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Katha booKs for children<br />
spring catalogue 2011
CREATING INDIA’S<br />
READER- LEADERS!<br />
Presenting a sack full of stories, just perfect for the young readers. Also available with this, are a million<br />
ideas on classroom resources and aids. Find here Picture Books, My First Novels, The KathaIndica Non-<br />
Fiction Titles, the unique I Love Earth Colouring Encyclopaedia (to hit the stores by May 2011) and<br />
expect the child to be transported not just to a world of make believe but to one that is infinitely more<br />
beautiful, and yet within reach.<br />
Here are stories chosen with immense care and explored in-depth for their effect on impressionable<br />
hearts much before they take on the fine print of an adult world. Something that will remain and colour<br />
their years to come.<br />
Come; experience the magic of story, the magic of Katha …<br />
<strong>KATHA</strong>KAAR, Katha’s Centre for Children’s Literature, was set up<br />
in 1992 as part of Katha Vilasam, the Story Research and Resource<br />
Centre. It endeavours to initiate children into the colourful world<br />
of literature by publishing splendidly illustrated storybooks.<br />
Drawing inspiration from Katha’s various activities with children,<br />
Kathakaar works with a pool of writers and illustrators, to<br />
nurture reading habits in children, and paves the way for their<br />
all round development. We showcase the many traditions of<br />
Indian storytelling in beautifully written, illustrated, edited and<br />
produced books that have gone on to win international awards.<br />
BE A <strong>KATHA</strong> STORY AMBASSADOR! Love books? Convinced<br />
that children should grow up reading? Welcome to the Katha Story<br />
Ambassador Programme! We offer you an excellent opportunity<br />
to share your passion with assistance of our beautiful books<br />
with friends, acquaintances and relatives at a place and time<br />
that suits you best! Or help us market our books through the<br />
internet. Start your own home-based business in books. Sign up<br />
now! And earn a commission plus loyalty points in the bargain!<br />
Write to us at networking@katha.org to know more.<br />
teacher training: Since 1990, Katha has been training<br />
teachers. A research based story approach flanked by great<br />
books inspires the child-centric training that builds in teachers<br />
the ability to teach a curriculum for life or the KREAD WAY, the<br />
Katha Relevant Education for All-round Development. Designed<br />
and in use since 1992, the training includes STORY PEDAGOGY<br />
and Katha’s reading matrix, RUCHI, to help your children to Read,<br />
Use, Comprehend Holistically and Intuitively.<br />
THE I LOVE READING CAMPAIGN: Our 22 years experience and<br />
expertise led to a Delhi Government invitation to take the Katha<br />
Campaign into 50 MCD Schools. ILR also works in 72 slum, street<br />
and tribal 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.<br />
books are cool!
FRESH ARRIVALS<br />
Age Suggestion - 8+ Years<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 40 | 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-47-7 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 250<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-86-1 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 195<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
For the Love of a Cat<br />
Walk the Grasslands with Takuri<br />
Nima Manjrekar and Nandita Hazarika<br />
Art by Maya Ramaswamy<br />
Join the shy and super adorable Takuri on a tour of his<br />
undulating grasslands home, where the wind plays Chinese<br />
whispers and the crumbling leaves tickle your feet. Also<br />
meet Takuri’s friends - the lumbering rhino, the leaping<br />
florican, the bear who snacks on termites and many more<br />
strangely wonderful creatures. This holiday to the lush<br />
greens, pointing out the sights and sounds along the way, is<br />
sure to reveal some jaw dropping facts and some that will<br />
make you CHUCKLE!<br />
Rosalind Wilson<br />
Art by Wen Hsu<br />
A painter loves his cat as much as he loves painting.<br />
But when the starving artist is commissioned to paint a<br />
picture of the Buddha, he must choose between his art<br />
and his pet…<br />
The story imparts a subtle message of love and caring for all of God’s<br />
creatures and reinforces the fact that animals have feelings, too.<br />
Pulsating colours and brilliant execution with paper cuts-outs, against a<br />
background of soft water colours, the illustrations lend to the vibrancy of<br />
the story. A truly heart-warming story!<br />
— Young India Books<br />
This book was a pleasure to read, a treat for the eyes and mind, a book full<br />
of information presented in an extremely readable format.<br />
— Saffron Tree<br />
Age Suggestion - 8+ Years<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 32 | 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-50-7 [h b] | Rs 350<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-86-1 [p b] | Rs 250<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-52-1 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 250<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Age Suggestion - 2-5 Years<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 32 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-48-4 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-49-1 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Moon, Ramu and I<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Harshvardhan Kadam<br />
Slip into your invisible space suits for a<br />
swashbuckling adventure trip to the moon!<br />
Get set for this spellbinding story packed with<br />
action and fun.<br />
Days with Thathu<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Nancy Raj<br />
A magically beautiful story about Malar and her grandfather.<br />
A laptime, bedtime, anytime story for you to share.<br />
Enjoy!<br />
The attractive pictures in the book support your imagination as you ride<br />
and play along with Malar and Thathu.<br />
— Robin Age<br />
Age Suggestion - 5+ Years<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 32 | 8.5”X11”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-58-3 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 275<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-60-6 [h b] [h i n d i] | Rs 275<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
FRESH ARRIVALS
chitrakala winners 2009<br />
Katha recognizes exemplary children’s book illustrations and concepts by<br />
way of the Katha Chitrakala Award. Illustrators with that magical eye and a<br />
way with colours are invited to create the most wonderful books for Indian<br />
children. This is an international search for excellence – the only one of its<br />
kind in India – open to all illustrators, emerging or established, in India and<br />
abroad, word and image storytellers who can make a vital and significant<br />
difference to the world of children’s books.<br />
Katha<br />
Chitrakala<br />
Award 2009 for<br />
Outstanding<br />
Creativity<br />
Age Suggestion - 5+ Years<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 32 | 8.5”X11.75”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-53-8 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 295<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-54-5 [h b] [h i n d i] | Rs 295<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Dinosaur-Long-as-127-Kids<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Rajiv Eipe<br />
A one-of-a-kind Dino loves taking children<br />
out for a ride … until he bumps into a strange<br />
problem. What follows next is sure to leave<br />
you rollicking. With snazzy illustrations folding<br />
in the fun, this book is a must have for all you<br />
little dinofreaks.<br />
Very classy and very stylish.<br />
— Literary Sojourn<br />
Runner Up<br />
Katha Chitrakala<br />
Award 2009 for<br />
Outstanding<br />
Creativity<br />
Age Suggestion - 2-5 Years<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 32 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-55-2 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-56-9 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Ball Heaven<br />
Diego Castellanos<br />
Art by Paula Bossio<br />
Do you know where all the balls being tossed<br />
from player to player in curves and loops and<br />
straight lines finally go? Join the journey of one<br />
such ball to an intriguing new world.<br />
Mai and her Friends<br />
Concept and Art by Durga Bai<br />
One dark stormy night, Konda wanders far away from home<br />
and is lost. Her family, a young calf and Mai, set out to look<br />
for her, and thus begins an extraordinary tale of caring and<br />
companionship. With its unlikely heroes, the story is sure to<br />
be loved by children and parents alike.<br />
“An interesting and inspiring tale about love, affection, helping and<br />
acknowledging.”<br />
— Literary Sojourn<br />
Age Suggestion - 8+ Years<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 32 | 7”X9”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-57-6 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-58-3 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Runner Up<br />
Katha Chitrakala<br />
Award 2009 for<br />
Outstanding<br />
Creativity<br />
chitrakala winners 2009
katha world library<br />
Age Suggestion - 5+ Years<br />
Pub: 2009 | pp. 32 | 8.5”X11”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-27-9 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-40-8 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 150<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><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 it’s great fun to be topsy-turvy just<br />
like Fledolin!<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 />
A Lion in Paris<br />
Beatrice Alemagna<br />
Join the adventures of the young, curious and<br />
lonely lion as he leaves his sunny savannah<br />
and travels to the beautiful city of Paris in<br />
search of work, love and a future.<br />
