For Children

PICTURE books for 2+
Sunu-sunu snail STORM IN THE GARDEN

by Sandhya Rao art Ashok Rajagopalan
Sunu-sunu is playing with his friends, the ants. Suddenly there is a storm. He ‘hurries’ home to
his mother and tells her all he saw and heard. This delightful picture book has simple text, with
sound words capturing the mood. Affectionately drawn pictures evoke a snail’s-eye view of the
storm in his world — the garden.
24 pages, 6.75” x 9”, full colour, soft cover, for 3 years and above
English, Tamil $ 4.00 Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi $ 3.50
I’M SO SLEEPY
by Radhika Chadha art Priya Kuriyan
Bahadur, the little elephant, has forgotten how to sleep. Worried, and very, very sleepy he goes to
his animal friends for help. But they all sleep in their own different ways — not like elephants!
What should Bahadur do? A charming story with pictures that give each animal a special,
lovable character.
24 pages, 7.5" x 8.75", full colour, soft cover, for 3 years and above
English $ 5.00 Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi $ 4.00
TEN
story and art by Shefalee Jain
One little boy is staring at something. A little girl joins him, then another child, and
another . . . till finally, ten little children are staring at something. What do they see?
A beginner counting book with illustrations as innovative as the concept.
16 pages, 7” x 9.5”, black and white, soft cover, for 2 years and above
English, Hindi, Tamil $ 3.50
GADAGADA GUDUGUDU
story Jeeva Raghunath art Jeyanthi Manokaran
Gadagada gudugudu . . . the marble rolls from one child’s hand to another in
exchange each time for something exciting. The story moves in a straightforward
childlike way as, one after the other, it reintroduces simple street games endlessly popular
with children. Trundling alongside is the rhythmic refrain that echoes
the circular movement of the marble.
16 pages, 7” x 8.75”, full colour, soft cover, for 3 years and above
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi $ 3.50
PRANAV'S PICTURE
story Nandini Nayar art Vishwajyoti Ghosh
Pranav says he is drawing a picture. But his mother sees nothing on the page!
What is Pranav drawing? The narrative and freewheeling illustrations follow
the simple, spontaneous logic of a child’s mind.
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi $ 4.00
BASAVA AND THE DOTS OF FIRE

story Radhika Chadha art Bhakti Phatak
Every day, Basava goes to the forest to collect firewood for his mother. But one day it
grows dark and he can’t find his way home. That is when Basava sees the glowing
dots of fire that light up the forest... A gentle story with a touch of magic and
dramatic illustrations.
24 pages, 8.5” x 9.5”, full colour, hard cover & soft cover, for 4 years and above
hard cover English $ 10.50 soft cover English , Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi,
Gujarati $ 8.00
DANCING BEES
story Ranjit Lal art Ashok Rajagopalan
Did you know that bees make a real song and dance over honey? And delicate butterflies can
frighten fearsome birds? Superbly comic pictures exaggerate funny but true facts about the mad,
mad world of creepy crawlies.
16 pages, 7.25” x 8.5”, full colour , soft cover, for 6 years and above
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada,Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi $ 4.00
A FACE IN THE WATER

by Libby Hathorn art Uma Krishnaswamy
Set against the breathtaking Taj Mahal, this unusual story brings together a young western
tourist, Pearl, and Emperor Shah Jahan’s youngest daughter, Goharara. As the story flits
imperceptibly back and forth in time, so do the illustrations, weaving Mughal miniature with
contemporary folk art.
32 pages, 9” x 6.75”, full colour, hard cover & soft cover, for 8 years and above
English hard cover $ 14.00
THE MOUNTAIN THAT LOVED A BIRD NEW

text Alice McLerran illustrations Stephen Aitken
This well-loved story by an American writer draws from universal truths as it tells a lyrical tale of
a small bird that changes the life of a cold and bare montain. Read, performed and presented
through puppets all over the world, this new edition has rich and evocative illustrations by
Stephen Aitken, who lives in Himachal Pradesh.
32 pages, 10.5” x 8.25”, full colour , soft cover, for 8 years and above
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati $ 10.50
BILINGUAL PICTURE books for 2+
BILINGUAL PICTURE books

In response to the needs of children growing up in a multilingual society, these books
provide access to two languages at a time, paired in combination with English. The text,
kept deliberately simple, works equally well in either language.
THE SEED story and art by Deepa Balsavar

A little girl discovers a seed one day. She puts it in a pot — and then begins the thrill of watching
it grow. Will it grow tall? Will it have fruit? Or flowers? The wonder and excitement of emerging
new life comes through the minimal text ofthis skilfully conceived book.
20 pages, 7” x 8”, full colour, soft cover, for 3 years and above
English with Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati $ 4.50
WHO AM I? story and art by Sakshi Jain

