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1. The Song of a Scarecrow
Author and illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu
Publisher: Katha
The scarecrow decides to leave his field one day and he found freedom. He was on his own, enjoying. But soon he remembered his field and found what he had not expected. A beautiful telling in words and pictures about freedom and responsibilities.
2. Ka: The Story of Garuda
Reteller: Geeta Dharmarajan
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu
Publisher: Katha
The skies shook, then came rains of fire. Yet, Garuda, the big, black eagle pierced through the walls of heaven to snatch away the soma. He had to. That was the only way he could free his mother. This fascinating version is an adaptation from the original by Roberto Calasso.
3. Ravan Remedy
Author and illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu
Publisher: National Book Trust
Ravan Remedy is a story of Ravan becoming a friend through a problem that the idol solves. A beautiful book in pictures and little text.
4. The Story of Shangmiyang – The Tangkhul Giant
Author and reteller: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu
Publisher: Katha
Story of the gentle, big giant who sneezed up a storm. A vivid story set in the North Eastern region of the country.
5. Do Haat
Author: Ismat Chughtai
Illustrator: Suddhasattwa Basu
Publisher: Katha
Fauji Ramavataar returns home after three years and finds changes in his family. In a satirical form, the story redefines tolerance, acceptance and existence.
