Books for Kids
KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Sion's Misfortune
Sion is a fortune-teller who lives in an ancient Chinese kingdom with his son and a beloved horse. When he begins to experience a series of unlucky events, he shocks everyone in town by saying that it is a sign of good things to come. Will Sion lose his reputation for being the wisest man in the kingdom, for how could misfortune ever be a blessing? This profound folktale from China (and translated from Chinese) is beautifully adapted by Chen Jiafei and illustrated by award-winning artist Wang Ran.
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD The Rumour
In Baddbaddpur, it’s impossible to keep a secret. Everyone gossips about everything! Then one day, ill-tempered Pandurang wishes to keep a secret. But of course, the secret spreads from person to person… and the strangest thing happens: a feather becomes a forest! Join the villagers of Baddbaddpur in this charming village story by Anushka Ravishankar and see how the rumour spreads with illustrations by Kanyika Kini in inks and colour pencils that will make you laugh out loud.Awards– Chosen for the 2017 line-up in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, Canada.– Won the South Asia Book Award in 2013
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Mountains of Mumbai
Doma has come all the way from Ladakh to visit her friend Veda in Mumbai. While Doma loves the sights and sounds of the big city, she longs for the mountains of Ladakh. Imagine her surprise when Veda reveals that there are mountains in Mumbai too! Author Labanya Ghosh takes you on an unforgettable tour of Mumbai, and illustrator Pallavi Jain’s watercolours bring alive this beloved, bustling coastal city.AwardsWinner of the Neev Book Award, 2020
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Babban Hajjam
Babban Hajjam is curious to know why barbers who go to the palace to give the king a haircut never return. When it is his turn to be summoned, Babban gets his answer. Will Babban stay out of trouble by keeping his incredible discovery under wraps, or does the secret unravel and seal his fate? Ira Saxena infuses mystery and laughter into this classic Indian folktale, and Mayukh Ghosh’s larger-than-life illustrations make this book a visual treat.Awards– Shortlisted for the Neev Children’s Book Award, 2019.– Featured in IBBY Honour List 2020 (Illustrations).
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Something’s Hiding
Colonel Nath says his uniform is called camouflage! But how could that be?! Does he blend in with every landscape? Does he ‘hide’ like a tiger in grass or a chameleon on a branch?Pooja Sagar’s ingenious story takes us down a little girl’s wild imagination, while Divya George’s beautiful, detailed illustrations make every page a game to identify several camouflaged creaturesAge Group: 3+ Years Ι Author: Pooja Sagar Ι Illustrator: Divya George Ι No. of Pages: 20 Ι Type: Board Book | Format: Hard bound
Rs. 499.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Thea's Tree
What Thea wants more than anything in the world is a tree – a real tree to climb and hide in, to sit under and dream. But in the city where she lives, there are no trees. So one day, Thea goes in search of a tree. This elemental story is written and illustrated by Judith Clay.Awards– This book was listed in The White Ravens 2012 catalog of notable and remarkable international children’s books, published by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek (International Youth Library) in Munich.
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD The Home Work
Bhattu and Kittu completely forgot that they had homework to do! Faced with the task of researching a big mammal, they decide to take a shortcut and pester their studious sister for information.In this uproariously funny story by Ashwin Guha, accompanied by Vaibhav Kumaresh’s cheeky art, you soon learn that when you mix distracted tutoring with an overactive imagination, the result is a homework assignment that is very hard to grade.
Rs. 250.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Rats Bigger than Cats
See them lurking on the street,Find them playing, watch them eat!Shadows tall and tails hairy –Are they cute, or just plain scary?They’re rats bigger than cats!Maegan Dobson Sippy explores the colourful secret lives of rats and cats in this cheeky story written in verse, while artist Adrija Ghosh peppers the illustrations with delightful details that are as riveting as they are memorable.With an exciting glow-in-the-dark cover!
Rs. 250.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Tracing Roots
For centuries, people have sought to make sense of the world around them through stories, and this holds true for trees as well. Why does the coconut have eyes? How did a cobbler prove his wisdom with a tiny seed? How did a jackfruit tree help Birbal solve a robbery?Thatha takes Samar, Maya, Shyam, and Nisha all over India and beyond through 12 stories that span several cultures.Mallika Ravikumar’s retelling of myths, legends, and folktales from different traditions will delight readers young and old, while Swati Kharbanda’s awe-inspiring illustrations showcase the staggering beauty of the trees that surround us.
