Children's Literature Books

In the 1940s, amidst the crumbling British government and India’s struggle for self-governance, two stubborn teenagers strike an unlikely friendship over a game of gilli danda. In 2011, David and Nandini—now in their eighties—recall past events, revi

What are the different techniques used in various racquet games? How do athletes train to run as fast as they do? Get a fascinating insight into the world of racquet sports and Athletics. Read more

Skeletons playing cricket in a lonely stadium, a guava tree that pulls children in, a father, who gives his family to a witch as a ‘gift ’and a bit of mud that becomes a monster.This beautifully-illustrated book of 101 stories about ghosts, monsters,

A poor little girl is rewarded with lovely gifts when she feeds a hungry bird all the rice she has. What happens when the girl's greedy, nosy neighbour hears the story and tries to get better gifts for herself? Why did the once sweet sea water turn s

Renewable energy implies less strain on the environment. But what is renewable energy? Why is it good for mother Earth? A well- knit story about sensible parents telling their little son Eric how energy can be derived from the sun, wind and Water to

[Sophie van der Stap] renders her tale with a poignant awareness of the joy that is possible even in the most dire circumstances. Readers will swiftly be drawn into this beautifully written story of a brave and quite fascinating young woman. Publishe

A gloomy pirate ship roams the high seas, pillaging freely but vanishing in the blink of an eye. Is it haunted? How will Captain Tucker solve this mystery? Find out in this intriguing tale about pirates. Read more

Simran, a recently divorced young mother of a girl, tries to analyseher broken marriage through a series of distractions so that she canput her past behind her and look up at life again. As she negotiatesan existence in transition, a chance meeting w

What happens to the garbage that we throw every day? Where is it dumped? Why is it necessary to dispose the garbage safely? Is all garbage waste, or can it be reused? This vividly illustrated, delightful and extremely informative book answers all you

Bluebeard appears in Peter’s dreams and tells him about a hidden treasure. But is it a dream or will Peter really find the pirate’s treasure? Find out in this fun tale. Read more

Mother Earth is in deep danger. The changes in Global climate patterns are to blame. Why is this happening? Jonathan, Tina and their parents explore how they can contribute towards making this world a clean and healthy place to live in. This vividly

Reduce, reuse, recycle is the mantra of ‘go Green’. recycling can be fun if you are creative. What’s more, it’s at home where you can make the biggest difference to the amount you recycle! Follow the three R’s and become a recycling Champ. Let’s see

Irritated with its tinkle, a pirate Captain throws a mysterious red Bell into the sea. Will this spell bad luck for the pirate and his crew? Find out in this tale from the high seas. Read more

On full moon nights, from deep within the lagoons of Mattakalappu, Ilankai, mysterious sounds emerge. During the three decades of civil war, it is said, those sounds had ceased. The mermaid Ila, who has lived in those waters for a long, long time, sp

What are ostrich pillows? Which incident led to the invention of the slinky? What are Hamblin glasses? Have scarves always been a fashion statement? From weird to utterly fascinating, this book is filled with stories behind some really cool and some

Emma, Eva and George eagerly go to the forest Reserve with their parents. But they are in for a rude shock when they see the beautiful deer eating the plastic bottles strewn about, the trees left as mere stumps, and litter everywhere. They learn from

Shadowland is a novel that begins with the readers being told that Anand, the protagonist of the story has just started getting used to life as an apprentice in the Silver Valley, which is located in the Himalayas. Anand also endeavors to master the

City girl Nooni is surprised at the pace of life in her grandparents’ village in Karnataka. But she quickly gets used to the gentle routine there and involves herself in a flurry of activities, including papad making, organizing picnics and learning

In a fast-paced, rapidly changing world, children struggle to cope with the sheer multiplicity of stimuli and expectations. It could get overwhelming for the still-developing minds of the young. How do we get them to pause for a moment? What will hel

Learning to tell the time will now be a lot of fun. Filled with engaging, time-related activities, let young kids master the clock with this book!. Read more