Pratham Books Catalogue 2013

PRATHAM BOOKS

CATALOGUE 2012-2013

855 stories in search of their

readers.

t all begins with one book. One fascinating story, peopled with characters you want to talk like, act like, and be like. One private adventure into a world of words and pictures and ideas strung together just so, enclosed between two covers. That’s how we fall in love with books.

When you open a book, you set so much magic into motion: Motor skills kick in, to help you hold up a book and turn its pages. Visual comprehension takes place, when you look at pictures, and figure out what they mean. Language skills develop when you see letters and words and sentences express actions and ideas. Cognitive skills, creative skills, pattern recognition and reading will stimulate all of these.

Pratham Books exists to spark this love for reading - a spark that will light the way to a lifetime of learning. In the next few pages, you will encounter 855* of our finest messengers.

Our stories come from all across India. They speak 11 different languages, and come with pictures that have a life of their own. Some of our stories are told by animals. Others feature friends and family. Still others live on the hillside, or by the sea. Many will make you laugh, just as many others will teach you stuff like science and mathematics. Some will take you back in time, while others will introduce you to an art form. Each story is stunningly original, and will reward its reader with many delightful moments that live on long after the book is closed.

These stories are part of joyful reading material. They are also used as curriculum books in schools and institutions.

171 titles, in 11 languages, are making their way towards millions of Indian children. Join us in spreading the joy of reading to a few more.

* This catalogue has a selection of our best selling 171 titles, all available in a minimum of 5 languages.

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Reading levels make choosing books easy:Pratham Books now takes into account the child’s reading level as an indicator to picking the right book – so age and class no longer matter! More importantly if you are encouraging reading in a second language, the levels will help you choose correctly.

Learning to read - level by level.

Since Pratham Books is engaged in bringing out enrichment books rather than pedagogy–driven books, the levels are just an indicator of the reading ability. We hope young readers, as well as the people who buy these books for children will benefit from this change.

Beginning to Read/Read Aloud.For very young childrenwho are eager to beginreading and listening to stories.

Reading Proficiently.For older childrenwho can read withconfidence.

ReadingIndependently.For children whoare ready to readon their own.

Learning to Read.For children who recognize familiarwords and can read new words with help.

Pages: 12 | Size: 8.5” x 5.5” | MRP: `25

Pages: 16 | Size: 8.5” x 5.5” | MRP: `25

SURAJ AND SHER SINGHAnupa Lal: Author Suvidha Mistry: Illustrator

Meet Suraj and Sher Singh as they have fun in the park! Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

SUSHEELA’S KOLAMSSridala Swami: Author Priya Kuriyan: Illustrator

Have you seen a kolam in the sky? Read on to see how Susheela made that!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

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Pages: 16 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `25

LITTLE PAINTERSCheryl Rao: Author Tanvi Choudhury: Illustrator

Painting the house is such fun! But what colour should the gate be? Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

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Pages: 16 | Size: 9.5’’ x 6.75” MRP: `25

CHEEP CHEEP DRIP DRIP

Lubaina Bandukwala: Author Zainab Tambawalla: Illustrator

The baby in this book hears so many interesting sounds around her. Can you hear them too?

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 20 | Size: 8.5” x 7” MRP: `30

NATTU AUR DHAPLIKuldeep Sandhu: Author Ajit Narayan: Illustrator

Nattu started early to meet his friend Dhapli, but when he arrived she couldn’t recognize him.

Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 16 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” MRP: `25

TING TONG! THE DOOR-BELL RINGS Lubaina Bandukwala: Author Zainab Tambawalla: Illustrator

How can a child sleep with so many sounds around him? Find out what disturbs our little one in this bilingual book.

Languages: English-Hindi, English-Kannada, English-Marathi, English-Telugu, English-Tamil

Pages: 12 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `25

NOT NOW, NOT NOW!Noni: Author

Ruchi Shah: Illustrator

The little boy in this book wants to do something now but all the old people say NOT NOW! Do you

get angry when someone says that to you?Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

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SAM’S CHRISTMAS PRESENTAnnie Besant: Author

Alicia Souza: Illustrator

Sam searches for his Christmas present. Does he find it?

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu

Pages: 12 & 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

CHHUK-CHHUK-CHHAKVinita Krishna: Author Suvidha Mistry: Illustrator

Get onto little Nanhi’s train as it chuffs away!

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Urdu

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CAN AND CAN’TCURLY AND STRAIGHTDO AND DON’TTHIS AND THAT

Radha HS: Author | Ruchi Shah: Illustrator

Pages: 12 | Size: 8.5” x 5.5” and 5.5” x 8.5” | MRP: `15

A set of little books that have simple ideas and simple words, brought to life by vivid illustrations.

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MY FAMILYArshi Naaz, Kuldeep Sandhu & Sushila: Authors

Rajeev Verma ‘Banjara’: Illustrator

Pages: 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

Pages: 20 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30

MY FRIENDSRukmini Banerji: Author


Rukmini Banerji: Author


MY HOME

Friends and family mean the world to our young readers!

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Odia

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu

AROUND ME*

CUTE AND SHORT

*This book is used as a supplementary reader in many schools.

COLOURS OF NATURE*Bulbul Sharma: Author and Illustrator

An eminent artist plays with the colours of nature.

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Telugu

FAT KING THIN DOG*Parismita: Author and Illustrator

Run along with the fat king and the thin dog.

