ಪತ್ತೇದಾರ ಪ್ರಣವ ಕಥೆಯು, ಒಬ್ಬ ತುಂಟ ಹುಡುಗನ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ತನ್ನ ತುಂಟತನದಿಂದ ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ತೊಂದರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಹಾಕಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಪ್ರಣವ; ಈ ಬಾರಿ ತನ್ನ ಮುಗ್ಧತೆಯನ್ನು ಸಾಬೀತುಪಡಿಸುವನೇ? ಬನ್ನಿ, ಅವನ ತನಿಖೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀವೂ ಜೊತೆಗೂಡಿ.

ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ ನಗರದಲ್ಲೆಲ್ಲ ತಿರುಗಾಡುವ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಆಕಳು ಇವತ್ತೊಂದು ಹೊಸ ಜಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುವುದಿದೆ. ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಜಾಮ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿ ಹಾಕಿಕೊಂಡಿತೇ? ಅಥವಾ ಕೆಂಪಿಯಿಂದ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಜಾಮ್ ಆಯಿತೇ? ಮತ್ತೆ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಏನು ಮಾಡಿತು ಆವಾಗ? ಈ ಕಥೆ ಭಾರತದ ಎಲ್ಲ ಸಣ್ಣ ಪಟ್ಟಣ ಮತ್ತು ನಗರಗಳ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಕಳಿನ ಹಾಸ್ಯ ಕಥೆಯಾದರೂ ಕಣ್ಣು ಒದ್ದೆಯಾಗುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಮನಕಲಕುವ ಕಥೆ.

ಕಿಟ್ಟಿ , ಚಿಟ್ಟಿ ,ಟಿಟ್ಟಿ, ತಿಟ್ಟಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪಿಟ್ಟಿ ಇರುವೆಗಳು ಆಹಾರ ಹುಡುಕಿ ಹೊರಟಾಗ ಒಬ್ಬ ಆಗಂತುಕ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಎದುರಾಗುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಅವನ್ಯಾರು? ಯಾಕೆ ಬಂದ? ಗೆಳೆಯನೇ ಅಥವಾ ಅವನೊಬ್ಬ ಶತ್ರುವೇ?

ನಿಮಗೆ ಯಾವಾಗಲಾದರೂ ನಿಮ್ಮ ದಿನಚರಿ ಬೇಸರವಾಗಿದೆಯಾ? ಇಲ್ಲೊಬ್ಬಳು ಅಂತರಿ ಎನ್ನುವ ಇರುವೆಗೆ ಕೂಡ ದಿನಚರಿ ಬೇಸರವಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಗ ಅಂತರಿ ಏನು ಸಾಹಸ ಮಾಡಿದಳು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಕಥೆ ಓದಿ. ಈ ಸುಂದರ ಕಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬರಿ ಅಂತರಿಯ ಸಾಹಸವಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲದೆ ಅದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ವಿವಿಧ ಕೀಟಗಳ ಗೂಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಕೂಡ ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. With its blend of adventure and learning, it’s a perfect read for young minds—and an excellent addition to any school classroom or library!

ಕಳೆದ ಬಾರಿ ತನ್ನ ಬುದ್ದಿವಂತಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ಒಂದು ರಹಸ್ಯ ಬಯಲು ಮಾಡಿದ್ದ ಪ್ರಣವ, ಪತ್ತೇದಾರ ಪ್ರಣವ ಎಂದೇ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧನಾದ. ಈ ಸಲ ಇವನು ತನ್ನ ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ರಹಸ್ಯವನ್ನು ಪತ್ತೆ ಹಚ್ಚಲಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಬನ್ನಿ ಆ ರಹಸ್ಯ ಏನು ಅಂತ ತಿಳಿಯೋಣ!

This book is tailored for individuals with an interest in mastering the Kannada alphabet. It elucidates the pronunciation of each Kannada letter using English phonetics. Moreover, the book incorporates sensory words that captivate children's interest. Another distinctive aspect of this book is its presentation of vowels and consonants within the context of natural phenomena. Our aim is for children to forge a deeper connection with nature through this book.

Konchige is a captivating tale of a small hat that accidentally flew away in the wind one day. As it embarked on its adventurous journey, it encountered various daring experiences. This story unfolds the enchanting journey of the hat and reveals its fate.

Every day, Kempi the cow wanders through the bustling city streets. But today—uh-oh—did she get stuck in a traffic jam, or was she the reason behind it? What unfolds next is a heartwarming and humorous tale that could easily take place in any Indian city. With its delightful blend of laughter and emotion, this story captures the chaos and charm of urban or semi urban life. Featuring stunning illustrations of typical Indian cityscapes, it’s a story that resonates with children of all ages!

Detective Pranav is a story about a young boy filled with imagination who often finds himself in trouble. Join him as he navigates through his investigation to prove his innocence and get to the bottom of mischief he is not guilty of!

