For very young readers: Three new picture books on the mysteries of human and animal nature

The Tomato Thief

Excerpted with permission from The Tomato Thief, Niyatee Parikh Sharma, illustrated by Alankrita Amaya, Tota Books.

Bear’s Deep Sleep

Excerpted with permission from Bear’s Deep Sleep, Nalini Sorensen, illustrated by Shubham Lakhera, Tota Books.

Just Like Mama

Excerpted with permission from Just Like Mama, Nandita da Cunha, illustrated by Shreya Sen, Tota Books.