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali,Odia

Pages: 20 | Size: 7” x 8.5” MRP: `30

Pages: 12 | Size: 7” x 8.5” MRP: `25

Pages: 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” MRP: `25

THE GREEDY MOUSE*Herminder Ohri: Author and Illustrator

A story about a mouse that learns it doesn’t always pay to be greedy.

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Telugu

Pages: 12 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

BHEEMA, THE SLEEPYHEADKiran Kasturia: AuthorShweta Mohapatra: Illustrator

Bheema just can’t wake up on time! A little friend helps him-would you like to know how?

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi,Kannada, Telugu

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Pages: 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

Pages: 12 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `30

Pages: 16 | Size: 10.75” x 8.5” | MRP: `30

AAJ SE SABKI CHHUTI HAIDr. Hemant Kumar: AuthorKaran Motwani: Illustrator

Holidays mean mangoes, marbles and so much more! Join this merry band of kids and have fun.Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

HAATHI KA BUKHARVijai Kumar: Author

Ajit Narayan: Illustrator

It was very hot and the elephant had high fever. How did he get better? Find

out in this sweet story set in rhyme.Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

BABLOO NACHA JHOOM KEGovind Sharma: AuthorAshok Sharma: Illustrator

A young dancer is adamant that he wants to enjoy his own dance performance along with the audience! How is that possible?Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 12 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

MANEE MYAWRijuta Ghate: Author and Illustrator

Listen to this cheeky kitten!Languages: Hindi, Marathi

LOOK AND LEARN

Watch young children learn about their body and their surroundings as they read these simple stories.

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Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi,

TeluguPages: 16 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `25 each

Pankaj Chaturvedi: AuthorAjit Narayan: Illustrator

I WANT TO...* LOOK AT ME*

Life becomes so much more fun when there is someone to help you. Kaaloo and Sona are the little helpers in these stories.

Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi, Odia

Vinita Krishna: Author Suvidha Mistry: Illustrator

Pages: 12 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25 each

LITTLE HELPERS*


NATKHAT GUDDU

Join Guddu and Manna on their daily adventures - starting from stealing mangoes to riding a cycle for the first time!

Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada

GUDDU AUR AAM GUDDU KI LAL CYCLE

Pages: 12 | Size: 5.5” x 7.75” | MRP: `25

DRIP-DROP-DRIPAmar Goswami: Author | Partho Sengupta: Illustrator

THE LION’S HOWDAH

THE PICNIC*

A set of books with animals doing crazy things that young readers would love to do too.

THE ROTI ROLL*Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Punjabi,

Urdu, Odia

Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia

Pages: 16 & 12 | Size: 7”x 8.5” | MRP: `25 each

Arvind Passi: Author | Subinita Deshaprabhu: Illustrator

Pages: 12 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `30

MERI UNGLIYAAN MERE HAATHVinita Krishna: AuthorSuvidha Mistry: Illustrator

How skillful are our hands and our fingers! We can do anything with them.

PICNIC WITH ANIMALS



Pages: 20 | Size: 5.5” x 7.75” | MRP: `30

WHERE IS MY BAT?*Meera Tendolkar: Author

Rijuta Ghate: Illustrator

The child can’t find his bat! Help him find it as he looks for it everywhere!

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu,

Gujarati, Odia

TIMMY AND PEPE*Madhav Chavan and Manisha Vengurlekar: AuthorsSantosh Pujari: Illustrator

A child interprets the actions of the animal he is playing with using his own experience. Is the child in the book doing the same?Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Odia

Pages: 16 | Size: 5.5” x7.75” | MRP: `25

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THE ROYAL TOOTHACHESanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’: AuthorAjit Narayan: Illustrator

Even the King of the Jungle must keep his teeth clean. Read this sweet story about who taught him this important lesson.

Read about a playful rabbit and an elephant who wants to jump and more in these sweet stories from our little world.

Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’: Author | Ajit Narayan: Illustrator

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati,Kannada, Odia

SMILE PLEASE!* PLAYTIME*

GOLOO THE CIRCLE*Jagdish Joshi: Author and Illustrator

Goloo opens your eyes to the circular world around you! Children can play a game too – how

many circles can you see? You need no pens, paper or dice – all you have to do is to take

turns and keep score...Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Odia,

Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati

Pages: 20 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `30

THE ANIMAL - KID CLUB

Pages: 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Odia


THE MOON AND THE CAPNoni: Author Angie & Upesh: IllustratorsDo you like to wear a cap on a sunny day? Find out who else likes to wear a cap in this charming book.

SEE YOU TOMORROW*Tanya Luther Agarwal: Author

Partho Sengupta: Illustrator

Have you ever said “see you tomorrow” and actually meant it? This boy’s

friends take him at his word!

Pages: 16 | Size: 7”x 8.5”| MRP: `25 Pages: 20 | Size: 7”x 8.5” | MRP: `30

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Odia

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Odia

Punjabi, Bengali

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HERE COMES THE CAMEL AND OTHER POEMSPrayag Shukla: AuthorSiraj Saxena: Illustrator

This collection of poems brings joy to a whole new set of readers!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

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Pages: 28 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `35

AMBILIAnita Vachharajani: Author

Venkat Raman Singh Shyam: Illustrator

Ambili was just four days old when it began to rain heavily. She hid herself under her mother’s tummy. An elephant baby and

scared of the rains! Read all about how she learned to love the rain.


