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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).

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All Tashi’s aging mother wants is a memento from Sarnath, the land of the Buddha’s first teachings. But year after year, on his travels to Benares, her son forgets to bring something back for her. One year, having forgotten again, Tashi picks up an old tooth off the ground near his house and presents it to his mother as the Buddha’s tooth. Maria L. Denjongpa retells this Tibetan folktale with remarkable insight, while Chetan Sharma’s illustrations capture the beauty of Kalimpong. The result is a magnificent story about the power of love and faith.Awards– Listed in Best South Asian Books of 2018 – KitaabWorld

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Rupa Ram is a famous but poor tailor with an unfulfilled dream – to stitch something for his own family. So, when he receives a gift of a brand new saafa, he is inspired to do just that! At the heart of this touching tale is a generous man who uses his imagination and creativity to do right by his family. With delightful illustrations by Nayantara Surendranath, this book is Srividhya Venkat’s charming Indian adaptation of a European folktale.AwardsWinner of the 2019 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the Middle East/India/Asia region.Shortlisted for the Neev Children’s Book Award, 2019.Chosen for the 101 Great Books for Kids 2019 list by Evanston Public Library.Listed as a Highly Commended book by the South Asia Book Award 2020.

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Sadiq loves stitching colourful patterns on rugs. However, his Ammi reminds him that boys in his community don’t stitch, they tend to the livestock. But Sadiq is determined to pursue his passion.This winsome tale that defies gender norms and talks about a fading shepherd craft of Kashmir, is beautifully written by Mamta Nainy, and illustrated through watercolour vistas by renowned artist Niloufer Wadia.AwardsShortlisted for The Hindu Young World GoodBooks Award 2019.Nominated for Jarul Book Children’s Choice Award, 2019.Received an Honorable Mention at the Neev Literature Festival.

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What Little Fish wants to do more than anything else in the world is fly. Not discouraged by those around her, she flaps her tiny fins and practises jumping. But can Little Fish ever expect to take flight?

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To conjure up the charming Mr. Brungle, a coven of witches stir up the Great Brungle Brew. For this, they toss in a lounge of lizards and a mischief of mice and a quiver of cobras among many others. Do they succeed?The book is a hilarious twist on collective nouns.

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What could be stranger than a dragon’s toothache? A motley crew comes to the rescue of a dragon in pain, but does it manage to help him? Annie Besant’s quirky text and Rayika Sen’s imaginative illustrations make this book a joy to read over and over again.Awards– Shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Award 2017.

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What happens to an elephant whose trunk is so long that he trips and falls whenever he walks? This is little Vinayak’s problem. No matter what he does, he cannot keep his long, long trunk out of the way – until one day, a very special friend offers an unusual solution. An original tale by Shobha Viswanath, vibrantly illustrated by Shilpa Ranade with pastels, this book subtly brings to light how each of us is special in our own way.Awards– In 2013, Little Vinayak was selected as one of the Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).

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Sometimes, it is hard to get the perfect price for anything. But Chooheram, the clever rat, always managed to make a bargain. One day, he managed to make the greatest bargain of all! This witty folk story from the glorious plains of Punjab by Samita Aiyer takes you from bargain to bargain through Garima Gupta’s funny illustrations

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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.

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How do fat monkeys get thin? Chakrapani, the monkey chieftain, decides that the only way for his tribe of monkeys to lose weight is by going on a fast. But can hungry monkeys really stop eating for a day? Wacky illustrations by Shilpa Ranade in charcoal and acrylic add mischief to this hilarious story adapted by Kaushik Viswanath from a Buddhist tale.

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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.

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In this timeless Aesop’s fable, a fox and a crow vie for a piece of bread. This breathtakingly beautiful picture book adapted by Manasi Subramaniam with dark humor is an exploration of this tale. The artist Culpeo S. Fox makes each page stand alone like a brilliant painting; when the pages come together, they tell us the story like never before.Awards– The Fox and The Crow won Best Cover and Best Illustrated Children’s Book at Comic Con India 2015– The Fox and the Crow was listed as one of the best children’s books of 2014 by the New York Public Library.– The Fox and the Crow was listed in the prestigious White Ravens’ catalogue in 2014

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Princess Easy Pleasy is all but easy to please. She drives the royal packer up the wall with her quirks that are as seasonal as her royal vacations. Where does it all stop?Awards– Princess Easy Pleasy won The Hindu Young World Good-books Award for Best Illustrator in 2017.– Princess Easy Pleasy was nominated for the Jarul Book Award, 2017.

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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

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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.  

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Fish Friends Three Timsi, Bucki and Moti are three fishes who are great friends in spite of how different they are from each other. When trouble strikes in the form of a fisherman, they unite to escape from his net. This Panchatantra tale shows us that true friends can always be counted on! The Fox and the Squirrel Gilehri the squirrel and Laalu the fox are best friends and always help each other out. But Laalu is too boastful sometimes. So Gilehri decides to teach him a short lesson! In this story, we learn about trust, humility, and friendship.

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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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