A great read, especially one you can enjoy with your child<br />
cuddled up next to you with a cup of cocoa.<br />
— Parenting<br />
Age Suggestion - 5+ Years<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 32 | 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-38-5 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-39-2 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 150<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Honourable<br />
Mention<br />
Biennial of<br />
Illustrations<br />
Bratislava 2003<br />
Age Suggestion - 5+ Years<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 32 | 10”X8”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-56-4 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 170<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-08-8 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-71-2 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 90<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Kaleh and the Sing Song 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 />
A simply delightful story. The narration is supported by colourful and<br />
vibrant illustrations.<br />
— Parenting<br />
The Song of a Scarecrow<br />
Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
What happens when the scarecrow decides<br />
to leave his field one day? This wonderfully<br />
imaginative book helps the child to see that<br />
everything in our world has a role to play and we<br />
are all responsible for one another.<br />
An imaginative and thought-provoking book with interesting<br />
illustrations.<br />
— The New Indian Express<br />
Runner Up<br />
Katha Chitrakala<br />
Award 2006 for<br />
Outstanding<br />
Creativity<br />
Age Suggestion - 5+ Years<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 24 | 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-01-9 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
katha bestsellers
katha bestsellers<br />
Katha<br />
Chitrakala<br />
Award 2006 for<br />
Outstanding<br />
Creativity<br />
Age Suggestion - 5+ Years<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 32 | 8”X10”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-67-5 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-28-6 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 150<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
One Lonely Unicorn<br />
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 />
Make children learn counting by counting the animals in the forest.<br />
The one unicorn, the two birds, the three elephants...<br />
— The Hindu<br />
The Famous Smile<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Rashin Kheiriyeh<br />
After several failed attempts, Agar Magar finally<br />
makes it big. Come, take a tour of the mighty river,<br />
the deep forest and the big town, as Agar Magar<br />
goes places, flaunting his sparkling, shiny teeth and<br />
his Famous Smile.<br />
Katha has a real soft corner for kids. Which is why it has created<br />
such a gorgeous picture book for children.<br />
— What’s Hot, Times of India<br />
Age Suggestion - 2-5 Years<br />
Runner Up<br />
Noma Concours 2000<br />
Honourable Mention<br />
Biennial of Asian<br />
Illustrators<br />
Japan 2002<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 32 | 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-96-0 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-05-6 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-98-9 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 120<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Runner Up<br />
10 th Noma<br />
Concours<br />
Age Suggestion - 2-5 Years<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 24 | 8”X10”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-94-6 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-13-7 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
The Princess with the<br />
Longest Hair<br />
Komilla Raote<br />
Art by Vandana Bist<br />
This is the fascinating story of a princess who has the<br />
longest and most beautiful hair in the whole kingdom.<br />
Read on to find out about her journey to the mountains<br />
and all the people and animals whose lives she touches<br />
on the way.<br />
A book that is sure to keep you glued to its pages.<br />
— The Hindustan Times<br />
Daddoo’s Day Out<br />
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<br />
introduces children to the world of animals,<br />
colours and sizes.<br />
The story has illustrations in bright and bold colours that<br />
merge into each other to give an adventurous feel to the story.<br />
The language used throughout the story is very lucid and easy<br />
to understand. A great read-aloud book to share with a young<br />
child.<br />
— The New Indian Express<br />
Age Suggestion - 5+ Years<br />
Encouragement<br />
Prize<br />
Noma Concours<br />
1989<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 24 | 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-06-4 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-03-3 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-14-5 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
katha bestsellers
for 2 to 5 year olds<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 32 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-43-9 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-44-6 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 120<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
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<br />
with brilliant art. Wonderfully imaginative, ringing with<br />
music and rhythm, this book is sure to inspire every girl who<br />
dreams of flying!<br />
A simple tale rhythmically told in a lucid manner<br />
Guess Who?<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by the children of Katha Lab School<br />
This is a song that most of us have sung as children.<br />
Katha brings this old favourite back to life, with words<br />
that resonate in English. Enjoy!<br />
The books like ‘Guess Who?’ provide the much needed speed-breakers in<br />
our lives…<br />
— Literary Sojourn<br />
— Saffron Tree<br />
Pub: 2010 | pp. 24 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-45-3 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-46-0 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 120<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
… mouth-watering books for youngsters …<br />
— The Hindustan Times
for 2 to 5 year olds<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 32 | 5”X8”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-88-5 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 100<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-07-2 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 70<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-70-5 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
The Runaway Puppy<br />
Sarang Dev Murthy<br />
Art by Bindia Thapar<br />
Little Puppy loved to jump and wag his tail. And he loved<br />
to lick. He licked everything he could find. Then one day,<br />
he peeped out through the open gate of the garden …<br />
And guess what happens next? A story that helps the child<br />
discover the joys as well as responsibilities of keeping a pet.<br />
Leaves<br />
Enrique Lara Robayo and<br />
Luis Fernando Garcia Guayara<br />
“From the window of my room I see amazing<br />
things ...” A book that can be read and enjoyed by<br />
everyone from the very young to the old!<br />
Leaves zooms into the colour and magic of nature<br />
— The Hindu<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 24 | 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-61-8 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 75<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-12-5 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 32 | 5”X8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-93-3 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 65<br />
ISBN 81-89020-09-9 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 45<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
The Magic Raindrop<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Bindia Thapar<br />
Wouldn’t you love to read a story about something<br />
which is bigger than the Big, Bigger, Biggest that you<br />
have ever known?<br />
Come join us ... Step into a wonderland of magical<br />
raindrops and unbelievable kites, told by Geeta<br />
Dharmarajan and breathtakingly illustrated by Bindia<br />
Thapar.<br />
Breathtaking illustrations by Bindia Thapar are sure to keep the reader<br />
from putting the book down long after the story is done.The pictures in<br />
astounding colours bring the characters and the setting alive.<br />
— The Hindu<br />
Mo...aning Morris<br />
Franz Hubner<br />
Art by Mario Kessler<br />
A delightful little book that helps us realize that<br />
adapting to other people is easier than we think.<br />
And fun too!<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 32 | 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-28-5 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-27-7 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 100<br />
ISBN 81-89020-35-8 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
for 2 to 5 year olds
for 2 to 5 year olds<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 32 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-84-2 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
The Magical Web Bridge<br />
Pokiri Parrot & the<br />
Needle-nosed Ojha<br />
Meenakshi Bharadwaj<br />
Art by Stephen Aitken<br />
A smart white parrot called Pokiri is whisked away by the<br />
wicked needle-nosed Ojha. Can little Rajkumari save her<br />
precious parrot? A superb blend of magic and reality ... Join<br />
Pokiri, Rajkumari and the Ojha on a hair-raising adventure<br />
across extraordinary India. Real fun!<br />
Replete with factoids and trivia, this can also serve as a great geography<br />
primer for kids.<br />
— Time Out<br />
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 vividly<br />
captures the spirit and joy of friendship and teamwork.<br />
