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Karadi Tales is a children's publishing house based in Chennai,
India. Its beautiful new line of picture books has been listed in
the White Ravens and IBBY lists, and have received
international recognition. Several international publishers have
made the titles available in a number of different foreign
editions, including Korean, Mandarin, Bahasa, German, French,
Italian and Spanish. Karadi Tales is also widely distributed in
North America by Consortium Book Sales & Distributor.
www.karaditales.com
[email protected]
Phone: +91 44 42054243
The Curious
Sameer Series
Sameer is a little boy with a big imagination.
Join him as he takes you on four fantastic journeys.
Nandini Nayar's simple and wise stories spring to life
with Francesco Manetti's vivid artwork.
What Will I Be?
What Could It Be?
28 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-284-9
Rs 195
28 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-285-6
Rs 195
Where Shall We Go?
What Will You Give Me?
28 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-287-0
Rs 195
28 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-286-3
Rs 195
The Farmer
Falgu Series
Farmer Falgu Goes on a Trip
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
to 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 illustrations.
30 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-311-2
Rs 245
The Farmer
Falgu Series
Farmer Falgu Goes to the Market
Farmer Falgu heads to the market to sell
his vegetables and eggs. But his trip is
turned topsy-turvy by the madness that
surrounds him. Does he finally find his way
out of this dilemma?
Chitra Soundar's energetic tale radiates
with adventure and madness, while Kanika
Nair underscores it with minimalistic
artwork splashed with vivid colours.
30 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-312-9
Rs 245
The Bela Series
The Wednesday Bazaar
Bela is a precocious girl with a habit of
getting lost. Whether it's at the
Wednesday afternoon bazaar or at the
railway station, Bela misplaces her family
and makes new friends along the way.
Neha Singh writes these stories in lilting,
clever prose and verse, while Sonal Gupta's
warm hues give them life.
36 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-295-5
Rs 195
The Bela Series
Bela Misses Her Train
Forthcoming Title
Bela loses her family again! This time, at the
railway station! Have her Pa, Ma and Granny
boarded the train that she just missed? Will
the kind ticket collector help her reunite
with her family?
Find out as you take an exciting journey
with Bela in Neha Singh's endearing sequel
to The Wednesday Bazaar illustrated in
warm tones by Sonal Gupta.
Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-296-2
Rs 195
Kavi the Xplorer
Series
When Kavi's curiosity is triggered, he goes 'xploring'!
Whether it's a bird, an insect or a tree house,
Kavi is determined to understand the world around him.
Annie Besant's charming and witty stories are brought
to life by Tanvi Choudhury's watercolours.
Kavi and the Strange Bird
Kavi and the Trouble with Rules
28 pp. Size 7" x 9.5"
ISBN 978-81-8190-280-1
Rs 125
30 pp. Size 7" x 9.5"
ISBN 978-81-8190-283-2
Rs 125
Kavi and Mister Cutter Pillai
Kavi and the Tree House
28 pp. Size 7" x 9.5"
ISBN 978-81-8190-281-8
Rs 125
28 pp. Size 7" x 9.5"
ISBN 978-81-8190-282-5
Rs 125
Whimsy
But what is whimsy? Is it Ms Fox's playfulness or
is it Mr Prat's quirkiness? Read about these two
fascinating creatures as they compete with each
other to be the most whimsical!
Ruchi Mhasane re-imagines Annie Besant's
original tale in her equally whimsical artwork.
36 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-305-1
Rs 195
The Fox
and the Crow
Listedinthe2014WhiteRavensCatalogue
oftheInternationalYouthLibraryandas
oneoftheBestChildren'sBooksof2014
bytheNewYorkPublicLibrary
In this timeless Aesop's fable, a fox and a crow vie
for a piece of bread. In this breathtakingly beautiful
picture book, Manasi Subramaniam explores this tale
with dark humour.
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.
30 pp. Size 12" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-303-7
Rs 595
The Dragon's
Toothache
What could be stranger than a dragon's toothache?
A motley crew comes to the rescue of the 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.
40 pp. Size 9.625" x 9.5"
ISBN 978-81-8190-306-8
Rs 395
The Night
Monster
Every night, when the owls hoot and the shadows of
the trees dance on the walls, the monster creeps into
Avi's room and frightens him. One day, his sister
suggests he write a letter to the Night Monster, and
Avi's nights are not the same any more!
This eerily beautiful book, written by Sushree Mishra,
with haunting illustrations in mixed media by Sanket
Pethkar, will allay every child’s night-time fears.
36 pp. Size 9.625" x 9.5"
ISBN 978-81-8190-331-0
Rs 395
The Last Bargain
Choohe Ram accidentally discovers that he is a
master-bargainer. But does he make the
greatest bargain of all?
Set in the plains of Punjab, this witty story by
Samita Aiyer takes you from bargain to bargain
through Garima Gupta's alluring illustrations.
44 pp. Size 10" x 9.5"
ISBN 978-81-8190-168-2
Rs 395
Just One Coin
JUST ONE COIN
Nadine D’souza
Amrita Pokarna
Raja Dhomak wants the kingdom of Muruda to
remain rich. But his solution isn't the brightest! The
people struggle to survive under the confused king
until little Lakshmi steps in to save the day!
Amrita Pokarna's colourful mixed media artwork
complements this mathematical folktale beautifully
retold by Nadine D'souza.
36 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-217-7
Rs 225
Whose Lovely
Child Can You Be?
Gulgul is upset. Sandy tells her that she isn't her
mother's child. She wants to know where she came
from. So, her family members decide to tell the story of
the magical day she entered their lives. Gulgul realizes
that she's far more special than she knows! It is an
account of the wonderful experience of having a child in
one's life.
This tender story written in rhyme by Shobha Viswanath
is beautifully illustrated in acrylic by Christine Tappin.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-160-6
Rs 175
An Elephant in
my Backyard
Acchu the elephant follows Maya and Paati all the way
back home. But her family refuses to believe that
there is an elephant in the backyard!
Shobha Viswanath's simple, delightful story is
gorgeously illustrated in watercolours by Sadhvi Jawa.
28 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-240-5
Rs 195
When the Earth
Lost Its Shapes
All the shapes in the world disappear. Everything
becomes shapeless—from the egg to the kite,
from the orange to the sandwich. But a special
shape comes to the rescue! This is a heart-warming
story about team spirit and conviction.
Shobha Viswanath and the German illustrator
Christine Kastl together take one on a journey into
the wonderful world of shapes.
32 pp. Size 7.5" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-192-7
Rs 175
The Moustache
Man
Everything is perfect in Nekgaon—from the
rooster's crow to the sunset. But one wily man
arrives and changes everything about Nekgaon.
Priya Ramanathan's spirited tale about how things
are not always as they seem is illustrated
magnificently by Garima Gupta.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-186-6
Rs 175
The Lizard's Tail
Scqealichtitz! There goes the little lizard's tail. He
goes about looking for a new tail only to discover
what most lizards discover over time.
