2023 – 2024

THE BIRTHDAY CHOCOLATE
Story: – Tariq Manzoor
Picture: – Taufiq Ahmed Anwar
Translation: – Nilesh Nimkar
Publication: – Room To Read
Synopsis: Tutul wants to give a chocolate to her friend on her birthday. But her mother, father and grandfather are too busy to go to the shop. What will Tutul do? How will she get a chocolate?

GEET KA KAMAAL
A Bundelkhandi Folk Tale
Picture – Jitendra Thakur
Translation – Nilesh Nimkar
Publication – Eklavya Prakashan
Synopsis: Ismat bought gifts for his family for Eid. He even bought a pair of trousers for himself. But there was only one last pair in the shop, and it was too long. He thought, someone from the family will help to shorten the long trousers. But they were all busy preparing for Eid celebrations. Was Ismat able to wear his new trousers for Eid? Did anyone help him?

Khishat Thevta Yeil Evdha Church Aani Dokyavr Gheta Yeil Evdhi Shala
Story: – Nilesh Nimkar
Picture: – Shraddha Kirkire
Publication: – Quality Education Support Trust
Synopsis: Mantu always thinks about how wonderful the world is on the other side of the lake; everything seems so small. One day, Mantu leaves to see the world. However, she doesn’t see anything that looks small from the house. So, what will Mantu do now? Will she get to see the world she loves?

Machher Jhol
Story: – Richa Zha
Picture: – Sumanta Dey
Publication: – Eklavya Publications
Synopsis: Gopu went out alone for the first time after seeing his sick father sleeping. He had to travel a long distance to Dida’s house and bring him machher zhol, i.e. fish curry – as a surprise for Baba. After turning three times from Dida’s house, and walking 1849 steps, Gopu believed that he would reach home. What do you think? Will he reach home? Will Baba get this surprise?