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Pages: 28 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `40

KAKA AND MUNNINatasha Sharma: Author and Illustrator

Kaka, the wicked crow, wants to eat Munni’s eggs. But Munni is a very clever sparrow! And so are the other animals in this popular folktale from Punjab.Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada

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Pages: 20 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `30

Pages: 16 | Size: 8.5”x7”| MRP: `25

RAMYA’S STARSMala Ashok: AuthorHelga Parekh: Illustrator

Where did Ramya’s diamond earrings come from? Find out in this bright little story.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

GULLI’S BOX OF THINGSAnupama Ajinkya Apte: Author

and Illustrator

Gulli has a little brown box where he keeps many things like buttons and keys. But what does he

do with them? Find out, and then you may want your own special box too!


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KHEER ON A FULL MOON NIGHTHOT TEA AND WARM RUGS

Mala Kumar & Manisha Chaudhry: Authors | Priya Kuriyan: Illustrator

The best way to introduce the joyful seasons of India to your child!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

EVERYTHING LOOKS NEW!LASSI, ICE-CREAM OR FALOODA?PEACOCKS AND PAKODAS!

SEASON’S STORIESNEW

Pages: 12 & 16 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `25 each

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Pages: 16 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `25

Pages: 24 | Size: 5.5” x 7.75” | MRP: `30

VAYU, THE WIND*Madhuri Pai: AuthorRijuta Ghate: Illustrator

A nice story about this silent and always present friend, the wind does a lot of things without anybody’s notice!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Odia

JOY*Pankaj Chaturvedi: Author


We can find joy in simple things. This book is all about feeling the joy!

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati

Pages: 20 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30

NAYANA AND THE NOT-SO-SCARY OWL

Anita Vachharajani: AuthorShilpa Ranade: Illustrator

Read all about Nayana’s action packed day where she learns more about owls!


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Pages: 16|Size: 8.5”x 7”|MRP: `25

PAPER PLAYMala Kumar: AuthorRuchi Shah: Illustrator

Manju finds a piece of paper. And in the hands of her friends, it becomes so much more. Illustrated using bits of paper, imagination is at play in this little story.Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu

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Pages: 24 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `40

THE SEVENTH SUNOdia children’s group: Author and Illustrator

A simple tale from a tribal community. This folktale encourages readers to show

respect to our environment.Languages: English - Hindi, English - Kannada,

English - Marathi, English - Telugu, English - Odia

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Pages: 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

Pages: 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

TOPSY TURVYNoni: AuthorAngie & Upesh: Illustrators

Everything is turning upside in a little boy’s house....what could be the reason for this?

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu

RAIN, RAIN*Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’: Author


Roll along with the cloud as it brings rain and joy!

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Odia, Punjabi, Bengali

Pages: 32 | Size: 5.5” x 7.75” | MRP: `35

WE ARE ALL ANIMALS*Madhav Chavan & Meera Tendolkar: AuthorsSantosh Pujari: Illustrator

A nice interaction between animals and children and our capabilities!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Odia,Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu

Pages: 16 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `25 each

SAMIRA GOES SHOPPING SAMIRA’S AWFUL LUNCHBharati Jagannathan: Author Preeti Krishnamurthy: Illustrator

When Samira and her dog, Mouchak, are together, even a simple outing becomes an adventure!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Urdu

SWEET SAMIRA

Size: 6”x 6”

MA! HURRY UP!! MY BALWADI

Rukmini Banerji: Author Sheetal Thapa: Illustrator

In a child’s life, the first school is special. As are the feelings when the child talks with pride about this place.Languages: English, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Telugu, Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Odia

Pages: 28 | MRP: `35 Pages: 24 | MRP: `30

OFF TO SCHOOL

FOUND IT AT LASTTALL... TALLER... TALLEST

THE BILINGUAL SERIES*

MY COLOURFUL KITE TOMMY AND THE FLY

Pages: 16 | Size: 8.5”x10.75” | MRP: `30 each

Kanchan Bannerjee: Author | Avik Kumar Maitra: IllustratorThese bilingual books tell simple stories in two languages. Kids can use one language to learn the other even as the go through these happy stories.Languages: English - Hindi, English - Marathi, English - KannadaAlso available as a non-bilingual book in Kannada and Hindi

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Pages: 20 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30

PEHELWAAN ‘JI’*Sanjiv Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’: Author


The pehelwaan was a terror to the children in his locality, but he got a

taste of his own medicine!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada,

Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati

Pages: 24 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30

LISTEN TO MY BODY*Noni: AuthorAngie & Upesh: Illustrators

We all have a wonderful body. It’s fun to ‘listen’ to our body!Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil

Pages: 16 | Size: 5.5” x 8” | MRP: `25

THE WANDERING CLOUDShyamala S: Author

Priya Bhoir: Illustrator

A rain cloud, Cluffy, floats along in the sky as the wind takes him to many new places. Where

does Cluffy finally rain?Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali

Pages: 16 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `30

INDRADHANUSH PAR BAITHI TITLI

Vinita Krishna: AuthorSudha Chaudhry: Illustrator

What happens when a butterfly lands on a rainbow? Find out in this colourful book.


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Presenting, our very own accidental comedian from South India, Sringeri Srinivas! You will enjoy his impeccable comic timing.

