Books published by publisher Karadi Tales Picturebooks

But what is whimsy? Is it the madness of Fox or the weirdness of Prat? These two delightfully absurd creatures compete with each other to be the most whimsical. This is a warm, funny, gorgeously illustrated picture book about weirdness, differences, and the very endearing nature of eccentricity.Ruchi Mhasane's gift for comic composition perfectly complements Annie Besant's humorous text. The lush images, sweeping vistas, and remarkable close-ups add to the whimsical nature of the tale. The nuanced text never states more than it has to, leaving much up to the imagination, while still fueling it with quiet, quirky wisdom.

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.

How long does it take to hatch a kitten? Cat isn’t sure, but she would rather be snacking or napping. Join her as she looks around for a babysitter for her mysterious golden egg. She seeks help from her baffled friend Dog, a crow, a koel, and a turtle, for as we all know, it takes a village to raise an egg. Aparna Karthikeyan’s delightfully humorous prose is complemented by Christine Kastl’s art that has an almost three-dimensional quality to it. Together, they take you on a feline adventure quite unlike any other.

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.

What happens to an elephant whose trunk is so long that he trips and falls whenever he walks? No matter what he does, Little Vinayak cannot keep his long, long trunk out of the way. One day, he meets a very special friend who offers an unusual solution to Vinayak's peculiar problem.An original tale by Shobha Viswanath, vibrantly illustrated by Shilpa Ranade with pastels, this book subtly brings to light how each of us is special in our own way.Shobha Viswanath has written over twenty successful books for children.Shilpa Ranade is an award-winning illustrator and filmmaker.

From deep desires, longings strong,You came to us like a well-loved song.Gulgul is not really sure where she comes from. Then her entire family decides to tell her the story of the magical day she entered their lives. And Gulgul realizes that she’s far more special than even she knew!This tender story in rhyme by Shobha Viswanath is illustrated in acrylic by Christine Tappin and talks about the wonderful experience of having an adopted child.Shobha Viswanath has written over twenty successful books for children.Christine Tappin works from Kent, England, painting pictures and greeting cards.