Brilliant palette-knife art by the German illustrator
Christine Kastl elevates the experience of reading
this heart-warming story by Shobha Viswanath.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-150-7
Rs 150
The Story
and the Song
What happens to stories that don't get told and
songs that don't get sung? Parvathi knows a
story and a song, but she keeps them to herself.
The story and the song, however, are
determined to escape!
This Tamil folktale adapted for children by
Manasi Subramaniam is beautifully illustrated by
Ayswarya Sankaranarayanan.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-273-3
Rs 175
Tak-Tak!
Nanikhet is a quiet village hidden deep in the Sahyadri
mountains. Zaheer, who arrives one morning at
Nanikhet, is compelled to spend the night at an
abandoned mansion. But strange noises keep him up
all night, night after night. Where were the noises
coming from?
Shilo Shiv Suleman uses muted tones and wonderful
collages to depict this spooky story written by
Soumitra Ranade.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-183-5
Rs 175
The Bookworm
Sesha is a silent boy. He reads all the time and
writes furiously in his little brown book. But
when he speaks, no one understands him.
Shilo Shive Suleman's unusual but striking
illustrations bring out the spirit of Lavanya's
touching story about a boy who is different.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-180-4
Rs 175
Dancing Bear
Manasi Subramaniam's poignant story describes
the friendship between a young boy and a young
bear, and the boy's unique capability to
understand what the bear really wants.
This story, illustrated beautifully by Korean
illustrators Gwangjo and Jung-a Park in
watercolours, gives an account of the true
predicament of dancing bears in India.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-200-9
Rs 175
Dorje's Stripes
Dorje is a beautiful Royal Bengal tiger, but he
hasn't got any stripes on his body. Master Wu,
a good-hearted monk, tries to understand the
secret of Dorje's missing stripes. This is a story
that takes one to Tibet, to Bengal and to the
heart of the Royal Bengal tiger.
Korean illustrators Gwangjo and Jung-a Park's
stunning watercolour illustrations bring
Anshumani Ruddra's thoughtful story to life.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-193-4
Rs 175
Revenge of the
Puppets
In the Rajasthani village of Posania, when everybody is
asleep, four puppets come to life and celebrate. But
when their masters decide to replace them with new
puppets, what do these clever, mischievous puppets do?
Nadine D'souza's magical story has equally magical
illustrations done by Ayush Rajvanshi.
32 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-197-2
Rs 175
Thea's Tree
What Thea wants, more than anything in
this 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.
This uplifting story is written and
illustrated by Judith Clay.
28 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-297-9
Rs 395
Listed in The White Ravens 2012 catalog
of notable and remarkable international
children's books
The Boy Who
Drew Cats
Akiro draws only cats, cats and more cats! No
matter what he is asked to do, he simply draws
cats! This leads him to an adventure that
changes his life.
Go on a journey with Akiro in this Japanese
folktale retold by Anushka Ravishankar and
illustrated by Christine Kastl in watercolours
and ink on rice paper.
34 pp. Size 9” x 8”
ISBN 978-81-8190-159-0
Rs 150
Listed in
The White Ravens 2010 catalog
of notable and remarkable
international children's books
Super Hathaman
Hathaman wishes to become Super Hathaman—he
wants to fly in the sky and walk on water! On the
advice of an old yogi, he journeys to Tibet to
acquire super powers. Does he get them?
This quirky tale by Kaushik Viswanath is illustrated
in mixed media by Chetan Sharma.
32 pp. Size 9.625” x 9.5”
ISBN 978-81-8190-162-0
Rs 395
The
Blue Jackal
Juno the jackal wakes up to find his fur turned blue.
All the animals in the forest are as surprised as he is.
But the little jackal decides to use his colour to his
advantage. Does he succeed?
Read the adventure of the blue jackal in this
hilarious folktale classic rendered in verse by
Shobha Viswanath. Rich artwork by Dileep Joshi in
Warli, a western Indian tribal art form, makes this
book an unforgettable visual experience.
40 pp. Size 8.25” x 8.25”
ISBN 978-81-8190-034-0
Rs 325
Listed in The White Ravens 2006
catalog of notable and remarkable
international children's books
The
Monkey King
After tasting a delicious and juicy mango, the king
of Benares and his army arrive at the Monkey
Kingdom in search of more mangoes. Can Kapi the
monkey king find a way to protect his subjects?
Adapted from the Jataka tale by Shobha
Viswanath and illustrated in the bright and vivid
Mithila tradition by Uma Krishnaswamy, this story
is a page from the life of the Bodhisattva.
36 pp. Size 10.5" x 9.625"
ISBN 978-81-8190-033-2
Rs 395
Intergalactic
Idol
'I know I am in trouble, and I know you might not
believe what I am about to tell you. But I swear that all
of this is true. I could have got out of trouble by
inventing some convenient and completely believable
lie, but you know I'm not like that. Okay, maybe you
don't know I'm not like that, but it's true. I could have
died. I could have been stranded on a galaxy a gazillion
light years away from here. Worst of all, I could have
been married. Anyway, this is my story.'
Read Samit Basu's amusing intergalactic adventure
marvelously illustrated by Malavika P. C.
40 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-257-3
Rs 395
Monkeys
on a Fast
Chakku the monkey chieftain decides that the
only way for his tribe of monkeys to lose
weight is by fasting. But can the hungry
monkeys really stop eating?
Wacky illustrations by Shilpa Ranade in
charcoal and acrylic add mischief to this
hilarious story adapted by Kaushik Viswanath
from a Buddhist tale.
36 pp. Size 10.5" x 9"
ISBN 978-81-8190-156-9
Rs 395
Little Vinayak
Little Vinayak trips and falls whenever he walks. No
matter what he does, he cannot keep his long, long
trunk out of the way. A special friend comes along
and offers him a special solution!
Adapted from a Tamil folktale by Shobha Viswanath
and vibrantly illustrated by Shilpa Ranade with
pastels, this book subtly brings to light how each of
us is special.
32 pp. Size 10" x 9.5"
ISBN 978-81-8190-147-7
Rs 395
The Rumour
It was impossible to keep a secret in Baddbaddpur.
Everyone gossiped about everything! Pandurang
wished to keep a secret. But, of course, the secret
spread from person to person until it became an
extraordinary tale.
Anushka Ravishankar's charming village story
illustrated by Kanyika Kini in ink and colour pencils
will make you laugh out loud.
34 pp. Size 9" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-165-1
Rs 175
Winner, South Asia Book Award 2013
A Pair of Twins
Listedamongstthetoptentitlesinthe
AmeliaBloomerList2015andshortlistedforthe
'HinduYoungWorld-GoodbooksAwards'2015,
Lakshmi and Sundari are an unusual pair of twins
with a peculiar connection. But not everyone knows
how unique they are until they're both called upon to
save the day. This a story about a pair that defies
conventions and comes out victorious.