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Urdu, Odia

Pages: 32 & 24 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `35 & `30

Noni: AuthorAngie & Upesh: Illustrators

TOO MANY BANANAS

ANNUAL HAIRCUT DAY*

SUPER SRINIVAS

Pages: 24 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `35

RITU’S LETTER GETS LONGERMala Kumar: AuthorHenu: Illustrator

Little Ritu is very eager to see her cousin. So she posts him a very special letter. Find out what happens to the letter after that.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu

Pages: 24 | Size: 5.5”x 7.5” | MRP: `30Pages: 28 | Size: 5.5” x 7.75” | MRP: `35

Rukmini Banerji, Meera Tendolkar: AuthorsSantosh Pujari & Ketan Raut/ Rijuta Ghate: Illustrators

Children always like to share their experiences with others. In this series, they are going to different places and having so much fun!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Odia

GOING HOMEGOING TO A WEDDING

GOING TO MARKET GOING TO BUY A BOOK

GOING TO SERIES

Dr. Zakir Hussain: Author | Pooja Pottenkulam: Illustrator

The stories from the soil of India are retold by the former president,Dr. Zakir Hussian. These introduce children to a wide variety of emotions and ideas in very interesting ways.

Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada

Pages: 20 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30 each

MURGI KA NIRALA BACHHA

POORI JO KADAHI SENIKAL BHAGI


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Pages: 20 | Size: 7”x 8.5” | MRP: `30 eachMadhuri Purandare: Author and Illustrator

DADDY’S MO AUNTY JUI’S BABY

Anu loves to watch her father trim his moustache. What else does Anu like? A delightfully illustrated set of books by a renowned Marathi author.

ANU’S FUNNY WORLD

Pages: 20 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `35

Pages: 20 | Size: 10.75” x 8.5” | MRP: `35

TOOT TOOT BISCUITVinita Krishna: AuthorSuvidha Mistry: IllustratorSolve the great mystery of the disappearing biscuits. Do you thinkfollowing the trail of crumbs will help?Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

LITTLE BY LITTLE*Anupa Lal: Author


What do two brave little rabbits do when the wolf asks for shelter? Find out in this fun book -

Little by Little.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati,

Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Odia

Pages: 28 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `35

MY COLOURFUL PENCILSMaasoumeh Ansarian: AuthorFatemeh Fazal: Illustrator

Nobody played with the little girl. Her parents and brother were always busy with something or the other. A colourful tale about how a box of colour pencils cheered her up.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

THE TIMID TRAINBharati Jagannathan: AuthorPreeti Krishnamurthy: Illustrator

Loco, the new train felt rather scared of going anywhere. But every time it let out an “Ooo!” in fright, it came out as a strong whistle and everybody said Loco was a fine train. Come take a ride with Loco as it chugs merrily across the country.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 24 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30

BANIHerminder Ohri: Author

Taposhi Ghoshal: Illustrator

Bani can float in her sleep and reach the most amazing, amusing places. Would

you like to float along?Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada,

Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati

Pages: 16 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `25

RUMNIYARukmini Banerji: Author

Henu: Illustrator

Rumniya and Nani are a happy pair because they know most things turn out

right in the end.

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati


Pages: 32 | Size: 5.5” x 7.75” | MRP: `35

MIMI AND THE BUFFALORukmini Banerji: AuthorSantosh Pujari & Ketan Raut: Illustrators

A big fat buffalo is parked in the middle of a busy street. Traffic jams and frayed tempers leave him unmoved, but young Mimi makes quite a different impression!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada

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Pages: 12 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `25

Pages: 28 | Size: 7.75” x 5.5” | MRP: `35

RHINO CHARGEVijaylakshmi Nagaraj: AuthorSanjay Sarkar: Illustrator

Ringo, a baby rhinoceros is very shy and everybody laughs at him. Find out how he learns to say his name. Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi,Gujarati, Urdu

THE MOON AND THE RABBITPankaj Chaturvedi: Author

Ajit Narayan: IllustratorThe Rabbit lived with his friend the Moon. Read

this tale to find out about their adventures.Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati,

Punjabi, Urdu, Telugu

THE TREEUsha Rane: AuthorKetan Raut: Illustrator

Big ideas in fun stories for children to read and enjoy!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu

Pages: 32 | Size: 5.5” x 7.75” | MRP: `35

GRASSHOPPER*Geeta Pote: Author


A fun loving grasshopper learns an important lesson from the industrious ants... Aesop’s tale

told in verse.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada


Pages: 32 | Size: 10.75” x 8.5” | MRP: `40

LENNY AND TWEEK WANTED: A FRIEND

Klaus Baumgart: Author and Illustrator

Who cheers you up when you feel lonely? A good friend! But sometimes you take time to find

a real friend. Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 16 | Size: 10.75” x 8.5” and 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `30

Sridala Swami: Author | Sanjay Sarkar: Illustrator

Simple fun stories for young readers.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Odia

EVERYDAY TALES

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Odia

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi

Pages: 20 & 12 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30 & `25

Herminder Ohri: Author and Illustrator

Big animals fascinate children. A heavy hippopotamus can be as athletic as a lean giraffe. These books make children imagine the unimaginable.

MINI THE HIPPO LEARNS TO JUMP*

SABOO AND JOJO

BIG ANIMALS

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Pages: 20 | Size: 7”x 8.5” MRP: `30

A MIAOW AND A ROARTanya Luther Agarwal: Author Partho Sengupta: Illustrator

Vedika and Karan share a real adventure as they sit in grandfather’s chair. Meet their friends, a lion and a cat, in this fun story.

