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In the 3rd Century BC, Vishnu Sharma wrote these two charming stories to teach wise conduct to three ignorant princes in the Panchatantra. Adapted by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated vibrantly by Mandar Kanvinda, these trickster tales are sure to win you with their unexpected endings.  

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Have you ever been in deep trouble? If you have a quick wit, you can find a way out of any situation! In these two Panchatantra classics, find out how clever animals solve tricky problems!  

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Hanuman, the monkey with the broken chin, is celebrated in our mythology for his wisdom, courage and loyalty. These retellings of the monkey god's exploits are adapted from mythology by Shobha Viswanath and vividly illustrated by Srividya Natarajan.  

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Learn life’s truest lessons from our animal friends with these two timeless fables from the Panchatantra and the Jataka. Delve into the intricate traditional art forms of India with beautiful artwork in the Warli and Mithila styles.  

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Birth of Krishna: A divine prophecy says that the eighth son born to Devaki will bring about the death of the evil king Kamsa and redeem the kingdom of Mathura. But Kamsa has imprisoned Devaki and sworn to kill every child born to her. Will the prophecy come true?Krishna’s Conquests: Where there is Krishna, there is mirth, music and mischief and plenty of adventure too! Krishna shows that he is no ordinary child through his encounters with Kaliya the deadly serpent, Indra the rain-god and, eventually, the evil king Kamsa!Product DetailsAge Group:7 to 9Author: Shobha ViswanathNarrator: Girish KarnadIllustrator: Chetan Sharma, Anagha DeshpandeMusic: 3 Brothers and a ViolinNo. of Pages: Birth of Krishna: 24; Krishna’s Conquests: 24Run Time: Birth of Krishna: 20:27; Krishna’s conquests: 24:16Items Included: 2 books and a CD | Type: Audio bookSKU: KMKCD

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One day, all the shapes in the world disappear. It’s up to Little Dot to restore shape to the world.

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Synopsis: Brilliantly innovative designer and artist Eric Carle has dramatized the story of nature’s commonest yet loveliest marvels, the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, in a picture book to delight as well as instruct the very youngest reader or listener.The brilliant illustrations, collages of specially prepared paper, and the cleverly die-cut pages show what the caterpillar ate on successive days, graphically introducing sets of up to ten objects and also the names of the days of the week in rotation, as well as telling the central story of the transformation of the caterpillar.Age Group: 4 to 6 Years Ι Author: Eric Carle Ι Translation: Pratibha Jain Ι Illustrator: Eric Carle Ι Language: Bilingual – Hindi & English Ι No. of Pages: 28 Ι Type: Picture Book Ι Format: Paperback

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Cheekra, Shankra, and their cubs have just had a long, tiring hunting trip. They decide to spend the night in a cave. But they soon find out the cave is home to a tiger. Cheekra and Shankra need to quickly think of a plan to keep their cubs safe. Can the two sharp foxes outwit the tiger?

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Kumeer the crocodile wants to eat a jackal for dinner, and bullies his friend Nandu the crab into helping him. Can the hungry crocodile and his meek friend succeed in outsmarting the cleverest animal in the forest? Illustrated by Manasi Lamba, this adaptation of an old folktale by Sayoni Basu will have you laughing out loud.

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When there is a drought one summer, Sanjaya the talkative turtle has to go in search of greener pastures with the help of his friends, Vaali and Nirali the geese. Sanjaya comes up with an ingenious plan, but does his talkative nature get in the way of their journey? Samina Anim’s adaptation of this old folktale is accompanied by Archana Sreenivasan’s delightful illustrations.

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Heera, a mischievous fox, invites Nandini the crane home for a meal one day. Is he being hospitable or is this one of his many infamous pranks? This hilarious adaptation of a Panchatantra tale by Samina Anim is paired with cheerful illustrations by Lavanya Karthik, and tells the story of how a cheeky jokester gets what he deserves.

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Gia’s Papa has signed up for the marathon. As he buys clothes and fancy gadgets to match his new hobby, Gia’s grandmother becomes his biggest cheerleader. She even has a camcorder ready for race day. Does Papa lose steam as the marathon approaches, or does he manage to cross the finish line after all?Written by Nalini Sorensen and paired with Prashant Soni’s cheerful illustrations, this lighthearted story is about fitness goals that go awry, and the unflagging faith of family.Awards– Winner, Jarul Book Award, 2019.

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Raju has a humble lunch every day. One day, he discovers the delicious smell of yummy bajjis coming from Babu’s stall. He soon starts to have the most wonderful lunch – purely in the form of smells! But when Babu figures out what he is doing, he demands payment for these smells. How will Raju manage to pay for smells? A feast for the senses, this book by Pankaja Srinivasan is illustrated by Satwik Gade.