Nayantara Surendranath's magnificent artwork lends
vibrancy to Kavitha Mandana's touching story.
32 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN 978-81-8190-302-0
Rs 195
Princess
Easy Pleasy
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?
This rollicking picture book written by Natasha Sharma
and illustrated by Priya Kuriyan guarantees many laughs.
32 pp. Size 11" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-335-8
Rs 395
Bheeshma
Forthcoming Title
Written by Uma Krishnaswami with lyrical intensity and
illustrated by Sayantan Halder with intricate beauty,
these are much more than stories... they are journeys.
Born of a mysterious goddess, Devavrata comes to earth as
the young prince of Hastinapura. But he is never to become
a king. Destiny has another path laid out for this
courageous, noble and brilliant man. Known to the world as
Bheeshma—he of the terrible oath—this is the tale of an
undefeatable warrior, who was finally outdone by a woman.
50 pp. Size 7" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-274-0
Rs 225
Karna
Forthcoming Title
Young Radheya enters the world wearing a golden
armour and gleaming earrings. Born of a great
boon to the princess Kunti and the sun God Surya,
he never learns of his true lineage until it is too
late. Known to the world as Karna—he of goldladen ears—this is the tale of a warrior who never
knew he was a king.
48 pp. Size 7” x 8”
978-81-8190-275-7
Rs 225
Young
Markandeya
Forthcoming Title
On his sixteenth birthday, Markandeya has a tryst
with the lord of time—but this bright young boy
doesn't give up so easily. Markandeya is the immortal
devotee of Shiva and Vishnu.
Uma Krishnaswami writes about this sage as a young
boy in this tale adapted from the Mahabharata and
illustrated vibrantly by Aashish Mall.
24 pp. Size 7" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-293-1
Rs 225
Markandeya's
Vision
Forthcoming Title
The sage Markandeya longs to understand the secrets
of the universe—and the universe decides to show him
the secrets through a glorious adventure. Markandeya
is the immortal devotee of Shiva and Vishnu.
Uma Krishnaswami writes about this sage as an ancient
ascetic in this tale adapted from the Bhagavata Purana
and illustrated vibrantly by Aashish Mall.
22 pp. Size 7" x 8"
ISBN 978-81-8190-294-8
Rs 225
Folktales
from India
Forthcoming Series
These four folktales from India are retold in simple prose
and verse for very young children.
These are a combination of trickster tales and friendship
fables written by Samina Anim and Sayoni Basu, illustrated
in light and friendly colours by Lavanya Karthik, Ambika
Sambasivan, Archana Sreenivasan and Manasi Lamba.
The Tiger Eaters
28 pp. Size 8” x 8”
ISBN 978-81-8190-260-3
Rs 125
A Big Mouth
28 pp. Size 8” x 8”
ISBN 978-81-8190-258-0
Rs 125
Tit for Tat
24 pp. Size 8” x 8”
ISBN 978-81-8190-259-7
Rs 125
The Crocodile's Tail
28 pp. Size 8” x 8”
ISBN 978-81-8190-261-0
Rs 125
BILINGUAL
Bilingual or multilingual education helps children to learn new words,
learn to use information in new ways and improve their listening skills.
Not only does it facilitate cross-cultural communication but also
positively affects their cognitive abilities. A bilingual picture book or
an audiobook can be a wonderful and fun studying tool for children
who want to learn a second language or strengthen their literacy skills
in their first language.
Winner of the Dr. Toy Award for the Best Vacation Children's Product,
Karadi Tales Bilingual features Indian fables and folktales in a mixture
of prose, rhyme and song. Set to music by 3 Brothers & A Violin,
translated by eminent authors and narrated in English by Saeed
Jaffrey, these stories have concepts of numbers, colours, shapes,
sizes and opposites woven into them. The audiobooks in this series
are available as bilingual editions in English-Hindi and EnglishTamil—narrated in Hindi by Tom Alter and in Tamil by Nasser.
The Very Hungry
Caterpillar
Eric Carle dramatizes 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.
28 pp. Size 11.5" x 8"
ISBN: 978-81-8190-130-9
Rs 345
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.
The Mixed-Up
Chameleon
One day, the chameleon discovers it can change not
only its colour but its shape and size too. So when it
sees the different animals in the zoo, it immediately
wants to be like them.
The brilliant illustrations in collages and the cleverly
die-cut pages introduces colours and the names of
different animals and their characteristics to make
this a great story of self-acceptance.
36 pp. Size 8.5" x 11"
ISBN: 978-81-8190-132-3
Rs 245
The Grouchy
Ladybug
A ladybug, grouchy and ill-tempered, who thinks
it is bigger and more important than anyone
else, is always ready to pick a fight. Read to find
out how this bad-tempered bug met its match
and became a nicer and better behaved bug.
Eric Carle's fast moving story with clever die-cut
pages invites children to explore the concepts of
time, size and shape.
42 pp. Size 10" x 10"
ISBN: 978-81-8190-133-0
Rs 275
The Tiny Seed
What happens to the little flower seeds in autumn?
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.
34 pp. Size 8" x 11"
ISBN: 978-81-8190-131-6
Rs 245
The Musical
Donkey
A delightful combination of bad singing from
Dhondu the donkey and wonderful music from
Karadi the bear and his team!
talking book
Dhondu the donkey thinks he is a wonderful singer.
His friend Juno the jackal thinks otherwise. When
Dhondu discovers a field of cucumbers, he cannot
help singing for joy. Will Dhondu's irresistible urge
to sing land him in trouble?
Art: Srividya Natarajan
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
ISBN: 978-81-8190-053-1
Rs 175
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Hindi Translation and Narration: Gulzar
ISBN: 978-81-8683-889-1
Rs 175
The Monkey and
the Crocodile
A story about friendship and loyalty in the animal kingdom
with comic illustrations and lively music!
A clever monkey called Red Face outwits his
ungrateful friend Jagged Jaws and his wicked wife.
Art: Mandar Kanvinde
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
English Narration: Naseeruddin Shah
ISBN: 978-81-8190-051-7
Rs 175
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ISBN: 978-81-8683-845-7
Rs 175
The Foolish Crow
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Antonyms, colours, names of flowers and the seven notes
of the musical scale are woven into this story.
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Kauaa the crow is very hungry, and has
finally managed to find a roti to eat.
Now, Lombdi the wily jackal wants that
roti. What does he do to get it?
Art: Srividya Natarajan
Adaptation: Sheila Gandhi
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
ISBN: 978-81-8190-055-5
Rs 195
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Hindi Narration: Tom Alter
Tamil Narration: Nasser
ISBN: 978-81-8190-065-4
Rs 225
ISBN: 978-81-8190-025-8
Rs 225
Fish Friends Three
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With rhyming words and charming imagery,
this book will educate as much as it would enthrall!
