selected short stories - Katha

Katha for children 

2008

Rashin Kheiriyeh is an Iranian illustrator and the winner of the Grand Prize in the 

International Search for Excellence in illustrating and writing for children, the Katha 

Chitrakala Contest 2006. 

Anahita Taymourian is an M.S. in architecture and painting. She has also worked as a 

graphic artist, painter and interior designer. She was the runner-up at the 12th Noma 

Concours and has received several other awards. 

Suddhasattwa Basu is a renowned illustrator, painter and maker of animation films for 

television. For The Song of a Scarecrow, a picture book written and illustrated by him, he 

won the Katha Chitrakala Award 2002 and received an honourable mention at the Biennial 

of Illustrations 2003, Bratislava. 

Bindia Thapar is a trained architect. She loves to illustrate and has been a lecturer at 

the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. She is deeply committed to peace 

and environmental issues. 

Ragini Siruguri is 10 years old. Besides drawing and painting, she likes music, reading, 

craft and puppetry. Ragini has illustrated her mother Sadhana Ramchander’s Autorickshaw 

Blues for Katha. 

Prabhjot Kaur has written and illustrated Daddoo’s Day Out for Katha, which won her 

the runner-up prize at the 10th Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations. She is 

presently in England continuing her studies and working as an illustrator. 

Mario Kessler began to draw and paint while in school. He likes painting animals for 

children. Mario has illustrated Mo...aning Morris by Franz Hubner, for Katha. 

Feeroozeh Golmohammadi has been painting and illustrating children’s books for 

nearly two and a half decades. She is among the first Iranian women to have won international 

acclaim in art and is credited with ushering in the renaissance of Persian miniature 

paintings. 

Nimret Handa has been writing and illustrating her own nature columns over many 

years. She also does travel writing, features and book reviews. At present, she is working 

on a couple of children’s fiction books. Some of her works include Gardening in the City, 

The Wildflowers of India, and My Book of Trees. 

Sonali Biswas is a freelance illustrator based in Delhi. She is the recipient of The 

Chitra Katha Award 2003 for Outstanding Illustrations for One Lonely Unicorn, a storycounting 

book published by Katha. She has also received the runner-up award from Noma 

Concours for Children’s Book Illustrations in 2000, and an honourable mention at the 

Biennial of Asian Illustrators, Japan in 2002. 

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A simply delightful 

story. The narration is 

supported by colourful 

and vibrant illustrations. 

–Parenting 

Runner Up Katha 

Chitrakala Award 2006 

for Outstanding Creativity 

Kaleh and the SingSong Castle 

By Rizio Yohannan Raj 

Art by Anahita Taymourian 

Do you know of a quirky crow who loves cheese but 

loves singing more? Do you too love to dream like Kaleh? 

Then come along and see how a simple song can take 

you a long way and make your dreams come true! 

Age group 5-7 yrs 

Pub: 2007 . pp. 24 . 11” x 8.5” 

ISBN: 978-81-89934-01-9 [PB] . Rs 120 

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Pokiri Parrot & the 

Needle-nosed Ojha 

By Meenakshi Bharadwaj 

Art by Stephen Aitken 

A smart white parrot called Pokiri is whisked away by 

the wicked needle-nosed Ojha. Can little Rajkumari 

save her precious parrot? A superb blend of magic and 

reality ... Join Pokiri, Rajkumari and the Ojha on a hairraising 

adventure across extraordinary India. Real fun! 


Pub: 2007 . pp. 32 . 9” x 7” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-84-2 [PB] . Rs 65 

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Replete with factoids and trivia, this 

can also serve as a great geography 

primer for kids. 

–Time Out

The Famous Smile 

By Geeta Dharmarajan 

Art by Rashin Kheiriyeh 

After several failed attempts, Agar Magar finally makes 

it big. Come, take a tour of the mighty river, the deep 

forest and the big town, as Agar Magar goes places, 

flaunting his sparkling, shiny teeth and his Famous Smile. 


Pub: 2007 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-67-5 [PB] . Rs 150 


Katha Chitrakala Award 

2006 for Outstanding 

Creativity 

Katha has a real soft corner for kids. Which is why it has 

created such a gorgeous picture book for children. 

