HANUMAN HELPS ME COUNT
Written By: Anushree Chatterjee
What It’s About: Numbers come alive in this joyful counting adventure inspired by Hanuman’s legendary feats. Bright illustrations and lively storytelling make learning fun for the youngest readers.
For ages: 3 to 5
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THE LITTLE BOOK OF INDIAN DOGS
Written By: Anusha Ramanathan
What It’s About: Join Runi and Baba on their search for the perfect four-legged friend and meet the incredible native dog breeds of India along the way— from the swift Chippiparai to the rare Jonangi. A warm, tail-wagging celebration of canine companionship.
For ages: 3 to 5
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THINGS I CAN’T SEE
Written By: Priyanka Agarwal Mehta
What It’s About: A tender picture book that helps children recognise emotions, understand their causes and develop empathy and communication skills. With its gentle, interactive approach, it’s as much for parents as it is for little readers.
For ages: 3 to 5
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OUR POTPOURRI PLANET
Written By: Ranjit Lal and Anushua Sinha
What It’s About: This book is a warm, witty and deeply observant conversation with nature, blending birdwatching, tree lore and quirky animal tales with an urgent call for conservation.
For ages: 6 to 8
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WALK WITH ME: A NATURE JOURNAL
Written By: Ruskin Bond
What It’s About: This book is an interactive nature journal designed to spark curiosity and sharpen observation skills. It’s filled with activities, trackers and blank space for sketches and notes, encouraging young explorers to engage with the outdoors.
For ages: 6 to 8
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VINCENT CAN’T GO
Written By: Mariyam Fatima
What It’s About: This is a story about an eight-year-old boy whose overprotective mother keeps him from exploring the outside world. When Vincent longs to attend a friend’s birthday party, he embarks on a journey of creative problem-solving and independence, revealing the quiet courage it takes to face new experiences.
For ages: 6 to 8
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JUMBLE SALE
Written By: Shubnam Minwalla
What It’s About: Set in the lively Parsi colony of Khorshed Baug, this mystery follows Tinaz Toddywala as she tries to blame siblings Dorab and Dina Sethna for a string of odd thefts—from bottlebrush flowers to Crocin tablets. But with suspects ranging from a crow to a ghost, the truth may be stranger than anyone expects.
For ages: 6 to 8
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AGASSI AND THE GREAT CYCLE RACE
Written By: Khyrunnisa A
What It’s About: Joel, who dislikes his first name and most sports, impulsively enters a town cycling competition. With a borrowed cycle, help from his neighbour Zeba and an unexpected companion, he sets out to learn how to cycle before he can make it to the race.
For ages: 6 to 8
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HANUMAN THE FLYING HERO
Written By: Sudhamahi Regunathan
What It’s About: This book retells the beloved tales of the cheeky, loyal and powerful Hanuman— from his mischievous childhood and first flight to meeting Lord Ram, aiding in Sita’s rescue and outwitting Ravan’s forces. The book is illustrated and adapted from Valmiki’s Ramayan.
For ages: 6 to 8
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GHOSTS THIEVES AND AHA! ADVENTURES
Written By: Asha Nehemiah
What It’s About: After school, Ashish reluctantly spends the day at his mother’s bookstore, only to be swept into an unexpected adventure with Kavya. Together, they set out to catch a mischievous ghost and a cunning thief hiding among the shelves.
For ages: 6 to 8
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GO WILD!
Edited By: Bijal Vachharajani
What It’s About: A vibrant collection of fiction, non-fiction and comics by leading nature writers, this book invites readers to explore the wild and wonderful–from ants and elephants to mountains and lakes–offering fresh perspectives on the natural world.
For ages: 9 to 12
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MYSTERIOUS WITCHES
Written By: Mallika Ravikumar
What It’s About: The young detective team M4–Meera, Malhar, Mirchi and Munna the dog–rescue a woman accused of witchcraft and uncover a web of superstition, violence, land grabbing and exploitation, standing up against deep-rooted injustice.
For ages: 9 to 12
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LET’S USE OUR WORDS!
Written By: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
What It’s About: A playful yet practical guide to the power of words, showing how the right choice can inspire, inform and transform. It invites young readers to explore language in a way that’s creative, accessible and impactful.
For ages: 9 to 12
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FOLKTALES FROM KASHMIR
Written By: Vinita Zutshi
What It’s About: This book has 18 traditional stories from the valley–full of wit and wisdom– from foolish kings and clever tricksters to daring daughters and unlucky thieves. They blend humour with life lessons.
