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The Birdman of India: Salim Ali for Children by Zai Whitaker, illustrations by Rohan Dahotre; Hachette India; Rs 350; 152 pagesThis engaging mini-biography of the pioneering Indian ornithologist is written by his grand-niece. While recounting Ali’s adventures, Whitaker loses no opportunity in introducing children to a spot of natural history. For example, an account of field work in Kerala leads to a discussion on why the region’s wildlife signature is similar to those associated with “the Eastern Himalayas, Western China, Burma and even Malaysia”.The Great Poop War by Ranjit Lal, illustrations by Ambika Karandikar; Red Panda/Westland Books; Rs 275; 135 pagesSet amidst Delhi’s RWAs (Residents’ Welfare Associations) and pet-owners frequently at odds with them, The Great Poop War by Ranjit Lal is a rambunctious comedy. RWA president Gangajal Badrinath of Sparkling Apartments has declared war on the pet dogs and cats in his vicinity. The aim: to unmask a serial pooper stinking up the place. Bharat and Parvati, best friends and animal lovers, must solve the mystery.Animal Academy: Rainforest Rescue by Riah Rajani; Wonder House Books; Rs 199; 240 pagesAnimal Academy: Rainforest Rescue can inspire children to harness their own creative juices. The book, following young Emily and her beloved horse Thunder at the titular Animal Academy, has been written by 10-year-old Mumbai schoolkid Riah Rajani. The story sees Emily and her horse pal investigating mysterious occurrences at the Animal Academy. Gorgeously illustrated, the book is recommended for Harry Potter fans.Elephantam Misophantam by Vinoy Thomas, translated by Nandakumar K: Eka/Westland Books; Rs 120; 250 pagesIn Elephantam Misophantam, Vinoy Thomas cleverly unfurls an eco-fable within an adventure story. The narrative begins with the capture of Lightning Tusker, an intrepid elephant. How his clan, led by Tuskless Tusker, rescue Lightning forms the crux of the story, allowing Thomas to give readers the larger picture, “...the catch-me-if-you-can game that goes on between the elephants in the wild and the men from the hamlet”.

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