–What's Hot, Times of India

Katha Bestsellers 

Honourable Mention 

Biennial of Illustrations 

Bratislava 2003 

The Song of a 

Scarecrow 

By Suddhasattwa Basu 

What happens when the scarecrow 

decides to leave his field one day? 

This wonderfully imaginative book 

helps the child to see that 

everything in our world has a role to 

play and we are all responsible for 

one another. 


Pub: 2004 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-87649-56-9 [HB] . RS 120 

ISBN 81-89020-08-0 [PB] . RS 95 

ISBN 81-89020-71-4 [HINDI] . RS 90 


An imaginative and thought-provoking book with interesting illustrations. 

–The New Indian Express

Runner Up, Noma Concours, 2000. 

Honourable Mention, Biennial of Asian 

Illustrators, Japan, 2002. 

One Lonely Unicorn 


Art by Sonali Biswas 

An innovative book that introduces the concept of 

numbers through a story. Children will love the unicorn 

and her many animal friends! 


Pub: 2004 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-87649-96-8 [HB] . Rs 120 

ISBN 81-89020-05-6 [PB] . Rs 95 

ISBN 81-81-89020-98-6 [HINDI] . RS 120 


A splendidly illustrated book. It truly deserves the Chitra 

Katha Award 2003 for Outstanding Illustrations. The moral 

of the story is very relevant in this era when our children 

see nothing but violence around them. It's a book which 

will do any bookshelf proud. 

–Book Review 

First Sun Stories 

By various contributors 

Sunrise stories ... Here is Katha's first collection of folk 

tales from North East India, lovingly retold and illustrated 

for children. 

The story of creation from the Ao people ... a Khasi tale 

of how the peacock’s tail got its golden spots ... the 

story of the hornbill girl from the Meitis ... the Tejimola 

legend of Assam ... 

Age group 9-12 

Pub: 2005 . pp. 88 . 11” x 8.5” 

ISBN: 81-89020-33-1 . Rs 295 


Fourteen folktales from the Northeast. And each one of 

them so different yet so interesting. Some funny, some sad, 

but all sure to keep the reader engaged to the very end. 

–The Hindu

What Shape is an Elephant? 

By Rumi 

Art by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi 

What shape is an elephant? Is it round or crooked; is it straight or is it 

curved? These are questions that go much deeper than they appear. 

The story is a translation in prose of the original verse by Rumi, the 

great spiritual leader of Iran. With this picture book, Katha introduces 

Rumi to children for the first time in India. 


Pub: 2006 . pp. 32 . 11” x 8.5” 

ISBN 81-89020-48-X [HB] . Rs 150 

ISBN 81-89020-49-8 [PB] . Rs 95 


The book introduces Rumi to the readers and is simple and interesting in style. The paintings convey a poetic rhythm, with 

the illustrations speaking as much as the words. 

–The Indian Express 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8” x 10” 

ISBN 81-89020-40-4 [HB] . Rs 150 

ISBN 81-89020-44-7 [PB] . Rs 120 

ISBN 81-89020-66-8 [HINDI] . RS 80 


Earthsong 


Art by Enrique Lara and Luis Garcia 

... Our Earth's a gift in green and blue 

To men and women, children too 

So let's enjoy this planet rare 

Let's remember to care and share ... 

A lyrical tribute to the earth and its amazing diversity, by 

Geeta Dharmarajan. With fun facts, information and superb, 

out-of-this-world artwork by Enrique Lara and Luis Garcia. 

Geeta Dharmarajan has a unique way of adding life even to 

the most boring subjects. If you read Earthsong, you'll realise 

it's not the environmental studies book you must have read in 

school. Or maybe it is, just a better one, a much better one. 


Leaves 

By Enrique Lara Robayo and 

Luis Fernando Garcia Guayara 

“From the window of my room I see amazing things ...” 

A book that can be read and enjoyed by everyone from 

the very young to the old! 