When Kitty, Chitty, Titty, Thitty, and Pitty set off on a quest for food, an unexpected stranger suddenly appears before them. Who is he? Why is he here? Is he a friend—or a foe? This charming and thought-provoking story draws readers closer to the wonders of nature and sparks curiosity about the world around us. With its gentle message and engaging narrative, it’s a perfect addition to any school classroom or library collection.

Nanna Mane – Thotti Mane' takes readers inside the charming interiors of a traditional Thotti Mane—a classic square-style home. Through this setting unfolds a heartwarming story deeply connected to nature and the environment. This book marks the first tale in the enchanting Thotti Mane series, with many more delightful stories to come. Book is full of colorful illustrations with simple Kannada sentences, which encourages children to fall into the love of reading.

Prema Jayakumar provides the English translation of S.K. Pottekkar's acclaimed Malayalam novel, ' Oru Deshanthinte Katha, ' published by Sahitya Akademi in 2015. The narrative centres on Sreedharan, a boy from Athiranippadam, portraying villagers' lives through the perspectives of the narrator and other characters. Set during British India, the story begins with Sreedharan's return to his hometown after more than 40 years. He is dropped near a petrol overhead tank on the site of his teenage love's house. He recounts the lives of the residents of Athiranippadam. The novel is segmented into five parts: childhood, early youth, teenage years, and a final section called "marmarangal." It features a story told by Velu Mooper, who witnesses events after Sreedharan's father's death, following his extensive travels to North India, Africa, and Europe. Throughout the story, he encounters individuals who leave lasting impressions from different stages of life, including Emma from Switzerland, a Bengali Babu, his half-brothers Kunhappu and Gopalettan (who caused him suffering by contracting syphilis), the mother goddess psyche of a Tamil Brahmin woman, with whom he longs, a girl who loved him unrequitedly before dying of tuberculosis, pranks with the " Supper Circuit Set, " lost loves, profound loneliness, his father's legendary life, and his journeys across continents. He started by dropping off his widowed mother at her family's home, initially at Elanhippoyil, then heading to Bombay- a solitary voyage into the vast, bewildering world, as SKP describes. This haunting autobiographical novel spans about 60 years of history, reflecting on themes of memory, nostalgia, hardship, dreams, and numbness. It concludes with a monologue: "Forgive me, the representative of the new generation of Athiranippadam, forgive me for trespassing into your land, and consider me merely an antique collector, a non-native!"

A word on the blackboard gives rise to a bunch of associated words, in two languages – one familiar, and a translation in a less familiar one. Along with the vivid pictures, these form verbal and visual clues – stepping stones for many stories children can develop on their own and learn a language. A list at the end helps them remember the new words. This series of bilingual books encourages children to ‘Imagine Words’ and build vocabulary with the aid of pictures in a storytelling setting. Age 3+

ಭೇಡಾಘಾಟ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ವಜ್ರಗಳು ಅಡಗಿವೆಯೇ? ಪುಟ್ಟ ಸಿಬ್ಸಾಳ ಮ್ಯಾಜಿಕ್ ಹಾಸುಗಂಬಳಿ ಅವಳನ್ನು ತವಾಂಗ್‌ನಿಂದ ಹೊರಗೆ ಹಾರಿಸುತ್ತದೆಯೇ? ಅಂಡಮಾನ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ದೋಣಿ ವಿಹಾರದ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೊಸಳೆಗಳು ಕಣ್ಮಣಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅವಳ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರ ಗುಂಪನ್ನು ಬೆನ್ನಟ್ಟಿದಾಗ ಏನಾಗುತ್ತದೆ? ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ವೀರಗಲ್ಲುಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಿಮಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿದೆಯೇ? ರಾಮೋಜಿ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಸಿಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜಾ ಕತ್ತೆ ಏನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ? ವಿಶ್ವದ ಅತಿ ಎತ್ತರದ ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್ ಸ್ಟೇಡಿಯಂ ಹಿಮಾಚಲದಲ್ಲಿದೆ ಎಂದು ನಿಮಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿದೆಯೇ? ಗೋವಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಮೋಟಾರ್ ಸೈಕಲ್ ಟ್ಯಾಕ್ಸಿಗಳಿವೆಯೇ? ಅಥವಾ ಡೈನೋಸಾರ್‌ಗಳು 65 ಮಿಲಿಯನ್ ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ಗುಜರಾತ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬದುಕಿದ್ದವೇ? ಕಥೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆಕರ್ಷಕ ಸಂಗತಿಗಳು ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಭಾರತದ 16 ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಅದ್ಭುತ ಸವಾರಿಗೆ ಕರೆದೊಯ್ಯುತ್ತವೆ. ಅವು ಜಿಗ್ ಸಾ ಪಜಲ್ ನ ತುಂಡುಗಳಂತೆ ತುಂಬಾ ವಿಭಿನ್ನವಾಗಿ ಕಂಡರೂ ನಮ್ಮ ಭವ್ಯವಾದ ಅಖಂಡ ಭಾರತವನ್ನು ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಡುತ್ತವೆ. ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕದ ಐದು ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ICSE ಮತ್ತು NCERT ಪಠ್ಯಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