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Timsi, Bucki and Moti are very
good friends and very different
from one another. When trouble
strikes, find out how they help one
another escape the fisherman.
Art: Mani Menon
Adaptation: Sheila Gandhi
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
ISBN: 978-81-8190-054-8
Rs 195
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Hindi Narration: Tom Alter
Tamil Narration: Nasser
ISBN: 978-81-8190-062-3
Rs 225
ISBN: 978-81-8190-022-7
Rs 225
The Fox and the Squirrel
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The story brings out concepts
of time and days of the week.
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Laalu the fox and Gilehri the
squirrel are good friends. But Laalu
is a little too boastful, and Gilehri
decides to teach him a lesson!
Art: Srividya Natarajan
Adaptation: Sheila Gandhi
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
ISBN: 978-81-8190-056-2
Rs 195
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Hindi Narration: Tom Alter
Tamil Narration: Nasser
ISBN: 978-81-8190-068-5
Rs 225
ISBN: 978-81-8190-028-9
Rs 225
The Talking Cave
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Colours and personal attributes are woven into the story.
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Can caves talk? Bhuro the foolish
lion thinks they can, and Juno the
clever jackal decides to make the
most of it in this hilarious story.
Art: Greystroke
Adaptation: Sheila Gandhi
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
ISBN: 978-81-8190-057-9
Rs 195
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Hindi Narration: Tom Alter
Tamil Narration: Nasser
ISBN: 978-81-8190-071-5
Rs 225
ISBN: 978-81-8190-031-9
Rs 225
The Karadi Tales Junior
Collector Pack
ISBN : 978-81-8190-113-2
Rs 1250
The Karadi Tales Junior Collector Pack
brings you the four exciting tales of the
Junior series in a single pack with narration
by Saeed Jaffrey as Karadi the bear.
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Art: Dileep Joshi | Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
One day, Chandarva the jackal wakes up to find his fur turned blue. All the animals in
the forest are as surprised as he is! Listen to this hilarious story from the Panchatantra
to find out how the blue jackal uses his colour to his advantage.
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ISBN: 978-81-8683-842-6
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ISBN: 978-81-8683-863-1
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Art: Srividya Natarajan | Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
After tasting a delicious and juicy mango, the king of Benares and his army arrive at
the Monkey Kingdom in search of more mangoes. Can Kapi the monkey king find a
way to protect his subjects?
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ISBN: 978-81-8683-892-1
Rs 325
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ISBN: 978-81-8683-866-2
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This series comprises popular stories from the Indian folk
classics—the Panchatantra and the Jataka. The stories have been
adapted by Shobha Viswanath to lend themselves to the audio format.
The background score and sound effects have been composed by
3 Brothers & A Violin. Lending voice to Karadi the storytelling bear are
Naseeruddin Shah and Saeed Jaffrey who bring the tales alive with flawless
diction and a pace that keeps the child rapt in attention.
Some titles in the series are also available in:
Hindi as the H aS s HWm series, translated and narrated by Gulzar, and in
Tamil as the Ì¦ €° series, translated by Era Murugan and narrated by Nasser.
Listed in The White Ravens 2006 Catalog of
notable and remarkable International Children's
books, published by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek
(International Youth Library) in Munich
The Blue Jackal
One day, Chandarva the jackal wakes up to find
his fur turned blue. All the animals in the forest
are as surprised as he is! Listen to this hilarious
story from the Panchatantra to find out how
the blue jackal uses his colour to his advantage.
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traditional Warli style from Maharashtra,
is a feast for the eyes and the ears!
The Musical Donkey
A delightful combination of bad singing from
Dhondu the donkey and wonderful music from
Karadi the bear and his team
Dhondu the donkey thinks he is a wonderful singer. His friend
Juno the jackal thinks otherwise. When Dhondu discovers a field
of cucumbers, he cannot help singing for joy. Will Dhondu's
irresistible urge to sing land him in trouble?
talking book
Art: Srividya Natarajan
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-053-1
Rs 175
The Monkey King
A timeless Jataka story that warms
your heart over and over again
After tasting a delicious and juicy mango, the king of Benares and
his army arrive at the Monkey Kingdom in search of more mangoes.
Can Kapi the monkey king find a way to protect his subjects?
Adapted from the Jataka by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated in the
bright and vivid Mithila tradition by Uma Krishnaswamy, this story is
a page from the life of the Bodhisattva.
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English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
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ISBN: 978-81-8190-033-3
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The Crows and the Serpent
Enjoy the realistic hiss of the serpent and the caw
of the crows in this fantastic audiobook!
Sapri the wicked serpent has once again eaten the
little chicks of the crows, Kaala and Karupi. How do
they find a solution to the problem?
talking book
Art: Mandar Kanvinde
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
English Narration: Naseeruddin Shah
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-050-0
Rs 175
The Foolish Lion
Look out for the song ‘Chatura, Chatura!’
with its foot-tapping beat!
Budhu Raj the evil lion-king has all the animals under complete
tyranny. Every day, an animal offers itself as food to the lion.
But Chatura, a crafty little hare, has other plans. Will Chatura
escape the clutches of the evil Budhu Raj?
Art: Mandar Kanvinde
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
English Narration: Naseeruddin Shah
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-049-4
Rs 175
The Monkey and the Crocodile
A story about friendship and loyalty in the
animal kingdom with comic illustrations
and lively music
A clever monkey called Red Face outwits his
ungrateful friend Jagged Jaws and his wicked wife.
Art: Mandar Kanvinde
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
English Narration: Naseeruddin Shah
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-051-7
Rs 175
The Four Friends
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THE FOUR FRIENDS
A book full of animals portrayed with colourful and charming
illustrations—for the animal-lovers everywhere!
In this delightful story about friendship and loyalty,
four unusual friends—a tortoise, a mole, a deer and
a crow—join forces to outwit a hunter.
a Panchatantra classic
talking book
Art" A. S. Krishnaswamy and Ramesh Babu
Adaptation" Shobha Viswanath
Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-052-4
Rs 175
The Karadi Tales Heritage
Collector Pack
The Karadi Tales Heritage Collector Pack brings you the best-loved stories from the Heritage
series in a single pack with narration by Naseeruddin Shah and Saeed Jaffrey as Karadi the bear.
N A S E E R U D D I N
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is KARADI the bear, in
THE FOOLISH LION
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S A E E D
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talking book
THE FOUR FRIENDS
a Panchatantra classic
talking book
ISBN: 978-81-8190-112-5
Rs 1350
a Panchatantra classic
From the grand epics and the Puranas of India comes this
series of timeless and breathtaking tales that have
enchanted children and adults since time immemorial.
Discover a world of gods and demons, kings and queens and
forgotten times. Adapted by Shobha Viswanath and narrated
by Jnanpith Award winner Girish Karnad, these timeless
stories are brought to life with rich illustrations and music.
