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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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

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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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Creepy crawlies and winged insects disturb baby Roy. Bitten, stung and harassed, Roy grows up to dislike them. But one day, things change and Roy sees the world of insects in a different light. This 2-in-1 book by Shobha Viswanath, illustrated by Monami Roy, is sure to delight children.Awards– Shortlisted, Jarul Book Children’s Choice Award, 2020

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In this graceful adaptation of a Jataka tale by Chinna Chilaka, a raging fire threatens to burn down a forest. All the animals and birds flee in fear, except for one brave little parrot. Is the courage of one small bird enough to save a forest?The simple and unpretentious illustrations are the result of a drawing workshop conducted at Isha Home School in Coimbatore with children aged between 6 and 8.

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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.

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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

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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.

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My breakfast was revolting – it was simply divine.My lunch was repulsive, I liked it just fine.My dinner was ghastly – it was pure gourmet .You’ll never believe the things I ate today!Sampurna Chattarji’s clever use of hyperbole and Vibha Surya’s quirky illustrations bring a child’s monstrous imagination to life. This delightful book with fold-out flaps will leave you shuddering and chuckling.AwardsFeatured on GetLitt’s List of Best Picture Books of 2019

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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.

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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!

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