Age group 5 plus 

Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 5” x 8” 

ISBN: 81-87649-88-7 [HB] . Rs 100 

ISBN 81-89020-07-2 [PB] . Rs 70 

ISBN 81-89020-70-6 [HINDI] . Rs 55 


Leaves zooms into the colour and magic of nature 

–The Hindu 

The Magical Web Bridge 



A dreamer and a doer. Creative. Sensitive. Imaginative. That’s 

the baya! Fabulously illustrated by Sonali Biswas, this story 

by an award-winning writer for children vividly captures the 

spirit and joy of friendship and teamwork. A must read for 

bedtime, laptime or ... any time! Enjoy! 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-89020-18-8 [HB] . Rs 120 

ISBN 81-89020-19-6 [PB] . Rs 95 

ISBN 81-89020-20-X [HINDI] . 80 


A must have, this one. Recommended for non-sleepy times of 

the day, to ensure the proper impact of Sonali's visual tapestry, 

the big bonus of the book. Also, a definite plus is the well laidout 

info at the back. 

The illustrators won the encouragement prize in the XII Noma 

Concours for Picture Illustrations. That says it all. 

–Parenting

The Princess with the Longest 

Hair 

By Komilla Raote 

Art by Vandana Bist 

The Princess with the Longest Hair is the fascinating 

story of a princess who has the longest and most 

beautiful hair in the kingdom. Read on to find out about 

her journey to the mountains and all the people and 

animals whose lives she touches on the way. 


Pub: 2004 . pp 26 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-89020-06-4 [HB] . Rs 120 

ISBN 81-89020-03-X [PB] . Rs 95 

ISBN 81-89020-14-5 [HINDI] . Rs 80 


A book that is sure to keep you glued to its pages. 

–The Hindustan Times 

Encouragement Prize, 

Noma Concours, 1989. 

Runner Up, 10th 

Noma Concours 

Daddoo’s Day Out 

By Prabhjot Kaur 

Daddoo, the little frog, decides to do something different 

on her day out ... 

A lively book that celebrates friendship and introduces 

children to the world of animals, colours and sizes. 


Pub: 2004 . pp. 24 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-87649-94-1 . Rs 75 

ISBN 81-89020-13-7 [HINDI] . Rs 70 


The story has illustrations in bright and bold colours that 

merge into each other to give an adventurous feel to the 

story. The language used throughout the story is very lucid 

and easy to understand. A great read-aloud book to share 

with a young child. 


Ka: The Story of Garuda 

By Roberto Calasso 

Art by Suddhasattwa Basu 

Retold by Geeta Dharmarajan 

The skies shook, then came rains of fire. Yet Garuda, the 

big, black eagle, pierced through the walls of heaven to 

snatch away the soma. He had to. That was the only way 

he could free his mother. 

With superb artwork by award-winning illustrator, 

Suddhasattwa Basu, this is a fascinating version by Geeta 

Dharmarajan, adapted from the original international 

bestseller. 


Pub: 2004 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-87649-60-7 [HB] . Rs 150 

81-89020-04-8 [PB] . Rs 95 

ISBN 81-89020-10-2 [ HINDI] . Rs 80 


Walk the Rainforest with 

Niwupah 

By Aparajita Datta and Nima Manjrekar 

Art by Maya Ramaswamy 

Join Niwupah the Hornbill on a tour of his rainforest 

home, where the sights we see and the sounds we hear, 

the scents we smell and the creatures we meet, are like 

nothing we’ve ever imagined! Find out more about this 

strange and wonderful bird, too! 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 36 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-89020-15-3 [HB] . Rs 150 

ISBN 81-89020-16-1 [PB] . Rs 95 


Authors Aparajita Datta and Nima Manjrekar, both wildlife 

specialists, have simplified the complex ecosystem of the 

rainforest, making it easy to understand and fun to read. 

Walk the Rainforest With Niwupah is a good introduction 

to the world of wildlife. 

–The Hindu

The Magic Raindrop 


Art by Bindia Thapar 

Wouldn’t you love to read a story about something which 

is bigger than the Big, Bigger, Biggest that you have 

ever known? 

Come join us ... Step into a wonderland of magical 

raindrops and unbelievable kites, told by Geeta 

Dharmarajan and breathtakingly illustrated by Bindia 

Thapar. 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 11” x 8.5” 

ISBN 81-89020-28-5 [HB] . Rs 150 

ISBN 81-89020-27-7 [PB] . Rs 100 

ISBN 81-89020-35-8 [HINDI] . Rs 80 


Breathtaking illustrations by Bindia Thapar are sure to 

keep the reader from putting the book down long after the 

story is done. The pictures in astounding colours bring the 

characters and the setting alive. 

