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katha for<br />
children<br />
2010
Books Are Cool!<br />
We are delighted to present the <strong>Katha</strong> 2010 Catalogue for School Teachers, Librarians,<br />
Parents, and Children. The catalogue is packed with lovely books that can double up<br />
as great teacher resources. Find here Picture Books, My First Novels, and <strong>Katha</strong>Indica<br />
nonfiction titles. Participate in <strong>Katha</strong>’s brand new FOR US BY US idea for your school.<br />
Get the pioneering I LOVE EARTH Colouring Encyclopedia for Pre- and Primary Schoolers<br />
[May 2010]. All titles are available in English and Hindi.<br />
We also have a great collection of <strong>short</strong> fiction from 21 Indian languages translated<br />
into evocative English, for high school students and teachers/parents own reading<br />
pleasure.<br />
Support ServiceS for teacherS & LibrarianS. Catalogues are great, but as a<br />
teacher, parent you want to hold real books before you order them. That’s why <strong>Katha</strong><br />
offers a special School Display Service to schools and libraries in Delhi. Talk to us on<br />
your students’ topics or themes and we’ll send your school your special book display<br />
at a time that suits you.<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> can also provide the KREAD PITARA, a Curriculum Resource Box, with multiple<br />
copies of particular books for use in class, or with a range of books specific to a grade<br />
or topic. Also sets for primary schoolers learning Hindi. Write to sales@katha.org<br />
We supply books and specialized teaching/learning modules for environmental science<br />
in primary schools on invoice.<br />
Email your order with your school’s choices. Our terms are POD for doorstep delivery.<br />
Special discounts on multiple copy orders available. Information, including prices, is<br />
subject to change without notice.<br />
For all enquiries, write to Mr. David Devaraj, marketing@katha.org. Or Suni Babu at<br />
sales@katha.org. Or write to us at <strong>Katha</strong>, A3, Sarvodaya Enclave, Sri Aurobindo Marg,<br />
New Delhi 110 017, India. Phone: 91.11. 2652.1752 2652.4350, extn 24.<br />
pubLiShing propoSaLS. If you have a manuscript, write to chbks@katha.org with<br />
samples of your writing and your book idea.<br />
for review copieS, please contact our Media Cell at media@katha.org.<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> onLine. www.katha.org. The site features up-to-date online book catalogues.<br />
It highlights new releases and provides guidelines for submission of manuscripts.<br />
voLunteering opportunitieS Want to be a Friend of <strong>Katha</strong> and help us find <strong>stories</strong>/<br />
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Free Mountain<br />
Kaveri Chatterji<br />
Art by Shweta Mohapatra<br />
Long long ago, all mountains could fly.<br />
They swam through clouds and skies so high.<br />
And then came a day when…<br />
Find out what happens next in this story that comes alive with brilliant<br />
art. Wonderfully imaginative, ringing with music and rhythm, this book<br />
is sure to inspire every girl who dreams of flying!<br />
This delectable book, like an Asterix Comic<br />
or chocolate ice-cream is for all ages,<br />
moods and minds. And as for the price –<br />
well, it’s Priceless! — Bolo Kids<br />
Pub: 2010 . pp. 32 . 9"X7"<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-49-9 . Rs 120<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Guess Who?<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by the children of <strong>Katha</strong> Lab School<br />
This is a song that most of us have sung as children.<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> brings this old favourite back to life,<br />
with words that resonate in english. Enjoy!<br />
With a delightful poster! And an invitation to join<br />
the FOR US BY US contest for schools.<br />
Pub: 2010 . pp. 32 . 9"X7"<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-45-3 . Rs 120<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
On The Tip of a Pin was…<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Ludmilla Chakrabarty<br />
Uncover the mystery of the Amazing Worm, and<br />
her incredible wormholes! Go zooming with the<br />
fastest underground dancer in the world. Hop into<br />
this sci-fi tale for a journey you won't forget.<br />
Pub: 2009 . pp. 36 . 10"X8"<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-26-2 . Rs 175<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
New Releases
<strong>Katha</strong> World Library<br />
A Lion in Paris<br />
Beatrice Alemagna<br />
Join the adventures of the young, curious and lonely lion as he leaves his sunny savannah and travels<br />
to the beautiful city of Paris in search of work, love and a future.<br />
Pub: 2009 . pp. 32 . 11"X8.5"<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-27-9 . Rs 150<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
A great read, especially one you can enjoy with your<br />
child cuddled up next to you with a cup of cocoa.<br />
– Parenting<br />
Fledolin Upside Down<br />
Antje Damm<br />
All bats hang with their heads down but Fledolin —<br />
he stands firmly on the ground! Read this upside down<br />
book and find out how its great fun to be topsy-turvy<br />
just like Fledolin!<br />
Pub: 2009 . pp. 32 . 11"X8.5"<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-38-5 . Rs 150<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
The book speaks of life’s fundamentals and is worth a try, if you’re<br />
looking to boost your kids’ thinking power and imagination.<br />
– New Woman<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> Bestsellers<br />
The Famous Smile<br />
By Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Rashin Kheiriyeh<br />
After several failed attempts, Agar Magar finally makes it big. Come, take a tour of the mighty river, the deep forest<br />
and the big town, as Agar Magar goes places, flaunting his sparkling, shiny teeth and his Famous Smile.<br />
