Illustrated by: Katie Bagli
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Self

A collection of stories and information on birds of India interestingly put together

Illustrated by:
Age group: 12+ yrs
Publisher: Young Zubaan

A courageous effort that brings to the fore sexual abuse

Illustrated by:
Age group: 12+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

Rini and her little brother, Tootoo stray into dangerous territory that involves drugs and drug peddlars.

Illustrated by: Aindri Chakraborty
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Hachette

A book on environment and water conservation issues in urban and rural India.

Illustrated by: Kumkum Somani
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Spenta

Nine short stories woven around Bapu's ideals of love and compassion

Illustrated by: Sayantan Halder
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Puffin

Granny needs a new pair of glasses but living in the remote mountainous regions makes getting them quite an adventure

Illustrated by:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Tarini Publishing

Vikram and Aditya set out to admire the magnificent beasts but are soon on the trail of poachers.

Illustrated by:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Unicorn Books

Tales from the Wild is an important addition to the meagre collection we have here on environment and conservation.

Illustrated by:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Hachette

Twelve stories written by an extraordinary writer about the lives of very ordinary people.

Illustrated by:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Puffin

this book is a complete package of wit, intelligence, adventure and thrill, with an extra dose of "desiness"