A beginner bilingual book that visually introduces the fundamental concepts. Starting at either
end, the circle of identities, similarities and differences narrow down until the child finally finds
himself or herself at the centre of the books.
24 pages, 8” x7.5”, full colour, soft cover, for 2 years and above
LINE AND CIRCLE

by Radhika Menon art Trotsky Marudu
A concept picture book that teaches little children to recognise forms around them through
lines and circles. The narrative is simple, the arresting pictures inspired by folk toys.
English with Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi $ 3.50
GRANDMA’S EYES by Sandhya Rao art Ashok Rajagopalan

Why is Grandma so special? Just a dozen lines of simple text captures all the warmth of
Grandma. This unique bilingual book also has pictures that ‘move’ animation style.
28 pages, 5.5” x 6.5”, full colour, soft cover, for 3 years and above
RADHA FINDS THE CIRCLE
story Subir Shukla art Renuka Rajiv
Radha draws a circle. But it keeps running away. . . This bilingual book draws beginner readers
into the imaginative play of a child’s mind. The pictures are enticingly wild and evocative and
children will love looking for the circle in the pictures.
24 pages, 7”x 7”, full colour, soft cover, for 3 years and above
NORBU’S NEW SHOES story and art by Chewang Dorjee Bhutia

Norbu's father buys him a new pair of shoes. Then, a monkey comes along... This bilingial book
introduces beginner readers to a less-known part of India — Sikkim. Rising mountains, Buddhist
monastery, Sardaji truck-driver ... so typical, and painted with a keen and affectionate eye.
MALLI by Jeeva Raghunath art Nancy Raj

Malli’s uncle and his family have come to the village. What will Malli take
for them? A story about the joy of simple surprises. Exuberant illustrations
carry through the feel of rural Tamilnadu with bright colours and strong lines.
TAKDIR THE TIGER CUB

by Latika Nath Rana photographs Nanda Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana
Takdir is a little tiger cub. He lives in a thick jungle. One day, when his mother is away and
his sisters are asleep, Takdir decides to go off on his own. The story of what happens to
him is told through endearing photographs and simple text.
English-Hindi $ 6.00 English with Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati $ 3.50
PRIYA’S DAY by Cathy Spagnoli

A cheerful story of Priya’s busy, busy day, which can be told while folding a sheet of
newspaper into interesting shapes. Or children can cut out shapes themselves and stick
them into this exciting activity book.
English with Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada $ 4.50
THE BOY WHO LOVED COLOUR

by Subir Shukla art Nina Sabnani
A small boy loves colour. So he paints his hair green and his feet blue. Then he picks up his
brush and . . .? A child’s ode to colour! With dramatic pictures and repetition in text for
easy language learning.
English with Hindi , Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati $ 8.00
WORDBIRD books
The cross-cultural cross-lingual stories in this series emphasise the similarities and
differences existing in our world. Unfamiliar words and ideas are explained with the
help of Wordbirds, a Tulika innovation, which appear on the pages and help
children acquire a multilingual vocabulary.
EKKI DOKKI
by Sandhya Rao art Ranjan De
A timeless Marathi folktale about two sisters, illustrated zestfully with triangles. Ekki has one hair on
her head; her sister, Dokki, has two and thinks she’s the greatest. However, a meeting with an old
woman in the forest changes things!
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati $ 3.50
EECHA POOCHA
Malayalam original by Kala Sashikumar art Ashok Rajagopalan
A funny story from Kerala about Eecha the fly and Poocha the cat, with animated pictures. Poocha
watches over a pot of rice soup while Eecha goes to get a spoon. But Poocha is so hungry . . .
KOLABA
by Sandhya Rao art Ranjan De
Every day Sonabai picks berries from her tree and makes sweets to sell in the market. She is
very contented — until Kolaba the fox enters her life. A Marathi folktale with colourful stylised
paper-cut illustrations.
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam , Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati $ 5.00
WHO WILL BE NINGTHOU?

