The children are putting up a Christmas play for their parents. The only problem is that everyone wants to play Santa!

Little hyena is being excluded from all parties. He is not as cute as the other animals and his cackle makes him different. The animals think that he does not belong. But little hyena proves to them that he is very much a part of the forest to which they all belong. This book handles issues such as prejudice, exclusion and discrimination.

Panda's forest is slowly getting destroyed. All the animals have left Panda behind. He is lonely and does not have anyone to play with. Until he meets a little girl who goes on a mission to find a friend for Panda. Pandas which were on the 'endangered' list have now been moved to the 'vulnerable' list because of a series of measures taken by the Chinese Government.

This is the story of a tiny, isolated village in India. A village that chants MUMBO JUMBO, MUMBO JUMBO, MUMBO JUMBO to solve all their problems. Until a Science teacher comes along and changes the village in no time at all.

Bear and Monkey find a fat, juicy mango which makes them drool. Before Bear can say a word, Monkey snatches, grabs and gobbles the mango. Snatch, Grab and Gobble. All gone! Bear does not say a word and Monkey is desperate to make amends. So, he tries. A lot. Until Bear makes him realise that the real fun is in the sharing.

A fun book about being open to diverse experiences. 'Do not venture out of the hippo space,' Mummy hippo warns Miss hippo. 'I do not trust these Biryani eating animals.' But Miss hippo wants to travel. She wants to have adventures and make new friends. So, she ventures out and when she spots the tigers feasting on something that she has never eaten before, she wants to have some too. And right there starts her grand culinary adventure. This is a book about accepting, respecting and enjoying diverse cuisines. This is the first book in the Miss Hippo series.

Set in contemporary India, Sangeeta Mulay's unforgettable debut novel is a compelling story of four unforgettable characters: Aparna - a courageous campaigner of rationality and freedom of expression. Will the patriarchal grip of a Hindu nationalist government and a religious society manage to silence her? Hari - the passionate founder of a religious organisation. As Hari becomes a rising star for the local Hindu right-wing, will he lose himself? Naseem - Aparna's wise daughter who is discovering her sexuality. Will she have the strength to stand up for her mother against societal stigma? Kashi - Hari's daughter who is in love with science and...girls? Confused about her sexuality, will she be able to lead life on her own terms? Confronting issues of religion, bigotry, sex and politics, DISOBEDIENT WOMEN tells the interwoven stories of two families and their battle of ideologies. A novel of the choices women make under pressure, where to be disobedient is the only option that offers change.

Tushi elephant's bum is enormous. Big Bum Tushi! Big Bum Tushi! The animals keep teasing as they show off their petite bums to her. Exasperated, Tushi decides to shrink her bum in order to fit in. But is Tushi simply a big bum or is there more to her? An important book about looking beyond physical appearance.

POING! Miss Giraffe brings rain, thunder and lightening each time she lets one go. She becomes famous because of her farts. All the drought-prone areas of the world request her to fart for them to bring the much needed rain. So, that is what she does. She farts all over the world bringing rain and happiness. But then she starts missing home.

I love the way his bottom wiggles when he giggles. Why! I believe I am in love. Hopelessly in love! Gloriously in love! So, begins the love story of Miss Hippo. A delightful book that will make you laugh and leave you feeling warm.

Mina longs for colour! She dreams of magenta pinks and cobalt blues. Of sparkling purples and dazzling reds. Of soothing greens and shocking yellows. So, she creates colours using the flowers and leaves that she finds around her. She gifts her art to children on their birthdays by drawing on the walls of their houses. Her happy, birthday paintings soon start appearing on every wall of the village. A fictionalised story based on India's Madhubani art.

The children are setting up a Christmas play for their parents. The problem is that everyone wants to play Santa! A magical Christmas book.

POING! Miss Giraffe brings rain, thunder and lightening each time she lets one go. She becomes famous because of her farts. All the drought-prone areas of the world request her to fart for them to bring the much needed rain. So, that is what she does. She farts all over the world bringing rain and happiness. But then she starts missing home.

Little hyena is being excluded from all parties. He is not as cute as the other animals and his cackle makes him different. The animals think that he does not belong. But little hyena proves to them that he is very much a part of the forest to which they all belong. This book handles important issues such as prejudice, exclusion and discrimination.

Panda's forest is slowly getting destroyed. All the animals have left Panda behind. He is lonely and does not have anyone to play with. Until he meets a little girl who goes on a mission to find a friend for Panda. Pandas which were on the 'endangered' list have now been moved to the 'vulnerable' list because of a series of measures taken by the Chinese Government.

Bear and Monkey find a fat, juicy mango which makes them drool. Before Bear can say a word, Monkey snatches, grabs and gobbles the mango. Snatch, Grab and Gobble. All gone! Bear does not say a word. Monkey feels utterly miserable and tries to make amends. He tries. A lot! Until Bear makes him realise that the real fun is in the sharing.

Tabu is a girl whose head is full of questions. 'Who', 'What', 'Why', 'When' are swarming in her head all the time. Now, she has a specific question. Why don't children have tails? No one knows the answer until her mum thinks of a way to help Tabu find out. A children's picture book that celebrates curiosity and a love of learning.

Tushi elephant's bum is enormous. Big Bum Tushi! Big Bum Tushi! The animals keep teasing as they show off their petite bums to her. Exasperated, Tushi decides to shrink her bum in order to fit in. But is Tushi simply a big bum or is there more to her? A book about body acceptance.

This is the story of a tiny, isolated village in India. A village that chants MUMBO JUMBO, MUMBO JUMBO, MUMBO JUMBO to solve all their problems. Until a Science teacher comes along and changes the village in no time at all.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is a country full of contradictions. On one hand are the famous carpets, the bazaars, the ancient silk routes and the addictive poetry but on the other, are the gruesome stories of human rights abuse and an enforcement of a strict religious code on the citizens. The country has always intrigued me, and in January 2019, I decided to visit it solo. (I set out solo but the visa rules mandate travel with either a group or a guide. I chose the services of a guide who accompanied me throughout). This is an account of my travels through Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Persepolis, Yazd and Shiraz.