the book introduces the child to some of the elements of nature
Illustrated by: Pulak Biswas
Age group: 3+ yrs
Publisher: Tara Books
A delighful story of a crocodile with a strong conservation message
Illustrated by: Enrique Lara, Luis Garcia
Age group: 3+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
A lyrical tribute to the earth, with fun facts and illustration
Illustrated by: Nimret Handa
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
A collection of four delightful folktales from the north-east.
Illustrated by: Deepa Balsavar
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
A sesitive story highlighting the differences between life of the sloth bears in the wild and those that have been trained to perform.
Illustrated by:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Compelled by circumstances to work in a circus, Hastin realises the cruel treatment meted out to his elephant as she is being trained and decides to find a way out of the situation.
Illustrated by:
Age group: 9+ yrs
Publisher: Scholastic
Children of an enchanted jungle have to battle human greed and lust for power - a story with a strong environmental message.
Illustrated by: Maya Ramaswamy
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
An old Khasi tale based around the story of a deer, reiterating the values of obedience to one's elders.
Illustrated by: Pulak Biswas
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: CBT
When Ravi captured a baby squirrel and kept it in a cage, he realised that animals were better off in their own 'homes'.
Illustrated by: Mallika Nagarajan
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
Little Mahi learns the importance of trees in nature.