by Indira Mukherjee art A V Ilango
The Ningthou and Leima, king and queen of Kangleipak, want their worthiest child to succeed
to the throne. So they hold a contest. Well-known artist, Ilango, uses strong suggestive strokes
to bring alive this gentle story from Manipur.
20 pages, 11” x 9”, two colour, for 4 years and above
hard cover English $ 8.00 soft cover English , Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, $ 5.00
KALI AND THE RAT SNAKE

by Zai Whitaker art Srividya Natarajan
Kali hates school. The other children think he’s strange, for his father is a snake-catcher from the
Irula tribe. Will he ever make friends? A sensitive story with evocative watercolour pictures.
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada $ 6.00
THE RUNAWAY PEPPERCORN
story Suchitra Ramadurai art Ashok Rajagopalan
Amminikutty Amma picks out the last peppercorn from her spice box to make some tasty onion
chutney. But little Kurumolagu has no intention of being ground and eaten just yet. With a desper-
ate Amminikutty Amma hot on his heels, he hops, jumps, skids, brakes, revs and races his way
away. This ‘beautifully told and very charming story’ was chosen for an award in the 2003-2004
Commonwealth Short Story Competition from among 3700 entries. The lively pictures keep the
book pounding with energy.
ALL ABOUT NOTHING

concept and art by Nina Sabnani written by Deeya Nayar
A simple fictional take, based on actual research, on how zero came to be used
in mathematical calculations. Was it Muchu the merchant’s idea — maybe?
Illustrations have bright earthy colours and textures.
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam , Kannada Rs $ 8.00
AND LAND WAS BORN

by Sandhya Rao art Uma Krishnaswamy
At first there was only water. Then people beg god to create land. ‘How?’ asks a lazy god!
A zany story from the Jhabua tribe of central India, with striking pictures based on the
original mud-wall paintings.
28 pages, 10.5” x 8.5”, full colour, hard cover, for 6 years and above
English $ 9.50
THE WHY-WHY GIRL

by Mahasweta Devi art Kanyika Kini
Moyna can’t go to school because she has to tend goats, collect firewood, fetch water . . . But her
mind is always full of questions — her many ‘whys’ — the answers to which lie in books, that she
must learn to read. A heartwarming story about the excitement of books and reading from the
acclaimed Jnanpith award-winning writer, who also works extensively with tribals.
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati $ 6.00
in VERSE
Picture stories with the swing of verse. Rhyme and rhythm appeal naturally to children and
make language exciting. Translations take on their own patterns, echoing the original
while retaining the integrity and cadence of individual languages.
LOOK, THE MOON!

text Sandhya Rao illustrations Trotsky Marudu
Sometimes a circle, sometimes a slice and soon not there at all . . . This picture book in simple
verse urges a child to look out of the window each night to watch the waxing and waning
'moon show' in the sky. The illustrations are deliberately childlike and capture the grand sweep
of the night sky.
28 pages, 7" x 9.5", full colour, soft cover, for 3 years and above
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi $ 4.00
MALU BHALU
original Hindi text Kamla Bhasin illustrations Bindia Thapar
Playful little Malu is in trouble . . . The adventures of a young polar bear in the
North Pole. A gender-sensitive picture book with enchanting illustrations.
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada $ 5.00
BAAWRE BEEJ
text Vishakha Chanchani illustrations Angeline and Upesh Pradhan
Shy seeds, dandy high-fliers, winged parachutes . . . Biju Bhaiya’s seeds are so unusual!
A wacky introduction to the enduring relationship between seeds, plants and earth.
24 pages, 8.5” x 6.75”, two colour, soft cover, for 5 years and above
Hindi $ 3.50
WHY ARE YOU AFRAID TO HOLD MY HAND?

text and illustrations Sheila Dhir
A differently abled child’s silent dialogue with society — straight from the heart answers
to common doubts and misconceptions about disability. The wilfully childlike drawings
are as simple and powerful as the short poems.
16 pages, 7” x 9.5”, two colour, soft cover, for 6 years and above
English, Tamil $ 3.50
under the BANYAN

Folktales from different parts of India, selectively sourced. Retold for the comteporary reader, they
retain some of the style and mechanisms of folk tradition. The flavour of the region is evoked in the
writing as in the pictures — words and phrases of the local language are slipped into the text,
while the illustrative style of each book is adapted from traditional art forms of the region.
HISS, DON’T BITE!