–The Hindu 

The Runaway 

Puppy 

By Sarang Dev Murthy 

Art by Bindia Thapar 

Little Puppy loved to jump and wag his tail. And he 

loved to lick. He licked everything he could find. Then 

one day, he peeped out through the open gate of the 

garden … And guess what happens next? 

A story that helps the child discover the joys as well as 

responsibilities of keeping a pet. 

A bright and happy book by 8 year old Sarang with lively 

artwork by well-known illustrator, Bindia Thapar. 


Pub: 2004 . pp 24 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-87649-61-5 . Rs 75 

ISBN 81-89020-12-9 . [HINDI] . Rs 50 


A sweet and smart value-addition to your child's library 

–Parenting 

Mo...aning Morris 

By Franz Hubner 

Art by Mario Kessler 

A delightful little book that helps us realize that adapting 

to other people is easier than we think. And fun too! 


Pub: 2004 . pp. 32 . 5” x 8” 

ISBN 81-87649-93-3 . Rs 65 

ISBN 81-89020-09-9 [HINDI] . Rs 45 

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Pub: 2005 . pp. 40 . 11” x 8.5” 

ISBN 81-89020-30-7 [HB] . Rs 200 

81-89020-29-3 [PB] . Rs 175 

ISBN 81-89020-36-6 [HINDI . Rs 95 


Surangini 

By Partap Sharma 

Art by Vandana Bist 

Kalu, the poor weaver, loves the beautiful Surangini, but only the 

wealthiest of eligible young men can ask for her hand in marriage. 

Unless Kalu with his deft hands, quick wit and unselfish love can 

produce something like a miracle … 

An enchanting story about what we all value and seek in life 

– love, trust, friendship and peace. This is an abridged version 

of the original book, The Surangini Tales by Partap Sharma. 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 40 . 11” x 8.5” 

ISBN 81-89020-41-2 [HB] . Rs 150 

ISBN 81-89020-43-9 [PB] . Rs 120 

ISBN 81-89020-65-X [HINDI] . Rs 95 


Hanuman’s Adventures in the Nether 

World 

By Madhavi S Mahadevan 

Art by Srivi 

The master magician, Mayil Ravana, has cast a stupendous spell! He’s 

kidnapped Rama and Lakshmana. Now, no one can ever find their way to 

the Lotus Kingdom to rescue the princess. 

But, wait! There goes Hanuman, the son of the swishing wind and a 

trusted friend of the princes, gliding across the bluest sky in search of 

the nether world. He dares through crashing waves, fire-sparks and 

mirror-demons to blow out the slithering flames under the sea. Slip 

into your invisible diving suits for a splashing, big adventure! 

A great read for young children, this creative and highly visual text can and 

should also be read aloud, by both children and adults, or even dramatised, 

to bring history and mythology alive. 

–Parenting 

A book that is sure to keep you glued to its pages. 

–The Hindustan Times

Autorickshaw Blues and Other Colours 

By Sadhana Ramchander 

Art by Ragini Siruguri 

with help from Taposhi Ghoshal 

This great book by a mother-daughter team is all about you! A refreshing look at the 

parent-child relationship, through poems. 


Pub: 2004 . pp. 20 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-87649-89-5 . Rs 75 

ISBN 81-89020-85-4 [HINDI] . Rs 80 

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The Sky Queen 

By Mamang Dai 

Art by Srivi 

The clouds form her silken white robes. Her sweat and 

tears are the running water and rain. Her voice rings out 

in the sweet songs of the birds and humming insects. 

She is Nyanyi Myete of the lovely, ever-changing natural 

world, the glorious celestial aunt of the Kojum-Koja. 

A superb retelling of an age-old classic folk tale from 

Arunachal Pradesh. 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 81-89020-32-3 . Rs 75 

ISBN 81-89020-82-X [HINDI] . Rs 75 


The Story of Shangmiyang 

By Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya 


A little book about the gentle, BIG giant who sneezed 

up a storm ... A visual delight for children, superbly 

illustrated by Suddhasattwa Basu. 

