Anushka Ravishankar, a mathematics graduate, has earned international acclaim as an Indian children's author. She possesses a unique talent for nonsense verse, brilliantly adapting the challenging genre to Indian English usage with remarkable authenticity. Ravishankar is a pioneer of the Indian English nonsense verse form, bringing it to global attention. Her work distinctly showcases a playful yet insightful engagement with language, making her a significant voice in contemporary children's literature.
The bestselling and much-loved Tara classic about a tiger who wanders into an Indian village, released as a beautifully produced paperback for the first time. With illustrations by BIB plaque award-winner Pulak Biswas and text by India's nonsense poet Anushka Ravishankar.
Kind Kiwis Kiss Kangaroos; Lazy Lions Lick Lollipops; Plump Penguins Play Ping Pong... There is no end to the things animals get up to in this quirkily alliterative alphabet book.
One day, a local fruitseller finds a crocodile in a ditch. Catch that crocodile! should the terrified townspeople. But who will do it? And who says a crocodile should be caught?
Set against the backdrop of a perilous royal decree, the narrative follows Queen Scherazade, who must weave captivating tales to save her life and others from King Schariar's deadly whims. As she spins enchanting stories filled with magic, adventure, and intrigue, her nightly storytelling stretches into 1001 nights. This tenth-anniversary edition features fresh illustrations and a lively, humorous narration that brings the classic tales of the Arabian Nights to life, ensuring readers remain entranced throughout.
"Trash!" uniquely blends fact and fiction, following Velu, a runaway child who becomes a ragpicker in an Indian city. It addresses issues like child labor and recycling. This new edition includes an introduction that highlights increased awareness of child rights and concerns about rising consumption and waste.
A funny and rhyming cat story with stunning, expressive art in the Warli style. Silkscreen-printed on handmade paper.
“It was no great hardship for Moin to stop singing, but stopping the monster was proving to be an impossible task ...”When you share a house with a monster who loves to sing, it is unlikely that your first concert will go smoothly. But when a Bollywood music maestro enters the scene and the monster decides to change its colour, life becomes impossibly complicated for Moin.This laugh-out-loud funny sequel to Moin and the Monster will have you demanding more!
Sunny cats, sad cats, grinning cats, bad cats, cats with scowls and cats with jowls . . . hand-bound with a silk screened cover, I Like Cats features a gallery of irresistible feline characters from some of the best-known tribal and folk artists of India. A delight for cat lovers, art lovers, and artsy cat lovers!
One night, in the dim darkness of his room, Moin heard something shuffling and sniffling under his bed. . . . It is a monster. Moin has to learn to live with the monster, which does nothing but eat bananas, sing silly songs and try out new hairstyles. However, keeping the monster a secret from his parents and teachers is a tough task and finally Moin decides that the only thing to do is send the monster back where it came from.
Stuck with a stubborn hiccup? Try these remedies. Absurd text and humorous art comes together in this hilarious picture book.