Rs. 499.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Fooling the Foolish (Foolish Crow &Talking Cave)
The Foolish Crow Kauaa the crow is very hungry and has finally managed to get a roti to eat. Now Lomdi the fox wants that roti. Do his clever plans work? This simple folktale is about the folly of vanity and teaches us never to fall for flattery. The Talking Cave When Juno the clever jackal comes home one evening, he finds footprints of a lion outside his cave. But wily Juno has a way of finding out if it is safe to enter or not! This Panchatantra story is about resourcefulness and quick thinking.
Rs. 199.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Thukpa for All
Tsering can’t wait to taste his grandmother’s delicious noodle soup. He invites a string of friends and neighbours home. But as preparations get underway, there is a power cut and the house is plunged into darkness. Will Abi be able to put together the much-anticipated thukpa? Told from a blind child’s perspective, this tale by Praba Ram and Sheela Preuitt is accompanied by Shilpa Ranade’s stunning illustrations.Tsering’s thukpa recipe included!Awards– Thukpa for All was selected for the 2019 IBBY list of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities.– Shortlisted for the Neev Children’s Book Award, 2019.– Featured in the Outstanding International Books list (2020) by the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY).– Featured in Bank Street Best Children’s Books 2020– Listed as a Highly Commended book by the South Asia Book Award 2020
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD The Monkey King
After tasting a delicious mango, the king of Benares arrives at the monkey kingdom in search of the fruit. Can Kapi, the monkey king, find a way to protect his subjects? This timeless Jataka tale, a page from the life of the Bodhisattva, is adapted by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated in vivid hues of traditional Indian folk art by Uma Krishnaswamy.Awards– The Monkey King won the NAPPA award 2000 by the National Association of Parenting Publishers.
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Daisy Doll
Synopsis : For years, Hua has delighted the children in her town by making them beautiful handmade dolls. One day, Hua decides that she is too old and too tired to make any more dolls. What happens then to a young girl who desperately needs one?First published in China, and translated from Chinese, this remarkable original story is written by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning author Cao Wenxuan, and features unforgettable illustrations in mixed media by Zhao Lei.Age Group: 7 to 9 Years | Author: Cao Wenxuan | Illustrator: Zhao Lei | No.of pages: 40 | Type: Picture Book | Format: Hard bound
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Paati Goes Viral
“I’ve been calling you nonstop. Some actor shared our post about your grandmother last night and it’s gone viral now. It’s being forwarded, retweeted, and even being picked up by other publications. Now get up, call your Paati, and sit her down with your laptop!” In the next few minutes, my world as I knew it changed forever.Dhruv is as upset as his grandmother is to discover that her beloved camera, containing all her memories, has been lost on her solo trip to Europe. When she returns to India, she’s given up hope on ever getting it back. But Dhruv has a brainwave, something that could get people all around the world to help him lift her spirits. What surprises await his Paati?!Prabhu Viswanathan’s simple narration brings to life the tender affection among the members of a family, while reaffirming everyone’s faith in humanity.
Rs. 200.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Looking For Laddoo
Have you seen a puppy – small and white with brown spots – who comes running when you call out ‘Laddoo’?Could he be wandering around the lush Theosophical Society campus? or strolling down Marina Beach? How far could Laddoo have wandered on his short legs?Join Karthik and his veterinarian mother, Shankari, as they weave through the many iconic landscapes of Chennai, helping animals along the way, while they look for their lost pup, Laddoo.This third book in the Karadi Tales City Series is lovingly written by Aparna Karthikeyan, designed and illustrated in stunning watercolours by Tanvi Parulkar.
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Letters to Krisha
Krisha has a surprise waiting for her for when she gets back to school after her operation. There’s much excitement about it amongst her classmates, all of whom write her letters while she is away to keep her up to date on the happenings at school. Let’s just hope they don’t let slip what the surprise is!Parinita Shetty writes a delightfully sweet story as a series of letters, each more entertaining than the next, while Sahitya Rani brings a chaotic classroom to life with her gorgeous illustrations.