This story is excerpted and retold from Yaruingam, a 

novel by Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya, eminent 

Asomiya writer and winner of several prestigious national 

awards like the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 and the 

Jnanpith Award in 1979. 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8.25 x 6 

ISBN 91-89020-37-4 . Rs 80 

ISBN 81-89020-81-1 [HINDI] . Rs 80 

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U Sier Lapalang 

A Khasi tale 

retold by Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih 


Lapalang is a young deer in love with adventure. One 

day he sets off in search of something different. Not 

heeding his mother’s words, not listening to the voice 

inside him. Beware! Beware of the land of the humans ... 

The tragic and unforgettable story of U Sier Lapalang is 

told and retold in the cloud land of Meghalaya. Katha is 

proud to bring this classic to you and your family in a 

beautifully-worded translation. 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 81-89020-31-5 . Rs 75 

ISBN 81-89020-79-X [HINDI] . Rs 75 


The sad and unforgettable story of U Sier Lapalang is told 

in the cloud land of Meghalaya. It is the story of Lapalang, 

a young deer in love with adventure ….. 

–The Hindu 

Once Upon a Moontime 

Presented by Mamang Dai 

Art by Nimret Handa 

Two brothers create the world; a river wanders over the 

mountain; the dove sings a lullaby; a wayward sun tries to 

scorch the earth. Four delightful tales from Arunachal 

Pradesh on how the world came to be. 


Pub: 2005 . pp. 32 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 81-89020-34-X . Rs 80 

ISBN 81-89020-83-8 [HINDI] . Rs 80 


Each page of the story has delightful and beautiful life-like 

illustrations which grab your attention and transport you to 

an era gone by. A magical world about which we had only 

imagined unfolds in front of our eyes as we read each story... 

–The Pioneer

A Jungle Safari 


Art by Sonal Panse 

Are you a lover of the wild and the myriad mysteries of the 

jungle? Do you thrill to its smells and sounds and long to 

trek through the meandering paths and lush greens? 

Come, join us on an elephant safari, and let Bhama take us 

through the deep, silent forests of Mudumalai in the Nilgiris, 

for an unforgettable experience! 


Pub: 2006 . pp. 32 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 81-89020-39-0 [PB] . Rs 60 

ISBN 81-89020-69-2 [HINDI] . Rs 45 


Ma Ganga and the Razai Box 



A delightful story that combines mythology and contemporary 

environmental issues. A miffed Ganga, an awakened hill people – 

together they once again spread Shiva’s matted locks – the mesh of 

roots and branches holding back the topsoil from being swept away 

by the river. 


Pub: 2006 . pp. 32 . 8.25 x 6 

ISBN 81-89020-74-9 . Rs 80 

81-89020-97-8 [HINDI] . Rs 80 

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Satyadas 

By Bimal Kar 

Art by Neeta Gangopadhya 

A story about truth and honesty compromised when 

material well-being arrives. The story showcases with 

sensitivity the exit of humane values at the advent of 

material gain and prosperity. 


Pub: 2006 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 81-89020-68-4 . Rs 75 

ISBN 81-89020-72-2 [HINDI] . Rs 75 

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Parthiban’s Dream 

By Kalki 

Translated by Gita Rajan 

Art by Srivi 

A classic by Kalki, the book traces the fall 

and the final realization of the illustrious 

King Parthiban Chola’s dream of an allpowerful 

Chola empire and the exploits of 

the even more illustrious Pallava king, 

Narsimhan Varman. 


Pub: 2006 . pp. 240 . 4.5” x 6.75” 

ISBN 81-89020-64-1 . Rs 150 

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Yuvakatha English 

SELECTED SHORT STORIES 

Dip into an unusual mix of unforgettable short fiction that is sure to enchant, amuse and provoke. These books 

present an eclectic collection of stories from across India that will entice young adults into the magic and the mystery 

of the world of Indian writers. A sure way of knowing India through her stories. 

Price: Rs 95 each book

Yuvakatha Hindi Series 

Various authors 

Cover art and design by Garima Gupta 

Eleven gems from ten languages. Unusual, enchanting, unforgettable short stories from 

master storytellers. Now in illustrated, reader-friendly Hindi translations, with interactive 

exercises for classroom teaching. The best way of enticing young readers to the best of 

Indian fiction in translation, by knowing India through her stories.