Age group 4-6 yrs<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-67-5 [PB] . Rs 150<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> Chitrakala Award<br />
2006 for Outstanding<br />
Creativity<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> has a real soft corner for kids. Which is why it has created such<br />
a gorgeous picture book for children.<br />
– What’s Hot, Times of India
Kuttan Follows a Butterfly<br />
By Serene Kasim<br />
Art by Sonal Panse<br />
A little kitten that loves to play! Meet Kuttan and his<br />
brother Appu as they go hunting for adventure.<br />
pp. 24 . 4.75”x 7.25”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-09-5 . Rs 65<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Kuttan Meets a Furry Friend<br />
By Serene Kasim<br />
Art by Sonal Panse<br />
Kuttan the kitten is as playful as ever. Come along<br />
with him and his brother Appu as they make a strange<br />
new friend.<br />
pp. 24 . 4.75”x 7.25”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-10-1 . Rs 65<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Kuttan Finds Happiness<br />
By Serene Kasim<br />
Art by Sonal Panse<br />
Kuttan thinks he is grown up now. Find out if he is able to handle<br />
his noisy little cousins who pester him with questions.<br />
pp. 24 . 4.75”x 7.25”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-12-5 . Rs 65<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
KUTTAN SERIES<br />
Kuttan Wonders at the<br />
Shooting Stars<br />
By Serene Kasim<br />
Art by Sonal Panse<br />
One clear and dreamy night, Kuttan sees a light streak<br />
across the sky. What was it? Aren’t you curious? Find<br />
out in Kuttan’s fifth fascinating adventure.<br />
pp. 24 . 4.75”x 7.25”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-13-2 . Rs 65<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Runner Up <strong>Katha</strong><br />
Chitrakala Award 2006 for<br />
Outstanding Creativity<br />
Pokiri Parrot & the<br />
Needle-nosed Ojha<br />
By Meenakshi Bharadwaj<br />
Art by Stephen Aitken<br />
A smart white parrot called Pokiri is whisked away by<br />
the wicked needle-nosed Ojha. Can little Rajkumari<br />
save her precious parrot? A superb blend of magic<br />
and reality ... Join Pokiri, Rajkumari and the Ojha on<br />
a hair-raising adventure across extraordinary India.<br />
Real fun!<br />
Age group 5-7 yrs<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 32 . 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-84-2 [PB] . Rs 65<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Replete with factoids and trivia, this can also serve as a great<br />
geography primer for kids.<br />
– Time Out<br />
Kaleh and the SingSong Castle<br />
By Rizio Yohannan Raj<br />
Art by Anahita Taymourian<br />
Do you know of a quirky crow who loves cheese but loves<br />
singing more? Do you too love to dream like Kaleh? Then<br />
come along and see how a simple song can take you a<br />
long way and make your dreams come true!<br />
Age group 5-7 yrs<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 24 . 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN: 978-81-89934-01-9 [PB] . Rs 120<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
A simply delightful story. The narration is supported by colourful<br />
and vibrant illustrations.<br />
– Parenting
The Song of a Scarecrow<br />
By Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
What happens when the scarecrow decides to leave his<br />
field one day? This wonderfully imaginative book helps<br />
the child to see that everything in our world has a role<br />
to play and we are all responsible for one another.<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2004 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-56-9 [h b] . Rs 120<br />
ISBN 81-89020-08-0 [pb] . Rs 95<br />
ISBN 81-89020-71-4 [h i n d i] . Rs 90<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
An imaginative and thought-provoking book with interesting<br />
illustrations.<br />
–The New Indian Express<br />
Runner Up, Noma Concours, 2000.<br />
Honourable Mention, Biennial of Asian<br />
Illustrators, Japan, 2002.<br />
Honourable Mention<br />
Biennial of Illustrations<br />
Bratislava 2003<br />
One Lonely Unicorn<br />
By Meenakshi Bharadwaj<br />
Art by Sonali Biswas<br />
An innovative book that introduces the concept of<br />
numbers through a story. Children will love the unicorn<br />
and her many animal friends!<br />
Age group 3-6 yrs<br />
Pub: 2004 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-96-8 [h b] . Rs 120<br />
ISBN 81-89020-05-6 [pb] . Rs 95<br />
ISBN 81-81-89020-98-6 [hi n d i] . Rs 120<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
A splendidly illustrated book. It truly deserves the Chitra <strong>Katha</strong><br />
Award 2003 for Outstanding Illustrations. The moral of the story<br />
is very relevant in this era when our children see nothing but<br />
violence around them. It’s a book which will do any bookshelf<br />
proud.<br />
– Book Review<br />
What Shape is an Elephant?<br />
By Rumi<br />
Art by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi<br />
What shape is an elephant? Is it round or crooked; is it straight<br />
or is it curved? These are questions that go much deeper than<br />
they appear.<br />
The story is a translation in prose of the original verse by Rumi,<br />
the great spiritual leader of Iran. With this picture book, <strong>Katha</strong><br />
introduces Rumi to children for the first time in India.<br />
Age group 7-10 yrs<br />
Pub: 2006 . pp. 32 . 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-48-X [h b] . Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-49-8 [pb] . Rs 95<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
The book introduces Rumi to the readers and is simple and interesting in style. The paintings convey a poetic rhythm, with the<br />
illustrations speaking as much as the words.<br />
– The Indian Express<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8” x 10”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-40-4 [h b] . Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-44-7 [pb] . Rs 120<br />