story Vayu Naidu illustrations Mugdha Shah
The village children take the cows to graze in the forest, till a bad-tempered snake bites a
cow and kills it. The children are afraid, and the snake too is unhappy till it learns the
secret of a happy life from a wandering monk. A gentle folktale from Bengal illustrated in
the Kalighat painting style.
EYES ON THE PEACOCK’S TAIL
The sun king’s daughter falls in love with the beautiful peacock and marries him. But then the vain
peacock gets into trouble with the Sun king. A colourful folktale from Rajasthan with illustrations
based on local phad paintings.
MAGIC VESSELS
Life is hard and hungry for Muthu’s family, till some tree spirits enter their lives with a magic vessel.
This makes the rich merchant jealous — now he too wants a magic vessel . . . An entertaining
folktale from Tamilnadu with pictures adapted from Ayyanar terracotta sculptures.
A CURLY TALE
Kalia the cobbler makes fine shoes with curling points. Bur he is still very poor and goes to a holy
man for help. The sadhu gives him a ghost, Bhootram, who will make him rich. Is there a catch? A
funny folktale from Bihar with pictures adapted from Mithila paintings.
EACH 24 pages, 7” x 8.5”, full colour, soft cover, for 4 years and above
English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada , Marathi, Gujarati $ 3.50
SWEET AND SALTY

story Sandhya Rao illustrations Srividya Natarajan
A tired Penchilayya is forced by his wife to go listen to a recital of the Ramayana. He finds the
stories sweet one night, salty another. How is that possible? His wife demands to know. A gentle
folktale from Andhra Pradesh about the magic of stories. Pictures are in the style of Kondapalli
wooden toys.
ALL FREE
story Mamata Pandya illustrations Srividya Natarajan
Bhikhubhai’s mouth waters for some coconut . . . fresh, juicy, grated, with a dash of sugar. But pay
for it? No! So he heads for the market to try his luck. A hilarious folktale from Gujarat with pictures
styled on Garoda scrolls.
MAZZOO MAZZOO
Nazneen carefully cooks some fragrant marzwangan kurma for a family dinner, when guests arrive —
unwanted guests, smelling out a free meal. A warm, amusing folktale from Kashmir. Illustrations use
traditional Kashmiri embroidery motifs for ambience.
WRESTLING MANIA
Tarlochan and Paramjit relish their wrestling bout so much that they (literally) get carried away —
on the palm of an old woman who is chasing the clever Jassu who has stolen her 150 camels all
wrapped up in a bundle! A robust folk fantasy from Punjab, whose illustrations use phulkari
embroidery motifs.
EACH 24 pages, 7” x 8.5”, full colour, soft cover, for 4 years and above
English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, $ 3.50
Magic Vessels and All Free are also available in Telugu
FICTION for 8+
PAPERBACK fiction
Stories with more text and fewer pictures — and on to chapter books,
which settle children into the concept of the cosy, long read.
ORDINARY MR PAI
Kalpana Swaminathan pictures Phani Tetali
Two quaint, quirky ‘urban’ fairytales set in everyday Mumbai. A talking crow
turns Mr Pai’s humdrum existence topsy-turvy, and mean Mr Bansode learns a
lesson the hard but hilarious way!
44 pages, 9.5” x 7.5”, black & white, soft cover, for 8 years and above English $ 5.00
ADITI AND THE ONE-EYED MONKEY

Suniti Namjoshi pictures Shefalee Jain
An ant, a monkey, an elephant and a princess set out to tame a fiery dragon! There is fun and
adventure in this ‘fairytale’, which stands convention on its head as it twists and turns its
humorous way.
ADITI AND THE THAMES DRAGON

The postal parrot brings a cryptic letter with a British stamp addressed to ‘Aditi and
Friends’ — an urgent plea for help. This sequel sees the four friends adventuring again, and
onto prime time news, in London!
ADITI AND THE MARINE SAGE

Aditi and friends go to Australia. There is much excitement, with hi-tech gadgets and journeys
underwater and on dragonback. Only the elephant is worried — will she finally find her name?
ADITI AND THE TECHNO SAGE NEW

The adventurers along with the lion cub are off to Canada this time, with a message for the
Techno Sage, who has sealed her island with an impenetrable sheild. An adventure with a
scientific twist!
ANDAMANS BOY
Zai Whitaker pictures Ashok Rajagopalan
Running away from greedy Chacha and Chachi, Arif lands up in the
Andaman Islands. Rich with detail and humour, this adventure story
is also about the plight of the Jarawa tribe, threatened by ‘development’.
148 pages, 9.25” x 6.5”, blaclk & white, soft cover, for 10 years and above English $ 6.00
THAT SUMMER AT KALAGARH
Ranjit Lal
Gitanjali loves elephants. But when she and her cousins set off on a holiday to Kalagarh, in wild Corbett
country, they are unprepared for the adventures in store — close elephant encounters of a very strange kind!
NEW
JOURNEY TO THE CITY OF SIX GATES
Graeme MacQueen pictures Saudha Kasim
Princess Mati and her brother Satya are forced to flee their kingdom when it is attacked by rapacious
kings. They meet a sadhu and then begin a series of strange happenings — they acquire new identities and
magical powers, learn to talk to the trees and jump lightly from branch to branch. Although set in
ancient India, this adventure fantasy unobtrusively touches on issues contemporary and universal.
MING
FORTHCO
KABIRA Jaya Madhavan
Mischief is afoot one fateful Friday at the Banaras marketplace. Both the Pundit and the Mullah are out to
destroy Kabir. But a faithful band of friends headed by Dhaga, the smart thread from Kabir’s loom, is
KABIRA
determined to stop them . . . A story set in the thirteenth century that captures the essence of the well
Jaya Madhavan
known weaver-poet — lively yet gently emotive, written for contemporary readers, and structured with an
almost thriller-like pace that incredibly blends high drama with the mesmerising calm of Kabir’s beliefs.
KAIRALI AND THE KUTTICHATHAN Lakshmi Mukundan