Bhiku ki Diary 

Meena Kakodkar 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-87649-65-6 . Rs 65 


Dalal 

Ram Swaroop Kisan 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89934-17-0 . Rs 65 


Curfew 

Manoj 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-87649-79-3 . Rs 65 


Jalebiyan 

Ahmad Nadeem Qasimi 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89934-08-8 . Rs 65 


Pandrah 

Ambai 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-87649-47-2 . Rs 65 


Pinti ka Sabun 

Sanjay Khati 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89934-15-6 . Rs 65 


Fauladi Irade 

Sukani 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89934-07-1 . Rs 65 


Lukose ka Girjaghar 

Susan Viswanathan 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89934-14-9 . Rs 65 


Padak 

Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89934-18-7 . Rs 65 


Shoonya Sawal 

Bibhas Sen 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89934-16-3 . Rs 65 


Dagadu Parab ka Ashwamedh 

Jayant Kankini 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 40 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-87649-46-5 . Rs 65 

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Easy 

readers 

Various authors 

These books sensitize children to social, environmental, 

civic and health issues. Each book creates awareness 

about the importance of self-reliance, creativity, scientific 

temperament, alternative energy resources, cleanliness, 

companionship, education for the girl child etc. through 

delightful stories. 

Each book is loaded with activities and games. At the 

end of the 11th book, the child/children should have a 

reading vocabulary of 600 words. And an inbuilt ability 

to read anything they pick up.

Baagh ka Panja 

Shanti Krishnaswamy 

Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-88-0 . Rs 48 


Jadui Martbaan 

Mala Marwah 

Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-89-7 . Rs 48 


Jishnu ki Chaturai 

Meenakshi Bharadwaj 

Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-96-5 . Rs 48 


Kokila ka Mast Matka 

Geeta Dharmarajan 

Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-92-7 . Rs 48 


Aisa Bhi Hota Hain 

Vibha Kaul 

Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-95-8 . Rs 48 


Kaash Ek Beta Mera Bhi Hota 


Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-91-0 . Rs 48 


Mitzi 

Kaveri D 

Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-87-3 . Rs 48 


Gupgupangdas 

Charu Anand 

Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-90-3 . Rs 48 


Abu aur Badi Hawa 


Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-93-4 . Rs 48 


Kamal se Bhara Aakash 


Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-87649-64-9 . Rs 48 


Shanno aur Uske Sau 

Haathi 


Pub: 2007 . pp. 28 . 8.25” x 6” 

ISBN 978-81-89020-94-1 . Rs 48 

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Kathavachak

Arjun 

By Mahasweta Devi 

Art by D Sharma 

Ketu is worried. He has 

been ordered by the 

village chief Vishal 

Mahto to cut down the 

tree of Arjun. For the 

people of the Shabar 

tribe, this ancient tree is 

the last existing symbol 

of the old jungles. Will 

Ketu and his companions 

be able to save the tree? 

ISBN: 81-85586-63-2 

Size: 9"x7" . Pages: 20 

Price: 35 . 2004 

Abhishaap 

By Pudhuvai Ra Rajani 

Art by Sarda Natarajan 

Are only human beings, 

who have seen the worst 

of their times entitled to 

curse? Or are gentle, 

harmless creatures like 

butterflies and 

chameleons equally 

sensitive? Read this story 

and decide for yourself. 

ISBN: 81-85586-62-4 

Size: 9"x7" . Pages 20 

Price: 35 . 2004 

Do Haath 

By Ismat Chughtai 


Army officer Ram Avtar is 

returning home after 

three years. Everyone in 

the neighbourhood is 

waiting for him, eagerly 

anticipating the 

impending drama. With 

caustic humour, the story 

exposes the hollowness 

and hypocrisy of society. 

ISBN: 81-85586-65-9 


Price: 35 . 2004 

Sparsh 

By Jaywant Dalvi 

Art by Sujata Singh 

A sensitive portrait of a 

grandmother’s emotions, 

and the tough decisions 

she takes in her twilight 

years. 

ISBN: 81-85586-56-x 


Price: 35 . 2004

Faisla 

By Maitreyi Pushpa 

Art by Moti Karan & Satya 

Narayan Lala Karna 

Basumati is a leader of her 

village, and married to its 

chief. While she deals 

with the concerns and 

constraints of married life, 

she is very aware of her 

rights. This story is a 

powerful portrayal of 

contemporary sociopolitical 

reality. 

