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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.
This book gives readers a peek into the cultural element of the Parsi community. The book also gives mention to noteworthy names of the community across various fields. The information supported by illustrations makes this book special.
Nature Society Series – Lakshadweep Map
This series of beautiful booklets presents the four states through multiple dimensions. Lessons around the states can be put forth for children in a way that arouses immediate interest. The booklets go beyond information to raise environmental concerns, leading the reader to look at the text critically. It enables looking at the geographical states while being mindful of the various aspects that make it. This is an important set for children, teachers and researchers.
Nature Society Series- Rajasthan
This series of beautiful booklets presents the four states through multiple dimensions. Lessons around the states can be put forth for children in a way that arouses immediate interest. The booklets go beyond information to raise environmental concerns, leading the reader to look at the text critically. It enables looking at the geographical states while being mindful of the various aspects that make it. This is an important set for children, teachers and researchers.
The boy who played with light-Satyajit Ray
This is a short biography of Satyajit Ray who, as a young boy, loved playing with light and shadow. The book not only lets children’s imagination run riot but also boldly traces dream pursuit. The well-researched book is an easy read interspersed with sketches that add an element of fun to reading. It is a good introduction to Ray and invites readers to explore his life and works further.
This is the story of Earth, then and now. The book presents the relationship between beast, land and humans. It flags the global warming and climate crises as a result of human greed, leading to a fissure in the ecological chain. It reiterates how natural resources have been misused and may nudge the reader to wonder who the real beast is. The book is very timely and a must read for all.
The Secret World of Mehlli Gobhai: The Man Who Found Art Everywhere
Mehlli Gobhai found art all around. He saw beyond what lives on the surface and closely observed the living and the non-living interact. For instance, Gobhai is attracted to murky waters that flow in Indian rather than the crystal clear streams in the US because ‘it will leave some mud on the banks and other things will grow’. The book introduces readers to the inspiring journey of an artist who sees the world and modern art through a welcoming lens.
Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame
This is an unputdownable book of a strong young girl finding her voice and feet in the complex changing world of 1857. What choices are available to her? What choices will she make? These questions call out to the reader as they leaf through the book. This brilliantly nuanced piece of writing challenges the single, lop-sided narrative of people and events around the mutiny immortalised in the annals of history.