Kairali
Summer holidays for ten-year-old Kairali meant going from Delhi to the ancestral home in Kerala with its
and the
huge household of grandparents, cousins and merriment. But this summer Kairali’s life is to be touched by
Kuttichathan magic. It is time for the temple festival and amidst the hustle and bustle of preparations Kairali meets a
Lakshmi Mukundan kuttichathan. This ‘imp’ is desperate for freedom — the only way out is to do three good deeds for a
human being who believes in him. He picks on Kairali . . .
JUST A TRAIN RIDE AWAY Mini Srinivasan
Just a train Santosh travels alone from Mumbai, where he lives with his mother who is a scientist, to Kolkata, his
ride away father’s chosen world. The train ride brings him in touch with people he had never imagined existed and
changes him in many ways — a prelude to his other journey within bustling Kolkata. Set in contemporary
Mini Srinivasan
India, this refreshing novel deals with Santosh’s own search as well as his interaction with the people he
encounters, exploring the sensitive web of relationships that inevitably evolve between a child and his
estranged parents.
The Smile
THE SMILE OF VANUVATI Harini Srinivasan
of When Vittal, Radhi and Chikka visit their uncle in a staid archaeological dig, they have no idea of the
Vanuvathi excitement in store. With Bholu the cartwalla and Ramu, his recalcitrant camel, the sleepy little Gujarat
village becomes the setting for high drama. Smiling through it all is Vanuvati, a four thousand year old
❖ idol and the link in this absorbing story that covers time-frames centuries apart, weaving history,
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mythology and mystery in one grand tale.
CLASSICS in translation
Great stories belong to no one time or place. This series makes accessible, through
translation, popular and classical stories from different cultures and ages. While retaining the
feel of the original, the language is contemporary so as to appeal to young readers of today.
PIPPI LAMBEMOZE
translated by Sandhya Rao original pictures Ingrid Nyman
There is only one girl in the world who can do exactly as she pleases, and that is nine-year old
Pippi Lambemoze. Lovable, crazy, challenging, overwhelmingly generous and completely self-
sufficient, Pippi lives all alone with her monkey and horse. . . The first-ever Hindi translation
of the all-time delightful Swedish classic — Pippi Longstrump — by Astrid Lindgren.
104 pages, 8.5” x 5.5”, black & white, soft cover, for 10 years and above Hindi $ 3.50
PARTHIBAN’S DREAM
translated by Nirupama Raghavan pictures N Bindhu Malini
Young Chola prince Vikraman takes on the formidable Pallava emperor, Narasimha Varman,
to fulfil his father’s dream . . . The first of the historical trilogy, Parthiban Kanavu, by the popular
Tamil writer, Kalki Krishnamurthy, translated by a 15-year-old of today. Action-packed and pacy,
it offers young readers a complex, happening past in current, compelling language.
THINK about
How do we tackle sensitive issues that touch the lives of children? This series offers
creative possibilities to help children cope with the questions that arise in today’s world,
and brings together, through translation, writers in English and other Indian languages.
SORRY, BEST FRIEND!

edited by Githa Hariharan & Shama Futehally pictures Ranjan De
A collection of short stories focusing on communal harmony. Includes writers such as Zai
Whitaker, Poile Sengupta, Githa Hariharan and Shama Futehally.
72 pages, 8.5” x 5.5”, black & white, soft cover, for 8 years and above English, Hindi $ 3.00
ONE WORLD
edited by Radhika Menon & Sandhya Rao pictures Bindia Thapar
A collection of writings on peace, to help children understand and cope with the world around
them. Writers include Paul Zachariah, Ambai, Asokamitran and Safdar Hashmi.
NON-FICTION for 8+
FACT + FICTION
Facts are often springboards for more questions, which sometimes have to be
filled in through the imagination. And a dash of fiction peps up ‘boring facts’,
making them easier to remember. Either way, a winning combination!
THE FORBIDDEN TEMPLE: stories from the past

