The story begins when three children who discover a strange clue during a break‑in at the Asiatic Society Library in Mumbai. This clue leads them into a thrilling adventure across the city. They uncover secrets hidden for thousands of years, solve riddles, and learn how the sapphire has shaped history.
The story follows young Bittoo, whose playtime with his friend Sonu is interrupted by a stubborn case of the hiccups.
This anthology is a thoughtfully curated collection featuring both Indian and international poets. It brings together a wide range of emotions — joy, wit, sadness, wonder — while remaining accessible to children who are just being introduced to poetry.
At its heart, this vibrant, colorful book takes you on the most delightful journey, following “Red” — a little shoe — as it travels and encounters different groups of animals and birds along the way.
Set over the course of thirteen rain-soaked days, many of which have been declared Rain Holidays at school, Rekha tries to navigate the rain-laden streets of Mumbai with some expected and some unexpected allies and discover what it means to be a friend to someone who herself is going through a rain holiday of her own.
Rarely do we encounter history as something alive, curious, and engaging. That’s what makes this book refreshing; it’s written in an approachable way for middle-grade readers, using simple language while opening up deep perspectives.