ISBN: 81-85586-45-4 


Price: 35 . 2004 

Puraskar 

By Jaishankar Prasad 

Art by Tapas Guha 

To what extent can we 

give our love for the 

nation more importance 

than ourselves? History 

has many examples of 

brave women who 

fought for their country, 

giving it priority over 

themselves. This is the 

story of one such selfless 

woman. 

ISBN: 81-85586-16-0 


Price: 35 . 2004 

Paro Ki Kahani 

By Sugra Mehdi 

Art by Subba Ghosh 

Not interested in 

household work, Paro 

liked being outdoors, 

going into the fields and 

cycling fast! 

The story of a brave girl 

who wanted to live on her 

own terms, doing things 

that made her happy. 

ISBN: 81-85586-17-9 


Price: 35 . 2004 

Stri Ka Patr 

By Rabindranath Tagore 

Art by Atanu Roy 

The story of a daughterin-law’s 

brave struggle to 

break free from the 

restrictive demands of 

customs and traditions. 

ISBN: 81-85586-02-0 


Price: 35 . 2004

Samudra Tat 

Par 

By O V Vijayan 

Art by Swapan Sarkar 

Steeped in emotions, 

touching the very depths 

of human relationships, 

this is the story of a 

father’s selfless love. 

ISBN: 81-85586-55-1 


Price: 35 . 2004 

Thakavat 

By Gurbachan Singh Bhullar 

Art by Taposhi Ghoshal 

Between taking care of her 

field and bringing up her 

son, innocent, naïve Aso has 

a huge burden to shoulder. 

Will she be able to do it 

alone? 

ISBN: 81-85586-18-7 


Price: 35 . 2004 

Bhola 

By Rajinder Singh Bedi 

Art by Sujata Khana 

Adored by his mother 

and grandfather, one day 

Bhola stuns everyone 

with his innocence and 

courage. 

ISBN: 81-85586-54-3 


Price: 35 . 2004 

Panch 

Parmeshwar 

By Premchand 

Art by Atanu Roy 

Based on the ideas of trust 

and friendship, and the 

responsibility that comes 

with social standing, this 

is one of Premchand’s 

most famous stories. 

ISBN: 81-85586-64-0 


Price: 35 . 2004

Forthcoming

The Grass Beneath 

Your Feet 

By Nandita Hazarika 


Come take a walk through wide open 

plains, where the grass stretches tall 

above your head and the fresh 

scented breeze ruffles your hair. 

Let’s visit the home of some 

extraordinary birds, animals and 

reptiles 

the lumbering rhino, 

the leaping florican, 

the climbing frog, 

the shy pygmy hog ... 

and the bear that snacks on termites! 

Come where the gentle sambhar 

grazes and where in the shadows 

the wily tiger lurks ... 

Come feel the grass beneath your 

feet. 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 32 . 11” x 8.5” 

ISBN 978-81-87649-86-1 . Rs 120 


Four Friends 


Art by Prabhjot Kaur 

Have you ever wished to see 

fireflies play with the stars … or 

watch clouds float by, grey as the 

wings of fruits bats? If you have, 

you can now count on your friends 

to make your wish come true! 

Four Friends is all about sharing 

and companionship, of forging 

friendships and cherishing 

memories. A story about wish 

fulfilment that makes us reach out 

to others and make friends. 

Dreamily illustrated by Prabhjot, 

Four Friends will lend colour to 

your imagination for years to come! 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 32 . 10” x 8” 

ISBN 81-89020-61-7 . Rs 150 


Curiosity Kite 

By Imogen Lowe 

Art by Shilpa Singh 

Break free and soar up into the blue. 

Look up to the skies to see life on 

a larger canvas, stretching beyond 

all limits. With no divisions 

whatsoever and no differences 

either, the same sky here, there 

and everywhere. What could be 

more enchanting than letting go 

of all boundaries – of nationality, 

religion, caste and colour – and 

saying we are the world. So, come 

let us fly a kite! 