A must read for bedtime, laptime or ...<br />
any time! Enjoy!<br />
A must have, this one. Recommended for non-sleepy times of the day,<br />
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. The<br />
illustrator won the encouragement prize in the XII Noma Concours for<br />
Picture Book Illustrations. That says it all.<br />
— Parenting<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 32 | 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-18-7 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-19-4 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-20-0 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Kuttan Series<br />
Serene Kasim | Art by Sonal Panse<br />
Kuttan Follows a<br />
Butterfly<br />
A little kitten that loves to<br />
play! Meet Kuttan and his<br />
brother Appu as they go<br />
hunting for adventure.<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 24 | 7.25” x 4.75”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-10-1 [p b] [e n g]| Rs 55<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-36-1 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 55<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Kuttan Finds<br />
Happiness<br />
Kuttan thinks he is grown up<br />
now. Find out if he is able to<br />
handle his noisy little cousins<br />
who pester him with questions.<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 24 | 7.25” x 4.75”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-13-2 [p b] [e n g]| Rs 55<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-37-8 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 55<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 24 | 7.25” x 4.75”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-09-5 [p b] [e n g]| Rs 55<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-35-4 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 55<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Kuttan Meets a<br />
Furry Friend<br />
Kuttan the kitten is as playful<br />
as ever. Come along with him<br />
and his brother Appu as they<br />
make a strange new friend.<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 24 | 7.25” x 4.75”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-12-5 [p b] [e n g]| Rs 55<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-36-1 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 55<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Kuttan and the<br />
Shooting Stars<br />
One clear and dreamy night, Kuttan<br />
sees a light streak across the sky.<br />
Aren’t you curious to know what<br />
it was? Find out in Kuttan’s fourth<br />
fascinating adventure.<br />
The books are light and easy, and could well entice many children to the charms of reading.<br />
— DNA<br />
for 2 to 5 year olds
for 6 and above<br />
Pub: 2006 | pp. 32 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-39-0 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 60<br />
ISBN 81-89020-69-2 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-89-5 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 75<br />
ISBN 81-89020-85-4 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
A Jungle Safari<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan | Art by Sonal Panse<br />
Are you a lover of the wild and the myriad mysteries of the<br />
jungle? Do you thrill to its smells and sounds and long to trek<br />
through the meandering paths and lush greens?<br />
Come, join us on an elephant safari, and let Bhama take us<br />
through the deep, silent forests of Mudumalai in the Nilgiris, for<br />
an unforgettable experience!<br />
The narrative is snappy sustaining the thrill of all that the jungle has to offer.<br />
— The Hindu<br />
Autorickshaw Blues<br />
and Other Colours<br />
Sadhana Ramchander | Art by Ragini Siruguri<br />
With help from Taposhi Ghoshal<br />
This great book by a mother-daughter team<br />
is all about you! A refreshing look at the<br />
parent-child relationship, through poems.<br />
There’s much fun to be had in the pages of this slim and accessible book.<br />
— Papertigers<br />
Pub: 2009 | pp. 36 | 8”X10”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-26-2 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 175<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-41-5 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 175<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Ma Ganga and the Razai Box<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan | Art by Sonali Biswas<br />
A delightful story that combines mythology and<br />
contemporary environmental issues. A miffed Ganga, an<br />
awakened hill people – together they once again spread<br />
Shiva’s matted locks – the mesh of roots and branches<br />
holding back the topsoil from being swept away by the<br />
river.<br />
Teaching through story telling is often more entertaining and effective<br />
than laying down a list of dos and don’ts. The two books from Katha<br />
—Ma Ganga and the Razai Box and Satyadas — employ allegory to<br />
provide a charming yet instructive account of issues that affect us all.<br />
— The Hindu<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 />
This delectable book, like an Asterix Comic or chocolate icecream<br />
is for all ages, moods and minds. And as for the price –<br />
well, it’s Priceless!<br />
— Bolo Kids<br />
Pub: 2006 | pp. 32 | 8.25” x6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-74-9 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 80<br />
ISBN 81-89020-97-8 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
for 6 and above
iome series<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 32 | 8”X10”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-40-8 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-44-7 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-66-8 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Walk the Rainforest with<br />
Niwupah<br />
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<br />
we smell and the creatures we meet, are like nothing<br />
we’ve ever imagined! Find out more about this strange and<br />
wonderful<br />
bird, too!<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 />
Earthsong<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Enrique Lara and Luis Garcia<br />
A lyrical tribute to the earth and its amazing<br />
diversity, by Geeta Dharmarajan. With fun<br />
facts, information and superb, out-of-this-world<br />
artwork by Enrique Lara and Luis Garcia.<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan has a unique way of adding life even to<br />
the most boring subjects. If you read Earthsong, you’ll realize<br />
it’s not the environmental studies book you must have read in<br />
school. Or maybe it is, just a better one, a much better one.<br />
— The New Indian Express<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 36 | 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-15-3 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-16-1 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
North East is one of the most culturally diverse regions in India.<br />
Each of the eight states has its own distinct range of cultures and<br />
traditions. A place renowned for its magical beauty and amazing<br />
diversity, the Northeast is home to more than 300 separate tribal<br />
groups, speaking a wide range of languages. These stories reiterate<br />
and celebrate the exuberance of North East.<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 88 | 11”X8.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-33-1 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 295<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
First Sun Stories<br />
Various Contributors<br />
Sunrise stories ... Here is Katha’s first collection<br />
of folk tales from North East India, lovingly retold<br />
and illustrated for children.<br />
The story of creation from the Ao people, a Khasi<br />
tale of how the peacock’s tail got its golden spots,<br />
the story of the hornbill girl from the Meitis, the<br />
Tejimola legend of Assam ... and many more.<br />
Fourteen folktales from the Northeast. And each one of them<br />
so different yet so interesting. Some funny, some sad, but all<br />
sure to keep the reader engaged to the very end.<br />
— The Hindu<br />
katha north east library
katha north east library<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 32 | 8.25”X6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-37-8 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 80<br />
ISBN 81-89020-81-1 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Once Upon a Moontime<br />
The Story of Shangmiyang<br />
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya<br />
Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
A little book about the gentle, BIG giant who sneezed up a<br />
storm ... A visual delight for children, superbly illustrated by<br />
Suddhasattwa Basu.<br />
This story is excerpted and retold from Yaruingam, a novel<br />
by Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya, eminent Asomiya writer<br />
and winner of several prestigious national awards like the<br />
Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 and the Jnanpith Award in<br />
1979.<br />
Presented by Mamang Dai<br />
Art by Nimret Handa<br />
Two brothers create the world; a river wanders over the<br />
mountain; the dove sings a lullaby; a wayward sun tries<br />
to scorch the earth. Four delightful tales from Arunachal<br />
Pradesh on how the world came to be.<br />
Each page of the story has delightful and beautiful life-like illustrations<br />
which grab your attention and transport you to an era gone by. A magical<br />
world about which we had only imagined unfolds in front of our eyes as we<br />
read each story ...<br />
— The Pioneer<br />
The colours add to the mood and highlight the magic of the drawings.<br />
— Young World<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 32 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-34-X [p b] [e n g] | Rs 80<br />
