A Kirkus Best of 2018 Book!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our upcoming picture book is on Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2018 List!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our upcoming picture book is on Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2018 List!
Our lovely Mina is a star! Our upcoming picture book Mina vs. the Monsoon received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and we couldn’t be more proud of author Rukhsanna Guidroz and illustrator Debasmita Dasgupta. We can’t wait for you to meet Mina this December! To check out a preview of the book and to pre-order a …
Julley! In our run-up to Milky Way’s official launch this October, we chatted with author Mamta Nainy about writing this charming story. Today, we speak to illustrator Siddhartha Tripathi about bringing the characters to life in his inimitable style. Read what he has to say about his travels in Ladakh, his illustrative process and his …
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Julley! We are talking today to author Mamta Nainy, the wordsmith behind the delightful book Milky Way. Read what she has to say about penning this story, her writing process and the importance of children connecting with the natural world. Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you start writing for children? I’m a children’s …
Our first picture book  Milky Way is all set to launch this October and we thought you might want a sneak preview of the book. We can’t take our eyes off the gorgeous artwork, can you?
To celebrate the launch of Chandra Prabha Radhakrishnan’s stunning coloring book – Wanderlust: A Coloring Journal, we are giving away two copies worldwide! Wanderlust: A Coloring Journal features 25 gorgeous scenes from lesser-known regions in India with travel notes by the artist, making this book an unforgettable tour of one of the most colorful places in the …
We are celebrating the launch of the utterly gorgeous Wanderlust: A Coloring Journal with travel stories! Here is one from Kala’s trip to Kolkata – Call it Calcutta or Kolkata. It is a city you would surely fall in love with. A city that loves to cling to every bit of its history and preserve …
Have you pre-ordered your copy of Wanderlust: A Coloring Journal from Kitaab World yet? Every pre-order will receive a set of three eye-catching note cards (with envelopes) to color and send to someone special. The note cards feature picturesque art depicting Sikkim, Bangalore and Champaner, illustrated by Chandra Prabha Radhakrishnan (@chandraprabha_cp). Don’t miss out! Pre-order …
Friends, our gorgeous coloring journal Wanderlust, is up for pre-orders. The artwork is stunning and the coloring is oh-so-addictive. And to sweeten the deal, pre-orders receive a surprise gift! Pre-order your copy today at Kitaab World!
Coloring enthusiasts, we have a treat for you! Our new coloring book, Wanderlust: A Coloring Journal is out this spring, featuring unbelievable artwork by Chandra Prabha Radhakrishnan. The book will feature scenes from some of India’s most gorgeous locales and you get to bring them to life with color. Take a peek at Chandra Prabha’s art below …
Our newest book, The Sorcerer of Mandala, is available for pre-order!
he A post by our guest blogger, Vandhana K., a sixteen-year-old who talks in puns and writes in poems, enjoys tasty food and tasteful books (both at once if she can get them). This is the story of how the Taj Mahal, the epitome of historic architectural finesse came into being in Agra, in the heart of …
For those on an armchair tour of India with our activity book, A Puzzling Tour of India, we hope you are having a fantastic time exploring the subcontinent! Please do leave us a review on our retail partners’ sites (KitaabWorld, IMC, Collectivitea, or Amazon) or on Goodreads. And as always, thank you for supporting …
History. The word conjures up an unsmiling teacher driving a classroom of children into a slow coma by reciting a litany of irrelevant dates and places. The lessons never feel connected to anything real or useful. I remember a particularly dull day in sixth grade when our teacher brought up the Indus Valley Civilization. She droned on about …
We are excited to present our first book of 2016! Every page of A Puzzling Tour of India showcases a unique facet of India – its monuments, biodiversity, people, and festivals. Sharpen your puzzling skills and explore Incredible India today! Take a sneak peek at the first few pages. Now available on Amazon.Â
A Puzzling Tour of India is nearing its launch date and we are going to give away free copies of the book to some of our most creative (and funny!) Yali fans! For our first giveaway contest, send us your best caption for the picture below in the form of comments, tweets or DMs. We will select one …
Our first book for this year is coming together very quickly. Watch this space for a sneak preview and some freebies!
If you wish to have rich, tasty and sumptuous Indian food, you must visit a dhaba. What is a dhaba? Well, dhabas are wayside restaurants that prepare and serve hot and spicy food under the canopy of a big tree. Anyone, from a tourist to a truck driver, can enjoy a good meal served on …
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Download this tricky little puzzle by clicking on the image below. Print the page and solve it using a brightly-colored marker. Send us a snapshot of your answer by email at yalibooks@gmail.com or by private message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Three winners will be chosen at random to receive a copy of Jaipur Jamboree. Hurry, …
Jaipur Jamboree is nearly ready for a spring launch! While we are busy crossing our t’s and dotting our i’s, we thought our friends might enjoy a sneak preview of artwork from the book. Say hello to old pals Pavan and Bijilee, and meet new ones – Bhupi, a friendly fellow with a million questions for …