Egypt, 
Keito in Japan, Mario in Italy…
Ravette Publishing
Rs 95.00 each    For 4-6 years  

The Tin Princess
by Philip Pullman
Set in 1882, this stylish, riveting novel by 
the author of the Dark Materials and Sally Lockhart trilogies, catapults three young Londoners into the whirlwind of politics in Razkavia, a country high up in the mountains 
of Central Europe. 
Dell Laurel-Leaf,
Rs 123.50    For 12 years and above

The Why-Why Girl
by Mahashweta Devi
illustrated by Kanyika Kini
Moyna lives in a little tribal village. She 
can’t go to school because she has to 
tend the goats, collect the firewood, fetch 
the water… But she is so full of questions 
the postmaster calls her the ‘why-why girl’. 
In this delightful story, enriched by stunningly textured illustrations, Mahasweta Devi tells 
us how she meets Moyna (and her mongoose!) and helps her find answers to all the why-whys. In books. Available in English, Tamil, Hindi, 
Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati.
Tulika Publishers
Rs 100.00    For 6 years and above.

English August – An Indian Story
by Upamanyu Chatterjee
Agastya Sen is a young Indian civil servant posted to the small, provincial town of Madna. 
A perceptively comic look at one year in 
the sticks.
Penguin Books
Rs 263.00    For 14 years and above