By Indu Nayar. Illustrated by Vasundhra Arora

The book tries to explain the concept of shadow through a linear narrative. If a reader is someone who isn’t familiar with the concept, the book doesn’t give enough for the reader to really understand the same.


Reviewed by: Nidhi Qazi
By Madhurima Vidyarthi. Illustrations by Tanvi Bhat

The book is based on a real-life character who is family to the author and loved dearly by her.
It covers a variety of topics and issues that might be of concern to any 10-year-old in today’s world and times.


Reviewed by: Shivani Bajaj
By Kavitha Punniyamurthi. Illustrations by Shashi Shetye

The book won Second Prize in the category Read-aloud books/Picture Books in the Competition for Writers of Children’s Books organized by CBT.


Reviewed by: TCA Sharad Raghavan
By Joeanna Rebello Fernandes. Pictures by Nina Sabnani and Piyush Verma

It’s a very cute story that also features a vibrant use of colour that’s not just appealing to the eye, especially of those of children


Reviewed by: TCA Sharad Raghavan
By Benita Sen. Edited by Navin Menon. Illustrated by Ajanta Guhathakurta

The book won a prize in the category Concept Books in the Competition for Writers of Children’s Books organized by CBT.


Reviewed by: TCA Sharad Raghavan
By Nandini Nayar. Illustrations by Subir Roy

The title of the book is somewhat misleading at first, since it’s not about a maternal relationship but in fact are fictional letters written by the Mangalyaan or Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).


Reviewed by: TCA Sharad Raghavan