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]]> https://books.katha.org/product/chandamaama-kannada/feed/ 0 Ramu Rides A Bicycle (Hindi) https://books.katha.org/product/ramu-rides-a-bicycle-hindi/ https://books.katha.org/product/ramu-rides-a-bicycle-hindi/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:15:48 +0000 https://books.katha.org/?post_type=product&p=656735 लेकिन सच्चाई थोड़ी अलग है–पहली बार साइकिल पर बैठना कोई आसान काम नहीं! यह कहानी है कोशिश करने की, गिरकर फिर उठने की, और उस शानदार पल की जब आप पहली बार सपनों की उड़ान भरते हैं! (Ramu dreams of bicycles all day long and wishes he could ride one too! When he finally decides to learn, there are slips, trips, tumbles . . . and magic. A joyful story about trying, failing, trying again and the moment you finally take off.) Author: Vakati Panduranga Rao As told to: Geeta Dharmarajan Art By: Allen Shaw]]> लेकिन सच्चाई थोड़ी अलग है–पहली बार साइकिल पर बैठना कोई आसान काम नहीं! यह कहानी है कोशिश करने की, गिरकर फिर उठने की, और उस शानदार पल की जब आप पहली बार सपनों की उड़ान भरते हैं! (Ramu dreams of bicycles all day long and wishes he could ride one too! When he finally decides to learn, there are slips, trips, tumbles . . . and magic. A joyful story about trying, failing, trying again and the moment you finally take off.) Author: Vakati Panduranga Rao As told to: Geeta Dharmarajan Art By: Allen Shaw]]> https://books.katha.org/product/ramu-rides-a-bicycle-hindi/feed/ 0 Ramu Rides A Bicycle (Tamil) https://books.katha.org/product/ramu-rides-a-bicycle-tamil/ https://books.katha.org/product/ramu-rides-a-bicycle-tamil/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:11 +0000 https://books.katha.org/?post_type=product&p=656731 கற்றுக்கொள்ள முடிவு செய்தவுடன் - வழுக்கல்...தடுமாற்றம்... கீழே விழுதல்... ஆனால் அதற்குள் ஒரு மேஜிக்! முயற்சி செய்வதும், தோல்வியடைவதும், மீண்டும் மீண்டும் முயல்வதும், இறுதியாக ராமு பறக்கும் அந்த அற்புத நொடியையும் பற்றிய ஒரு மகிழ்ச்சியான கதை. (Ramu dreams of bicycles all day long and wishes he could ride one too! When he finally decides to learn, there are slips, trips, tumbles . . . and magic. A joyful story about trying, failing, trying again and the moment you finally take off.) Author: Vakati Panduranga Rao As told to: Geeta Dharmarajan Art By: Allen Shaw]]> கற்றுக்கொள்ள முடிவு செய்தவுடன் - வழுக்கல்...தடுமாற்றம்... கீழே விழுதல்... ஆனால் அதற்குள் ஒரு மேஜிக்! முயற்சி செய்வதும், தோல்வியடைவதும், மீண்டும் மீண்டும் முயல்வதும், இறுதியாக ராமு பறக்கும் அந்த அற்புத நொடியையும் பற்றிய ஒரு மகிழ்ச்சியான கதை. (Ramu dreams of bicycles all day long and wishes he could ride one too! When he finally decides to learn, there are slips, trips, tumbles . . . and magic. A joyful story about trying, failing, trying again and the moment you finally take off.) Author: Vakati Panduranga Rao As told to: Geeta Dharmarajan Art By: Allen Shaw]]> https://books.katha.org/product/ramu-rides-a-bicycle-tamil/feed/ 0 Stepmother (PB) https://books.katha.org/product/stepmother-paperback/ https://books.katha.org/product/stepmother-paperback/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:21:11 +0000 https://books.katha.org/?post_type=product&p=656053 Author - Pudumaippittan (C. Viruthachalam) Translator: Subash Jeyan Widowed professor Sundaravadivelu rebuilds his life with the beautiful Maragadham. Yet, their new beginning is overshadowed by the recent loss of his son. Through the innocent eyes of his lively, young daughter, Kunjamma, we see the tragic past begin to resurface. A spilled cup of milk ignites a chilling display, while seemingly ordinary scenes from the past reveal unsettling glimpses into the family dynamic. Can Sundaravadivelu and his family find a way to heal and rebuild their lives in the face of such a loss? Translated splendidly into English by Subash Jeyan, this simple, yet poignant story is a remarkable piece of psychological realism.This revised edition is being published under the Tamil Literature in English Translation initiative of the TNTB & ESC. Pudumaippittan (C. Viruthachalam) was an influential and revolutionary writer of Tamil fiction. Though his pungent social satire, progressive thinking and outspoken criticism of accepted conventions irked many contemporary writers and critics, he is widely accepted as a doyen of Tamil Literature. In 2002, the Government of Tamil Nadu nationalised his works.]]> Author - Pudumaippittan (C. Viruthachalam) Translator: Subash Jeyan Widowed professor Sundaravadivelu rebuilds his life with the beautiful Maragadham. Yet, their new beginning is overshadowed by the recent loss of his son. Through the innocent eyes of his lively, young daughter, Kunjamma, we see the tragic past begin to resurface. A spilled cup of milk ignites a chilling display, while seemingly ordinary scenes from the past reveal unsettling glimpses into the family dynamic. Can Sundaravadivelu and his family find a way to heal and rebuild their lives in the face of such a loss? Translated splendidly into English by Subash Jeyan, this simple, yet poignant story is a remarkable piece of psychological realism.This revised edition is being published under the Tamil Literature in English Translation initiative of the TNTB & ESC. Pudumaippittan (C. Viruthachalam) was an influential and revolutionary writer of Tamil fiction. Though his pungent social satire, progressive thinking and outspoken criticism of accepted conventions irked many contemporary writers and critics, he is widely accepted as a doyen of Tamil Literature. In 2002, the Government of Tamil Nadu nationalised his works.]]> https://books.katha.org/product/stepmother-paperback/feed/ 0 Cat in the Dark (English) https://books.katha.org/product/cat-in-the-dark/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:04:05 +0000 https://books.katha.org/?post_type=product&p=654495 Katha brings you Margaret Mahy’s timeless classic about a cat in the dark in its different and quirky avatars. This is a treasure for tiny tots, who will enjoy the delicious word play and the delightful and vibrant illustrations by our young illustrator, Anvadya Khatri.

