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The Trickster (English)

The Trickster (English)

Genre: Picture Books

Coyote loves playing tricks … the bigger, the better! He wants not one, but two moons in the sky, and someone to witness the wonder. Will Coyote’s clever trick work on the villagers or will they see through it? Dive into this tale of mischief and magic from the world of Native American myths. Retold By: Meenakshi Bharadwaj (from a Native American folktale) Art By: Charbak Dipta

The Keepers of Darkness (English)

The Keepers of Darkness (English)

Genre: Picture Books Illustrator: Upasana Agarwal

“Darkness is alive, ” Patti says. “And we, the Irulas, are keepers of darkness.” Inspired by the indigenous wisdom and resilience of the Irulas, one of the oldest Adivasi communities of India, a book that is a lyrical ode to the deep dark forests and the lives intertwined with them.   Author: Mamta Nainy Illustrator: Upasana Agarwal

The Keepers of Darkness (Hindi: Andheron Ke Rakhwale)

The Keepers of Darkness (Hindi: Andheron Ke Rakhwale)

Genre: Picture Books Illustrator: Upasana Agarwal

“Darkness is alive, ” Patti says. “And we, the Irulas, are keepers of darkness.” Inspired by the indigenous wisdom and resilience of the Irulas, one of the oldest Adivasi communities of India, a book that is a lyrical ode to the deep dark forests and the lives intertwined with them.   Author: Mamta Nainy Illustrator: Upasana Agarwal

My Big Book of Dogs

My Big Book of Dogs

Author: Aileen Fisher Genre: Picture Books Illustrator: Bruno Liljefors |

A book that celebrates our canine friends and gives us just one more reason to be thankful for the awesomeness they bring into our lives! “Here is a series of ‘big’ books that are not really big on  size, but big on ideas, hope, and inspiration.” — The Hindu “Katha Books has always been a forerunner in value-based reading  collections that not overly moralistic, but deeply fun.” — BookedforLife Also available in Hindi as Natkhat Malli Aur Annya Kahania,  Gujarati as My Big Book of Dog and Hindi as Natkhat Malli Aur Annya Kahania Author: Aileen Fisher, Guha,  Kalli Dakos,  Sarang Dev Murthy Illustrators: Bruno Liljefors,  Jivya Soma Mashe,  Bindia Thapar,  Nimisha Saikia,  Debasmita Dasgupta,  Sunaina,  Muhammad Husain al-Kashmiri,  Adriaen van de Velde. Photographers:  Bhavani Ramesh,  Louise Goossens,  Amee Mendez,  Tulsi,  S. S. Kumar. Edit:  Geeta Dharmarajan

Why Always?

Why Always?

Author: Michio Mado Genre: Picture Books Illustrator: Oscar Bluemner

Can nature ever be old? Find out in this poem! “Why Always? brings out the wonders of nature and leads the child into the rich depths of his or her own mind and imagination.” — BookedforLife “The book is sure to make one wonder … ” — Kidskintha Also available in Hindi as Hamesha Kyun? Author: Michio Mado Illustrator: Oscar Bluemner

Finding Tree (English)

Finding Tree (English)

Genre: Picture Books

Nachi was best friends with a beautiful and large Mangrove tree that she simply called “Tree”. Tree was loud and full of life and Nachi loved to speak to and play with all the creatures that Tree housed. Nachi visited Tree everyday, until one day, Tree suddenly disappears and Nachi is distraught. Along with her companion Parrot, Nachi embarks on a fantastical journey to find Tree. Will their quest prove a success? Written by Geeta Dharmarajan Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe

Finding Tree (Hindi: Ped Ki Khoj Mein)

Finding Tree (Hindi: Ped Ki Khoj Mein)

Genre: Picture Books

About Finding Tree Nachi was best friends with a beautiful and large Mangrove tree that she simply called “Tree”. Tree was loud and full of life and Nachi loved to speak to and play with all the creatures that Tree housed. Nachi visited Tree everyday, until one day, Tree suddenly disappears and Nachi is distraught. Along with her companion Parrot, Nachi embarks on a fantastical journey to find Tree. Will their quest prove a success? Written by Geeta Dharmarajan Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe

Finding Tree (Tamil: Marathai Theydi)

Finding Tree (Tamil: Marathai Theydi)

Genre: Picture Books

About Finding Tree Nachi was best friends with a beautiful and large Mangrove tree that she simply called “Tree”. Tree was loud and full of life and Nachi loved to speak to and play with all the creatures that Tree housed. Nachi visited Tree everyday, until one day, Tree suddenly disappears and Nachi is distraught. Along with her companion Parrot, Nachi embarks on a fantastical journey to find Tree. Will their quest prove a success? Written by Geeta Dharmarajan Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe

Natkhat Malli Aur Annya Kahania

Natkhat Malli Aur Annya Kahania

Author: Aileen Fisher Genre: Picture Books Illustrator: Bruno Liljefors |

एक विषेष किताब जो नन्हे पाठकों को कुत्तों के विषय में जानकारी देती है और उन्हें पशुओं के मददगार बनने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करतीहै। Also available in English as My Big Book of Dogs,  Gujarati as My Big Book of Dog and Bengali as My Big Book of Dogs Author:Aileen Fisher, Guha,  Kalli Dakos,  Sarang Dev Murthy Illustrators: Bruno Liljefors, Jivya Soma Mashe, Bindia Thapar, Nimisha Saikia, Debasmita Dasgupta, Sunaina, Muhammad Husain al-Kashmiri, Adriaen van de Velde. Photographers:  Bhavani Ramesh, Louise Goossens, Amee Mendez, Tulsi, S. S. Kumar. Editer:  Geeta Dharmarajan

My Big Book of Girls

My Big Book of Girls

Author: Asha Nehemiah. | Lal Ded Genre: Picture Books Illustrator: Ajit Ninan

A book that challenges gender stereotypes and sketches inspiring messages that will surely go a long way! “Here is a series of ‘big’ books that are not really big on  size, but big on ideas, hope, and inspiration.” — The Hindu “Katha Books has always been a forerunner in value-based reading  collections that not overly moralistic, but deeply fun.” — BookedforLife Also available in Hindi as Ladkeeo ki Udaan Author: Asha Nehemiah. Lal Ded, Geeta Dharmarajan, Mala Marwah Illustrator: Ajit Ninan, Kavita Singh Kale,  Manjit Bawa,  Ranjit Hoskote,  Sana Bansal,  Satya Narayan Lal Karn,  Smt Moti Karn