There are many creatures in and around this pond, and much that is happening! Bold, colourful pictures on the pages are labelled with words in two languages – one familiar, and a translation in a less familiar one – so that children can can string them to together to tell their own stories while they learn a language. A list at the end helps them remember the new words. This series of bilingual books encourages children to ‘Imagine Words’ and build vocabulary with the aid of pictures in a storytelling setting. Age 3+

ಬಾಬಾ ಎಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ? ಅವನು ಇನ್ನೂ ಏಕೆ ಹಿಂತಿರುಗಿಲ್ಲ? ಸಂಜೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಂತೆ ಜುಪ್ಲಿ ಚಡಪಡಿಸುತ್ತಾಳೆ. ಅವಳ ತಂದೆ ಜೇನು ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಲು ದಟ್ಟವಾದ ಕಾಡಿಗೆ ಹೋಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅವಳು ಭಯಪಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ. ಏಕೆಂದರೆ ಕಾಡಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹುಲಿಗಳಿವೆ. ಏಕೆಂದರೆ ಜನರು ಕೆಲವೊಮ್ಮೆ ಒಳಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಹೊರಗೆ ಬರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಬಾಬಾ ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಅಪಾಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೋಗಬೇಕೇ? ಜುಪ್ಲಿಗೆ ಒಂದು ಉಪಾಯವಿದೆ - ಜೇನು ಪೆಟ್ಟಿಗೆಗಳು! ಮೂಡ್ ತುಂಬಿದ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಪಠ್ಯವು ಜುಪ್ಲಿಯ ನಿರಂತರ ಆತಂಕವನ್ನು ಭವ್ಯವಾದ ಸುಂದರ್ಬನ್‌ನ ಗುಡಿಸುವಿಕೆಗೆ ನೇಯ್ಗೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ, ಅದು ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿರುವಂತಹ ಭಯಾನಕ ಸ್ಥಳವಾಗಿದೆ, ಅದರ ಜೇನು ಸಂಗ್ರಹಕಾರರ ದುಃಸ್ಥಿತಿಯನ್ನು ತೋರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

Suraj and Radha never know when the colourful ‘Happiness Train’ will chug into their village, offering them a whole new world of fun and enchantment! ‘Trains and tracks are evil,’ says Amma, ‘they carry people away.’ But this train’s musical whistle, the gorgeous pictures on the coaches, and its promise of faraway, exciting lands – all make Suraj eager to leave his humdrum life and set out on adventures. One day, ignoring Radha’s warnings, he secretly boards the train. Soon Suraj realizes that he and the other runaway boys – Murali, Chhotu and Asad – are being carted away on a dangerous mission. With no hope of escaping, they are close to giving up, when help arrives unexpectedly. Is there a mysterious person on board who can rescue them? How is a raja connected with the train? Has Radha forgotten all about Suraj? And does he finally get what he is looking for? Find out in this unusual story about family, friends, and discovering new routes to happiness and home.

Sarasvati, the feminine force worshipped as the goddess of learning, is a household name, yet we barely know much about the goddess. She is known as a lost river and seen as a singular goddess, never as part of a couple, such as Shiva-Parvati or Lakshmi-Narayan. In Sarasvati's Gift, Kavita Kane brings to light Sarasvati's story-the goddess of art, music and knowledge-told in the voices of nameless celestials, powerful gods and lesser mortals. The book explores her relationship with her Creator, Brahma, and their unusual marriage-a union of fiercely independent minds and the most non-conforming, unconventional of the Triumvirate couples. As these peripheral figures and silent catalysts take centre stage, we get a glimpse of an extraordinary woman and her remarkable story, obscured and buried under myths and legends.

Kannada Translation of Award winning book Cuckold by Kiran Nagarkar

The novel Dika, which means "direction" in Konkani, tells the story of a farming family from the lower middle class. It is set in the North Kanara district of Karnataka and offers a vivid portrayal of the socio-cultural life of the region's inhabitants. The plot follows Deepak and his family as they struggle to adapt to a new way of life in their village after the sudden death of Deepak's father, a policeman. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including problematic villagers, conniving relatives, and blind faith. When Deepak's sister falls in love with a Muslim boy, he must confront societal norms and convince his mother to accept their relationship. Ultimately, Deepak leads his family to a new and free existence, breaking free from the constraints imposed on them by society. This is best exemplified in the novel's closing scene, where Deepak witnesses a lone crow moving eastward, away from its flock, in a new direction.