Written by Margaret Mahy
Illustrated by Anvadya Khatri

]]> The Mystery Of The Missing Soap https://books.katha.org/product/the-mystery-of-the-missing-soap/ https://books.katha.org/product/the-mystery-of-the-missing-soap/#comments Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:37:47 +0000 https://books.katha.org/?post_type=product&p=623248 The mystery revolves around an evil Asura, Tobakachi, who wishes to conquer India by spreading the attack of the deadly Coronavirus. The story also celebrates children as changemakers and sensitive and intelligent adult leaders. It includes a fun-facts section for curious children, and a DIY section. Translated into five languages – it is available as a free pdf on the Katha website.

]]> https://books.katha.org/product/the-mystery-of-the-missing-soap/feed/ 2 Days with Thathu https://books.katha.org/product/days-with-thathu/ https://books.katha.org/product/days-with-thathu/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:45:55 +0000 https://books.katha.org/?post_type=product&p=7296 A magically beautiful story about Malar and her grandfather. A laptime, bedtime, anytime story for you to share. Enjoy! A beginner’s book for children learning to read. "The attractive pictures in the book support your imagination as you ride and play along with Malar and Thathu." — Robin Age "A sweet little book conveying the true feelings of a little heart and the same are beautifully projected by the artwork of Nancy Raj. She has brilliantly captured the togetherness and loving bond between a grandfather and a granddaughter through sketches, using very little colours which works marvelously to bring out the simplicity and the clarity." — Literary Sojourn Recommended by CBSE and NCERT Also available in Hindi as Thathu aur Main Author: Geeta Dharmarajan Illustrator: Nancy Raj]]> A magically beautiful story about Malar and her grandfather. A laptime, bedtime, anytime story for you to share. Enjoy! A beginner’s book for children learning to read. "The attractive pictures in the book support your imagination as you ride and play along with Malar and Thathu." — Robin Age "A sweet little book conveying the true feelings of a little heart and the same are beautifully projected by the artwork of Nancy Raj. She has brilliantly captured the togetherness and loving bond between a grandfather and a granddaughter through sketches, using very little colours which works marvelously to bring out the simplicity and the clarity." — Literary Sojourn Recommended by CBSE and NCERT Also available in Hindi as Thathu aur Main Author: Geeta Dharmarajan Illustrator: Nancy Raj]]> https://books.katha.org/product/days-with-thathu/feed/ 3431