In this immortal tale from the life of Buddha, the king of Benares, after tasting a delicious mango, arrives at the monkey kingdom for more. Can the monkey king protect his home from the humans? Adapted by Shobha Viswanath, the story is illustrated in the Mithila tradition by Uma Krishnaswamy.

The Monkey King

Children's Books

Viswanath, Shobha

Animals

Karadi Tales Picturebooks

The Blue Jackal

What happens to an elephant whose trunk is so long that he trips and falls whenever he walks? No matter what he does, Little Vinayak cannot keep his long, long trunk out of the way. One day, he meets a very special friend who offers an unusual solution to Vinayak's peculiar problem.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.Shobha Viswanath has written over twenty successful books for children.Shilpa Ranade is an award-winning illustrator and filmmaker.

Little Vinayak (Karadi Tales)

Scqealichtitz! And there went the little lizard's tail with a chop and a slice! Poor little lizard . . . he now needs a new tail. Join him as he goes about looking for a new tail, only to finally discover a lizard home-truth. Brilliant palette-knife art by German illustrator Christine Kastl elevates the experience of this heartwarming story by Shobha Viswanath.This book was listed in "100 Children's Books We Love," a compilation of the best children's books from India. It is also now widely translated and distributed in France, Belgium, the Reunion Islands, and Korea.

The Lizard's Tail (Karadi Tales)

Chakrapani, the monkey chieftain decides that the only way for his tribe to lose weight is by going on a fast. But can hungry monkeys stop eating? Even for a day? Wacky illustrations by Shilpa Ranade add mischief to this hilarious story adapted by Kaushik Viswanath from a Buddhist tale.

Monkeys On A Fast

Viswanath, Kaushik

Akiro draws only cats . . . cats, cats, and more cats! This artistic tendency leads him to an adventure one day—an adventure that will change his life. Go on a journey in this folktale retold by Anushka Ravishankar with intricate illustrations by Christine Kastl in watercolors and ink on rice paper.

The Boy Who Drew Cats

Ravishankar, Anushka

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

<div> Sesha is a silent boy who reads all the time. One day, Sesha speaks, and no one understands why he speaks differently. But when they see his brown book and the magic he can create, Sesha becomes a whole new person. This empathetic story by Lavanya R. N. is illustrated with collages and watercolors by Shilo Shiv Suleman. Lavanya R. N.has written for children and adults and has worked in the theater. Shilo Shiv Suleman is an illustrator, animator, and visual artist who has spoken at the TED Global, Wired, DLD, and several other international conferences. </div>

The Bookworm

R. N., Lavanya

Science Fiction & Fantasy

<div> Tak-Tak! Did you hear that? A young man heard it and was alarmed. But when he investigated, he was astonished by what he found! Spookily written by Soumitra Ranade and illustrated in muted tones by Shilo Shiv Suleman, this story will transport you to an abandoned mansion. </div>

Tak-Tak!

Ranade, Soumitra

Literature & Fiction

Nekgaon is a perfect village. Yes, everything's perfect, from the cock's crow to the setting sun. But a strange demand from a strange man changes everything. Priya Ramanathan's story has acrylic illustrations by Garima Gupta in vibrant, earthy tones that make this book full of fun, laughter, and mischief.

The Mustache Man

Ramanathan, Priya

Humor

One day, all the shapes in the world disappear. No one knows where they are. Everything changes and becomes shapeless. It is up to the little dot to restore shape to the world.
In this heartwarming story about team spirit and conviction, Shobha Viswanath takes us into the wonderful world of shapes with the acrylic illustrations of Christine Kastl.
This book is widely distributed all over the world and has been translated into over ten languages.
Shobha Viswanath has written over twenty successful books for children.
Christine Kastl is an award-winning artist who has lived in Germany, France, and India.

When the Earth Lost its Shapes

Arts, Music & Photography

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