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These short bios on the inside back cover of the book reveal that both writer Shikha Tripathi and illustrator Ogin Nayam are daydreamers. Together they have recreated the real story of young Tine Mena who worked with determination to make her dream of climbing mountains come true. Even as the story salutes Tine’s achievements, it touches your heart. It will inspire anyone who reads it, anytime.
Children’s favourite joke subject makes for a funny and very informative book about the variety of ways in which animal excreta is produced and used by a variety of creatures, from caterpillars to hippos. The puns add to the fun.
Spectacular illustrations add to the charm of this simple book about the creepy-crawlies that surround us in our urban homes. Through a very personalised account, the writer gives us just enough information to keep us engaged and curious.
Anna’s Extrordinary Experiments with Weather
Nandita Jeyaraj has captured the very essence of the scientific temper through her charming and informative story of scientist Anna Mani known, among other things, for her work with weather. Written with a light touch and a sense of wonder that’s captured so movingly in Priya Kuriyan’s illustrations, the book is a much-needed yet rare treasure in the basket of science writing for children.
A motley group of travellers, family and friends, sets out for a week’s trek along the Ganga river. As the journey progresses, many truths are revealed in a gentle but firm manner. These two strands – the enduring yet fragile aspect of both nature and of human relationship are handled sensitively by the author. It is an affectionate and realistic picture of life as many of us know it. Look for the ending!
Ese are true stories of forest life and nature. The writers are all nature lovers who have worked in conservation but none of them have an activist tone to them! The stories are gentle, the characters thoughtful and the situations are genuine. Every reader, young and old will respond to these stories in the same spirit. A must have for every library and surely interesting questions and discussions will come up.
10 Indian Animals You May Never See Again in the Wild
Ranjit Lal is at ease with writing both fiction and nonfiction. He is able to blend elements of one into the other with good effect. In this book, we are made aware not only about the precarious existence of the ten creatures he highlights, but also about the man-made reasons behind this unfortunate situation. His light touch ensures that this book will be read by all ages from 8 up.
A gentle, evocative book about the wonders that hide in the forest and the wise people who live there, this is a book for all ages – a lilting read-aloud for small children, and a fascinating and wonderous experience for older readers. The book invites readers to look at the world with an open mind and an equally open heart.