ISBN 81-89020-83-5 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 32 | 8.25”X6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-32-3 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 80<br />
ISBN 81-89020-82-X [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
The Sky Queen<br />
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 />
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<br />
he sets off in search of something different. Not heeding<br />
his mother’s words, not listening to the voice inside him.<br />
Beware! Beware of the land of the humans ...<br />
The tragic and unforgettable story of U Sier Lapalang is told<br />
and retold in the cloud land of Meghalaya. Katha is proud<br />
to bring this classic to you and your family in a beautifullyworded<br />
translation.<br />
The sad and unforgettable story of U Sier Lapalang is told in the cloud<br />
land of Meghalaya. It is the story of Lapalang, a young deer in love with<br />
adventure ...<br />
— The Hindu<br />
What strikes us most about Mamang Dai’s The Sky Queen is its bright<br />
colourful illustrations that are sprawled across the 30 odd pages of the book.<br />
— The New Indian Express<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 32 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-31-5 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 75<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-79-8 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
katha north east library
for 8 and above<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 40 | 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-30-7 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 200<br />
ISBN 81-89020-29-3 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 175<br />
ISBN 81-89020-36-6 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Ka: The Story of Garuda<br />
Roberto Calasso<br />
Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
Retold by Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
The skies shook, then came rains of fire. Yet Garuda, the<br />
big, black eagle, pierced through the walls of heaven<br />
to snatch away the soma. He had to. That was the only<br />
way he could free his mother. With superb artwork by<br />
award-winning illustrator, Suddhasattwa Basu,<br />
this is a fascinating version by Geeta Dharmarajan,<br />
adapted from the original international bestseller.<br />
Spread out your wings to read the fascinating tale of Garuda, the big<br />
black eagle who won the soma from heaven to free his mother. Based on<br />
Roberto Calasso’s bestselling novel.<br />
— Educational Initiatives<br />
Hanuman’s Adventures in<br />
the Nether World<br />
Madhavi S Mahadevan | Art by Srivi<br />
The master magician, Mayil Ravana, has cast<br />
a stupendous spell! He’s kidnapped Rama and<br />
Lakshmana. Now, no one can ever find their way<br />
to the Lotus Kingdom to rescue the princess. But,<br />
wait! There goes Hanuman, the son of the swishing<br />
wind and a trusted friend of the princes, gliding<br />
across the bluest sky in search of the nether world.<br />
He dares through crashing waves, fire-sparks and<br />
mirror-demons to blow out the slithering flames<br />
under the sea. Slip into your invisible diving suits for<br />
a splashing, big adventure!<br />
A great read for young children, this creative and highly visual text<br />
can and should also be read aloud, by both children and adults, or<br />
even dramatized, to bring history and mythology alive.<br />
— Parenting<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 32 | 10” x 8”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-60-7 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-04-8 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 81-89020-10-2 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 80<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
What Shape is an Elephant?<br />
Rumi | Art by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi<br />
What shape is an elephant? Is it round or crooked; is it<br />
straight or is it curved? These are questions that go much<br />
deeper than they appear.<br />
The story is a translation in prose of the original verse by<br />
Rumi, the great spiritual leader of Iran. With this picture<br />
book, Katha introduces Rumi to children for the first time<br />
in India.<br />
The book introduces Rumi to the readers and is simple and interesting<br />
in style. The paintings convey a poetic rhythm, with the illustrations<br />
speaking as much as the words.<br />
— The Indian Express<br />
Surangini<br />
Partap Sharma | Art by Vandana Bist<br />
Kalu, the poor weaver, loves the beautiful Surangini, but<br />
only the wealthiest of eligible young men can ask for her<br />
hand in marriage. Unless Kalu with his deft hands, quick<br />
wit and unselfish love can<br />
produce something like a miracle …<br />
An enchanting story about what we all value and seek in<br />
life – love, trust, friendship and peace. This is an abridged<br />
version of the original book, The Surangini Tales by Partap<br />
Sharma.<br />
A magic carpet, a story within a story, an enigmatic puzzle takes place<br />
before the story ends happily ever after, but with a strange twist. The beauty<br />
of the story is further enhanced by the illustrations by Vandana Bist.<br />
— The Hindu<br />
Pub: 2006 | pp. 32 | 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-48-4 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 40 | 11” x 8.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-41-2 [h b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
ISBN 81-89020-43-9 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
ISBN 81-89020-65-X [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95 World<br />
Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
for 8 and above
for 10 and above<br />
SELECTED SHORT STORIES Raj Kahini<br />
Pub: 2006 | pp. 40 | 9”X6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-68-4 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-72-9 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 95<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Satyadas<br />
Bimal Kar<br />
Art by Neeta Gangopadhya<br />
The Mountain of the Moon<br />
Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay<br />
Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
The lurking danger, the mystery that shrouds it, the places<br />
you cannot run away from or hide in. Discover the magic and<br />
mystery of Africa created by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. A<br />
must read for all those who dare to dare, dare to dream.<br />
A story about truth and honesty compromised when<br />
material well-being arrives. The story showcases with<br />
sensitivity the exit of humane values with the advent of<br />
material wealth and prosperity.<br />
While the charcoal sketches bring to life the humble life and household of<br />
Raghunath, the story, originally written in Bengali, is about the decline<br />
in human values as one falls a prey to greed. As the prologue to the<br />
book describes, it is a story “exploring truth, falsehood and everything in<br />
between.”<br />
— The Hindu<br />
Pub: 2003 | pp. 152 | 8”X5.5”<br />
ISBN 81-87649-30-5 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
Abanindranath Tagore | Art by Vikram Nayak<br />
Do you hear the swish of dry desert winds, the clash of swords ...?<br />
Come, enter the world of high intrigue, valour and courage in these<br />
timeless tales of Rajasthan’s queens and kings.<br />
Pub 2004 | pp. 200 | 6.75”x4.5” | ISBN 81-89020-52-8 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 120<br />
Nine picturesque tales that you’ll never forget from the master storyteller. Though<br />
a painter, Abanindranath Tagore loved writing for children. Perhaps that is why<br />
his uncle Rabindranath Tagore had urged him to write. When Abanindranath<br />
finally did, these unforgettable stories were born. Now, for the first time in English<br />
from Katha. — School Planet<br />
The Myna from the Peacock Garden<br />
Naiyer Masud<br />
Falak Ara … a little girl wanted this precious ornament of the sky to adorn<br />
her lonely world.<br />
Does Kale Khan receive the royal pardon for his unusual ‘crime’? Set in the<br />
times of Sultan Wajid Ali Shah in the historic and beautiful city of Lucknow,<br />
this is a poignant and unforgettable story of a father’s love for his daughter,<br />
delightfully illustrated. From the pen of one of the finest storytellers writing<br />
in Urdu today.<br />
Pub 2005 | pp. 88 | 6.75”x4.5” ISBN 81-89020-45-5 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 95<br />
Parthiban’s Dream<br />
Kalki | Translated by Gita Rajan | Art by Srivi<br />
A classic by Kalki, the book traces the fall and the final realization of<br />
the illustrious King Parthiban Chola’s dream of an all-powerful Chola<br />
empire and the exploits of the even more illustrious Pallava king,<br />
Narsimhan Varman.<br />
Pub: 2006 | pp. 240 | 6.75” x 4.5” | ISBN 81-89020-64-1 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 150<br />
my first novels
my first novels<br />
Battling Boats<br />
Various Authors | Cover illustration: Tapas Guha<br />
Share the spine-tingling adventures of the brave, young heroes of this book.<br />
Rediscover excitement, mystery and thrill in this wonderful collection of<br />
stories by master storytellers from the much-loved children’s magazine<br />
Target, edited by Rosalind Wilson.<br />
Pub: 2000 | pp. 112 | 8”x5.5” | ISBN: 81-87649-03-8 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 75<br />
The Nose Doctor<br />
Various Authors | Cover illustration: Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
Do spaceships and genies stir your imagination? Why not solve a mystery<br />
with detective Dee Kay? Come! Get set for these spellbinding stories packed<br />
with action, fun, adventure. From the marvellous children’s monthly, Target,<br />
edited by Rosalind Wilson. And plunge into worlds you have visited only in<br />
your dreams!<br />
Pub: 2000 | pp: 144 | 8”x5.5 | ISBN: 81-85586-93-4 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 75<br />