Birth of Krishna and
Krishna's Conquests
Beautiful tales from Indian Mythology
narrated in an enthralling manner
Art: Chetan Sharma and
Anagha Deshpande
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
Narration: Girish Karnad
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-036-4
Rs 325
Available in a doubles pack!
Birth of Krishna
Krishna's Conquests
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?
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!
Young Hanuman and
Human the Mighty
Beautiful tales from Indian Mythology
narrated in an enthralling manner
Art: Srividya Natarajan
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
Narration: Girish Karnad
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-037-1
Rs 325
Available in a doubles pack!
Young Hanuman
Hanuman the Mighty
Would you play with a large, red, fiery ball?
Young Hanuman wanted to do just that . . .
except that the ball he was chasing after
was the sun!
Sita has been kidnapped and taken to the
island of Lanka by the demon king Ravana.
Only Hanuman can cross the mighty ocean and
find Sita. What happens to Lanka when mighty
Hanuman descends on it?
Birth of Ganesha and
Kubera Meets Ganesha
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Art: Thota Tharani
Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
Narration: Girish Karnad
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-038-8
Rs 325
Available in a doubles pack!
Birth of Ganesha
Kubera Meets Ganesha
Shiva returns home after a long absence to
find the entrance to his house guarded by a
young boy. Refused entry into his own home,
Shiva challenges the boy to a battle. What
happens when the young boy decides to
combat the mighty Shiva?
Kubera invites Ganesha for a feast to his
palace to show off his wealth. Little does
he know what is in store when Ganesha
arrives with a hungry belly.
Bakasura and
Bhasmasura
Beautiful tales from Indian Mythology
narrated in an enthralling manner
Art: Chetan Sharma
Music: Murugan Mohan
Adaption: Shobha Viswanath
Narration: Girish Karnad
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-124-8
Rs 325
Available in a doubles pack!
Bakasura
Bhasmasura
The evil giant Bakasura terrorises Ekachakra.
The Pandavas arrive at Ekachakra disguised as
brahmins. It is now upto Bhima to deal with this
giant. How does he do it?
The demon Bhasmasura wishes to become
powerful. He prays to Lord Shiva and Shiva
finally grants him a boon. But now, Shiva's
own life is in danger because of the boon.
The Karadi Tales
Mythology Festival Pack
The Karadi Tales Mythology Festival Pack
brings you six great retellings from the
Mythology Series in a single pack with
narration by Girish Karnad as Karadi the bear.
ISBN: 978-81-8190-044-9
Rs 1200
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UNDER THE
BANYAN
Many things happen Under the Banyan. Weary travellers rest in
its shade, wise men meditate and villagers sit together to settle
disputes. They also listen to stories. This series presents folk
stories from different parts of India with illustrations and music
from the lands of their origin.
The stories are brought to life through the wonderful narration
of the inimitable singer Usha Uthup and the vivacious actress
Nandita Das. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant musical score
by 3 Brothers & A Violin, the stories transport the listener to
different regions of India.
Eyes on the Peacock's Tail
and Magic Vessels
Folktales from Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu
Art: Mugdha Shah
Narration and Singing: Usha Uthup
Adaptation: Vayu Naidu
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-114-9
Rs 325
Eyes on the Peacock's Tail
by Vayu Naidu
art by Mugdha Shah
a folktale from rajasthan
Eyes on the peacock’s tail
Eyes on the Peacock’s tail
Magic Vessels
a folktale from rajasthan
a folktale from tamilnadu
featuring
Usha Uthup
music
3 Brothers & A Violin
The illustrations are adapted from a traditional
style called Phad, popular in Rajasthan.
Magic Vessels
a folktale from tamilnadu
Magic Vessels
In the beginning, the peacock had no markings on
his shimmering blue-green tail. This story tells you
how the peacock's tail got decorated with eyes.
by Vayu Naidu
art by Mughdha Shah
A few enchanted spirits help Muthu,
a poor playwright. But what do the
spirits want from him in return?
The characters depicted in the illustrations are
adapted from clay sculptures that guard villages
in Tamil Nadu even today.
Hiss, Don't Bite!
and A Curly Tale
Folktales from Bengal and Bihar
a folktale from bengal
Art: Mugdha Shah
Narration and Singing: Usha Uthup
Adaptation: Vayu Naidu
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-115-6
Rs 325
Hiss, Don't Bite!
Hiss, Don’t Bite!
A bad-tempered snake kills a cow and
everyone is afraid. A wandering monk tells
the snake a secret that changes its life.
by Vayu Naidu
art by Mugdha Shah
The illustrations are adapted from the
Kalighat style of painting that is popular
near the Kali temples of Kolkata.
A Curly Tale
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Usha Uthup
music
3 Brothers & A Violin
Cobbler Kalia makes beautiful shoes, but he is
poor. A ghost helps him become rich, but this
ghost must be kept busy or he will eat up Kalia.
a folktale from bihar
A Curly Tale
featuring
Usha Uthup
as storyteller & singer
The illustrations have been adapted from a
style called Madhubhani or Mithila painting
done by the women of north Bihar.
Mazzoo Mazzoo
A folktale from Kashmir
by Sandhya Rao
art by Srividya Natarajan
a folktale from Kashmir
Mazzoo Mazzoo
featuring
Nandita Das
as storyteller
Naznein carefully cooks some fragrant marzwangan kurma
for a special family dinner, but just when it is all ready,
guests arrive—unwanted guests who sniff out a free meal.
The illustrations use traditional Kashmiri embroidery
motifs called Kasida to provide ambience.
Mazzoo Mazzoo
a folktale from kashmir
featuring
Nandita Das
music
3 Brothers & A Violin
Art: Srividya Natarajan | Narration and Singing: Nandita Das
Adaptation: Sandhya Rao | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8683-873-0
Rs 225
All Free
A folktale from Gujarat
by Mamata Pandya
art by Srividya Natarajan
In this hilarious folktale, Bhikubhai's mouth waters
for some coconut. But pay for it? He'd rather not!
a folk tale from Gujarat
All Free
The pictures have been inspired by the painted paper scrolls
used by Garoda storytellers in northern Gujarat.
All Free
a folktale from gujarat
featuring
Nandita Das
Art: Srividya Natarajan | Narration and Singing: Nandita Das
Adaptation: Sandhya Rao | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
music
3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8683-870-9
Rs 225
Sweet and Salty
a folktale from Andhra Pradesh
Sweet and Salty
by Sandhya Rao
art by Srividya Natarajan
A folktale from Andhra Pradesh
Gorannagaru, a famous storyteller, is in the village to recite
the Ramayana. Bangaramma forces Penchilayya, her husband,
to attend the recitation. Tired and unwilling, he goes and finds
the stories sweet one night and salty another. A warm folktale
from Andhra Pradesh about the magic of stories.
The illustrations are adapted from the style used in making the
Kondapalli toys—a traditional craft practised in Andhra Pradesh.