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Raghunath boards a train from Mumbai to Vajraghat and shares his compartment with a stranger. Raghunath’s curiosity is piqued when the mysterious stranger starts speaking in numbers. This original story by Soumitra Ranade and Rudradutt Ranade features three alternative endings by Sonali Arun Bhatia, Archana Rao-D’Cruz, and Mira Desai. Illustrated stylishly in pen-and-ink by Ambika Sambasivan, 8563 is a delightful mystery for all readers.Awards– 8563 was nominated for the Peek-a-book Children’s Choice Award in 2018

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Synopsis:What happens to little flower seeds in autumn? A strong wind blows a group of seeds across the land. One by one, many of the seeds get lost; some are burned by the sun, some fall into the ocean and some are eaten by a bird. As the seasons change, only a few seeds survive the long winter, and when spiring finally arrives, the seeds that have survived sprout into plants. But there are new dangers for these plants… and finally, only the tiniest seed remains, growing into a gaint flower. And when autumn returns, it sends its own seeds into the wind and the process starts all over again!Eric Carle’s eloquent text and brilliant collages turn the simple life cycle of a plant into an exciting story, a nature lesson and an inspiring message about the importance of perseverance.Age Group: 4 to 6 Ι Author: Eric Carle Ι Translation: Sushma Bakshi Ι Illustrator: Eric Carle Ι Language: Bilingual – Hindi & English Ι No. of Pages: 34 Ι Type: Picture Book Ι Format: Paperback

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Sometimes, people tell tall tales just for fun… Bundal was one such person. He spent his whole day telling tall tales – until one day, someone told a taller tale than him. Can you guess what this tall tale was? Anushka Ravishankar’s funny tale about a tall tale is colourfully illustrated by Chetan Sharma.

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Bela gets lost again! This time, at the railway station. Has Nani boarded the train that she just missed? Will the kind ticket collector help reunite her with Nani? Take an exciting journey with Bela and her friends in Neha Singh’s endearing sequel to The Wednesday Bazaar, illustrated by Sonal Gupta.

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Dada may be celebrating his 82nd birthday but he still considers himself spry, until a seemingly thoughtful gift from his son tells him otherwise. Nalini Sorensen beautifully captures the spirit of aging grandparents who refuse to cede their independence. Charming watercolour illustrations by the hugely talented Allen Shaw enliven this buoyant tale.Awards– Dada’s useless present won the Jarul Book Award 2018.

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Muthumama and Muthumami have an unexpected guest for dinner – a ravenous lion! Find out what happens next in this tale of hospitality gone wrong. An irreverent tale penned by Lavanya Karthik with riotously funny illustrations by Chetan Sharma, the book is sure to tickle your funny bone and taste buds!With a page to write your own ending!Awards– Shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Awards in the Best Story and Best Illustrator categories

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Every night, when the owl hoots and the shadows of the trees dance on the walls, the Night Monster creeps into Avi’s room and frightens him. One day, his sister suggests he write a letter to the monster, and Avi’s nights are not the same any more.

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Farmer Falgu is headed to the Kumbh Mela in the vibrant city of Allahabad. There are a lot of things to see at the Mela, his friends remind him. But does Farmer Falgu manage to see them all?Kanika Nair’s striking illustrations capture the colorful chaos and celebration that Kumbh Mela really is, in this charming and thoughtful tale written by Chitra Soundar.Awards– On the South Asia Book Awards’ Highly Commended Books list. – Listed in the Children’s Book Council’s Best Children’s Books of the Year – 2019 Edition.

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Farmer Falgu is off to the market to sell his produce, but has some unexpected bumps along the way. But then, Farmer Falgu can usually find his way out of any mess! Chitra Soundar’s energetic tale radiates with adventure, while Kanika Nair’s visual style underscores it with minimal artwork splashed with just a dab of vivid, striking colour.Awards– Featured in the 2019 USBBY Outstanding International Book list– Listed in the Children’s Book Council’s Best Children’s Books of the Year – 2019 Edition.

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Farmer Falgu has had enough of his noisy farm! He needs a break and he’s off on a holiday. Craving some quiet, he gets on his cart and goes looking for silence. Does he find it? Chitra Soundar writes this remarkable story with a quiet wisdom that resonates with youngsters and adults alike. Her story is joyously complemented by Kanika Nair’s unusual, striking illustrations.Awards– Farmer Falgu goes on a trip was shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Award in the Best Story category in 2016.

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Synopsis: Akiro draws only cats… cats, cats and more cats! No matter what he is asked to do, he simply draws cats! And this artistic tendency leads him to an adventure one day – an adventure that will change his life. Go on a journey in this Japanese folktale retold by Anushka Ravishankar with intricate illustrations by Christine Kastl in water colours and ink on rice paper.Age Group: 7 to 9 Ι Author: Anushka Ravishankar Ι Illustrator: Christine Kastl Ι Language: English Ι No. of Pages: 32 Ι Type: Picture Book | Format: Paper BackThis book was listed in The White Ravens 2010 catalog of notable and remarkable international children’s books, published by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek (International Youth Library) in Munich.

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