Adriena Fong – illustratör

When a cheeky monkey steals a mango from her family’s market stall, Chinti quickly learns that it’s really looking for help in this charming Little Gem from bestseller Jasbinder Bilan. Chinti loves helping on her family’s mango farm in Gujarat, and dreams of becoming a vet. While helping her mum to sell the mangoes at market, a cheeky monkey steals one, but it’s really trying to lead Chinti to its injured baby. Chinti is determined to help the monkey family, and her kindness also takes her one step closer to achieving her dreams.

Join siblings on a magical adventure as they imagine the varied outcomes for a mysterious little seed. Will it sprout to be a flower, a tree, or an enormous beanstalk that homes giants and will the siblings be patient enough to enjoy the journey?

Ning has always heard tales of the night spirits that used to haunt the little village where he lives. Secretly, he wonders if they're really as bad as everyone says - but is much too shy to ask. But when Ning finds himself in the forest at night, he meets a creature who introduces him to the spirits' secret world and he discovers that all is not as it seems...A gentle story about not judging others, finding the confidence to use your voice and celebrating friendship.

Ning has always heard tales of the night spirits that used to terrorise the little village where he lives. So, each night, he helps his parents light bright orange lanterns to frighten them away. Secretly, he wonders if they're really as bad as everyone says - but is much too shy to ask anyone. But when Ning finds himself in the forest by night, he meets a creature who introduces him to the spirits' secret world and he discovers that all is not as it seems...A beautiful and magical story about confronting fears, confidence and a little boy who finds his voice.