Young Diya’s Bapu sees something mysterious and terrifying in the bathroom and the book opens with an illustration of a tall looming shadow. Yelp!
Author: Sowmya Prasad
We are introduced to young Zooni who is a playful and feisty girl. Along with her older cousin, Maqbool Sherwani, she is in the thick of fervent patriotic discussions about the fate of Kashmir.
The book has traditional tales revolving around the nine forms of Durga. It also gives information on how each Durga festival is celebrated in different parts of the country.
This anthology of Jataka Tales is a poignant yet playful book which is centred around Buddhist pearls of wisdom. Each tale is anchored around a native Indian tree and through these stories we learn how to emulate a tree’s selfless philosophy
This book is a glowing tribute and a wonderful introduction to this illustrious lady who did path breaking work for Indian biodiversity.
Based on a Celtic folktale, this short story is about a young boy named O’win who is enamored by the moon. One night, when a mysterious shadow threatens to swallow up the moon.