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali

Pages: 12 | Size: 7” x 8.5” MRP: `25

CLOUD ICE-CREAMAmar Goswami: Author Partho Sengupta: Illustrator

Sarla and her kite are great friends. One day, the kite brings her a lovely gift: Cloud Ice-cream! Read this charming story of their friendship.Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, OdiaGujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Punjabi

Pages: 24 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `30

CHULBUL’S TAIL*Savitri: Author | Sanjay Sarkar: Illustrator

Chulbul, the squirrel is restless and wishes to have a new tail that is more stylish. Read on to find out what happens to Chulbul!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Odia, Kannada

Pages: 16 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `25

SUBBU, THE SIGNALPrabha Ram & Meera Sriram: AuthorsMadhuvanti Anantharajan: Illustrator

Subbu, the traffic signal, is tired of standing in the same place everyday. But what does he hear

when he starts moving?Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 20 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30

LITTLE BIRD LEARNS TO FLYJaya Savita Aiyer and Kamesh Ramakrishna Aiyer: AuthorsMallika Nagarajan: IllustratorRead this airy tale about a little bird who thinks she will never learn to fly.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu


Pages: 20 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `30

Pages: 24 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `35

Pages: 32 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `35

THE TALAABS OF DARBHANGAAnupam Mishra: Author Prashant Soni: Illustrator

Ayachi did not have anything to give the dai at the birth of his son, other than a promise whispered in her ears. A few years later, she was summoned by him and was completely thrown off her feet! Read on to find out why!


CITY OF STORIES*Rukmini Banerji: Author

Bindia Thapar: Illustrator

Nobody in the city has time to tell a story, until Didi and a little girl start a tidal wave of

stories, that washes over everybody. Read this fascinating fable of the transformation of a

city into the City of Stories. Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi,

Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Odia, Punjabi

PAPLU, THE GIANT Ramendra Kumar: Author Zainab Tambawalla: Illustrator

Paplu was a strange giant who did not like to fight with anyone, nor did he like scaring people. But when his beloved villagers were in danger, he rose to great heights to solve the problem.


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LAXMAN’S QUESTIONSLata Mani: Author

Zainab Tambawalla: Illustrator

Laxman’s head was full of questions: Why did seeing a bird fly make him happy? Did the birds who saw

him feel just as happy? Read this book to see if you have such questions too.

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada,Telugu

THE MAGIC POWDER

THE QUIRQUINCHO AND THE FOXWAILERS THREE

THE WOODCUTTER OF GURA

THE MAN WHO THOUGHT HE WAS SMARTER THAN HIS WIFE

Read these delightful folktales that bring out the native wisdom and cultural diversity of distant countries like Ethiopia, Taiwan, Norway, China, Myanmar and Argentina.

Pages: 20 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `30 each

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada

FARAWAY FOLKTALES

THREE FOR FREE

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Vidya Mani: Author Greystroke: Illustrator

Greystroke: Author P G Dinesh: Illustrator Veena Seshadri: Author

Greystroke: Illustrator

Greystroke: Author and Illustrator


Aabid Surti: Author and Illustrator

Gijubhai Badheka’s folktales, retold by Aabid Surti and translated by Anita Vachharajani with irreverent exuberance, have all the joie de vivre of the oral tradition. Aabid Bhai’s hilarious illustrations are sure to be a hit with our young readers.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 24, 28 | Size: 10.75”x 8.5” | MRP: `40 (each)

GIJUBHAI’S GUJARATI FOLKTALES

Volume I: The Phoo-Phoo Baba and Other StoriesVolume II: Uncle Know-All and Other stories

MAGIC KEY SERIES

Dr. Zakir Hussain: Author | Pooja Pottenkulam: Illustrator

The stories from the soil of India are retold by the former president,Dr. Zakir Hussian. These introduce children to a wide variety of emotions and ideas in very interesting ways.

Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada

Pages: 20 | Size: 7” x 8.5” | MRP: `30 (each)

SAEEDA KI AMMAUSI SE THANDA, USI SE GARAMGUL-E-ABBASABBU KHAN KI BAKRI

BHABHLOO BEAR’S ADVENTUREParo Anand: AuthorSuvidha Mistry: Illustrator

Bhabhloo bear’s life is full of twists and turns and he moves forward with leaps and bounds...literally! Join him on his thrilling nocturnal adventure and find out many secrets about Himalayan bears.


Pages: 28 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `45

Pages: 28 | Size: 9” x 6.75” | MRP: `35

CHUSKIT GOES TO SCHOOL!Sujatha Padmanabhan: Author Madhuvanti Anantharajan: Illustrator

Nine year old Chuskit longed to go to school, to make friends, learn math and play games. But she could not …. until Abdul decided to do something about it.

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada,Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Odia

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Sanjeev Saith: Author and Photographs

Languages: English, Hindi

Pages: 24 Size: 8.5” x 10.75” MRP: `40

ANCIENT RIVERS

In India, rivers are not just great, moving bodies of water. They are sacred life-givers, surrounded by folklore, myths and magic. A set of books with stunning photographs and crisp narratives.

Vidya Shah: Author Parthiv Shah: Photographs

Languages: English,Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati

GANGA CAUVERY NARMADA

Pages: 44 Size: 9.25” x 9.25” MRP: `65

Pages: 40 Size: 8.5” x 10.75”MRP: `50

Pages: 20 | Size: 10.75” x 8.5” | MRP: `35

RAJA NANG DHADANGA HAI Kamala Bakaya: Author Audrey Kumar: Illustrator

The emperor’s new clothes in a new avatar! Read Kamala Bakaya’s retelling in vivid verse in Hindi. French artist, Audrey Kumar’s breathtaking illustrations make this book a collector’s item.

