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Adventures of the Humongoose Family
The story and the language both flow effortlessly. Zai’s relationship with the animal world and her lightness of touch make this book a sure hit for young readers. The Mongoose characters are well rounded and the distinctive illustrations by Niloufer bring them to life.The episode with Raja, the old tracker mongoose had a 12 year old reader in gales of laughter. An enjoyable read.
As you follow the peacock’s adventurous journey, your eyes linger over the details in Shailaja Jain Chougule’s cheerful illustrations that beautifully balance Niyatee Sharma’s story. Although the idea is not entirely new, the telling draws in readers by taking them into confidence.
This sweet, simple, utterly believable story has a denouement that is breathtaking in its ingenuity. Author Mamta Nainy’s little Lila and her heart-felt dilemma are vividly visualized by illustrator Habib Ali. This familiar and funny and tender picture book will resonate with readers of all ages.
You may not understand why the child on the front cover of this book hangs upside down. Illustrator Shubham Lakhera aims to make the reader wonders why in the same way that Mini Shrinivasan’s protagonist with Down’s Syndrome doesn’t understand why her class fellows behave the way they do with her. This picture book shines a light on the nature of some special children even as it helps readers understand them.
A charming story of a dog who seems to belong to no one but who finally finds a name and a home. Diversity is naturally embedded in the story that shows the antics of the dog and the open-heartedness of the people. Beautiful illustrations add a layer in presenting the contemporary urban setting. A book full of love, for the dog and for the community that is joined together by its arrival.
This compelling story of a young boy in rural Tamil Nadu, leading a life differently from the likely readers of this book, spotlights the precarious and deprived, yet free existence of a child from a nomadic community, and the social context in which the family’s tradition occupation is abandoned. Neither school nor the care and comfort of family are in the picture. A thought-provoking read that can generate introspection and discussion.
Unknown Heroes of India’s Freedom Struggle
The term ‘freedom struggle’ conjures images of iconic leaders, yet there were millions of others who contributed to India’s independence, displaying remarkable courage and sacrifice at their own small levels. Journalist P. Sainath documents the lives of these lesser-known figures, many in their twilight years. The graphic format brings their stories alive in this fascinating children’s version.
A little girl, Kadalamma, learns of the secrets of the sea as she takes a shorewalk with her fisherman grandfather, Palayam. This book is illustrated with photographs of life and living on the seashore and has an insider’s view of the deep relationship that communities share with the sea and all the life in it. The sensitivity and voice of the narrative, the depth of content and excellent images make the book a wonderful example of narrative non-fiction.