Grinny, the Green Dinosaur<br />
Various Authors<br />
A collection of delightful stories from the popular children’s magazine Target,<br />
edited by Rosalind Wilson.<br />
Pub: 2000 | pp: 144 | 8”x5.5 ISBN: 81-87649-02-X [p b] [e n g] | Rs 75<br />
The Carpenter’s Apprentice<br />
Various Authors | Cover illustration: Jagdish Aich Roy<br />
Rediscover an extraordinary world of words with stories from Target – the<br />
much-loved children’s magazine, edited by Rosalind Wilson. An enthralling<br />
collection put together in a new volume by Katha, with delightful, vintage<br />
illustrations. Ideal for curling up with on a lazy Sunday afternoon.<br />
Pub: 1999 | pp. 136 | 8”x5.5” | ISBN: 81-85586-94-2 [p b] [e n g] | Rs 75<br />
Teen Readings<br />
Dip into a mix of unforgettable short fiction that is sure to enchant, amuse<br />
and provoke. These books from the Pocket Plus series present an eclectic<br />
collection of stories in reader friendly translations. Fine short fiction from<br />
across India, this collection is a sure way of knowing India through her stories.<br />
The Verdict<br />
Various authors<br />
Pub: 2006 | pp. 136 | 6.75”x4. 5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-60-9 | Rs 95<br />
The Bell<br />
Various authors<br />
Pub: 2006 | pp. 144 | 6.75”x4. 5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-63-3 | Rs 95<br />
Lucose’s Church<br />
Various authors<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 120 | 6.75”x4. 5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-50-1 | Rs 95<br />
Ghost Stories<br />
Various authors<br />
Pub 2006 | pp. 64 | 6.75”x4.5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-53-6 | Rs 75<br />
Night of the<br />
Third Crescent<br />
Various authors<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 144 | 6.75”x4. 5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-51-X | Rs 95<br />
Bhiku’s Diary<br />
Various authors<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 136 | 6.75”x4. 5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-59-5 | Rs 95<br />
The Dragonfly<br />
Various authors<br />
Pub: 2005 | pp. 176 | 6.75”x4. 5”<br />
ISBN 81-89020-62-5 | Rs 95<br />
Katha pocket plus
ooks for neo-literates<br />
Arjun<br />
Mahasweta Devi | Art by D Sharma<br />
Ketu is worried. He has been ordered by the<br />
village chief to cut down the tree of Arjun. This<br />
ancient tree is the last existing symbol of the old<br />
jungles. Will Ketu be able to save the tree?<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-02-1<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-55-7<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-17-5<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Sparsh<br />
Jaywant Dalvi | Art by Sujata Singh<br />
A sensitive portrait of a grandmother’s emotions,<br />
and the tough decisions she takes in her twilight<br />
years.<br />
Puraskar<br />
Jaishankar Prasad | Art by Tapas Guha<br />
History has many examples of brave women who<br />
loved their country and fought for it. One such<br />
selfless woman illustrates the extent of this love.<br />
Stri Ka Patr<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-63-2<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Rabindranath Tagore | Art by Atanu<br />
Roy<br />
A woman’s brave struggle to break free from the<br />
restrictive demands of customs and traditions.<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-56-4<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Samudra Tat Par<br />
O V Vijayan | Art by Swapan Sarkar<br />
Steeped in emotions, touching the very depths of<br />
human relationships, this is the story of a father’s<br />
selfless love.<br />
Paro Ki Kahani<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-16-8<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Sugra Mehdi | Art by Subba Ghosh<br />
Paro loved being outdoors, going into the fields<br />
and cycling fast! Here’s the story of a young girl<br />
who wanted to live life on her own terms.<br />
Panch Parmeshwar<br />
Premchand | Art by Atanu Roy<br />
Based on the ideas of trust and friendship, and<br />
the responsibility that comes with social standing,<br />
this is one of Premchand’s most famous stories.<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-45-8<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-54-0<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-62-5<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Do Haath<br />
Ismat Chughtai<br />
Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
The village is anxiously awaiting the army man’s<br />
return, to watch the fun. With caustic humour,<br />
this story bares society’s hypocrisy.<br />
Thakavat<br />
Gurbachan Singh Bhullar<br />
Art by Taposhi Ghoshal<br />
Between taking care of her field and bringing up<br />
her son, innocent, naïve Aso has a huge burden to<br />
shoulder. Will she be able to do it alone?<br />
Faisla<br />
Abhishaap<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-64-9<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Maitreyi Pushpa<br />
Art by Moti Karan & Satya<br />
A powerful portrait of a woman who dared<br />
against societal odds to be true to herself.<br />
Bhola<br />
Rajinder Singh Bedi<br />
Art by Sujata Khanna<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-65-6<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Adored by all, one day Bhola stuns everyone with<br />
his innocence and courage.<br />
Pub: 2004 | pp. 20 | 9” x 7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-18-2<br />
[p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 50<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Pudhuvai Ra Rajani<br />
Art by Sarda Natarajan<br />
Are only human beings entitled to curse? Or are<br />
gentle creatures like butterflies equally sensitive?<br />
Read this story and decide for yourself.<br />
books for neo-literates
Books for young adults<br />
Yuvakatha Hindi Series<br />
Eleven gems handpicked from ten languages. Unusual, enchanting, unforgettable short stories from<br />
master storytellers. Now retold in illustrated, reader-friendly Hindi translations, with interactive<br />
exercises for classroom teaching. The best way of enticing young readers to the best of Indian fiction in<br />
translation, of knowing India through her stories.<br />
Pandrah<br />
Ambai<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-47-2 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
A wry, hilarious and satirical<br />
take on the GATT Treaty and its<br />
implications for India, told from<br />
the point of view of one farmer<br />
affected by it.<br />
Pinti ka Sabun<br />
Sanjay Khati<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-15-6 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Sometimes, it seemed as if he’d<br />
just imagined the whole thing ...<br />
An old forgotten medal from<br />
another time has a dark<br />
story to hide –<br />
dare you read and find out…?<br />
Lukose ka Girjaghar<br />
Susan Viswanathan<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-14-9 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Shoonya Sawal<br />
Bibhas Sen<br />
Padak<br />
Adolescence comes tumbling<br />
with umpteen doubts and<br />
questions, finding the answers<br />
to which pose many a profound<br />
dilemma. A gently funny<br />
coming-of-age story.<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-16-3 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
The mere arrival of a soap<br />
turned my whole life upside<br />
down. But even as the soap cast<br />
its intoxicating spell over me,<br />
perfumed my body, my heart<br />
remained dark as ever.<br />
Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-18-7 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Devoting a lifetime to love of<br />
the Lord in the cold isolation<br />
and silence of a church; or the<br />
comfort and warmth of his<br />
mother’s kitchen…? Can a nine<br />
year old boy resolve such a<br />
dilemma?<br />
Jalebiyan<br />
Ahmad Nadeem Qasimi<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-08-8 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
A thrilling, heart-warming World<br />
War story of exemplary courage<br />
on the high seas. Can little<br />
Ondina and her crew take on the<br />
might of two Japanese warships<br />
many times her size and strength,<br />
and fulfil her dangerous mission?<br />
Dalal<br />
Ram Swaroop Kisan<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-17-0 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Mounted on a willful, whimsical<br />
mare, Dagadu, the unwilling<br />
bridegroom sets off to marry.<br />
But little does he know that fate<br />
will take him on such a merry<br />
ride. A hilariously ironic, surreal<br />
suburban tale.<br />
Curfew<br />
Manoj<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-79-3 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Come, peek into Bhiku’s diary<br />
and catch a glimpse of his life. It<br />
will make you laugh, make you<br />
cry. A simple tale as lucid as life.<br />
Fauladi Irade<br />
Sukani<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89934-07-1 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Dagadu Parab ka Ashwamedh<br />
Jayant Kaikini<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-46-5 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Bhiku ki Diary<br />
Meena Kakodkar<br />
“As you sow, so shall you reap.”<br />
“Big mouthfuls often choke.”<br />
All these were just aphorisms<br />
for me. But thanks to those<br />
irresistible, mouthwatering<br />
jalebis, I learned quite a lot.<br />
Tansukh was a cattle broker. But<br />
his trade pricked his conscience.<br />
And when he got one chance to<br />
amend his wrongs, , what did<br />
he do?<br />
Away from home and family, a<br />
soldier’s life is full of hardships,<br />
and a soldier is harsh. But<br />
somewhere inside him hides a<br />
child, a father, a human being. A<br />
simple, poignant story.<br />