Languages: Hindi

THE PEACOCK WHO WOULD NOT DANCE

Ambika Behal: Author Mayur Mistry: Illustrator

Mor was spoilt and vain. But the children loved him.Then, one hot day, the beautiful peacock learnt why

the Gods had sent him to this land.


Pages: 20 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `30

Oriole Henry: AuthorClare Arni: Photographs

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada

1. THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE (AGAIN!)

Venkatramana Gowda: Author | Padmanabh: Illustrator4. THE DAY THE VEGETABLES CAME TO SCHOOL3. THE GENEROUS CROW

5. GRANDPA FISH AND THE RADIO

2. THE SPARROW AND THE FRUIT

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil

Put the Panchatantra aside, and pick up these books by a new generation writer from Uttara Kannada in Karnataka. This wonderful five part series will free the child’s imagination by helping her think laterally.

Pages: 28 | Size: 5.5” x 7.75” | MRP: `35 (each)

WILD AND WACKY TALES*

Venkatramana Gowda: Author | Srikrishna Kedilaya: Illustrator

*This book is used as a supplementry reader in many schools.

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LION ON THE LOOSEParo Anand: Author | Avishek Sen: Illustrator

Do rainy days make you feel like the world is full of possibilities? The lion in the story certainly believes so! Read the story to meet him as he takes a rainy day holiday from the zoo.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Odia

WHERE DOES THE SUN GO AT NIGHT?*WHERE DOES THUNDER COME FROM?WHY IS THE SKY SO BLUE?WHY DON’T THINGS FALL UP?*

Roopa Pai: Author | Greystroke: Illustrator

This set of four books attempts to demystify important scientific concepts through the medium of storytelling. Each book explores different physical phenomena such as the rotation of the earth, the scattering of light, gravity and thunder, in a fun and engaging way.Languages: English, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil

Pages: 32 & 36 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75 | MRP: `35 & `40

THE EUREKA SERIES

Maths becomes a jolly read in these books. Abstract concepts, playfully simple explanations through lively illustrations.

Pages: 32, 32, 32 & 24 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `35

Mala Kumar: Author Angie & Upesh: Illustrators

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu

NUMBERS SHAPES AND DATA MEASUREMENTS TIME AND MONEY

HAPPY MATH SERIES

*This book is used as a supplementry reader in many schools.

Pages: 16 | Size: 7” X 8.5” | MRP: `25

Pages: 24 | Size: 8.5” X 7” | MRP: `30

THE MOUSE WITH SEVEN TAILSBapsi Sidhwa: Author

Sanjay Sarkar: Illustrator

Bapsi’s charming tale about a mouse with seven tails!

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil

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KALLU’S WORLD

GHOST STORIES - Volume-1Deepa Agarwal: Author

Subir Roy: Illustrator Scary stories about people who look like

you but are not...


Pages: 20 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `30

Subhadra Sen Gupta: Author Tapas Guha: Illustrator

Welcome to Khajuria - a village where young Kallu and his gang run delight-ful adventurous riots almost every day. Join them as they grow wiser and wit-tier, as they happily roam the village finding new things to do, and see what they come up with. This promises to be the Indian series to look out for.


KALLU’S WORLD 1- In Big Trouble Again!KALLU’S WORLD 2 - Monkey Business on Stage

Pages: 64 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `85

BISHNU THE DHOBI SINGERSubhadra Sen Gupta: Author Tapas Guha: Illustrator

Bishnu is a washerman’s son who loves to sing.Fortune favours him as he meets Tansen, the greatest musician in the land and becomes his disciple. History comes alive as you share Bishnu’s wonder!Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

Pages: 36 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `50

NONO, THE SNOW LEOPARDPranav Trivedi: Author

Maya Ramaswamy: Illustrator Enter the world of Nono, the snow leopard, the phantom of the snows. This engaging novella,

told through the eyes of a high-altitude wildlife biologist and illustrated by an avid wildlife artist,

is an uncompromising tale for children.

Pages: 28 | Size:10.75” x 8.5” | MRP: `40

JUNGLE BREWTanya Luther Agarwal: AuthorSanjay Sarkar: Illustrator

Bulbuli had heard so much about the mysterious place in the jungle that everybody talked about, but nobody had visited. Was she actually going to have the biggest adventure of her life with only Totaram for company?


Pages: 76 | Size: 9” x 6.75” | MRP: `90Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati

Pages: 32 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `35

GRANDFATHER GOES ON STRIKEK.S. Nagarajan: Author Neeta Gangopadhya: Illustrator

Most grandfathers are content to lie back in an armchair and lazily read the day’s newspaper. Not our tree loving senior citizen. He goes on strike for his beloved trees!


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DREAMERS BY DESIGN

Each book in this series of four looks at the life of a child in a rural artisan family from different parts of India. Their stories naturally reflect their cultural and social milieu. Illustrated using local forms of painting and craft work, this series is a great way to introduce children to our rich and varied craft heritage.

Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada

MANU MIXES CLAY AND SUNSHINE

BULLI AND THE TIGER

BIJU SPINS SOME MAGIC

MUMTAZ EMBROIDERS HER DREAMS

Bulbul Sharma: Author | Shanti Devi: Illustrator

Jolly Rohatgi: Author | Ram Soni: Illustrator

Shalini Reys: Author | Nankusia Shyam: Illustrator

Jaya Jaitly: Author | Bhramara Nayak: Illustrator

Pages: 24 | Size: 8”x 8” | MRP: `30

Pages: 32 | Size: 8” x 8” | MRP: `35

HANDMADE IN INDIAOlivia Fraser: Author and Illustrator

Olivia Fraser has travelled around India painting for the last ten years. This book has arisen from her observations of the vast colourful array of people she has come across during her travels.