Pub: 2008 . pp. 20 . 7” x 9” 

ISBN 978-81-89934-02-6 . Rs 120 

World Rights: KATHA

Kuttan Follows a Butterfly 

By Serene Kasim 


A little kitten that loves to play! Meet Kuttan and his 

brother Appu as they go hunting for adventure. 

pp. 24 . 4.75"x 7.25" 

ISBN 978-81-89934-09-5 . Rs 65 

World Rights: KATHA

Kuttan Meets 

a Furry Friend 



Kuttan the kitten is as 

playful as ever. Come 

along with him and his 

brother Appu as they 

make a strange new friend. 

pp. 24 . 4.75"x 7.25" 

ISBN 978-81-89934- 

10-1 . Rs 65 


Kuttan Chases 

the Winged 

Ones 



Kuttan loves being lazy 

but he loves being naughty 

even more. Follow him as 

he chases the green 

winged ones. 

pp. 24 . 4.75"x 7.25" 

ISBN 978-81-89934-11- 

8 . Rs 65 


Kuttan Finds 

Happiness 



Kuttan thinks he is grown 

up now. Find out if he is 

able to handle his noisy 

little cousins who pester 

him with questions. 

pp. 24 . 4.75"x 7.25" 

ISBN 978-81-89934- 

12-5 . Rs 65 


Kuttan 

Wonders at 

the Shooting 

Stars 



One clear and dreamy 

night, Kuttan sees a light 

streak across the sky. What 

was it? Aren’t you curious? 

Find out in Kuttan’s fifth 

fascinating adventure. 

pp. 24 . 4.75"x 7.25" 

ISBN 978-81-89934-13- 

2 . Rs 65 

World Rights: KATHA

Kathakaar, Katha’s Research and Resource 

Centre for Children’s Literature seeks to 

introduce children to an array of excellent 

stories from India in its varied traditions of 

storytelling. 

Orders 

Please mail, email or fax your order directly 

to the Marketing Manager, Katha. 

Alternatively, you can ring up our Marketing 

Cell. You can also order through our website. 

See Katha online for details. 

Our Address 

Katha 

A3, Sarvodaya Enclave 

Sri Aurobindo Marg 

New Delhi 110 017, India 

Ph: 91.11 . 2652.4350, 2686.8193 

Fax: 91.11 . 2651.4373 

E-mail: marketing@katha.org 

For Review Copies 

For review copies, please contact our Media 

and Public Relations Cell at 

kathamaya@katha.org. Please do state the 

book you would like to review and the name 

of the journal in which the review is to be 

published. Katha will review the request and 

get back to you as soon as possible. 

Publishing Proposal 

If you have a book proposal, please contact the 

editors at Kathakaar at the above address or 

email at chbks@katha.org. If you are interested 

in being a Friend of Katha and helping us find 

stories/translate/edit or otherwise acting as a 

resource person, kindly contact the editorial 

cell at kathabooks@katha.org 

Katha Online 

Katha has a full service home page on the 

World Wide Web. Please visit our website at 

www.katha.org. The site features up-to-date 

online catalogues of our titles. It also 

highlights new releases and provides 

guidelines for the submission of manuscripts. 

E-Newsletter 

Katha will soon offer an email subscriber 

service to keep you informed of new releases, 

conferences, special offers, events at which you 

can find our books and other Katha news. To 

register, send us an email with 

e-newsletter in the subject line. 

All information, including prices, is subject 

to change without notice.

KATHAKAAR, Katha’s Centre for Children’s Literature, 

endeavours to initiate children into the colourful world of 

literature by publishing splendidly illustrated storybooks. Drawing 

inspiration from Katha’s various activities for children, Kathakaar 

works with a pool of writers and illustrators with the aim of nurturing the 

habit of reading in children, and paves the way for their intellectual 

development. Katha’s education programme, which reaches out to 7000 

underprivileged children, has enabled Kathakaar to identify the tastes and needs 

of children and showcase the many-splendoured traditions of Indian storytelling in 

lucid language with vivid illustrations. Katha’s books have won the Encouragement 

Prize and the Runner Up Prize at the Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations 

organized by the Asia Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO. The Katha Chitrakala Award 

was instituted to find, foster and applaud excellence in writing and illustrating for children. 

Set up in 1988, KATHA is a profit-for-all voluntary organization that works in the areas of education, 

publishing and community development. 

A3 Sarvodaya Enclave . Sri Aurobindo Marg 

New Delhi . 110.017 . India 

Ph . [91-11] . 2652.4350 . 2686.8193 

Fax . [91-11] 2651.4373 

Email . chbks@katha.org . Website . www.katha.org

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