Art: Srividya Natarajan | Narration and Singing: Nandita Das
Adaptation: Sandhya Rao | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8683-879-2
Rs 225
by Sandhya Rao
art by Srividya Natarajan
a folktale from Punjab
Wrestling
Mania
Wrestling Mania
A folktale from Punjab
Wrestling Mania is a folk fantasy from Punjab. Big
burly Tarlochand and Paramjeet want to wrestle
each other, but there are no spectators. Then an old
woman offers to watch and they get 'carried away'.
The illustrations are adapted from Phulkari or
flower-work embroidery typical of Punjab.
Art: Srividya Natarajan | Narration and Singing: Nandita Das
Adaptation: Sandhya Rao | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8683-876-1
Rs 225
This series is a personal invitation to all children to read along with their favourite
icons. Each narrator begins by asking 'Will you read with me?' and takes the child on
a journey into the world of the story. In today's world, such a flight of fantasy is
essential for the child's creative thought processes.
Each story has carefully been crafted to provoke the child's imagination; each
illustration has been rendered with sensitivity to open up the imagination and set it
free; music for each story has been composed to create a complete ambience for
the story; most importantly, each narrator has lent his/her personality to the story
and has told the tale in a delightfully engaging manner.
The purpose of this series is to encourage children to read and to transport them
creatively into another world that is filled with wondrous possibility.
Little Vinayak
Text: Shobha Viswanath | Art: Shilpa Ranade | Narration: Vidya Balan
Title music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-147-7
Rs 245
Little Vinayak trips and falls whenever he walks.
No matter what he does, he cannot keep his
long, long trunk out of the way. A special friend
comes along and offers him a special solution!
Adapted from a Tamil folktale by Shobha
Viswanath and vibrantly illustrated by Shilpa
Ranade with pastels, this book subtly brings to
light how each of us is special.
The Lizard’s Tail
Text: Shobha Viswanath | Art: Christine Kastl | Narration: Vidya Balan
Title music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-152-1
Rs 245
Scqealichtitz! There goes the little
lizard's tail. He goes about looking for a
new tail only to discover what most
lizards discover over time.
Brilliant palette-knife art by the German
illustrator Christine Kastl elevates the
experience of reading this heartwarming story by Shobha Viswanath.
The Monkey and
the Capseller
Text: Anushka Ravishankar | Art: Malavika P. C. | Narration: Sanjay Dutt
Title music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-153-8
Rs 245
Taklu the capseller has lost all his beautiful
caps. The thieves are a mischievous troop
of monkeys led by their chief Metro. How
will Taklu get his caps back?
The foot-tapping accompaniment and
songs by 3 Brothers & A Violin will leave
you humming long after the story is over.
Monkeys
On A Fast
Text: Kaushik Viswanath | Art: Shilpa Ranade | Narration: Sanjay Dutt
Title music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-156-9
Rs 245
Chakku the monkey cheiftain decides that the
only way for his tribe of monkeys to lose weight
is by fasting. But can the hungry monkeys really
stop eating? Read and listen to this story to find
out what happens one Ekadasi when Chakku's
monkeys decide to fast.
This wacky tale is adapted from an old Buddhist
legend of human nature.
Crickematics!
Text: Anshumani Ruddra | Art: M. Kathiravan | Narration: Rahul Dravid
Title music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-191-0
Rs 245
Anirudh loves cricket! Unfortunately,
he is not as good at mathematics as
he is at cricket. If he fails his
mathematics exam he will have to
leave the school team. But his coach
comes to his rescue with a great idea!
This story is read by Rahul Dravid, one
of India's greatest cricketers!
Super Hathaman
Text: Kaushik Viswanath | Art: Animagic | Narration: Jaaved Jafferi
Title music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-164-4
Rs 245
Hathaman wishes to become Super
Hathaman—he wants to fly in the sky and walk on
water! On the advice of an old yogi, he journeys to
Tibet to acquire super powers. Does he get them?
This quirky tale by Kaushik Viswanath is illustrated
in mixed media by Chetan Sharma (Animagic).
A Hundred
Cartloads
Text: Devika Rangachari | Art: Bindia Thapar | Narration: Soha Ali Khan
Title music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-173-6
Rs 245
Ananda the ox cares very deeply about his master.
He is willing to do anything to help him.
Soha Ali Khan lends her voice to this poignant
story about loyalty, courage and friendship.
Winner of the Dr. Toy Award for the Best Vacation Children's
Product (1999), this series features Indian fables and folktales in a
mixture of prose, rhyme and song. Adapted by Sheila Gandhi, set
to music by 3 Brothers & A Violin and narrated by Saeed Jaffrey,
these stories have concepts of numbers, colours, shapes, sizes,
opposites, etc. subtly woven into them.
The Foolish Crow
Art: Srividya Natarajan
Adaptation: Sheila Gandhi
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-055-5
Rs 195
Kauaa the crow is very hungry, and has finally managed
to find a roti to eat. Now, Lombdi the wily jackal wants
that roti. What does he do to get it?
Antonyms, colours, names of flowers and the seven
notes of the musical scale are woven into this story.
Fish Friends Three
Art: Mani Menon
Adaptation: Sheila Gandhi
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-054-8
Rs 195
Timsi, Bucki and Moti are very good friends and very
different from one another. When trouble strikes, find
out how they help one another escape the fisherman.
With rhyming words and charming imagery,
this book will educate as much as it would enthrall!
The Fox
and the Squirrel
Art: Srividya Natarajan
Adaptation: Sheila Gandhi
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-056-2
Rs 195
Laalu the fox and Gilehri the squirrel are good friends.
But Laalu is a little too boastful, and Gilehri decides to
teach him a lesson!
The story brings out concepts of time and days of the week.
The Talking Cave
Art: Greystroke
Adaptation: Sheila Gandhi
English Narration: Saeed Jaffrey
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
ISBN: 978-81-8190-057-9
Rs 195
Can caves talk? Bhuro the foolish lion thinks they can,
and Juno the clever jackal decides to make the most
of it in this hilarious story.
Colours and personal attributes arewoven into the story.
The Karadi Tales Junior
Collector Pack
ISBN : 978-81-8190-113-2
Rs 1250
The Karadi Tales Junior Collector Pack
brings you the four exciting tales of the
Junior series in a single pack with narration
by Saeed Jaffrey as Karadi the bear.
THE MOUSE
SERIES
These four laugh-out-loud stories feature an
extremely wily protagonist. Spunky, witty and
with a knack for getting into trouble, our little
hero is sure to tickle you pink in these four
hilarious stories with amusing twists. Vivid
illustrations by Malavika P. C. add to the hilarity of
these stories by Pankaja Srinivasan, Shobha
Viswanath and Lavanya R. N.