Pages: 32 | Size: 9.25” x 9.25” | MRP: `50

Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada

A WALK AMONG TRESSNimret Handa: Author and Illustrator

Take a walk among trees in the King’s orchard to savour the taste, the smell and

the legends associated with bountiful fruit trees in India. You will feel refreshed

by all that you learn!


Pages: 28 | Size: 8.5” x 7” | MRP: `35

MY UNFORGETTABLE TRIPMilind Gunaji: Author | Milind Verlekar: Photographs

One day Milind Gunaji turned his jeep towards his favourite destination, the Sahyadri moutains. As he was about to finish the first lap of his travels, he met a ghost! Read this fascinating Fort travelogue of Gunaji and the ghost.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

Nature’s WebmastersFrom submariNes to sky raiders

The author gives valuable and scientific information about spiders and dragonflies, camouflaged in a savvy and humorous narative.

Ranjit Lal: Author Sanjay Sarkar: Illustrator

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati

Pages: 28 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `40

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1. A ROYAL PROCESSION 2. MARCHING TO FREEDOM

3. SAILING HOME 4. RAZA MEETS THE KINGSubhadra Sen Gupta: Author Tapas Guha: Illustrator

A series that transports children to four different periods of history. Each book features children as the chief protagonists who look at the times through their eyes.

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati

Pages: 40 | Size: 9.25” x 9.25” | MRP: `50

A MAN CALLED BAPUSubhadra Sen Gupta: Author Neeta Gangopadhya: Illustrator

An affectionate account of Bapu, the man and his life and why he will inspire generations to come.Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu

Pages: 40 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `50

A KINGS COBRA’S SUMMERJanaki Lenin: Author

Maya Ramaswamy: Illustrator

Set in the verdant Western Ghats, this story brings to life all the strange life

forms that Kaala the king cobra comes across – the birds, the animals, the

plants. How is he to find his way back to the areca nut plantation where he is

the king?


NATURE’S CAPERS

Pages: 20 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `30

GRANDPA CHERRY BLOSSOMHema Pande: Author Keiko Tsuji: Illustrator

Feel the warmth of the Land of the Rising Sun in this beautiful collection of tales. The expert brush of Japanese artist, Keiko Tsuji adds the final authentic touch.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada

HISTORY SERIES*

Pages: 60 | Size: 9.25” x 9.25” | MRP: `80


WHY DOES GOPAL GET ANGRY?J.M. Radhakrishna: Author | Henu: Illustrator

Gopal often feels angry. His dog, Blackie watches him with concern as he gets angry with

schoolmates, parents and even with Blackie himself. What causes Gopal’s anger? Is he able to understand his own feelings? Learn from Gopal’s

journey to deal with anger. Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu,

Urdu, Gujarati

Pages: 28 | Size: 10.75” x 8.5” | MRP: `40

Pages: 28 | Size: 8” x 10.75” | MRP: `40

TURTLE STORYKartik Shanker: Author Maya Ramaswamy: Illustrator

As charming as it is illuminating, this book takes the reader through the entire life cycle of an Olive Ridley turtle and also introduces the reader to several other species of the sea.Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Tamil

Pages: 28 | Size: 8.5” x 10.75” | MRP: `40

KOLHAPUR TO BEIJING -FREESTYLEMala Kumar: Author Ashish Nangia: Illustrator

The sheer joy of training your body to achieve what your mind dreams of... sports provides that joy. Read this story about a boy from Kolhapur who became the fastest 15 year old swimmer in the world.

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, Gujarati, Kannada, Odia

Pages: 32 | Size: 9.5” x 6.75” | MRP: `35

WITH A PINCH OF SALTMadhuri Pai and Madhav Chavan: Authors


A salt trader would load sacks of salt on a donkey’s back and go to the market everyday. The

increasing weight of the salt upset the donkey greatly. How did he teach the trader a lesson?

Read all about it… With a Pinch of Salt!

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati

Pages: 28 | Size: 7” X 8.5” | MRP: `35

SHANTI’S FRIENDDeepa Agarwal: Author Avishek Sen: Illustrator

Shanti moves to the city when it does not rain in the village for a long time. She does her best to please her Uncle and Aunt and she likes little Mamta. But it is an unusual friend who helps her when she is in trouble. A sensitive story about an unusual friendship. Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, Gujarati, Odia

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I WANT THAT ONE!Mala Kumar: AuthorSoumya Menon: Illustrator

“Not that one,” says Anil’s mother when he asks for something. “Not that one,” say the shopkeepers in the market too. Does the angry little boy get anything at all?


THE SCARECROWS ON PARADEShamim Padamsee: AuthorTanaya Vyas: Illustrator

Scarecrows are put up in fields to scare away birds and animals. But little Gauri thinks otherwise.


WHEN AMMA WENT TO SCHOOLNandini Nayar: AuthorRuchi Shah: Illustrator

Meera’s mother went to her school one day but everyone was missing - Meera, her friends, the teachers, even the Principal. Where had they all disappeared?


“MY FISH!” “NO, MY FISH!”Suraj J Menon: Author

Soumya Menon: Illustrator

A funny little story about three friends and three clever fish!


