Books

Who We Are

Explores identity and relationships.

• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

• The Curious Case of Neerja by Sonali Gupta (Tulika)

• ​Daddy’s Turban by Harpreet Kaur (Karadi Tales)

• Sari Sisters by Anitha Rao-Robinson (Tulika)

• Mehndi Boy by Zain Bandali (Tulika)

• The Why-Why Girl by Mahasweta Devi (Tulika)

• Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Where We Are in Place and Time

Explores history, geography, and human journeys.

• A Children's History of India by Subhadra Sen Gupta (Rupa)

• The Incredible History of India's Geography by Sanjeev Sanyal (Puffin)

• The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani (Puffin)

• Excavating History: India through Archaeology by Devika Cariapa (Rupa)

• ​The Journey by Francesca Sanna

How We Express Ourselves (Ages 3-7)

Covers creativity and storytelling.

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

• Following My Paintbrush by Dulari Devi (Tara Books)

• Amar Chitra Katha folktales (Pratham, ages 5-8)

• Farmer Falgu series by Chitra Soundar (Karadi Tales)

• The Clever Tailor by Srividhya Venkat 

• Timmi in Tangles by Shals Mahajan (Tulika)

How We Express Ourselves (Ages 3-7)

Covers creativity and storytelling.

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

• Following My Paintbrush by Dulari Devi (Tara Books)

• Amar Chitra Katha folktales (Pratham, ages 5-8)

• Farmer Falgu series by Chitra Soundar (Karadi Tales)

• The Clever Tailor by Srividhya Venkat 

• Timmi in Tangles by Shals Mahajan (Tulika)

How the World Works (Ages 6-10)

Addresses science, nature, and innovation.

• Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty

• Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears (Karadi Tales adaptation)

• APJ Abdul Kalam Biography (Maple Press Scientist Stories)

How We Organize Ourselves (Ages 7-11)

Examines communities and systems.

• The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

• Market Days by by Heather Amery

• Sadiq and the Big Election

• Super-Duper Librarian

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