Awards and Recognitions

The Lion’s Feast is Shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Awards in the Best Story and Best Illustrator categories

A ravenous lion, a clever old couple, some lip-smacking food… this feast of words by Lavanya Karthik features hilarious illustrations by award-winning artist Chetan Sharma, making The Lion’s Feast a contender for both Best Story and Best Illustrations at The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Awards at The Hindu Lit for Life.

The Hindu Goodbooks Awards are given out annually to artists and writers in the field of children’s literature in India.

Princess Easy Pleasy wins the Best Illustrator award at The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Awards.

A precious little imp who wants everything to be just the way she likes it – Princess Easy Pleasy is a rollicking ride like no other – from luggage space troubles to gourmet meals, author Natasha Sharma addresses vacation woes with hilarity and wisdom that entertains children and adults alike. Illustrator Priya Kuriyan tells a whole other story with her humorous depictions of the royal packer and the cumulative chaos caused by a particularly stubborn young girl. Kuriyan was announced Best Illustrator at The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Awards.

The Hindu Goodbooks Awards are given out annually to artists and writers in the field of children’s literature in India.

Farmer Falgu Goes on a Trip shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Award in the Best Story category

The first of four books in the popular Farmer Falgu series, Farmer Falgu Goes on a Trip sees the beloved protagonist head out of his farm for some much-needed peace and quiet. Award-winning author Chitra Soundar combines onomatopoeia, humour, and wisdom in this book that is shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Award in the Best Story category.

The Hindu Goodbooks Awards are given out annually to artists and writers in the field of children’s literature in India.

A Pair of Twins shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Award – Best Story

A special bond, an enduring friendship, and a shared strength – A Pair of Twins is a story that is as much about these themes as it is about breaking free of traditional gender roles. Kavitha Mandana sensitively addresses the protagonist’s journey leading up to the Dusshera festivities in her hometown in Mysore. The book has been shortlisted for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Award in the Best Story category.

The Hindu Goodbooks Awards are given out annually to artists and writers in the field of children’s literature in India.

The Story and the Song wins the Comic Con India Award for Best Illustrated Book for Children

What happens to stories that don’t get told, and songs that don’t get sung? The Story and the Song, a picture book from Karadi Tales, answers this question, and does so with stunning illustrations. Artist Ayswarya Sankaranarayanan won the Comic Con India Award for the Best Illustrated Book for Children for this title that’s an adaptation – by author Manasi Subramaniam – of a Tamil folktale.

“While researching for the book, I looked up old family photos of my parents and their friends, asking them questions, trying to put together a Tamil village slightly earlier in time when electricity was a rarity in villages,” says Sankaranarayanan. “I could find useful clues for old kitchen utensils, house layouts etc. For the style, I was particularly inspired by Mysore manuscript painting of the 18-19th centuries – especially one manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana had a breathtaking colour palette and lovely stylized human figures”.

Little Vinayak selected as one of the Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)

A young elephant with a long, long trunk that always gets in the way – Little Vinayak has it harder than other baby elephants and doesn’t quite know what to do. The beloved protagonist in this original story by Shobha Viswanath navigates the world with the support of his loyal friend and an unexpected mentor who shows him that he is perfect just as he is. Shilpa Ranade’s warm illustrations complement the story perfectly. A picture book that fosters empathy and understanding, Little Vinayak was selected as one of the Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).

The Monkey King won the NAPPA Award 2000 by the National Association of Parenting Publishers

A much-loved Jataka tale is adapted in this picture book about loyalty and leadership, and the sacrifices that a king must sometimes make to protect his subjects. Retold by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy, The Monkey King is the recipient of the NAPPA (National Parenting Publication) Award.