T V Padma pictures Bhavana Vyas
How was everyday life for children long ago? Imagination takes off from well-researched fact to create
ten fascinating stories of children from times past, panning India’s history from around 3500 BCE onward.
Interesting bits of information are added alongside. The book ends with a very visual activity section.
96 pages, 9” x 6.5”, black & white, soft cover, for 10 years and above English $ 7.00
SHINING STONES Shanti Pappu NEW

SHINING
STONES The whole year round Selvi’s little village of peanut farmers lies forgotten. But once a year it springs to
life . . . when the archaeologists come. They excavate tools of ancient hominid people from the same
river-bed that Selvi walks over every day — tools like stones, that the villagers call chakka kal in Tamil,
‘shining stones’. Superimposing facts and photos from a real site with perky drawings and imagined
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stories, the archaeologist-author makes present a very distant but real past and initiates young
children into the fascinating world of archaeology.
READ + COLOUR freedom stories

A set of four colouring books around India’s independence. Balancing simple text
with detailed line drawings, they draw on authentic references and provide a visual
history of the times.
THE STORY OF TIPU SULTAN text Sandhya Rao illustrations Uma Krishnaswamy
Tipu Sultan and his father, Haider Ali, were rulers of Mysore in the eighteenth century.
They were perhaps the first to talk about unity among the princely states of India to fight
the invaders and colonisers.
THE STORY OF RANI OF JHANSI text Sandhya Rao illustrations Reginald Goveas
Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, is a symbol of courage against all odds, a somewhat
romanticised national figure. This book shows the person behind the image.
THE STORY OF DANDI MARCH text Sandhya Rao illustrations Ranjan De

The salt march led by Mahatma Gandhi was an important milestone in the freedom
movement. How did he manage to galvanise the entire nation into united action?
THE STORY OF 15TH AUGUST 1947 text Sandhya Rao illustrations Reginald Goveas
The dawn of independence was drawn in many colours — exhilaration and misery, hope
and despair. The voices of children tell of the division of India and the birth of two
nations, both free.
EACH 16 pages, 10.5” x 8.5”, black & white, soft cover, for 7 years and above English $ 2.50
READ + COLOUR river stories
An introduction to life around some of India’s major rivers. The material is well-researched,
blending mythology, nature studies, history, geography, culture and environment issues.
Each has a centrespread of a visual map, charting the course of the river. The line drawings
are based on authentic references and are inviting to colour in.
THE STORY OF GANGA text Priya Krishnan illustrations Uma Krishnaswamy

From the Himalaya mountains of Uttaranchal, where icy peaks seem to touch the sky,
the river Ganga sets off on a long and busy journey. The story captures life along this
ever-changing yet timeless river.
THE STORY OF BRAHMAPUTRA text Priya Krishnan illustrations Uma Krishnaswamy

Out of the mountains of Tibet comes a river that brings with it the mystery and
grandeur of the land of its birth. Through the wilds of northeastern India and
into Bangladesh, it weaves together an amazing variety of people and landscapes.
THE STORY OF NARMADA text Priya Krishnan illustrations Uma Krishnaswamy

Much before people lived as groups along the Indus and Ganga
rivers, the Narmada valley was humming with activity. Today, big dams
across the river threaten to disturb the lives of those around it.
THE STORY OF KAVERI text Priya Krishnan illustrations Ashok Rajagopalan

Emerging from the Brahmagiri mountains, Kaveri was directed to
flow through both the Kodagu and Chola kingdoms. Since then
this life-giving river has brought prosperity to these two lands.
EACH 20 pages, 10.5” x 8.5”, black & white, soft cover, for 7 years and above English $ 3.00
world of NATURE
Fiction and non-fiction books with environment at the heart — drawing
children to the world of nature while they enjoy a good read.
BIRDS FROM MY WINDOW