Kutti and the Mouse
Art: Malavika P. C. | Adaptation: Shobha Viswanath
Music: Anil Srinivasan | Narration: Karthik Kumar
ISBN: 978-81-8190-236-8
Rs 175
Amma makes seven sweet kozhakattais for her
seven sweet children. When it is Kutti's turn to
eat her kozhakattai, she is in for a big surprise.
What does she find?
This charming story adapted from a Tamil folktale
will make your mouth water for kozhakattais!
The Lion and the Mouse
Art: Malavika P. C. | Adaptation: Lavanya R. N.
Music: Anil Srinivasan | Narration: Karthik Kumar
ISBN: 978-81-8190-233-7
Rs 175
Do you know how the mouse became the king of
the jungle for a day? Can a lion and a mouse ever
be friends? Have you ever heard a mouse sing the
seven notes? Read this story about how even the
tiniest of friends are worth having.
This delightful story is adapted from an old English fable.
Kaka and the Mouse
Art: Malavika P. C. | Text: Pankaja Srinivasan
Music: Anil Srinivasan | Narration: Karthik Kumar
ISBN: 978-81-8190-239-9
Rs 175
Kaka the crow is thirsty. When she goes looking for
water, she finds some in a pot—but she also finds a
mouse trapped in it! How does Kaka get to drink
the water and help her new friend? Read and listen
to this story to find out!
This story is about resourcefulness even
in the most hopeless of situations.
Bablu and the Mouse
Art: Malavika P. C. | Text: Lavanya R. N.
Music: Anil Srinivasan | Narration: Karthik Kumar
ISBN: 978-81-8190-230-6
Rs 175
Bablu the elephant is a bully. He finds a field full
of juicy sugarcanes, and doesn't care about
whom he disturbs. A mouse, who has had enough
of Bablu's bullying, decides to teach him a lesson!
This wicked and original story will make you laugh out loud.
The Karadi Tales Junior
Collector Pack
ISBN :
Rs 1250
Listen to the adventures of a young squeaky
Mouse as he crosses paths with a large lion,
big elephant, black crow and a little girl called Kutti.
The four comforting reads and are sure to
become your favourite mouse stories.
At Karadi Tales, we believe in Indian rhymes for Indian
children. We create rhymes that every Indian child can
relate to—our rhymes are about mangoes, not daffodils;
bhelpuris, not apple pies; kites, not surfboards. Most
importantly, these rhymes are not just for children—they're
for adults as well! These rhymes are set to simple Indian
ragas and make for easy and fun learning. These rhymes,
sung magnificently by Usha Uthup, are for you to sing along
with and dance to.
indian rhymes for indian kids
featuring Usha Uthup
KARADI RHYMES
Book 1
In this first volume, Usha Uthup celebrates the essence
of an Indian childhood. With songs about mangoes,
bhelpuri, festivals and flowers, this unique album is
surprisingly as much fun for an adult as it is for a child.
Art: Lalitha Thyagarajan | Lyrics: Shobha Viswanath
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin | Vocals: Usha Uthup
ISBN: 978-81-8190-035-7
Rs 175
indian rhymes for indian kids
featuring Usha Uthup
KARADI RHYMES
Book 2
Usha Uthup enthralls the young and the old again
with more rhymes to celebrate the Indian childhood.
Trains, rains, kites and colours leap and dance to
music and draw you into the mood along with Usha.
Art: Dileep Joshi | Lyrics: Shobha Viswanath
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin | Vocals: Usha Uthup
ISBN: 978-81-8190-045-6
Rs 175
Karadi Rhymes Pack
In celebration of India’s unique and distinctive civilization, this is a collection of rhymes
that ring out the essence of an Indian childhood. These rhymes are about mangoes,
not rosy apples; bhelpuris, not jelly on the plate; kites, not Humpty Dumpty.
Sung magnificently by Usha Uthup, and set to simple Indian ragas by 3 Brothers & A Violin,
these 40 rhymes are not just for children; they are for adults as well.
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For Adults and Young Adults
The most common definition of an audiobook is a
straight reading of a book recorded on audio CDs.
Charkha Audiobooks seeks to redefine the genre of
audiobooks by adding the element of sound
and music to enhance the experience of the book.
Every story has characters, settings and contexts. An
original soundtrack and musical pieces lend sound to
these characters, settings and contexts.
The story is the same, but the experience is different.
The Story of My Experiments with Truth
M. K. Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi inspired the spiritual
and political souls of millions of people. His concept of
non-violent resistance propelled numerous struggles
in the world. His own personal and political struggles
recorded in his autobiography The Story of My
Experiments with Truth continues to this day to be a
source of inspiration to thousands of people.
Charkha Audiobooks brings you this autobiography in
an abridged form, with a seamless narrative that
provides the backdrop of pre-independent India.
Interspersed with the Mahatma's favourite songs, the
audiobook is a remarkable listening experience.
Art: Thota Tharani
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
Adaptation: Anushka Ravishankar
Narration: Shekhar Kapur and Nandita Das
ISBN: 978-81-8190-058-6
Rs 495
The autobiography of a real Mahatma
Wings of Fire
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari
'We are all born with a divine fire in us.
Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire.'
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President Kalam's inspiring autobiography has touched
the hearts of people all over the world. The book talks
about the his humble beginnings in a small village in
Tamil Nadu and his ascent to one of the most powerful
positions in the country.
Charkha Audiobooks presents this book in 3 languages.
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
Narration English: Girish Karnad
ISBN: 978-81-8190-005-0
Rs 495
Translation and Narration: Gulzar
Hindi and Urdu | nadm‹O
ISBN: 978-81-8190-041-8
Rs 495
The autobiography of an Indian leader
Translation and Narration: Kaviarasu Vairamuthu
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ISBN: 978-81-8190-017-3
Rs 495
A Life of J. R. D.
Beyond the Last Blue Mountain
R. M. Lala
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'His vision made giants out of men and
organizations.'
A pioneer, an adventurer, a great industrialist
and a caring, courageous human being . . . the
story of J. R. D. Tata is fascinating. His biography
is the tale of determination, integrity and
prodigious intelligence. Charkha Audiobooks
presents this story as a moving and inspiring
experience in the form of a musical audiobook.
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
Text: R. M. Lala
Narration: Shernaz Patel and Boman Irani
ISBN: 978-81-8190-084-5
Rs 495
The autobiography of a pioneering industrialist
The Recognition of Shakuntala
Kalidasa
The legend of the exquisitely beautiful Shakuntala
and the mighty king Dushyanta is a thrilling love
story from the epic Mahabharata, which the great
ancient poet Kalidasa retold in his immortal play
Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of
Shakuntala).
Charkha Audiobooks brings you this wonderful
story of love and loyalty as a musical. English and
Sanskrit verses intermingle to recreate Kalidasa's
greatest play while the beautiful illustrations in the
Mithila style capture the sense of a bygone era.