ISBN 81-89020-66-8 [hi n d i] . Rs 80<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Earthsong<br />
By Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Enrique Lara and Luis Garcia<br />
... Our Earth’s a gift in green and blue<br />
To men and women, children too<br />
So let’s enjoy this planet rare<br />
Let’s remember to care and share ...<br />
A lyrical tribute to the earth and its amazing diversity,<br />
by Geeta Dharmarajan. With fun facts, information<br />
and superb, out-of-this-world artwork by Enrique Lara<br />
and Luis Garcia.<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan has a unique way of adding life even to the most boring subjects. If you read Earthsong, you’ll realize it’s not the<br />
environmental studies book you must have read in school. Or maybe it is, just a better one, a much better one.<br />
– The New Indian Express
Leaves<br />
By Enrique Lara Robayo and<br />
Luis Fernando Garcia Guayara<br />
“From the window of my room I see<br />
amazing things ...” A book that can<br />
be read and enjoyed by everyone<br />
from the very young to the old!<br />
Age group 5 plus<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 5” x 8”<br />
ISBN: 81-87649-88-7 [h b] . Rs 100<br />
ISBN 81-89020-07-2 [pb] . Rs 70<br />
ISBN 81-89020-70-6 [h i n d i] . Rs 55<br />
In English & Hindi.<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
The Magical Web Bridge<br />
By Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Sonali Biswas<br />
A dreamer and a doer. Creative. Sensitive. Imaginative.<br />
That’s the baya! Fabulously illustrated by Sonali Biswas,<br />
this story by an award-winning writer for children<br />
vividly captures the spirit and joy of friendship and<br />
teamwork. A must read for bedtime, laptime or ...<br />
any time! Enjoy!<br />
Age group 6-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-18-8 [h b] . Rs 120<br />
ISBN 81-89020-19-6 [pb] . Rs 95<br />
ISBN 81-89020-20-X [h i n d i] . 80<br />
In English & Hindi<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
A must have, this one. Recommended for non-sleepy times of the day, to ensure the proper impact of Sonali’s visual tapestry, the big bonus of<br />
the book. Also, a definite plus is the well laid-out info at the back.<br />
The illustrators won the encouragement prize in the XII Noma Concours for Picture Illustrations. That says it all.<br />
– Parenting<br />
Leaves zooms into the colour and magic of nature<br />
–The Hindu<br />
The Princess with the<br />
Longest Hair<br />
By Komilla Raote<br />
Art by Vandana Bist<br />
The Princess with the Longest Hair is the fascinating<br />
story of a princess who has the longest and most<br />
beautiful hair in the kingdom. Read on to find out about<br />
her journey to the mountains and all the people and<br />
animals whose lives she touches on the way.<br />
Age group 6-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2004 . pp 26 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-06-4 [h b] . Rs 120<br />
ISBN 81-89020-03-X [pb] . Rs 95<br />
ISBN 81-89020-14-5 [hi n d i] . Rs 80<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
A book that is sure to keep you glued to its pages.<br />
–The Hindustan Times<br />
Runner Up, 10th<br />
Noma Concours<br />
Encouragement Prize,<br />
Noma Concours, 1989.<br />
Daddoo’s Day Out<br />
By Prabhjot Kaur<br />
Daddoo, the little frog, decides to do something<br />
different on her day out ...<br />
A lively book that celebrates friendship and introduces<br />
children to the world of animals, colours and sizes.<br />
Age group 4-7 yrs<br />
Pub: 2004 . pp. 24 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-94-1 . Rs 75<br />
ISBN 81-89020-13-7 [hi n d i] . Rs 70<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
The story has illustrations in bright and bold colours that merge into each other to give an adventurous feel to the story. The language<br />
used throughout the story is very lucid and easy to understand. A great read-aloud book to share with a young child.<br />
–The New Indian Express
Ka: The Story of Garuda<br />
By Roberto Calasso<br />
Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
Retold by Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
The skies shook, then came rains of fire. Yet Garuda, the big, black<br />
eagle, pierced through the walls of heaven to snatch away the soma.<br />
He had to. That was the only way he could free his mother. With<br />
superb artwork by award-winning illustrator, Suddhasattwa Basu,<br />
this is a fascinating version by Geeta Dharmarajan, adapted from<br />
the original international bestseller.<br />
Age group 5-9 yrs<br />
Pub: 2004 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-60-7 [h b] . Rs 150<br />
81-89020-04-8 [pb] . Rs 95<br />
ISBN 81-89020-10-2 [ hi n d i] . Rs 80<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Mo...aning Morris<br />
By Franz Hubner<br />
Art by Mario Kessler<br />
A delightful little book that helps us<br />
realize that adapting to other people is<br />
easier than we think. And fun too!<br />
Age group 4-7 yrs<br />
Pub: 2004 . pp. 32 . 5” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-93-3 . Rs 65<br />
ISBN 81-89020-09-9 [hi n d i] . Rs 45<br />
In English & Hindi<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
The Runaway Puppy<br />
By Sarang Dev Murthy<br />
Art by Bindia Thapar<br />
Little Puppy loved to jump and wag his tail. And he loved to lick.<br />
He licked everything he could find. Then one day, he peeped<br />
out through the open gate of the garden … And guess what<br />
happens next?<br />
A story that helps the child discover the joys as well as<br />
responsibilities of keeping a pet.<br />
A bright and happy book by 8 year old Sarang with lively artwork<br />
by well-known illustrator, Bindia Thapar.<br />
Age group 4-7 yrs<br />
Pub: 2004 . pp 24 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-61-5 . Rs 75<br />
ISBN 81-89020-12-9 . [hi n d i] . Rs 50<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
The Magic Raindrop<br />
By Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Bindia Thapar<br />