For ages: 9 to 12
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JOYRIDES: CARNIVAL OF CREEPS
Written By: Neil D’Silva
What It’s About: Riz, Anvita, Tiana and Palash head to Funmania on Bongo Island for a break, only to find the place steeped in eerie secrets and haunted by the cries of the Wailing Witch. When their friend Cyrus mysteriously vanishes mid-ride on the world’s biggest rollercoaster, the group must race against time to uncover the island’s dark truths before they all disappear for good.
For ages: 9 to 12
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AN ABSENCE OF SQUIRRELS
Written By: Aparna Kapur
What It’s About: The story follows Katli, a bright but socially anxious girl living on the island of Thutta—home to 5,120 people and a troubling mystery involving squirrels. The book touches upon courage, awareness and standing up to complacency.
For ages: 9 to 12
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SHIVAJI AND HIS SWARAJYA ADVENTURES
Written By: Janhavi Samant
What It’s About: This book brings together 15 stories from the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj—from his daring capture of Torna Fort at the age of 17 to epic battles like Sinhagad, clever escapes and encounters with loyal allies and fearless figures. Each story offers lessons in leadership, courage, fairness and strategy.
For ages: 9 to 12
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BEE-WITCHED
Written By: Aruna Sankaranarayanan and Brinda Narayan
What It’s About: A gifted teen spelling champ faces fierce competition, intense family pressure and unexpected feelings for his rival Meher Khan. As the National Spelling Bee heats up, Neel must decide if winning is worth more than what truly matters.
For ages: 9 to 12
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NEEV AND BUDDHA
Written By: Rachna Chhabria
What It’s About: A high-achieving, fiercely independent student, Neev is thrown into an unexpected team project on the Buddha—only to be transported back in time. Along the way, he must face a devious sorcerer, his sinister twin and two unpredictable magical creatures, learning that some missions can only be won with teamwork.
For ages: 9 to 12
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THE WORLD’S WORST SUPERHEROES
Written By: David Walliams
What It’s About: A laugh-out-loud collection of 10 action-packed superhero stories, featuring over-the-top heroes like Wonderqueen, Thunderhound and Dino-Kid who take on wild, wacky challenges. The book is a celebration of the bravest, silliest superheroes ever.
For ages: 9 to 12
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ICARUS
Written By: K Ancrum
What It’s About: A gifted art thief seeking revenge against a powerful family finds his rules–and his heart–tested when he’s caught by the family’s guarded son, Helios. As their uneasy alliance deepens, Icarus must choose between freedom and loyalty.
For young adults
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SUBMERGED WORLDS
Written By: Vaishali Shroff
What It’s About: This book explores the life of India’s rivers–how they nurture, how human interference disrupts them and the resulting floods, droughts and displacement–through stories that weave together history, culture and ecology, highlighting the urgent link between the climate crisis and water.
For young adults
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THE FIRST STATE OF BEING
Written By: Erin Entrada Kelly
What It’s About: Michael Rosario’s ordinary 1999 summer takes a wild turn when he meets Ridge—a bold, confident teenage time-traveller from the future. As Ridge adapts to life before Y2K, Michael learns he carries a book detailing the next 20 years, sparking Michael’s determination to get it.
For young adults
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WOLF SIREN
Written By: Beth O’Brien
What It’s About: A magical reimagining of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, this book follows Red, a disabled girl drawn to the mysterious woods where her grandmother vanished. As the fear of wolves and magic grips her village, Red must confront her own secret to bridge the growing rift between her people and the nature surrounding them.
For young adults
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FASCINATING MAHARAJAS OF INDIA
Written By: Sreelata Menon
What It’s About: An illustrated chronicle of 25 legendary Indian kingdoms, this book explores the lives, quirks and contributions of maharajas and nawabs–from Travancore’s push for education to Mysore’s grand Dasara celebrations and Junagadh’s ruler’s love for dogs–tracing their journeys from powerful kingdoms to princely states and their role in shaping modern India.
For young adults
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OUR RICE TASTES OF SPRING
Written By: Anumeha Yadav
What It’s About: This beautifully illustrated book follows Jinid and her family in Jharkhand’s Chota Nagpur region, who treasure their colourful heirloom rice varieties and the traditions tied to them. When a stranger tempts them with promises of faster, whiter rice, they must decide between preserving their heritage and chasing quick profit.
For young adults
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THE EDIBLE SERIES
What It’s About: These books trace the rich history of ingredients, blending culture, history and commerce. They trace how each ingredient spread across continents, how it was shaped by trade, politics and cultural exchange and the role the ingredient plays in rituals, revolutions and social traditions. All the books come with beautiful illustrations and recipes.
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Publishers: HarperCollins Children’s Books, Sam and Mi Publishers, Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury India, Macmillan Books, Red Panda Books and Westland Books