Pub: 2008 | pp. 40 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-65-6 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 65<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Katha is back with that rare commodity – stories in Hindi that will make kids want to turn the page themselves. — Time Out<br />
Books for young adults
Hindi easy readers<br />
Hindi Easy Readers<br />
Here’s an exciting new way to fun learning. Easy readers are cornucopia of fun with an amusing dose on<br />
the language, acquainting young learners to new words and nuances of Hindi.<br />
The series comes with teaching resources and lucidly communicate new ideas and tested methods,<br />
invaluable to educators.<br />
Recommended<br />
by NCERT<br />
Reading Cell for<br />
all schools<br />
Hulgul ka Pitara<br />
With its subtle sense of humour and word play, the ‘I will read myself – Hulgul<br />
Stories’ are a series of wonderful fun-filled books. Also available with these<br />
books, is a set of flash cards to add that magical spin while reading. All in all,<br />
an enchanting fun-learning galore!<br />
Gilli Gilli Gola<br />
Charu Anand | Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
Pub: 1992 | pp. 16 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-06-3 | Rs 50<br />
Adha Raja Adha Ojha<br />
Charu Anand | Art by Suddhasattwa Basu<br />
Pub: 1992 | pp. 16 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-05-5 | Rs 50<br />
Ek Tha Mota Raja<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Sujata Singh<br />
Pub: 1992 | pp. 16 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-08-3 | Rs 50<br />
Thahro<br />
Art by Damyanti<br />
Pub: 1992 | pp. 16 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-07-6 | Rs 50<br />
Udan Chhoo....<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Art by Taposhi Ghoshal<br />
Pub: 1992 | pp. 16 | 9”X7”<br />
ISBN 978-81-85586-07-6 | Rs 50<br />
Hindi easy readers
Hindi easy readers<br />
The Katha Tamasha! Easy Readers<br />
Easy readers takes children from 60 to 600 words of reading fluency in Hindi. The 600 words Katha has<br />
chosen are story-based and a combination of easy and “difficult” words for which a child will have to<br />
use her intuition, adding to the creativity of children and fuelling their interest in reading. Teachers<br />
who have been working with stories in Katha Schools over the last 10-15 years, chose the stories which<br />
enhanced reading in their children, took these stories to children and these 11 stories were chosen.<br />
Shanno aur Uske Sau Haathi<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-94-1 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Mitzi<br />
Kaveri D<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-87-3 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Kokila ka Mast Matka<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-92-7 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Baagh ka Panja<br />
Shanti Krishnaswamy<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-88-0 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Abu aur Badi Hawa<br />
Shanti Krishnaswamy<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-93-4 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Jadui Martbaan<br />
Mala Marwah<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-89-7 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><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 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Gupgupangdas<br />
Charu Anand<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-90-3 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Kamal se Bhara Aakash<br />
Shanti Krishnaswamy<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-87649-64-9 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Jishnu ki Chaturai<br />
Meenakshi Bharadwaj<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-96-5 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Aisa Bhi Hota Hain<br />
Vibha Kaul<br />
Pub: 2007 | pp. 28 | 8.25” x 6”<br />
ISBN 978-81-89020-95-8 [p b] [h i n d i] | Rs 75<br />
World Rights: <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Hindi easy readers
The book tingles and tickles with its words, captivates and enthralls with its illustrations.<br />
— On the Tip of a Pin reviewed by bolokids<br />
The illustrations are lovely, the storytelling flows naturally and the production quality is excellent.<br />
— A lion in Paris reviewed by Live Mint<br />
Worthy successor to old Katha favourites.<br />
— On the Tip of a Pin reviewed by Live Mint<br />
Through the creation of appealing and approachable reading material such as this book and their other educational endeavors, Katha is<br />
effecting its mission across India and helping young people find the “wormholes,” or shortcuts, to create lasting change<br />
for generations to come.<br />
— On the Tip of a Pin reviewed by Papertigers<br />
Siruguri’s candid drawings of happy, dark-haired children (including one of her little sister biting the bottom of her ice cream cone),<br />
and of the crowded autorickshaw on its way to school add much to this fun-filled teamwork.<br />
Kudos to both mother and daughter for bringing this creative project to life with so much gusto.<br />
— Autorickshaw Blues and Other Colours reviewed by Papertigers<br />
A prize book at a super price!<br />
— Mai and her Friends reviewed by Young India Books<br />
The simple but quirky drawings let kids discover what it’s like to see the world from a bat’s perspective.<br />
— Fledolin Upside Down reviewed by Time out Mumbai<br />
Cleverly designed, the picture book is sure to keep kids entertained for hours.<br />
— On the Tip of a Pin reviewed by Time out Mumbai<br />
A certain depth and creativity is what sets these books apart from the rest.<br />
— World Series reviewed by New Woman<br />
Kuttan the Cat is much like his young readers — curious, full of life, and ready to step out into the big wide world.<br />
— Kuttan Series reviewed by DNA<br />
Katha, one of India’s finest children’s book publishers, has brought out some wonderful gems on environment oriented children’s books.<br />
— Walk the Grasslands with Takuri reviewed by Literary Sojourn<br />
The story with its view of life in a small pond and the larger forest can be used as a supplementary reader in the classroom.<br />
A book that can be read and enjoyed by everyone, from the very young to the very old!<br />
— Daddoo’s Day Out reviewed by The Hindu<br />
A wonderful blend of simple text and beautiful pictures, “Ma Ganga and the Razai Box”, brought out by Katha, is author Geeta<br />
Dharmarajan’s timely gift to the kids. It tells them about mythological and environmental issues concerning the holy river and more<br />
importantly about something that everyone has apparently overlooked - that Ma Ganga is miffed.<br />
— Ma Ganga and the Razai Box reviewed by Young World, The Hindu<br />
A very likeable rendition of the Ganga saga for children ... The tone, the discussion, the notes at the end …<br />
all function and exercise their weight at just the right pithc. Thoroughtly recommended.<br />
— Ma Ganga and the Razai Box reviewed by Parenting
forthcoming<br />
I am aan<br />
Meenakshi Bharadwaj | Art by Christopher Corr | Translated from the Tamil<br />
Deep in the jungles of the Western Ghats lives a baby elephant called Aan. His mother and brother and sister all<br />
dote on him. Growing from a pampered baby of the herd to an adult, Aan learns many invaluable lessons. His<br />
journey from the magical world of childhood to the tough adult one is an exciting voyage of self-discovery.<br />
GIjjIGudde and the FIreFlIes<br />
Gopini Karunakar | Art by Atanu Roy | Translated and Retold from the Telugu<br />
The golden sparrows complain to the gods that their homes have no light. Men light lamps, owls have eyes that<br />
shine. But sparrows have no way to get through the night. The gods feel sorry for them and let them collect<br />
moondust when the moon rubs against the sky. With nests of moondust, the sparrows catch fireflies who happily<br />
light up their homes.<br />
unnIkatha<br />
M Mukundan | Art by Poonam Athalye | Translated and Retold from the Malayalam<br />
Unni, the narrator, is a talented storyteller. He regales his grandmother with colourful tales, weaving a magical web.<br />
the shepherd<br />
Vijaydan Detha | Art by Sanjay Jangid | Translated and Retold from the Rajasthani<br />
A dash of folk, a drop of history, a dollop of wisdom, an ounce of simplicity and loads of fun.<br />
A remarkable folk tale elucidating simplicity of the mind and the heart can open up the treasure trove of the entire<br />
universe – a treasure that grows larger with sharing.<br />
Oh nO, nOt aGaIn!<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan | Art by Rajiv Eipe<br />
What happens when the famous cricketer of Dhamdhoom Nagar, Her Most Royal Highness of Dhamdhoom and<br />
owner of the Best Cricket Pitch in the World, Banu, loses her temper? Find out for yourself in this mad mad story ...<br />
Laughs guaranteed!<br />
haIku!<br />
Kala Ramesh | Art by Surabhi Singh<br />
Katha presents a lovely compilation of highly evocative and wildly creative haiku poems that will light up your child’s<br />
imagination. With fragments of colorful world of nature, animals and livelihood, the book would be a fabulous<br />
introduction to this form of poetry, and will conjure immersive mindscapes that no reader will soon forget. The<br />
distinctive 3-dimensional structure of the book is fun to hold and to read. Also comes with this book, an exciting and<br />
engaging scrap book.<br />
the Old man WhO WOuldn’t lIsten<br />
Nonda Chatterjee | Art by Siddharth Tripathi<br />
He was laughed at, scolded for his obstinacy, called names. But the old man would not change his ways,nor part<br />
with his companions. With pockets of suspense, this beautiful story - our first graphic novel! - exemplifies that life is<br />
impossible without a little help from friends.<br />
hIc!cOpOtamus<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan | Art by Rajiv Eipe<br />
A quirky tale of a hiccupping Hippo plopping into a pond because of its unstoppable hiccups. The book comes with<br />