Wouldn’t you love to read a story about something which<br />
is bigger than the Big, Bigger, Biggest that you have ever<br />
known?<br />
Come join us ... Step into a wonderland of magical raindrops<br />
and unbelievable kites, told by Geeta Dharmarajan and<br />
breathtakingly illustrated by Bindia Thapar.<br />
Age group 4-7 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-28-5 [h b] . Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-27-7 [pb] . Rs 100<br />
ISBN 81-89020-35-8 [hi n d i] . Rs 80<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Breathtaking illustrations by Bindia Thapar are sure to keep the reader from putting the book down long after the story is done. The<br />
pictures in astounding colours bring the characters and the setting alive.<br />
–The Hindu<br />
A sweet and smart value-addition to your child’s library<br />
–Parenting
Age group 5-9 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 40 . 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-30-7 [h b] . Rs 200<br />
81-89020-29-3 [pb] . Rs 175<br />
ISBN 81-89020-36-6 [hi n d i . Rs 95<br />
In English & Hindi<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Surangini<br />
By Partap Sharma<br />
Art by Vandana Bist<br />
Kalu, the poor weaver, loves the beautiful Surangini, but only the<br />
wealthiest of eligible young men can ask for her hand in marriage.<br />
Unless Kalu with his deft hands, quick wit and unselfish love can<br />
produce something like a miracle …<br />
An enchanting story about what we all value and seek in life –<br />
love, trust, friendship and peace. This is an abridged version of<br />
the original book, The Surangini Tales by Partap Sharma.<br />
Age group 8-12 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 40 . 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-41-2 [h b] . Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-43-9 [pb] . Rs 120<br />
ISBN 81-89020-65-X [hi n d i] . Rs 95<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Hanuman’s Adventures in the Nether<br />
World<br />
By Madhavi S Mahadevan<br />
Art by Srivi<br />
The master magician, Mayil Ravana, has cast a stupendous spell! He’s<br />
kidnapped Rama and Lakshmana. Now, no one can ever find their way to<br />
the Lotus Kingdom to rescue the princess.<br />
But, wait! There goes Hanuman, the son of the swishing wind and a trusted<br />
friend of the princes, gliding across the bluest sky in search of the nether<br />
world. He dares through crashing waves, fire-sparks and mirror-demons to<br />
blow out the slithering flames under the sea. Slip into your invisible diving<br />
suits for a splashing, big adventure!<br />
A great read for young children, this creative and highly visual text can and should also<br />
be read aloud, by both children and adults, or even dramatized, to bring history and<br />
mythology alive.<br />
–Parenting<br />
A book that is sure to keep you glued to its pages.<br />
–The Hindustan Times<br />
Autorickshaw Blues and Other Colours<br />
By Sadhana Ramchander<br />
Art by Ragini Siruguri<br />
With help from Taposhi Ghoshal<br />
This great book by a mother-daughter team is all about you!<br />
A refreshing look at the parent-child relationship, through poems.<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2004 . pp. 20 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-89-5 . Rs 75<br />
ISBN 81-89020-85-4 [hi n d i] . Rs 80<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA
A Jungle Safari<br />
By Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Sonal Panse<br />
Are you a lover of the wild and the myriad mysteries<br />
of the jungle? Do you thrill to its smells and sounds<br />
and long to trek through the meandering paths and<br />
lush greens?<br />
Come, join us on an elephant safari, and let Bhama<br />
take us through the deep, silent forests of Mudumalai<br />
in the Nilgiris, for an unforgettable experience!<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2006 . pp. 32 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-39-0 [pb] . Rs 60<br />
ISBN 81-89020-69-2 [hi n d i] . Rs 45<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Ma Ganga and the Razai Box<br />
By Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Sonali Biswas<br />
A delightful story that combines mythology and<br />
contemporary environmental issues. A miffed Ganga,<br />
an awakened hill people – together they once again<br />
spread Shiva’s matted locks – the mesh of roots and<br />
branches holding back the topsoil from being swept<br />
away by the river.<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2006 . pp. 32 . 8.25 x 6<br />
ISBN 81-89020-74-9 . Rs 80<br />
81-89020-97-8 [hi n d i] . Rs 80<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
For the Love of a Cat<br />
Rosalind Wilson<br />
Art by Wen Hsu<br />
A painter loves his cat as much<br />
as he loves painting. But when<br />
he is commissioned to paint<br />
a picture of the Buddha, he<br />
must choose between his art<br />
and love for his pet<br />
In English & Hindi.<br />
Forthcoming
Days With Thathu<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Nancy Raj<br />
In English & Hindi.<br />
The narrator’s days with Thathu (grandfather) are<br />
magical. Whether it is a trip to the cinema or a boat ride<br />
in the open sea, every moment is a joy to treasure.<br />
Walk the Grassland<br />
with Takuri<br />
Nima Manjrekar and Nandita Hazarika<br />
Art by Maya Ramaswami<br />
A <strong>Katha</strong>-WWF Book<br />
Come take a walk through wide open plains, where the<br />
grass stretches tall above your head and the fresh scented<br />
breeze ruffles your hair.<br />
Let’s visit the home of some extraordinary birds, animals<br />
and reptiles, where the gentle sambhar grazes and where<br />
in the shadows the wily tiger lurks ...<br />
Come feel the grass beneath your feet.<br />
In English & Hindi.<br />
Golden Sparrows & the Fireflies<br />
Gopini Karunakar<br />
Art by Atanu Roy<br />
In English & Hindi.<br />
A lovely award winning story from the Telugu about<br />
a magical solution to a dilemma faced by the golden<br />
sparrows. Plucky and fun!