Rs. 250.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Something’s Floating
On a wide and sparkling moat,something’s floating…Daya Subramanian weaves a beautiful cumulative tale, perfectly complemented by Rika Sakai’s dream-like illustrations, in this concept book that introduces toddlers to floating objects.Age Group: 1 to 3 Years Ι Author: Daya Subramainan Ι Illustrator: Rika Sakai Ι No. of Pages: 24 Ι Type: Board Book | Format: Hard bound
Rs. 499.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Leopard in Mumbai
A bite of vada pav, a drive through the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a photo stop at Haji Ali Dargah – Leopard just wants to do some everyday Mumbai things, but can’t quite figure out why she’s making everyone so nervous.Lubaina Bandukwala tells the tale of a baffled spotted tourist, while Allen Shaw’s hilarious illustrations recreate a situation Mumbai has found itself in every now and then.
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD A Time for Ebby
The Ebons made the best grandfather clocks in the town of Nimish . . . They were such excellent makers of grandfather clocks that they became richer and richer as the years went by . . . Yet, the eighth Father Ebon, the present head of the family, was unhappy. Ebby, the daughter of the eighth Father Ebon, is adept at a lot of things. But she wishes she could put an end to her father’s sadness, and wonders how she could help. Until one day, she stumbles upon a treasure! Could it lift Father Ebon out of his gloom? Poile Sengupta narrates this fascinating story with emotion, enthusiasm, and a dash of drama.
Rs. 200.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD The Magic In My Fingers
If Roohi’s mischievous brother doesn’t attend sitar practice, then Baba won’t take him to the market. And Roohi won’t get the kite that she so badly wants! Can she keep Baba from losing his temper?Loosely based on the childhood of renowned surbahar player Annapoorna Devi, this is a charming tale about how a young girl discovers the magic in her fingers in more ways than one.
Rs. 250.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Vatsala Love Snakes
Rock pythons, trinket snakes, common sand boas – Vatsala is enamoured by these beautiful reptiles and their gleaming bodies. But no one seems to understand her love for them, especially her best friend, Neeraj! Could a trip to Sanjay Gandhi National Park make all the difference in convincing him that snakes are quite wonderful after all?Arthy Muthanna Singh and Mamta Nainy show us the allure of these misunderstood creatures, while Divya George’s stunning illustrations take us on a trip to the lush surroundings of Mumbai’s largest national park.This book was done in collaboration with WWF-India.
Rs. 250.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Get OFF that Camel
Dominoes-Counting and Colours contains 28 large and sturdy pieces showing different number of dots on different colours. Each domino card is divided into two halves, making two squares. Both the squares having different number of dots printed on different colours. The child is required to count and match each square of a domino with the same number of dots and colours. The game can also be played - by matching same numbers of dots irrespective of colours or matching colours irrespective of number of dots. Since children match the cards as per the colours or the number of dots on them, it enhances their problem solving skills while learning to count and develop eye-hand coordination.
Rs. 399.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD Thatha's Pumpkin
What do you do with a pumpkin that’s bigger than your head and barely fits on your table? Tia’s Thatha is very proud of his pumpkin, for he grew it all by himself, like magic! Now it’s Tia’s job to find homes for each little wedge from the oversized fruit, and quickly too!Lalita Iyer’s words provide hilarious insights into the mind of an amateur gardener, while Proiti Roy’s exquisitely textured illustrations map the eventful journeys of each lovely slice.
Rs. 250.00
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KARADI TALES COMPANY PVT LTD No Ticket, Will Travel
I can’t buy a ticket, but I really need to get on this train…Chandrasekhar waits for a job and dreams of being back home with a classmate he’s in love with. Aruna has lost a slipper, and it was her only pair. Balu wishes he could trade his jackhammer for a poetry book. Sadia and her son are sleeping beside their handmade dolls, wondering what the future holds. Anjanamma makes up a story to soothe the relentless sting of mosquitoes. Nagaraju sightlessly navigates the chaos of a train station and puts out a plea to the universe.Subuhi Jiwani traces six uncertain journeys from Andhra Pradesh to Kochi, of migrants in search of work, survival and belonging.
Rs. 250.00