Art: Uma Krishnaswamy
Music: Sriram Parasuram
Adaptation: Lakshmi Lal
Narration: Shobhana
Kalidasa's masterpiece comes
to life in a musical rendition
ISBN: 978-81-8190-075-3
Rs 495
Celebration of the Cells
R. M. Lala
Celebration of the Cells: Letters from a
Cancer Survivor is the personal account
of a cancer survivor, R. M. Lala, drawn
from his letters to a fellow cancer
patient. The letters describe his battle
with the disease, his journey to the
discovery of faith and the
indomitability of the human spirit.
Charkha Audiobooks brings you this
inspiring story with warmth and
intimacy that will leave you with an
affirmation of life and a conviction that
each moment is a celebration.
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
Text: R. M. Lala
Narration: Tom Alter
An account of a true fighter
ISBN: 978-81-8190-127-9
Rs 495
Listening To Poetry
Books 1 and 2
Listening to Poetry not only introduces the readers to
the finest work of the greatest poets who lived, but
also resurrects the power of spoken poetry, bringing
back to life the sheer pleasure of listening to verse.
Book 1 is a collection of 28 poems and is a
companion to the 9th and 10th standard
NCERT and CBSE poetry syllabi.
Book 2 is a collection of 28 poems and is a
companion to the 11th and 12th standard
NCERT and CBSE poetry syllabi.
ISBN: 978-81-8190-078-4
Rs 495
ISBN: 978-81-8190-081-4
Rs 495
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
Poetry performances:
Naseeruddin Shah, Gareth Armstrong,
Shernaz Patel & Dhritiman Chaterji
A definitive collection that moves
and inspires with its timeless quality
A Quiet Courage
Manohar Devadoss
Manohar and Mahema Devadoss thought their
cup of joy was overflowing when tragedy struck.
Mahema was rendered quadriplegic by a cruel
accident, and Manohar was robbed of his
eyesight. The obstacles seemed insurmountable.
But with courage and dignity, they decided to
take charge of their lives once again.
Charkha Audiobooks presents this poignant
story as a musical audiobook, accompanied by 10
postcard prints of Manohar Devadoss's
evocative paintings.
Music: 3 Brothers & A Violin
Text and Art: Manohar Devadoss
Narration:
Nosherwan Jehangir
Sharanya Manivannan
and Kaushik Viswanath
Ordinary people, extraordinary lives
ISBN 978-81-8190-292-4
Rs 495
A Sacred Life
His Holiness The Dalai Lama
'I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk.
No more. No less.'
—His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Based on the writings of The XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet,
A Sacred Life traces the journey of this humble leader
from the time he left his home as a child through his
escape from Tibet to the winning of the Nobel Prize in
1989. This Charkha audiobook, with its divine
soundtrack and narrative, reveals the compassion and
optimism of this great emissary of peace.
Through the compelling voices of Rajiv Mehrotra and
Shernaz Patel, the listener accompanies the Dalai
Lama on his quest for peace and achieving universal
responsibility. The gentle Buddhist chants and the
background score by 3 Brothers & A Violin, lifts, lilts
and enhances the experience of this remarkable story.
Art: Aditi Manavalan
Text: Rajiv Mehrotra
Music: 3 Brothers & A Voilin
Narration: Rajiv Mehrotra and Shernaz Patel
The biography of one of the
world’s greatest spiritual leaders
ISBN: 978-81-8190-321-3
Rs 600
Reviews
'(A) delightful book…(which)
has fantastic illustrations and
a great story that teaches kids
about atoms in a creative and
original way.'
—San Francisco Book Review
'Storytellers, students of
folklore and those who
appreciate seeing the work of
international children's book
creators will all welcome this
intriguing import.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'Dancing Bear has a
heartwarming moral and
teaches valuable lessons to
youngsters while providing
interesting cultural insights.'
—San Francisco Book Review
'Priya Ramanathan has
created a story that can have
a variety of meanings. The
humorous prose and rhythmic
rhyme... also has a serious
message underneath.'
—Outside In World
'Simply but capably told,
with believable dialogue,
the narrative is well-paced,
allowing time for reflection.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'(T)his picture book is unique
in that it broaches the subject
of bullying to the youngest
readers without preaching.'
—Debbie Glade, Veteran Kids
Blogger
'This heartwarming story is
enhanced by stunning
watercolors that add to its
peaceful tone and suggest a
quiet beauty as well as
depict the actions and
emotions of each character.'
—School Library Journal
'A playful take on a familiar
cautionary tale is enlivened
by Subcontinental flair.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'(A) lovely unusual tale... (;)
a perfect way to introduce
children to storytelling.'
—Outside In World
'Aesop noir – gorgeous'
—Kirkus Reviews
'Fox's spreads threaten to burst from the pages with swirling
paint strokes (and) smoldering hues…Subramaniam... spins
Aesop's tale in prose that's close to poetry...'
—Publishers Weekly
'An Aesop necessity. Aesop done right.'
—The School Library Journal Blog
'This is a heartwarming story dealing with the subject of
adoption…Shobha Viswanath has created a sensitive tale
written in verse with each member of the family reassuring
Gulgul of the genuine love they feel for her. Christine
Tappin's expressive illustrations in lovely acrylic pastel hues
enhance the warmth and affection shown to Gulgul by her
family.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'An ideal book to use for tackling sensitive issues like
adoption and foster parents.'
—Outside In World
'Using warm reds and golds as
predominant colors, Gupta
depicts uncrowded market
scenes from, often, elevated
angles so that Bela and her
mother are both visible to
viewers. Bela wears a spotted
shift and her mother, a blue
and yellow "saree"; other
figures display a similar mix of
modern and traditional garb.
Bela's plight is taken seriously,
but the overall tone is relaxed.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'The light, humorous story is
illustrated with attractive,
amusing watercolors that
portray a mischievous girl at
play with her animal friend.
There's nothing overt here
about rural Indian life — just a
simple way to open readers'
imaginations to another part of
the world.'
—Kirkus Reviews
Listed amongst the top ten titles in the Amelia Bloomer
List 2015
'This Indian import touts both cultural heritage and
women's rights… In this folk tale–like story
characterized by sophisticated vocabulary and
beautifully patterned artwork, the Indian girl secretly
practices being a mahout with her beloved elephant.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'This simple story is accompanied by paintings that
employ a sense of magical realism; Chagall-like figures
have occasionally upside-down heads and are posed
against three beautifully textured backgrounds. The
text is printed over delicate, beige leaf prints that
embellish the pages.
With its droll paintings and fablelike story, the book will
appeal to those whose tree-hugging instincts and good
wishes for the Earth's future are intact.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'Creative and simple, the way a picture book should be!'
—Debbie Glade, Veteran Blogger
'The bold, textured paintings and
obvious love shown between
parent and child will attract readers
and entice them to return.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'An amusing complement to any illustrated version of
the Lear poem.'
—Kirkus Reviews
'A guessing game that
spurs imagination.'
—Kirkus Reviews
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