GT Express! By Christopher Corr<br />
The nostalgia-stirring Grand Trunk Express takes Christopher from Chennai to Delhi.<br />
And what happens inside the train and outside it forms the stuff this book is made of. A<br />
kaleidoscope of colours and cultures to enjoy and explore with a child!<br />
I am Aan<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Christopher Corr<br />
Deep in the jungles of the western ghats lives a baby<br />
elephant called Aan. This is the story of his journey<br />
from childhood to the tough adult world.<br />
When In Delhi<br />
By Jayanto<br />
A beautifully illustrated book on Delhi the capital<br />
city of India, chockful of fun and frolic by one<br />
of India’s best cartoonists. Places. Monuments.<br />
Peoples. The amazing cultural and linguistic<br />
diversity Delhi is home to!<br />
By Us For Us Books<br />
CALLING ALL TEACHERS & PARENTS!<br />
THE KATHA CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD FOR SCHOOLS<br />
To celebrate 22 years of publishing for children, <strong>Katha</strong> launches the BY US FOR US SERIES, to showcase the<br />
creativity of your talented children! Our first book is Guess Who [Hindi: Kisne Banaya?] done by the children of<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> Lab School. All proceeds of this book go towards supporting the education of our children.<br />
We invite your school to create a picture book for 4-8 years olds for the KATHA CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD.<br />
Shortlisted schools will be invited to work with our editors & designers to make a picture book that could be<br />
sold in India and internationally.<br />
If your school wants to participate, write for guidelines and registration form to chbks@katha.org. tel: 2652.1752.<br />
www.katha.org<br />
I Love Earth Series<br />
A colouring encyclopedia of earth for preschoolers<br />
We need Earth-carers! And who better than your son or daughter? Experts say that the sooner a child learns<br />
to find out more about the world around them, the better it is for everyone. After all, we do want our children<br />
to have as nice a world as we have had, don’t we? <strong>Katha</strong>’s new series, the I LOVE EARTH! set is a colouring<br />
encyclopedia that gives preschoolers the larger picture in fun ways.<br />
Studies show that your preschooler can understand BIG ideas especially when it’s about things that they see daily.<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> is the first publisher to bring you and your preschooler, the joy of being a member of Planet Earth. Enjoy!<br />
And in the process, help make your child socially, culturally and environmental savvy.
The Northeast Library<br />
The Story of Shangmiyang<br />
By Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya<br />
Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
A little book about the gentle, BIG giant who sneezed up a storm<br />
... A visual delight for children, superbly illustrated by Suddhasattwa<br />
Basu.<br />
This story is excerpted and retold from Yaruingam, a novel by<br />
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya, eminent Asomiya writer and winner<br />
of several prestigious national awards like the Sahitya Akademi Award<br />
in 1961 and the Jnanpith Award in 1979.<br />
Age group 4-7 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8.25 x 6<br />
ISBN 91-89020-37-4 . Rs 80<br />
ISBN 81-89020-81-1 [hi n d i] . Rs 80<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Once Upon a Moontime<br />
Presented by Mamang Dai<br />
Art by Nimret Handa<br />
Two brothers create the world; a river wanders over the mountain; the dove<br />
sings a lullaby; a wayward sun tries to scorch the earth. Four delightful tales<br />
from Arunachal Pradesh on how the world came to be.<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-34-X . Rs 80<br />
ISBN 81-89020-83-8 [hi n d i] . Rs 80<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Each page of the story has delightful and beautiful life-like illustrations which grab your attention and transport you to an era gone by. A<br />
magical world about which we had only imagined unfolds in front of our eyes as we read each story...<br />
–The Pioneer<br />
The Sky Queen<br />
By Mamang Dai<br />
Art by Srivi<br />
The clouds form her silken white robes. Her sweat and<br />
tears are the running water and rain. Her voice rings out<br />
in the sweet songs of the birds and humming insects. She<br />
is Nyanyi Myete of the lovely, ever-changing natural world,<br />
the glorious celestial aunt of the Kojum-Koja.<br />
A superb retelling of an age-old classic folk tale from<br />
Arunachal Pradesh.<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-32-3 . Rs 75<br />
ISBN 81-89020-82-X [hi n d i] . Rs 75<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
U Sier Lapalang<br />
A Khasi tale<br />
retold by Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih<br />
Art by Maya Ramaswamy<br />
Lapalang is a young deer in love with adventure. One day he sets off<br />
in search of something different. Not heeding his mother’s words,<br />
not listening to the voice inside him. Beware! Beware of the land<br />
of the humans ...<br />
The tragic and unforgettable story of U Sier Lapalang is told and<br />
retold in the cloud land of Meghalaya. <strong>Katha</strong> is proud to bring this<br />
classic to you and your family in a beautifully-worded translation.<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-31-5 . Rs 75<br />
ISBN 81-89020-79-X [hi n d i] . Rs 75<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
The sad and unforgettable story of U Sier Lapalang is told in the cloud land of Meghalaya. It is the story of Lapalang, a young deer in<br />
love with adventure …..<br />
–The Hindu
First Sun Stories<br />
By various contributors<br />
Sunrise <strong>stories</strong> ... Here is <strong>Katha</strong>’s first collection of folk<br />
tales from North East India, lovingly retold and illustrated<br />
for children.<br />
The story of creation from the Ao people ... a Khasi tale<br />
of how the peacock’s tail got its golden spots ... the story<br />
of the hornbill girl from the Meitis ... the Tejimola legend<br />
of Assam ...<br />