the perils of being highly entertaining, giving you uncontrollable giggles, and a very rumbling, grumbling tummy!<br />
razIa and her pInk elephant<br />
Mukul Dube | Art by Fahad Faisal<br />
Offering the best of fun fiddled narration, the story of Razia and her elephant Sarasvati and her carrot taster Uncle<br />
Sher Singh and his best friend Natasha - the world’s fastest courier pigeon. The story, with its subtle sense of humour<br />
and word play, is sure to send kids into fits of giggles.<br />
When In delhI<br />
Jayanto<br />
A beautifully illustrated book on Delhi the capital city of India, chockful of fun and frolic by one of India’s best<br />
cartoonists. Places. Monuments. Peoples. The amazing cultural and linguistic diversity Delhi is home to!<br />
I am Najar-am-radh<br />
Geeta Dharmarajan | Art by Vandana Singh<br />
The tamarind tree is the best storyteller in the whole wide world. How did the tree earn this special gift? Therein lies<br />
an enchanting tale.<br />
elephant In the tree<br />
Written and Illustrated by Mallika Nagarajan<br />
With its quirky characters, unusual use of language and skilful blending of fantasy and reality, comes this remarkable<br />
story about a little girl who finds an elephant in a tree and journeys with it into a new world that will change her life<br />
forever. The dream-imagery that permeates the story promise to surprise and delight your child, while the social<br />
message will educate her about the environment.<br />
hOW tO WeIGh an elephant?<br />
Art by Wen Hsu<br />
Not very long ago, there was a king. The king wanted to find out the weight of his favourite elephant. His ministers<br />
tried … his pundits tried … the vegetable sellers tried … the jewelers tried … But to no avail. How would the king find<br />
out the weigh of his elephant? Stress your grey cells till you lay your hands on this one.<br />
the WOrld arOund us<br />
This unique series for 6-12 year olds, with imaginative narration and beautiful illustrations, gives young learners<br />
a dynamic space to grapple with issues of extreme importance like sustainable environment, global warming and<br />
sustainable consumption. Also available with this series, are a million ideas on classroom projects and discussions.<br />
I Love earth SerIeS - a coLourINg eNcycLopaedIa 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 to find<br />
out more about the world around them, the better it is for everyone. After all, we do want our children to have as<br />
nice a world as we have had, don’t we? Katha’s new series, the I LOVE EARTH! set is a colouring encyclopaedia that<br />
gives preschoolers the larger picture in fun ways.<br />
forthcoming
Illustrators at katha<br />
They are the ones who can launch colours into a thousand<br />
myriad forms. They make the stories alive. They make<br />
you turn pages. They make you gasp in awe at the sheer<br />
beauty of the images melting through their pens, pencils<br />
and brushes. They are the illustrators at Katha, the artists of<br />
many images.<br />
anahita taymourian - is an Iranian graphic artist, painter and interior designer. Her illustrations<br />
in the book ‘Kaleh and the Singsong Castle’ published by Katha, won her the Runner Up Prize in<br />
the Katha Chitrakala Contest 2006 – a search for excellence and innovation in illustrating and writing<br />
for children.<br />
Bindia thapar - is a trained architect. She loves to illustrate and has been a designer and illustrator for<br />
various publishing houses. She is a visiting lecturer at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, and<br />
is deeply committed to peace and environmental issues. She lives in New Delhi with her daughter.<br />
christopher corr - is an international name in children’s book illustrations. He was born in London and studied at The<br />
Royal College of Art. He works in a traditional way, paint on paper, usually gouaches on hand-made Italian or Indian<br />
paper. His round the world travels provide much inspiration for his work and he says that India is where he discovered<br />
colour.<br />
harshvardhan kadam - is a versatile young artist who enjoys experimenting in various media. He holds a wanderer’s<br />
paint brush and has recorded several of his journeys in his unique style. He has also done graphic novels which were<br />
critically well received. His preference remains working in real media but he enjoys painting digitally too. The traveller<br />
also has a keen eye for photography and this vibrancy of perspective can be seen in his work.<br />
ludmilla chakrabarty - was born in Russia. After her marriage, Ludmilla is pursuing a career here in India as an artist<br />
and a book illustrator, as well as a writer of children’s stories.<br />
mario kessler - He began to draw and paint while in school. He likes painting animals for children. Mario has illustrated<br />
“Mo...aning Morris” by Franz Hubner, for Katha.<br />
maya ramaswamy - has recently brought together her two greatest passions: painting and wildlife. A creative artist<br />
with a talent for cartooning, she loves watching wildlife and visits the forests whenever she can get away from<br />
Bangalore.<br />
nancy raj - is children’s book artist and designer with an M.A in Fine Arts. She enjoys capturing people, their emotions<br />
and involvement in daily life, through quick sketches. She likes to spread energy and laughter through her pictures -<br />
which is why she revels in doing comic strips and caricaturing family and friends. She loves spending time with children<br />
and her pet dog.<br />
neeta Gangopadhya - A post graduate from the College of Art, New Delhi, Neeta Gangopadhya has illustrated several<br />
books for children. She has represented India at the Biennial of Illustrations, Bratislava in 1995. Her illustrations are<br />
included in the book ‘Once Upon a Time in India’, which has been nominated for the IBBY Honours List in 2006.<br />
nimret handa - She has been writing and illustrating her own nature columns over many years. She also does travel<br />
writing, features and book reviews. Nimret has illustrated ‘Once Upon a Moontime’ by Mamang Dai, for Katha.<br />
paula Bossio - studied graphic design at the University of Jorge Tadeo Lozano. She teaches illustrations in a Colombian<br />
university and loves illustrating books for children. Apart from winning the Runner-up prize for this book in the Katha<br />
Chitrakala Award 2009, Paula was also the Runner-up in the 13th Noma Concours.<br />
prabhjot kaur - has written and illustrated ‘Daddoo’s Day out’ for Katha, and it won her the runner-up prize in the 10th<br />
Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations. She is presently in England working as an illustrator.<br />
rajiv eipe - studied Fine Arts at Sir J. J. School of Art before he went to study Animation Film Design at the National<br />
Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Rajiv lives in Mumbai where he mainly does animation and graphics for television,<br />
and secretly wishes to drive a taxi for a living.<br />
rashin kheiriyeh - is an Iranian illustrator. Her illustrations for the book ‘The Famous Smile’ published by Katha won<br />
her the Grand Prize in the Katha Chitrakala Contest 2006 – a search for excellence and innovation in illustrating and<br />
writing for children.<br />
shweta mohapatra - is a graduate of National Institute of Design, NID, Ahmedabad, and the Pont Aven School of<br />
Contemporary Arts, France. Currently visiting faculty at NID, she’s worked for the Children’s Film Society of India and<br />
Sesame Street India.<br />
sonal panse - is a freelance artist and writer based in Nashik in Maharashtra. She does realistic, imaginative and<br />
abstract artwork in a variety of media. Her work has been featured in publications in India, Australia and the United<br />
States. She has also exhibited her paintings in London and Mumbai, and is currently working on a novel.<br />
sonali Biswas - is a freelance illustrator based in Delhi. She is the recipient of The Chitra Katha Award 2003 for<br />
Outstanding Illustrations for The Lonely Unicorn, a story-counting book published by Katha. She has also received the<br />
runner-up award from Noma Concours for Children’s Book Illustrations in 2000 and an honourable mention at the<br />
Biennial of Asian Illustrators, Japan in 2002.<br />
srivi - is a writer, illustrator and visualiser. She did her Bachelors and Masters from Stella Maris College, Chennai, India<br />
and majored in creative painting, art history and graphic design. A gold medalist with a commitment to the visual arts<br />
and children’s association with visual art, Srivi has illustrated several fiction and non-fiction books for children.<br />
stephen aitken - has been writing and illustrating children’s books for over 20 years. He is also a botanical illustrator<br />
and has served as the Managing Editor of Biodiversity: Journal of Life on Earth. He left his homeland Canada to come<br />
to India and live in the Himalayas, where he maintains a studio. Aitken is a member of the Picture Book Artists’<br />
Association and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.<br />
suddhasatwa Basu - is a renowned illustrator, painter and maker of animation films for television. For ‘The Song of a<br />
Scarecrow’, a picture book written and illustrated by him, he won the Katha Chitrakala Award 2002 and received an<br />
honourable mention at the Bienniel of Illustrations 2003, Bratislava. He has also illustrated Ka: The Story of Garuda<br />
for Katha.<br />
Vandana Bist - She has a degree in Fine Arts from the Delhi College of Art and has specialised in illustration. In<br />
1988, she was awarded the encouragement prize in the Children’s Picture Book Competition organised by the Noma<br />
Concours Foundation, Japan. Her works have been exhibited in Japan and Bratislava. Since 1986, her writings and<br />
drawings have been published in various children’s magazines and books. Her first book is A Ticket to Home and Other<br />
Stories, a collection for children (HarperCollins, 1994). ‘Surangini’ is very popular among children.<br />
