Publish with Us

Follow Penguin

Follow Penguinsters

Follow Penguin Swadesh

© 2020 Penguin India

Catagory: Children

The Adventures of Feluda (Special Birthday Edition; Collector’s Edition Box Set)

Dive into twelve timeless classic whodunnits by iconic storyteller Satyajit Ray, featuring the legendary detective, Feluda. Join the private investigator as he plunges into seemingly impossible and strange cases accompanied by his sharp and curious nephew, Topse, and the comically anxious novelist, Jatayu.

1. THE EMPEROR’S RING: Feluda is on holiday in Lucknow when a priceless Mughal ring is stolen.

2. THE ROYAL BENGAL MYSTERY: A bloodthirsty tiger is suspiciously killing off people related to an ancestral treasure.

3. THE HOUSE OF DEATH: The search of a scroll leads Feluda to a motley crew of characters, among whom lurks a dangerous killer.

4. TROUBLE IN GANGTOK: In the picturesque city of Gangtok, a businessman is murdered, and the list of suspects is long.

5. THE MYSTERY OF THE ELEPHANT GOD: In Varanasi, the theft of a valuable statuette of Ganesha leads Feluda to unmask a fake sadhu.

6. THE GOLDEN FORTRESS: Feluda sets out in search of a missing boy claiming to remember his previous life.

7. THE CURSE OF THE GODDESS: A stamp collection vanishes; some coded diaries are uncovered and the head of a family in Hazaribagh lies dead.

8. THE BANDITS OF BOMBAY: Soon after Jatayu hands over a package to a man in a red shirt, someone is murdered.

9. THE SECRET OF THE CEMETERY: Feluda chances upon an old grave that has been dug up at the Park Street cemetery.

10. A KILLER IN KAILASH: Feluda, Topse and Jatayu try to prevent the smuggling of priceless sculptures out of India.

11. THE CRIMINALS IN KATHMANDU: A murder in Calcutta sets Feluda on a trail that leads him all the way to Kathmandu and the doorstep of his arch-nemesis, Maganlal Meghraj.

12. THE INCIDENT ON THE KALKA MAIL: When a man’s blue briefcase gets accidentally switched with someone else’s during a train ride, he enlists Feluda’s help to recover it.

How Not to Get Wet in the Rain

Do you know the trick to remaining dry in the rain? Or how to turn brass into diamonds? Or simply divide five oranges equally among seven children? This treasury of tales from the Indian tradition offers tricks to solve all these problems and more. We meet a strange mouse-girl; a goof who mistakes gold coins for trash; a king that can’t stop coughing; a mystery man who pulls the emperor’s beard; a kingdom made up of wild animals; and many such strange and incredible characters.
These simple tales of wisdom show us how any problem-however bizarre or impossible-can be solved with some good old-fashioned common sense and gentle wit.

Six 10s: Sixty Indian Stories You May Not Have Heard Before (The 10s Series Box Set) Buy 5, Get 1 free!

There are so many things about India we learn-and so many fascinating things that are left to find out. This set deals with six such subjects-ranging from history, environment and art to people who have transformed lives in many ways. Sixty such enthralling and incredible stories are contained in this box that is sure to delight and spark the curiosity of young readers.

Read the books to find out about

Monarchs whose amazing stories you may not know

Animals that you may never again see in the wild

Heroes who help people live with dignity

Champions who are fighting to save the planet

Art mysteries that have never been solved

Women who were the first to do what they did

10 Indian Tribes and the Unique Lives They Lead (The 10s Series)

This book tells the story of ten Indian tribes who have been living lives very different-far away from or even within the same physical spaces-from the rest of mainstream India. Their histories have seldom been told. These tribes are . . .

The Halakkis
The Kanjars
The Konyak Nagas
The Changpas
The Alu Kurumbas
The Khasis
The Hill Marias
The Jarawas
The Meos
The Bhils

Nidhi Dugar Kundalia traces the origins and explores the daily lives, customs and challenges of some of the many tribes who share the country with us.

Grabber

Identical stood the two Taj Mahals, but the black one hid a sinister secret.

Buried in the sands of time is an urban legend-there was once another grand tomb as beautiful and as magnificent as its white twin, the Black Taj Mahal. But it hid a dark secret: the sixty-four chopped hands that built the White Taj.

Centuries later, during the British era, twelve-year-old Nuru befriends a queen from the erstwhile Mughal courts. Mumtaz appears and disappears as she pleases but warns of a prophecy. The revival of the pisacha-a ghoulish union of the sixty-four severed hands that built the White Taj Mahal.

Everyone’s end is near and there is only one way to defeat this evil-find the fabled Black Taj Mahal.

The Tale of the Naughty Flying Mountains (A Puffin Chapter Book)

It might sound ridiculous, but it’s true! Himavan, the lord of the mountains, indeed had glorious wings under his
grand snowy cloak. But thanks to the mischief-maker, Narada, chaos ensued and the rest, well . . . went downhill! Narayana, Narayana!

The bestselling mythology author enters the children’s chapter book landscape with his humour-packed series that is sure to have you rolling down the hill with laughter

Selling points:

1. The ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Indian mythology
2. India’s famous mythologist ventures into children’s chapter book space with this new series
3. Author is a bestselling writer of the Bahubali series, Asura: Tale of the Vanquished, Ajaya, Vanara. He’s also a well-known scriptwriter for TV series and a newspaper columnist.
4. This book features one of the funniest stories from Hindu mythology
5. An incredible addition to the Puffin Chapter Book series, which currently boasts of Sudha Murty and Ruskin Bond
6. This is a bright and full-color title that is packed with madcap illustrations
7. Perfect for kids starting to read on their own and great as a gift for mythology readers

Sleepytime Tales with Coco Comma

The Book: Coco Comma is an English language ace. She keeps interrupting and correcting the townsfolk’s English, annoying everyone. With her nose buried deep in a book, she often walks into objects and bangs into people and furniture. Along with her best friend Sunny, Coco creates ridiculous rhymes, alliterates impossible sentences, uses hilarious idioms, and even encounters a magical alphabet tree!

The Series: It’s bedtime! Time to settle down, get cosy and read some stories, with magical moments, oodles of entertainment and a little bit of learning. Meet some happy characters who love to know about . . . well, everything! Join them as they explore the world and discover fun things along the way.

Wet Paint (Hook Books)

Aman is to paint a mural on the new hospital when disaster strikes. Can he and Paru, the mason’s daughter, save the day? Will the townsfolk get the mural of their dreams?

About the Hook Book Series

In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.
Hook Books keep the fun going with:

  • Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
  • Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
  • Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!

From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

The Library of hOles (New Box Set with 33 hOle Books!) Buy 30, Get 3 free!

Thousands of Indian kids have jumped into reading with a Duckbill hOle book!
Get all 33 books in the series in this unique Library of hOles, and make your child fall in love with books and stories. Recognizable by the hOle at the top corner of each book, these chapter books are for kids learning to read independently. They are full of fun stories, gorgeous illustrations and hOles!

Maithili and the Minotaur – Forest of Forgotten Fears

What starts out as a field trip into the forest, soon turns into something nefarious for Maithili, Minotaur and their friends. Overjoyed, underprepared and blissfully unaware, one wrong turn is about to send them spiraling into the depths of their worst fears.

Sink into the second instalment of Maithili and the Minotaur, set in an outlandish world where nothing is as it seems.

error: Content is protected !!