Age group 9-12<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 88 . 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN: 81-89020-33-1 . Rs 295<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Fourteen folktales from the Northeast. And each one of them so<br />
different yet so interesting. Some funny, some sad, but all sure to keep<br />
the reader engaged to the very end.<br />
–The Hindu<br />
Walk the Rainforest with Niwupah<br />
By Aparajita Datta and Nima Manjrekar<br />
Art by Maya Ramaswamy<br />
Join Niwupah the Hornbill on a tour of his rainforest home,<br />
where the sights we see and the sounds we hear, the scents we<br />
smell and the creatures we meet, are like nothing we’ve ever<br />
imagined! Find out more about this strange and wonderful<br />
bird, too!<br />
Age group 8-12 yrs<br />
Pub: 2005 . pp. 36 . 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-15-3 [h b] . Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-16-1 [pb] . Rs 95<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Authors Aparajita Datta and Nima Manjrekar, both wildlife specialists,<br />
have simplified the complex ecosystem of the rainforest, making it easy to<br />
understand and fun to read. Walk the Rainforest With Niwupah is a good<br />
introduction to the world of wildlife.<br />
–The Hindu<br />
Yuvakatha English<br />
<strong>selected</strong> <strong>short</strong> <strong>stories</strong><br />
Dip into an unusual mix of unforgettable <strong>short</strong> fiction that is sure to enchant, amuse and provoke. These books<br />
present an eclectic collection of <strong>stories</strong> from across India that will entice young adults into the magic and the<br />
mystery of the world of Indian writers. A sure way of knowing India through her <strong>stories</strong>.<br />
Parthiban’s Dream<br />
By Kalki<br />
Translated by Gita Rajan<br />
Art by Srivi<br />
A classic by Kalki, the book traces the fall and the<br />
final realization of the illustrious King Parthiban<br />
Chola’s dream of an all-powerful Chola empire and<br />
the exploits of the even more illustrious Pallava king,<br />
Narsimhan Varman.<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2006 . pp. 240 . 4.5” x 6.75”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-64-1 . Rs 150<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
Satyadas<br />
By Bimal Kar<br />
Art by Neeta Gangopadhya<br />
A story about truth and honesty compromised<br />
when material well-being arrives. The story<br />
showcases with sensitivity the exit of humane values<br />
at the advent of material gain and prosperity.<br />
Age group 5-8 yrs<br />
Pub: 2006 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-68-4 . Rs 75<br />
ISBN 81-89020-72-2 [hi n d i] . Rs 75<br />
In English & Hindi. World Rights: KATHA<br />
My First Novels
Yuvakatha Hindi Series<br />
Various authors<br />
Cover art and design by Garima Gupta<br />
Eleven gems from ten languages. Unusual, enchanting, unforgettable <strong>short</strong> <strong>stories</strong> from<br />
master storytellers. Now in illustrated, reader-friendly Hindi translations, with interactive<br />
exercises for classroom teaching. The best way of enticing young readers to the best of<br />
Indian fiction in translation, by knowing India through her <strong>stories</strong>.<br />
Bhiku ki Diary<br />
Meena Kakodkar<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-65-6 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Dalal<br />
Ram Swaroop Kisan<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-17-0 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Curfew<br />
Manoj<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-79-3 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Jalebiyan<br />
Ahmad Nadeem Qasimi<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-08-8 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Pandrah<br />
Ambai<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-47-2 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Pinti ka Sabun<br />
Sanjay Khati<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-15-6 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Fauladi Irade<br />
Sukani<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-07-1 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Lukose ka Girjaghar<br />
Susan Viswanathan<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-14-9 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Padak<br />
Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-18-7 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Shoonya Sawal<br />
Bibhas Sen<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-16-3 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Dagadu Parab ka Ashwamedh<br />
Jayant Kankini<br />
Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-46-5 . Rs 65<br />
World Rights: KATHA
Easy Readers<br />
The <strong>Katha</strong> Tamasha! Easy Readers takes children from 60 to 600 words of reading fluency in Hindi.<br />
The 600 words <strong>Katha</strong> has chosen are story-based and a combination of easy and “difficult” words<br />
for which a child will have to use her intuition, adding to the creativity of children and fuelling their<br />
interest in reading.<br />
<strong>Katha</strong> asked teachers who have been working with <strong>stories</strong> in <strong>Katha</strong> Schools over the last 10, 15<br />
years, to choose the <strong>stories</strong> for the <strong>Katha</strong>:100 which enhanced reading in their children. We took<br />
these <strong>stories</strong> to children for their choice. And these 11 <strong>stories</strong> were chosen.<br />
The <strong>Katha</strong>:100 is a set of 200 laminated T/L materials based on these easy readers, that provide<br />
individual and group/team exercises. The <strong>Katha</strong> methodology develops a lifelong ruchi or taste for<br />
reading in children.<br />
Write to chbks@katha.org for details on this programme and how you can hone Hindi<br />
language skills in your children! Or call 2652.1752, and ask for Manjushrei/Susheela.<br />
The Tamasha! Pitara<br />
10 sets of the 11-book series [110 books],<br />
plus ONE set of <strong>Katha</strong>:100 [200 activity worksheets]<br />
for teaching Hindi at primary levels.<br />
PLUS Free workshop for ONE teacher.<br />
Rs 6500<br />
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Baagh ka Panja<br />
