The New Year Pack 2026

A limited-edition set of 6 Karadi titles, celebrating the spirit of Tamil New Year and Vishu, and the joy of new beginnings they bring.

Title 1: From Bhavani, With Love
In the town of Bhavani, yarns of colour weave a picture of spirit and strength.
When little Sumi’s grandfather, a skilled weaver, is chosen to make a jamakkalam for the temple goddess, it feels like the highest honour their family has ever received. But when Thatha’s hands begin to falter and the pit loom falls silent, Sumi must find a way to help.
Through rivers of blue, the song of the loom, and the warmth of community, this lyrical picture book written by Lakshmi V. and illustrated by Zainab Tambawalla celebrates tradition, craftsmanship, and the artistry of the jamakkalam weavers of Tamil Nadu.

Title 2: Karukku Norukku
Guru does not discriminate; he loves all kinds of murukkus. He absolutely loves the sounds they make when he munches on them!
KARUKKU NORUKKU! KARUKKU NORUKKU!
But his Amma refuses to let him eat as many as he wants. One day, Guru manages to get a whole packet all to himself. Now all he needs is a way to sneakily eat it – without sharing, that is!
Saritha Rao’s delightful text, with endearing illustrations by Vibha Surya, promises tons of fun and loads of munching in this hilarious story.

Title 3: Looking for Laddoo
Have you seen a puppy – small and white with brown spots – who comes running when you call out ‘Laddoo’?
Could he be wandering around the lush Theosophical Society campus? or strolling down Marina Beach? How far could Laddoo have wandered on his short legs?
Join Karthik and his veterinarian mother, Shankari, as they weave through the many iconic landscapes of Chennai, helping animals along the way, while they look for their lost pup, Laddoo.
This third book in the Karadi Tales City Series is lovingly written by Aparna Karthikeyan, designed and illustrated in stunning watercolours by Tanvi Parulkar.

Title 4: The Lion’s Feast
Muthumama and Muthumami have an unexpected guest for dinner – a ravenous lion! Find out what happens next in this tale of hospitality gone wrong. An irreverent tale penned by Lavanya Karthik with riotously funny illustrations by Chetan Sharma, the book is sure to tickle your funny bone and taste buds!
With a page to write your own ending!

Title 5: The Story and the Song
What happens to stories that don’t get told? What happens to songs that don’t get sung? Are they forgotten or do they emerge some day? Parvathi knows a story and a song, but she keeps them to herself. The story and the song, however, are determined to escape! This Tamil folktale adapted for children by Manasi Subramaniam is illustrated by Ayswarya Sankaranarayanan.

Title 6: Thatha’s Pumpkin
What do you do with a pumpkin that’s bigger than your head and barely fits on your table? Tia’s Thatha is very proud of his pumpkin, for he grew it all by himself, like magic! Now it’s Tia’s job to find homes for each little wedge from the oversized fruit, and quickly too!