text and photographs Ranjit Lal pictures Divya Saxena
Look around you to meet jealous squabbling sparrows, glittering sunbirds and dive-bombing
kites . . . visible even in big noisy cities. Lightly written, with anecdotes, limericks, sketches, and
colour photographs, this is an unputdownable guide to birds.
72 pages, 9.5” x 7.25”, black & white, colour endpaper, soft cover, for 10 years and above English $ 6.00
A TREE IN MY VILLAGE
Paritosh Sen
The renowned artist details life around a grand Arjuna tree — ants at
work, battle with langurs, even a ghost! Stunning watercolours make for a
very visual lesson in ecology.
32 pages, 9” x 6.5”, full colour, hard cover, for 10 years and above English $ 8.00
where I LIVE
This series explores living traditions and traditional lifestyles in various parts of India, through
a study of children in different environments. Presented through engaging visuals and
imaginative narration, they offer to children ways of exploring these worlds and their own.
Ideas for discussions, projects and further reading are suggested.
MY FRIEND, THE SEA Sandhya Rao photographs Karuna Sesh & Pervez Bhagat
A fictional story of a boy caught in the aftermath of the tsunami that hit the southeastern coast of India
and other parts of the world. Speaking in the voice of the child, its cathartic flow of acceptance and
healing offers a way for children to come to terms with natural calalmity. Warm photographs reinforce
images of bonding between sea and child.
English, Hindi, Kannada $ 6.00 Tamil $ 3.00
Winner of Ambitious Children’s Book Project award

at the Berlin Children and Youth Literature Festival, 2005
SURESH AND THE SEA Raghavendra Rao & Sandhya Rao

The real story of fisherboy Suresh is told alongside stunning black and white photographs. The
book also examines marine issues, with snippets of interesting information.
48 pages, 7” x 8”, black & white, soft cover, for 10 years and above English $ 6.00
HINA IN THE OLD CITY Samina Mishra

Intimate colour photographs take us right into ten-year-old Hina’s world, in the heart of the walled city
of Delhi. It is a world of zardozi embroiderers, struggling to keep alive this exquisite yet dying craft.
40 pages, 7” x 8”, full colour, soft cover, for 10 years and above English $ 8.00
THE MAGIC HORSE P Rajagopal, Evelien Pullens & Hanne M. de Bruin NEW
Fifteen-year-old Aiyappan learns a traditional form of folk theatre called Kuttu at the Kattaikuttu
School in Kanchipuram. Their teacher has written an unusual play, The Magic Horse, especially for
them — about a strange encounter with two aliens who speak a strange language.Contrasting with
the dramatic vigour of Kuttu is a gentle narrative that offers glimpses into the lives and traditions of
Kuttu artists. The rich photographs and the engaging design of the book capture the colours, look
and feel of a live Kuttu performance.
72 pages, 8”. x 7”, full colour, soft cover, for 10 years and above English $ 10.50
your COMPANION
Friendly, interactive information guides — handy-sized, simply written and
cheerfully illustrated, with activities to keep the mind ticking.
CROC TALK: YOUR MADRAS CROCODILE BANK COMPANION

text Zai & Nikhil Whitaker pictures Ashok Rajagopalan
A quick look at Indian reptiles in general and crocodiles in particular, with photographs, cartoons
and activities. Created as a guide to the Madras Crocodile Bank, but fun and informative for all.
40 pages, 4.7” x 7”, black & white, soft cover English $ 2.00
I LOVE BOOKS
A handy little activity book to set children on the road to reading. Pulu the bookworm is the
friendly mascot who helps children enjoy and appreciate books. Cartoons and stickers add to fun.
40 pages, 4.7” x 7”, black & white, soft cover, for 6 years and above English $ 2.00
in FOCUS
A series for high-schoolers aimed at drawing attention to topical issues. Designed for
easy reading and reference with information graphics, line drawings, cartoons and
photographs, it provides useful material for projects, essays, debates and discussions.
An invaluable supplement to textbooks.
MY VOTE COUNTS
text Bindu Bhaskar Balaji pictures Reginald Goveas
A look at democracy – how it works, elections, current trends and systems around the
world. An easy style, line drawings, cartoons and photographs perk up subject and text.
BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY

text Suroopa Mukherjee photographs Raghu Rai
When poison gas poured out of the Union Carbide factory in 1984, it killed thousands and maimed
many more for life. With well-known photographer Raghu Rai’s telling pictures, the book sifts detailed
research, examining the causes and tracing the fallout of the world’s worst-ever industrial tragedy.
ReSOURCE books
These books aim to assist the parent or teacher in activities and in enthusing
children to be independent readers and creative writers.
THE WORLD OF INDIAN STORIES