Shanti Krishnaswamy<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-88-0 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Jadui Martbaan<br />
Mala Marwah<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-89-7 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Jishnu ki Chaturai<br />
Meenakshi Bharadwaj<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-96-5 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Kokila ka Mast Matka<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-92-7 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Aisa Bhi Hota Hain<br />
Vibha Kaul<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-95-8 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Kaash Ek Beta Mera Bhi Hota<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-91-0 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Mitzi<br />
Kaveri D<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-87-3 . Rs 48<br />
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Gupgupangdas<br />
Charu Anand<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-90-3 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Abu aur Badi Hawa<br />
Shanti Krishnaswamy<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-93-4 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Kamal se Bhara Aakash<br />
Shanti Krishnaswamy<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-64-9 . Rs 48<br />
World Rights: KATHA<br />
Shanno aur Uske Sau<br />
Haathi<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-94-1 . Rs 48<br />
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<strong>Katha</strong>vachak<br />
Arjun<br />
By Mahasweta Devi<br />
Art by D Sharma<br />
Ketu is worried. He has<br />
been ordered by the<br />
village chief Vishal Mahto<br />
to cut down the tree of<br />
Arjun. For the people<br />
of the Shabar tribe, this<br />
ancient tree is the last<br />
existing symbol of the old<br />
jungles. Will Ketu and his<br />
companions be able to<br />
save the tree?<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-63-2<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Abhishaap<br />
By Pudhuvai Ra Rajani<br />
Art by Sarda Natarajan<br />
Are only human beings,<br />
who have seen the worst<br />
of their times entitled<br />
to curse? Or are gentle,<br />
harmless creatures like<br />
butterflies and chameleons<br />
equally sensitive? Read<br />
this story and decide for<br />
yourself.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-62-4<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Do Haath<br />
By Ismat Chughtai<br />
Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
Army officer Ram Avtar<br />
is returning home after<br />
three years. Everyone in the<br />
neighbourhood is waiting<br />
for him, eagerly anticipating<br />
the impending drama. With<br />
caustic humour, the story<br />
exposes the hollowness and<br />
hypocrisy of society.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-65-9<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Sparsh<br />
By Jaywant Dalvi<br />
Art by Sujata Singh<br />
A sensitive portrait of a<br />
grandmother’s emotions,<br />
and the tough decisions<br />
she takes in her twilight<br />
years.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-56-x<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004
Faisla<br />
By Maitreyi Pushpa<br />
Art by Moti Karan & Satya<br />
Narayan Lala Karna<br />
Basumati is a leader of her<br />
village, and married to its<br />
chief. While she deals<br />
with the concerns and<br />
constraints of married<br />
life, she is very aware<br />
of her rights. This story<br />
is a powerful portrayal<br />
of contemporary sociopolitical<br />
reality.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-45-4<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Puraskar<br />
By Jaishankar Prasad<br />
Art by Tapas Guha<br />
To what extent can we<br />
give our love for the<br />
nation more importance<br />
than ourselves? History<br />
has many examples<br />
of brave women who<br />
fought for their country,<br />
giving it priority over<br />
themselves. This is<br />
the story of one such<br />
selfless woman.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-16-0<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Paro Ki Kahani<br />
By Sugra Mehdi<br />
Art by Subba Ghosh<br />
N o t i n t e r e s t e d i n<br />
household work, Paro<br />
liked being outdoors,<br />
going into the fields and<br />
cycling fast!<br />
The story of a brave girl<br />
who wanted to live on her<br />
own terms, doing things<br />
that made her happy.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-17-9<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Stri Ka Patr<br />
By Rabindranath Tagore<br />
Art by Atanu Roy<br />
The story of a daughterin-law’s<br />
brave struggle<br />
to break free from the<br />
restrictive demands of<br />
customs and traditions.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-02-0<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Samudra<br />
Tat Par<br />
By O V Vijayan<br />
Art by Swapan Sarkar<br />
Steeped in emotions,<br />
touching the very depths<br />
of human relationships,<br />
this is the story of a<br />
father’s selfless love.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-55-1<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Thakavat<br />
By Gurbachan Singh<br />
Bhullar<br />
Art by Taposhi Ghoshal<br />
Between taking care of<br />
her field and bringing up<br />
her son, innocent, naïve<br />
Aso has a huge burden<br />
to shoulder. Will she be<br />
able to do it alone?<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-18-7<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Bhola<br />
By Rajinder Singh Bedi<br />
Art by Sujata Khana<br />
Adored by his mother<br />
and grandfather, one day<br />
Bhola stuns everyone<br />
with his innocence and<br />
courage.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-54-3<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004<br />
Panch<br />
Parmeshwar<br />
By Premchand<br />
Art by Atanu Roy<br />
Based on the ideas of trust<br />
and friendship, and the<br />
responsibility that comes<br />
with social standing, this<br />
is one of Premchand’s<br />
most famous <strong>stories</strong>.<br />