TAKLOO THE LITTLE SALT TYCOONRadhika Bapat: Author

Poonam Athalye: Illustrator

This is a story about little Takloo who stays near the salty sea with his loving family. He

learns new things every day. Deep thought, research and lavish artwork make this book

more than just a story. It can be used to teach or to understand many concepts and it allows

readers to make up their own stories too! Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

MY MOTHER Jaya Jaitly: Author

Bahadur Chitrakar: Illustrator

Home would not be the same without Mother. The young boy in this beautiful book shows you the

many things that his mother does for the family in a day. Set in rural West Bengal, the exquisite paintings

in the Kalighat Patachitra style capture his love for his mother.

Languages: English-Hindi, English-Marathi, English-Kannada, English-Telugu, English-Bengali, English-Odia

A Bilingual Book

LEVEL 1 Beginning to Read/Read Aloud.For very young children who are eager to begin reading and listening to stories.

LEVEL 2Learning to Read.For children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.

Forthcoming Titles

Pages: 48 | Size: 8.5” x 7”

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GHOST STORIES PART 2: The Jigsaw Puzzle and other storiesDeepa Agarwal: AuthorSubir Roy: Illustrator

Have you ever felt the chill hand of a thrilling read creep up your neck so that you can’t put a book down? These stories are sure to take you to that place as you meet a host of memorable characters.


FREEDOM RUN (COMIC BOOK)Subhadra Sen Gupta: AuthorTapas Guha: Illustrator

In the districts of Mirzapur and Bhadohi belonging to Uttar Pradesh, in many tiny villages, small children work long hours at the looms to create carpets famous around the world for their intricate designs. This is a story about the forgotten children of India...


Subhadra Sen Gupta: AuthorTapas Guha: Illustrator

Welcome to Khajuria - a village where young Kallu and his gang run delightful adventurous riots almost every day. Join them as they grow wiser and wittier, happily roaming the village finding new things to do, and see what they come up with!


ONE SUMMER AFTERNOONMahipal: Author

Kanika Nair: Illustrator

Children in the village grow up in close proximity with other living beings. Read

this touching story of how they learn some important life lessons.


HUM, BHARAT KE BACHCHELeila Seth: Author

Bindia Thapar: Illustrator

When we gained independence, our leaders wrote the Constitution that has things all the Indians

must know. It begins with a Preamble. Justice Leila Seith believes that every child must understand

the things mentioned in the Preamble.Languages: Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu

KALLU’S WORLD 03 – Mangu Mali and the Ambia Bhoot!KALLU’S WORLD 04 – Hero Horoscope Man

LEVEL 4Reading Proficiently.For older children who can read with confidence.

Forthcoming Titles

Pages: 28 | Size: 8.5” x 7”

COUNTING ON MORU Rukmini Banerji: AuthorNina Sabnan: Illustrator

In Moru’s world, numbers danced, digits waved out and long division looked like a graceful tail. But one

day, this world came crumbling down in school. Moru then became the local bully. Until someone helped him discover the joy of learning again. Who was it?


LEVEL 3Reading Independently.For children who are ready to read on their own.

A library in every classroom.This is a unique concept initiated by Pratham Books which offers children a library in their classroom. This will be extremely beneficial for students, as they can now access the books whenever they want. Each class has unique titles. And for each title we provide 5 copies in order to encourage group reading.

Activity Module.Each child* gets her own activity booklet. The activities are closely linked to the story books in the package. A weekly time-table with reading period and activity period will be mapped out which will aid the teacher in her classroom teaching.

A modular storage unit.The Pratham Books “Library in a classroom” package now comes with its own storage unit with a lock and key facility. So school owners need not worry “where” and “how” the books will be stored, or for the safety of the books.

Just `20 per child, per month.Yes that’s right! The ‘Library in a classroom’ with all the features given below costs as little as `20 per child, per month.

Sounds interesting? Call us on the following numbersto know more:East: Santanu - 08017165798 | West: Sampurna - 09004682488North: Kabi - 91 9990444437 | South: Sanjay - 91 9945254244

* We provide activity booklets for 30 children per class.

GIVE YOUR STUDENTS THE LIBRARY ADVANTAGE WITH STORY BOOKS FROM PRATHAM BOOKS.

`25,000 GETS YOU 4 CLASSROOM LIBRARIES CONSISTING OF:

4 modular units

Unit Installation document

300 books

120 story cards

120 Activity booklets

Special “Reading Thursdays” time-table for each class

Training Manual

Answer key booklets for teachers

Certificates for best readers and best teachers

Banner for the school

Institutional Buyers / Trade Inquiries:For placing bulk orders or to become a Pratham Books’ distributor please email us at [email protected].

Disclaimer:• All prices in this catalogue are subject to change without prior notice.• All orders will be fulfilled based on availability of books.

EASY STEPSTO ORDER YOUR

Select titles, languages and quantity required

Email your order to [email protected]

Alternately you can call us on the following numbers to place your order:Bangalore: + 91 80 42052574Delhi: + 91 11 41022483Mumbai: + 91 9004682488Kolkata: + 91 8017165798

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Did you know that Pratham Books has a unique offering called story cards?Story cards are unique to Pratham Books. It is a product that is cheaper than a book but still has a book-like feel in terms of shape, size, colour and matter.

They have helped millions of children across India to improve their reading skills through enjoyable stories and colourful illustrations. All our story cards are 4 pages, 4 colour and come in a durable laminated format. Sounds interesting? Contact us to know how you can open a child’s mind for as little as `2!

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