Books in Karadi Tales series

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

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

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

Somu the bear is unusual. He can dance! But Somu wants to be unchained. Can his friend Altaf understand this? Will Altaf ever set him free? This story describes the true plight of dancing bears in India and has been commended by wildlife organizations and educational institutions.This poignant story by Manasi Subramaniam about friendship and animal rights is illustrated sensitively by Korean illustrators Gwangjo and Jung-a Park in watercolors.Manasi Subramaniam is an award-winning writer of fiction and poetry.Gwangjo and Jung-a Park are a team of Korean artists who have illustrated several award-winning picture books.

RECOMMENDED FOR KIDS 3 and up Discover the world of numbers, colours, shapes, sizes, opposites ..with Karadi and his fascinating stories from South Asian tradition. Karadi Tales Jr. is a unique, new approach to learning. Written in rhyme and prose, filled with songs and pictures, these stories reinforce the understanding of basic concepts in little children. The audiocassette and word for word read-along book helps develop your childs listening skills reading skills language skills attention span. A glossary of key words and pronunciations, special background information and a learning guide accompanies each title. Produced by Sky Music (India), a corporation led by educators and musicians trained in special education and world music. In this story (a Jataka classic), Lombdi, the fox, wants to get the piece of bread that Kauaa, the crow, has. Lombdiflatters Kauaa and steals the bread from Kauaa. Kauaa lost her bread but she was now wiser..

RECOMMENDED FOR KIDS 3 and up Discover the world of numbers, colours, shapes, sizes, opposites ..with Karadi and his fascinating stories from South Asian tradition. Karadi Tales Jr. is a unique, new approach to learning. Written in rhyme and prose, filled with songs and pictures, these stories reinforce the understanding of basic concepts in little children. The audiocassette and word for word read-along book helps develop your childs listening skills reading skills language skills attention span. A glossary of key words and pronunciations, special background information and a learning guide accompanies each title. Produced by Sky Music (India), a corporation led by educators and musicians trained in special education and world music. In this story (a pancha-tantra classic), Timsi, Bucki and Moti are three fishes. Timsi is wise, Bucki is happy-go-lucky but smart and the Moti is just plain lazy. When the fishermen cast their net to catch the fish, they each learn a valuable lesson.