ISBN: 81-85586-64-0<br />
Size: 9”x7” . Pages: 20<br />
Price: 35 . 2004
e a <strong>Katha</strong> StorY aMbaSSaDor!<br />
Love books? Convinced that children should grow up<br />
reading?<br />
Welcome to the <strong>Katha</strong> Story Ambassador Programme!<br />
We offer you an excellent opportunity to share your<br />
passion with assistance of our beautiful books with<br />
friends, acquaintances and relatives at a place and<br />
time that suits you best! Or help us market our books<br />
through the Internet.<br />
Start your own home-based business in books. Sign up<br />
now! And earn a commission plus loyalty points in the<br />
bargain! Write to us at networking@katha.org.<br />
<strong>Katha</strong>Kaar, <strong>Katha</strong>’s Centre for Children’s Literature,<br />
was set up in 1992 as part of <strong>Katha</strong> Vilasam, the Story<br />
Research and Resource Centre. It endeavours to initiate<br />
children into the colourful world of literature by<br />
publishing splendidly illustrated storybooks. Drawing<br />
inspiration from <strong>Katha</strong>’s various activities with children,<br />
<strong>Katha</strong>kaar works with a pool of writers and illustrators,<br />
to nurture reading habits in children, and paves the<br />
way for their all round development. We showcase the<br />
many splendoured traditions of Indian storytelling in<br />
beautifully written, illustrated, edited and produced<br />
books that have gone on to win international awards.<br />
win an awarD! The <strong>Katha</strong> Chitrakala Award was<br />
instituted to find, foster and applaud excellence in<br />
writing and illustrating for children.<br />
teacher training: Since 1990, <strong>Katha</strong> has been training<br />
teachers. A research based story approach flanked by<br />
great books inspires the childcentric training that builds<br />
in teachers the ability to teach a curriculum for life or<br />
the KREAD WAY, the <strong>Katha</strong> Relevant Education for Allround<br />
Development. Designed and in use since 1992, the<br />
training includes STORY PEDAGOGYtM and <strong>Katha</strong>’s reading<br />
matrix, RUCHI, to help your children to Read, Use,<br />
Comprehend Holistically and Intuitively. To organize a<br />
workshop for your school, write to chbks@katha.org.<br />
the booK banDS: <strong>Katha</strong> believes that children read and<br />
learn to read best in a print-rich environment. So we’ve<br />
loosely put together books that encourage children to<br />
push the envelope at each grade level.<br />
the i Love reaDing caMpaign: Our 22 years<br />
experience and expertise led to a Delhi Government<br />
invitation to take the <strong>Katha</strong> Campaign into 50 MCD<br />
Schools. ILR also works in 72 slum, street and tribal<br />
communities to impact more than 100,000 children.<br />
Supporters: UNESCO, UNICEF and the Delhi Government.<br />
Write to ilr@katha.org for more information on how to<br />
participate.<br />
teaM <strong>Katha</strong> viLaSaM: Geeta Dharmarajan, Manjushrei<br />
Thakuri, Moyna Mazumdar, Sakshi Jain, Sridha U,<br />
Susheela, Vikram Kumar, Vineetha Mokkil. David<br />
Devaraj, Sarnam Singh, Suni Babu, Sunoj Kumar. Anjali<br />
Balasubramanian, Vatsala G, Mamta Nainy, Annu Radha.<br />
K. Dharmarajan, Parvinder Kaur, Pawan Kumar, Anu Kr<br />
Singh. Anand Singh Rana, Bhavana Sharma, Ballu Ram, M.<br />
Amudha, V. Prema, Ramkumar, Rampal, Saroj, Sadiq.<br />
www.katha.org<br />
here’s your chance to write a happy story!<br />
Our journey began with one volunteer and a magazine for children, Tamasha! In 1990, we started<br />
the <strong>Katha</strong> Khazana Experiment in one of the largest slum clusters of Delhi: To provide quality<br />
education to children living there.<br />
Today, with 108,000 children and work in 75 slum, street and tribal communities, <strong>Katha</strong> is making<br />
dreams of children possible. Caring individuals like you have helped us in providing our children the<br />
best education possible. A small donation of time and resources. Or just Rs. 250/month/child in a<br />
community school or Rs 450/month/child in our Lab School. Write to: volunteer@katha.org
“delicious, enchanting, irresistible and scrumptious.” — Ramendra Kumar, BoloKids.com Dec 27, 2009<br />
Set up in 1988, KATHA is a profit-for-all voluntary organization that works in the areas of education,<br />
publishing and community development. Our books are award-winning favourites with children, parents<br />
and teachers.<br />
What people say about our schools which work with our books, enhancing the joys of reading and subject<br />
learning:<br />
Richard Hanzelka in his book, Educational Leadership: Educating the Whole Child:: The <strong>Katha</strong> School:<br />
Where Learning Matters ... In the slums of Delhi, educators help a community rise out of poverty.<br />
Brian Caldwell, Jessica Harris, in their book What we have learnt from outstanding schools around the<br />
world: “An example of how a private school can achieve a transformation in hugely disadvantaged settings<br />
is <strong>Katha</strong> in Delhi.”<br />
Brendan O’Malley, UNESCO “Govindpuri’s <strong>Katha</strong> public school, set in former block of one-room dwellings,<br />
is showing how it can be done ... The school is a haven of creativity and child friendly learning.”<br />
The Independent, UK “The pupils at the main <strong>Katha</strong> school are given opportunities that many British<br />
schoolchildren would envy ...”<br />
UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development: At <strong>Katha</strong> school in the slums of New Delhi, 10 year old<br />
students can edit a newsletter that will surprise interns at established newspapers in terms of coherence,<br />
design, aesthetics and general “quality”.<br />
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, USA: “The <strong>Katha</strong> School is an example of the kind<br />
of learning environment that India’s National Curriculum Framework 2005 is trying to move toward.”<br />
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sri aurobindo marg<br />
new delhi . 110017 . india<br />
ph . [91-11] . 2652 1752<br />
fax . [91-11] 2651 4373<br />
email . marketing@katha.<br />
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