Wen hsu - was born in Taiwan and two years later moved to Costa Rica, where she grew up. She holds a degree in<br />
Architecture from the University of Costa Rica, as well as a BFA with honors in Illustration from the Rhode Island School<br />
of Design. Wen has previously illustrated books for children in Costa Rica and Guatemala, as well as other books in the<br />
USA. She was granted the NOMA Concours Grand Prix in 2008.<br />
Illustrators at katha
Love picture books?<br />
Always wanted to illustrate for children?<br />
Here’s your chance to be published!<br />
C The Katha<br />
HITR A<br />
K AL A<br />
Award 2010-11<br />
Paint a story & say it with colours!<br />
A worldwide search for excellence in children’s book illustrations.<br />
For ideas that are fresh, irresistible, enduring …<br />
And can inspire children to be lifelong readers!<br />
Grand Prize: Rs 100001, a citation and publication by Katha<br />
Runner-up Prize and lots more…<br />
The Katha Chitrakala Award recognizes exemplary children’s book illustrations and ideas that are fresh, powerful and<br />
unique, and have the potential to keep young readers engaged and turn them towards lifelong reading. The contest is<br />
open to everyone worldwide.<br />
You can illustrate your own story, team up with a writer,<br />
or write to chitrakala@katha.org or kathakaar@katha.org for a Katha story to illustrate.<br />
Last date for submission of entries: 14th January 2011<br />
Laureates chosen for the final round will be announced in February 2011. Their names will also be posted on www.<br />
katha.org.<br />
All laureates will be invited to submit their complete artworks, story and layout to Katha by 30th June 2011. From these<br />
the teams for award of Grand Prize and Runner-up Prize will be chosen. The awards will be presented to the Grand<br />
Winner Team and the other laureates at a gala ceremony at Delhi.<br />
For more details, please write to chitrakala@katha.org or visit our website www.katha.org<br />
The Chitrakala Collection<br />
Winning works from among the entries will be released as books.<br />
COME HOME TO GOOD FICTION, COME HOME TO <strong>KATHA</strong><br />
Katha announces<br />
BAL<strong>KATHA</strong><br />
PRIZE STORIES<br />
A Search for Excellence in Writing and Translating for Children<br />
TRANSLATING DIVERSITIES — <strong>FOR</strong>GING IDENTITIES<br />
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?<br />
Carrying forward the legacy of Katha Prize Stories, Katha announces the Balkatha Prize Stories and invites all the word<br />
storytellers to be a part of this search for excellence in writing and translating for children. The idea is to encourage, foster<br />
and applaud quintessential Indian writings in translation or otherwise, wrapped in a certain magic that communicates<br />
a culture, a way of speaking that belongs to a special little place. And giving them to the children to grapple with the<br />
uniqueness of these cultures, to make live these stories. If you’re in love with a language, are moved by the idea of giving<br />
diverse images and narratives to children and want to tell your story, we welcome you to be a part of this contest.<br />
EXCITING PRIZES!<br />
Grand Prize: Rs 15,000<br />
A citation and publication by Katha<br />
Runner up Prize: Rs 6,000 and lots more…<br />
A Grand Prize Winner will be chosen from each category<br />
and their works will be published as picture books.<br />
The Runners up in each category will be published in the Balkatha Prize Stories.<br />
Last date for submission of entries - 30 th March 2011<br />
Entries can be e-mailed to kathakaar@katha.org or balkatha@katha.org<br />
Entries as hard copies can be dropped at:<br />
Katha, A3 Sarvodaya Enclave, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110 017
The Katha bookshop promises to be a magical place for kids to let their imagination run wild. – Time Out<br />
Be magicked away to a fantasy world of colours and ideas. The Katha’s STORYSHOP is open now! With a mouth-watering<br />
spread of many-flavoured feast of good reads, the StoryShop is bustling with stories, stories laughing and talking, stories<br />
stitched and woven into beautiful gifts lovingly crafted by the women from the marginalized sections of the society,<br />
women with dreams, women who believe they can. Stories painted on walls, stories peeping from doors and windows,<br />
hanging from the ceiling. Stories encased in books and more books ... Stories for everyone, from the very young to the<br />
very old.<br />
Party Time!<br />
Make your little one’s birthday special at the Katha StoryShop. With a multitude of games and activities and an exhaustive<br />
range of goodies and return gifts, the StoryShop promises to be a packet full of surprises. To know more, please write<br />
to us at storyshop@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 Katha 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, Katha is making<br />
dreams of children possible. Caring individuals like you have helped us in providing our children<br />
the best education possible. A small donation of time and resources. Or just Rs. 250/month/child<br />
in a community school or Rs 450/month/child in our Lab School. Write to: volunteer@katha.org<br />
Support Services for Teachers and Librarians<br />
Katha books focus on creativity in classroom and provide loads of ideas<br />
for individual and group/team exercises. The Katha methodology is backed<br />
by hands-on research and develops a lifelong ruchi or taste for reading in<br />
children. Drawing from the vast storehouse of India’s narrative fiction, Katha<br />
brings translations from 21 Indian languages, creating space for culturally<br />
distinctive children’s literature and giving young minds diverse images and ideas.<br />
Catalogues are great, but as a teacher/parent you would want to hold real books<br />
before you order them. That’s why Katha offers a special School Display Service to<br />
schools and libraries in Delhi. Talk to us on the topics or themes for the kind of books<br />
you want and we’ll do a special book display at a time that suits you.<br />
Katha can also provide the KREAD PITARA, a Curriculum Resource Box, with<br />
multiple copies of particular books for use in class, or with a range of books specific<br />
to a grade or topic. Also available are sets for primary school-goers learning Hindi.<br />
We supply books and specialized teaching/learning modules for environmental science for<br />
primary schools on invoice. Email your order with your school’s choices. Our terms are POD<br />
for doorstep delivery.<br />
Special discounts on multiple copy orders. Information, including prices, is subject to change<br />
without notice.<br />
The Book Bands<br />
CALLING ALL TEACHERS AND PARENTS!<br />
To celebrate 22 years of publishing for children, Katha launches the BY US <strong>FOR</strong><br />
US SERIES, to showcase the creativity of your talented children! We invite your<br />
school to create a picture book for 4-8 year olds for the <strong>KATHA</strong> <strong>CHILDREN</strong>’S<br />
BOOK AWARD. Shortlisted schools will be invited to work with our editors and<br />
designers to make a picture book that will be sold in India and internationally.<br />
If your school wants to participate, write for guidelines and registration form to<br />
kathakaar@katha.org<br />
Katha believes that children read and learn best in a print-rich environment. So we’ve loosely put together<br />
books that encourage children to push the envelope at each grade level. For more details, write to us at<br />
kathabooks@katha.org<br />
For all enquiries:<br />
Mail us at marketing@katha.org<br />
Or write to us at A3, Sarvodaya Enclave, Sri Aurobindo Marg<br />
New Delhi 110 017, India<br />
Phone: [91 11] 2652 1752, 2652 4350, Extn 24<br />
For more details, you can visit our website, www.katha.org
Set up in 1988, <strong>KATHA</strong> is a profit-for-all voluntary organization that works in<br />
the areas of education, publishing and community development. Our books<br />
are award-winning favourites with children, parents and teachers.<br />
“Katha Schools: Where Learning Matters ... In the slums of Delhi, educators help a community rise out of poverty.”<br />
— Richard Hanzelka in his book, Educational Leadership: Educating the Whole Child<br />
“An example of how a private school can achieve a transformation in hugely disadvantaged settings is Katha in Delhi.”<br />
— Brian Caldwell, Jessica Harris,<br />
in their book What We Have Learnt From Outstanding Schools Around The World<br />
“Govindpuri’s Katha Public School, set in former block of one-room dwellings, is showing how it can be done ... The<br />
school is a haven of creativity and child friendly learning.” — Brendan O’Malley, UNESCO<br />
“The pupils at the main Katha school are given opportunities that many British school children would envy ...”<br />
— The Independent, UK<br />
“At Katha School in the slums of New Delhi, 10 year old students can edit a newsletter that will surprise interns at<br />
established newspapers in terms of coherence, design, aesthetics and general quality.”<br />
— UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development<br />
“The Katha School is an example of the kind of learning environment that India’s National Curriculum Framework<br />
2005 is trying to move toward.” — Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, USA<br />
Publishing Proposals: Write to kathakaar@katha.org with your manuscripts or your book idea.<br />
For Review Copies: Please contact our Media Cell at media@katha.org.<br />
Volunteering Opportunities: Want to be a Friend of Katha and help us find stories/translate/edit/<br />
organize workshops, kindly contact us at volunteer@katha.org.<br />
For Book Melas, Storytelling Sessions, Creative Workshops in your schools, write to us at media@<br />
katha.org<br />
We would love to hear from you!<br />
a3 . sarvodaya enclave . sri aurobindo marg . new delhi . 110017<br />
ph . (+91-11) 4182 9998 . 4141 6600 . 2652 1752 . fax: (+91-11) 2651 4373<br />
write to us at marketing@katha.org . sales@katha.org<br />
visit us at www.katha.org