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A young boy’s attempts to reconcile his image of his estranged father with the rather less wonderful man who actually turns up in his life. A funny and loving look at families and how they learn to live, together or not.
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.
Canato Jimo’s wordless picture book will leave you feeling utterly enchanted and filled with joy following the antics of two little ones who lay their hands on a pair of scissors. True, we must never leave scissors around for little hands to find, but what happens in the pages of this book will only bring a smile to your face, and another, and another.
Pictures and words do a slow dance in this warm, loving book animated by pictures that are now small, now large, now really up close, touching your nose. Timira Gupta’s simple text finds the perfect balance in Rajiv Eipe’s dramatic illustrations in earth tones that will resonate with anyone who has ever taken a little one on a walk.
On her way to the park, Nani has many little detours, that take her little grandson and us on a fascinating journey through city spaces teeming with activity, people and colour. The ‘big book’ format perfectly suits the detailed and charming illustrations. Author and Illustrator Deepa Balsavar’s detailed illustrations have potential for much discussion and sharing of experiences.
The murky and slightly mysterious illustrations draw you into young Gopu’s hazardous journey across a bustling city. Only at the end do you realise why his journey is made up of sounds, smells and precisely measured steps.
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.
