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The Grand Chapati Contest

In this wacky story, a king holds a chapati contest for the fluffiest and puffiest chapati. If you love soft-fluffy-puffy chapatis, then you would know what it feels like to eat not-so-fluffy-puffy chapatis. That is what happened to the king. And if you have eaten soft-fluffy-puffy chapatis, read this book to find out what you have been missing. The illustrations brighten the story.

Duckbill - an imprint of Penguin Random House India 2020 Asha Nehemiah Chetan Sharma

Coming Home

The book is a fictional account of a true story of a young boy in the Sittilingi Valley of Tamil Nadu. The children of the valley, led by 11-year-old Selva, attempt to build their own school so that they do not have to choose between migrating for elementary education or giving it up altogether. Inspiring the young to find their own voice and confidence, this book is a part of an iconic set of five.

Karadi Tales 2021 Priti David Cover Design- Tanvi Parulkar

No Nonsense Nandhini

This is a fictionalised account of the experience of a single mother in Tamil Nadu. Nandhini balances parenting and work – flower picking in a farm. She not only defies stereotypes but is also an icon of revolution. The book takes the reader through her life, struggles, grit in overcoming challenges and moments of joy. It presents a world that is unknown to many children but one they need to be aware of. The cover illustration is fresh and attractive. The book is a part of an iconic set of five.

Karadi Tales 2020 Aparna Karthikeyan Cover Design- Tanvi Parulkar

That Night

The book addresses the real and palpable fear of a riot with much sensitivity and subtlety. This is a must read in today’s predicament of uncertainty, violence and injustice that enter the lives of children, directly or indirectly, in the garb of social media. The role of the adult in unpacking this book for children is vital. The book offers great scope to begin a dialogue about fear, anxiety and what lies within experiences.

Pratham Books 2021 Bijal Vachharajani Shrujana Niranjani Shridhar

How I Feel

The book is well thought out and projects a child’s feelings and emotions accurately. It allows the reader to imagine themselves in various scenarios and ask themselves how they would feel. What makes the book unique is that it has room for readers to feel differently in the same scenario. The book has a global appeal, the text flows effortlessly and the illustrations are magnificent.

Pratham Books 2021 Varsha Seshan Gitanjali Iyer

Asamo is that You?

Most children love stories about monsters and, in this book, they encounter many kinds. The story is about a journey of being free of fear. What makes the book even more interesting is that Yumum, who encounters various monsters, remains unperturbed. The captivating illustrations support the text, lets the child’s imagination run wild and brings the adorable yet strange creatures alive.

Pratham Books 2021 Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam Canato Jimo and Ogin Nayam

Ikru’s first day of school

This wordless picture book speaks a million stories and is based on a theme common in the lives of most children. The book creates many stories from one. The detailed illustrations paint a real picture of the first day of school, a memorable event for most children. This is a fun book for children to engage with. Being wordless, it is accessible to several kinds of readers.

Pratham Books 2021 Sunaina Coelho Sunaina Coelho

Home

This story about refugees highlights their painful journey of losing home and hope, of living with several uncertainties without family, familiar neighborhoods, known cultures. The refugees are often left questioning where they belong. The illustrations add beautifully to the story and support the questions it raises about the meaning of home and hope, of belonging and being.

Pratham Books 2021 Fausto Aarya De Santis Ogin Nayam