There’s nothing like sipping a freshly made lemonade, sitting cross-legged on the floor during your summer holidays and exploring stories through freshly printed books. Add our June releases to the mix and you have a power-packed day – full of action, humour, colours and more! There’s something in this list for every kind of young reader out there. Just browse and take your pick!
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Gupshup Goes to Prison by Arefa Tehsin
Khalid’s cat Gupshup has run away to a prison. An open prison, it is called, but everyone knows that prisons are full of horrible, evil people. Or are they? And how on earth will Khalid get Gupshup home?
For readers 7+
The Great Escape by Menaka Raman
Sachit is not a fan of Wunderkind Academy. And it is a beautiful day outside. Aided by new friends Hari and Kris, can he escape to freedom?
For readers 7+
The Egghead Detective Agency by Pika Nani & Jemma Jose
Has your pool turned pink recently? Are kidnappers after your pet chicken? Is an old forest in danger?
Sisters and little investigators, Tam and Ant cannot believe their eyes when they meet ‘Egghead’ right in their living room! The soon discover that he is, in fact, the ghost of a famous detective who was quite sought-after in his time. The girls now enlist his services for their detective agency-after all, the friendly ghost does come with great abilities.
Together they must solve the strange incidents that keep happening at their beloved Emerald Gardens-the quiet little residential complex.
What’s more, YOU can help the detectives crack the cases with Solve It Yourself clues (SIY), picture puzzles, secret codes and more in this 5-in-1 chapter book!
For readers 7+
Akbar-Birbal & The Haunted Gurukul by Apeksha Rao & Doodlenerve
Just into his tenth year, life’s all good for the future Mughal king, Akbar. But when his bestie, Nassie, the royal elephant goes on a rampage, a dangerous plot to harm the prince is uncovered. With things taking a sinister turn, Akbar is packed away (very far indeed) to the Vishwamitra Gurukul to live undercover.
Life in a gurukul hostel is nothing like his life in the palace! For starters, there’s no halwa for dessert after dinner! And then there’s that ghost who keeps knocking on doors, calling to be let into the room. But when the spirit attacks a student, the young prince must act. Thankfully, he’s just met one of the greatest minds of the future and also his new best friend – Birbal.
For readers 7+
Little Jagadish and The Great Experiment by Anjali Joshi & Debasmita Dasgupta
When young Jagadish realizes that the world is full of unanswered questions, he sets out to explore and discover the world around him using the scientific method. Inspired by the life and work of Indian physicist, botanist, and author Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, this story encourages young readers to embrace their curiosity and unleash their inner scientist.
For readers 7+
Visual Dictionary: My Body
This colourful board book introduces your child to the human body: how muscles and bones work, what the brain and heart are responsible for, why different internal organs are needed and lots more.
Filled with short stories for little ones, interesting facts and large vibrant pictures, this book is a fun learning experience!
So get ready to seek and find, identify body parts and learn about them.
For readers 3+
Visual Dictionary: Animals
This colourful board book introduces your child to the world of animals: herbivores and predators, birds and fishes, bugs and spiders, reptiles and lots more.
Filled with short stories for little ones, interesting facts and large vibrant pictures, this book is a fun learning experience!
So get ready to seek and find, identify animals and learn about them.
For readers 3+
Visual Dictionary: Vehicles
This colourful board book introduces your child to different vehicles: rail, air and sea transport, as well as, special military and space equipment.
Filled with short stories for little ones, interesting facts and large vibrant pictures, this book is a fun learning experience!
So get ready to seek and find, identify vehicles and learn about them.
For readers 3+
The Big Book of ABCs
Experience the alphabet like never before!
From apples, balloons and cats, to penguins, tulips and zoos, there are delightful, new words with every page turn!
Designed to make learning fun, The Big Book of ABCs introduces new words in vibrant settings that make each word even more memorable.
For readers 0-3 years
The Big Book of First Words
Get ready for a learning adventure!
In every home, at the park, at the beach, and even at the zoo, new words await.
Designed to make learning fun, The Big Book of First Words introduces new words in vibrant settings that make each word even more memorable.
For readers 0-3 years
The Big Book of Colours
The best adventures are colourful!
Are you ready to enter the big, beautiful world of colours? Explore places, things, animals, birds and more that bring colours to life.
Designed to make learning fun, The Big Book of Colours helps you decode the secrets of the colour wheel.
For readers 0-3 years
The Big Book of Counting to 100
A counting adventure from 1 to 100!
Are you ready to explore the world through numbers? Down the lane, through the park and across the ocean, there’s so much to see and count!
Designed to make learning fun, The Big Book of Counting to 100 makes counting a truly exciting activity.
For readers 0-3 years
Which book is going to be your next summer read?
