Shishu Nistha Niketan (SN) is a chain of schools that follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum in India. The institute places a strong emphasis on a wellbalanced collection of textbooks, supplementary readers, and activitybased learning material. The SN Book List is updated each academic year and is intended to guide teachers, parents, and students on the required and recommended reading for each grade. The list is divided into three main categories: Below you will find a concise, gradewise breakdown of the books most commonly found in the Shishu Nistha Niketan syllabus for classes15. Each entry includes a brief description to help you decide whether the book meets your childs learning needs. A vibrant introduction to Hindi alphabets and simple sentences. The book uses familiar objects and pictures to develop reading fluency. Designed for beginners, it covers basic phonics, sight words, and short stories that encourage oral expression. Numbers 120, counting, simple addition and subtraction, and visual puzzles that promote logical thinking. Introduces concepts of family, school, seasons and basic hygiene through colourful illustrations. A collection of short moral stories that reinforce values such as honesty, sharing and respect. Simple rhymes about animals, colours and daily activities, perfect for memorisation and recitation. Exercises on tracing, matching and picture description. Additional worksheets for addition, subtraction and number patterns. These books expand vocabulary, introduce twodigit numbers, basic geometry and concepts of community life. Stories that focus on friendship, school life and small adventures. A playful collection that aids rhythm and pronunciation. Folktales from different Indian regions, encouraging cultural awareness. Short verses on nature, seasons and school activities. A series of short stories highlighting moral dilemmas and problemsolving. A compilation of ageappropriate poems with illustrative doodles. Stories that explore Indian heritage, heroic figures and ethical choices. Poems that celebrate nature, friendship and seasonal changes. Narratives that develop comprehension, inference and critical thinking.Shishu Nistha Niketan Book List
Overview
Class1
Core Textbooks (NCERT)
Supplementary Readers
Activity & Reference Books
Class2
Core Textbooks (NCERT)
Supplementary Readers
Activity & Reference Books
Class3
Core Textbooks (NCERT)
Supplementary Readers
Activity & Reference Books
Class4
Core Textbooks (NCERT)
Supplementary Readers
Activity & Reference Books
Class5
Core Textbooks (NCERT)
Supplementary Readers
Activity & Reference Books