A teaching resource of folktales from every state
Cathy Spagnoli pictures N Bindhu Malini
A complete ‘how to’ of storytelling. It covers each state in the country and a wide spectrum of
material — including an overview of Indian telling, tips on getting started, activities, a unique story
map, replicable folk-style line drawings, notes on tale types and further story sources.
118 pages, 11” x 8.5”, black & white, soft cover English $ 8.00
SIMPLE WONDERS
Toy stories to make and tell
S Paramasivam & Cathy Spagnoli
Traditional Indian folk toys to make from everyday materials, with easy instructions and clear
pictures. Along with each toy is a small story and a folk riddle, saying or verse to stimulate a multi-
dimensional approach to craft activities. Ideal as a classroom resource or for creative play at home.
48 pages, 9” x 9”, black & white, soft cover, for 8 years and above English $ 4.00
celebrate INDIA diaries
Tulika publishes beautifully illustrated theme-based diaries each year for office or
personal use. The information is researched, verified and crisply formatted to
convey a picture of various facets of Indian life. Each a collector’s item. In English.
Celebrate India 2006: The Tulika Diary of Music

Music has been an intrinsic part of Indian life — in joy and sorrow, celebration and mourning,
religion and entertainment, and although it has dipped and curved and changed over the years, as
has everything else, its presence is constant in the flux of our lives.
This diary attempts to present an overview of the music of India, touching upon its history, origins,
changes, current trends, and its sociological and cultural impact. Impossible as it would be to
venture into much detail, the diary picks out some interesting and lesser known aspects
of the different kinds of music found in this wonderful collage of a country, and conveys a sense of
its pervasiveness in our world. Folk, festival and ritual, classical and popular, film and fusion . . .
each month focuses on a genre.
The diary continues Tulika’s convenient format of a week to a doublespread. The snippets, the
colours, the attractive design, all come together to match the vibrancy of India’s music. As is usual
with all Tulika diaries, information and visuals are laid out aesthetically, so as not to interfere with
the use of the diary.
136 pages, 8" x 7", full colour, soft cover English $ 10.00
CELEBRATE INDIA 2005: The Tulika Diary of Days, Dates and Festivals
The moon, the stars, myth, legend, history, religion, music, rain and harvest and cattle all come
together as glorious imperatives for celebration — sometimes in explosive abandon, sometimes in
quieter contemplation. Journey through 2005 to the sights and sounds of India’s festivals . . . Crisp
entries are interspersed with interesting asides on solar and lunar calendars and the different seasons.
Over a hundred exuberant visuals, evoke the spirit of festivity. The diary continues Tulika’s
convenient format of a week to a doublespread — except when deluges of festivals happen all together,
as they often do. Many splashes of colour on a page, and obviously, it’s time to celebrate!
148 pages, 8” x 7”, full colour, soft cover English Discounted Price $ 6.00
CELEBRATE INDIA 2004: The Tulika Diary of Colour, Motif, Design

Motifs form one of the most important artistic links between past and present,
conceived as part of a larger composition, where colour, texture and design come
together in rhythm. The diary has a selection of common and unusual motifs from art,
textile, craft and architecture. Each month is preceded by a traditional Indian colour,
with a bit of information about the dye.
Discounted Price $ 4.00
CELEBRATE INDIA 2003: Changing Landscapes

Celebrating 150 years of Indian Railways, it tries to capture the grand sweep that the railways
encompass. There are visual 'railscapes' of the terrain covered by tracks, a timeline of historical
milestones and tidbits of facts and figures, anecdotes and poems, hallmark trains and journeys,
locomotives down the ages, the tamasha in stations...
CELEBRATE ONE WORLD: The Tulika Diary 2002
This breaks away from the India-centred themes of the other diaries. Based on Tulika's book for
children, One World, it reaches out towards tolerance, togetherness and understanding in the
world. Each month begins with thought-provoking lines from the book and an evocative black and
white illustration. Together, they make a quiet but telling statement about the world today.
Out of print
CELEBRATE INDIA 2001: The Tulika Diary of Seasons

The cycle of the six classical ritus or seasons of India — Shishira, Vasanta, Greeshma, Varsha,
Sharata and Hemanta — are explored through a sensuous mingling of colour, visuals and sprinkles
of text. Poems, songs, celebrations, myths, thoughts or images softly build up atmosphere, like a
musical alaap.
CELEBRATE INDIA 2000: Endings and Beginnings

An ode to the past millennium in India. A look at our country through the prism of time, across
many spectra: political history, visual arts, science, everyday life and more. Poetic photographs
herald each month and subject, as do introductions by well-known personalities. A timeline of
dates and events starting with the year 992 runs through the diary to reach 1999 on the last page.
CELEBRATE INDIA 1999: The Tulika Diary of Indian Crafts

If craft epitomises the rich diversity of India, this diary encapsulates the heritage. From pottery and
woodwork, to metalware, textiles, jewellery, toys and theatrecraft, each month unveils a fresh craft.
Absorbing details in brisk, easy-read text are enhanced by detailed illustrations.
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