Picture Books

'The Pond that Shyam Lal Dug,' based on the
true story of Shyam Lal Rajwade of Chhattisgarh,
was published by Ukiyoto Publishing in January
2023.
Available as hardback - Rs 250/-
Available as paperback - Rs 150/-
Also available as Kindle version

'The Playful Wind,'(in verse)
  won a prize in the category
of Read Aloud/Picture
Books  in the Competition
for Writers of Children's
Books, organised by The
Children's Book Trust,
New Delhi  in 2016.
P.p 16. Rupees 50/-
    In March 2024, this book was included in the
  list of level two selected books for the Govt.
higher primary Schools ( std 6th-8th) for
  Kannada, English and Hindi subjects in
  Karnataka state.

Translated into
Hindi - 2018

   'Hiding' won second  prize in the
'Concept Books category in the
  Competition for Writers of
Children's  Books, 2016,  conducted
  by The Children's Book Trust, New
  Delhi.  Published in English  and
Hindi. 2018
P. p 16 Rupees 40/-

‘A Gift From Miu’
Published by
'The Children's Book Trust,'
New Delhi 2015. Rs 35.00.
Translated into Hindi,
Bengali, and Marathi.
P.p 16. Rupees 35/-

‘The Anger of Apsu,’ was published
by The Children’s Book Trust, New
Delhi 2012. This book, written in
verse, won the first prize in the
category of Read Aloud
Books/Picture Books in CBT’s
Competition for Writer’s of
Children’s Books, 2009.
Aapsoo ko Gussa Aaya
(Hindi version) was on the
CBSE Reading promotion list
for classes 1-3,  recommended
by the Publishers  Action Group
(PAG-e) 2013. Pp. 16 Rs 25.
The Anger of Apsu was recommended
by the Department of Elementary Education,
Early Literacy  Programme, NCERT
(National Council of Educational Training
and Research, in their suggestive list of
selected Children's Literature, Level 2,
(Grades III-IV) 2014.
Translated into Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Reprinted 2015, 2017, 2021-2022
In March 2024, this book was included in the
list of level two selected books for the Govt.
higher primary Schools ( std 6th-8th) for
Kannada, English and Hindi subjects in
Karnataka state.

'Counting Clouds,' a concept book for
pre-school children. Published
by Children’s Book Trust,
Delhi, 2005. Published in Hindi (Aao
Gine Badal) 2005.
This book won a prize in the
competition for Concept
Books organized by CBT in 2004 .
This book is held in 17 international
  libraries. his book was selected
   as one of the 'Books of the Month'
by the Hindu Newspaper

(The Hindu/Metro Plus)  Chennai/Publishing Books/Print Pick)
on October 10th, 2005
Translated into Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi
Revised Edition 2011
Reprinted 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018

.
‘‘Where Does the Wind Live?” Published by The National
Book Trust, New Delhi, under the Nehru Bal Pustakalaya imprint,
2001. Illustrated in Madhubani style by Nandan Lal Karan at a work
shop conducted by NBT in collaboration with Dastkari Haat Samiti, Delhi.
Translated and published in Tamil, 2004
Translated and published in Hindi, 2004
Translated and published in Punjabi, 2004
Translated and published in Telegu , 2009.
Translated and published in Odia, 2024
This book is one of the prescribed texts for primary
reading (Indian Literature, of the Certificate Course
in Understanding Literature and Cinematic Texts
for Children ( 0-7 years ) of the Department of English
University of Mumbai , 2013
Reprinted 2004, 2006 (twice) 2014. 2019, 2021, 2022 (twice) 2023 (twice) 2024
* In 2021-2022 the Hindi translation of this book was selected under the
'Samagra Shiksha Library Scheme' of the Government of India. It was part
of the Mynah series (classes IX-XII)of the Government of Haryana.
In 2023 - 24 this book was selected under the 'Samagra Shiksha Library
Scheme' of the Government of India. 'Where Does the Wind Live,' was part of
the Koyal series (class VI - VIII) It was used by the Government of Odisha.

Cuddly Tales - A series of nine books
of bedtime stories about a girl named
Fafa and a panda bear Juno.
An IP cartoon character created by Kids
Animation India. Published by Kids
Animation India, Mumbai, 2009
P.p 25 Rupees 45/-

The Angel Who Stammered.
Published by Rupa & Company
2003 P.p 25. Rs 50/-

'The Giant Who Looked For His Temper,' Published by Scholastic India
Publishers. January 2001. Rs. 50.
Hindi edition, ‘Boomba Chala Gussa
Dhoondna. Published
April 2001
Reprinted 2002

'A Present for Mrs. Kangaroo’s Pouch,'
  Published by 'The  Children’s Book
  Trust,’ New Delhi, 1997.  This book
was also selected by The National
Centre for Children’s Literature
New Delhi, as one of the best
children's books India has to offer.

  Translated into Urdu
by The National
Council for the
Promotion of the
Urdu language.
2021. Rs. 165/-

Wally Grows Up
Published by The Children's Book Trust,
New Delhi 1994
Translated into Hindi and Bengali
Reprinted 2018
In March 2024, this book was included in the
list of level two selected books for the Govt.
higher primary Schools ( std 6th-8th) for
Kannada, English and Hindi subjects in
Karnataka state.

'William Learns
A Lesson.'
Published by
  The  Children's
Book Trust, New
  Delhi, 1997
  P.p 16, Rs 12/-

'A Tale of Tuffy  Turtle.'
Published by The Children's
    Book Trust, New Delhi
   1992.

Stories that won prizes in the
'Tinkle Story Writing Contests,'
published as comics in
Tinkle  Comics,Published
by India Book House.