Anushka Ravishankar, afgestudeerd in wiskunde, heeft internationale erkenning gekregen als Indiase kinderboekenschrijfster. Haar unieke talent ligt op het gebied van nonsens-vers, waarbij ze dit uitdagende genre briljant en met opmerkelijke authenticiteit aanpast aan het Indiase Engelse taalgebruik. Ravishankar is een pionier van de Indiase nonsens-versvorm in het Engels, die ze wereldwijd onder de aandacht heeft gebracht. Haar werk toont een speelse en inzichtelijke omgang met taal, waardoor ze een belangrijke stem is in de hedendaagse kinderliteratuur.
The bestselling and much-loved Tara classic about a tiger who wanders into an Indian village, released as a beautifully produced paperback for the first time. With illustrations by BIB plaque award-winner Pulak Biswas and text by India's nonsense poet Anushka Ravishankar.
Kind Kiwis Kiss Kangaroos; Lazy Lions Lick Lollipops; Plump Penguins Play Ping Pong... There is no end to the things animals get up to in this quirkily alliterative alphabet book.
One day, a local fruitseller finds a crocodile in a ditch. Catch that crocodile! should the terrified townspeople. But who will do it? And who says a crocodile should be caught?
Set against the backdrop of a perilous royal decree, the narrative follows Queen Scherazade, who must weave captivating tales to save her life and others from King Schariar's deadly whims. As she spins enchanting stories filled with magic, adventure, and intrigue, her nightly storytelling stretches into 1001 nights. This tenth-anniversary edition features fresh illustrations and a lively, humorous narration that brings the classic tales of the Arabian Nights to life, ensuring readers remain entranced throughout.
"Trash!" uniquely blends fact and fiction, following Velu, a runaway child who becomes a ragpicker in an Indian city. It addresses issues like child labor and recycling. This new edition includes an introduction that highlights increased awareness of child rights and concerns about rising consumption and waste.
A funny and rhyming cat story with stunning, expressive art in the Warli style. Silkscreen-printed on handmade paper.
“It was no great hardship for Moin to stop singing, but stopping the monster was proving to be an impossible task ...”When you share a house with a monster who loves to sing, it is unlikely that your first concert will go smoothly. But when a Bollywood music maestro enters the scene and the monster decides to change its colour, life becomes impossibly complicated for Moin.This laugh-out-loud funny sequel to Moin and the Monster will have you demanding more!
Sunny cats, sad cats, grinning cats, bad cats, cats with scowls and cats with jowls . . . hand-bound with a silk screened cover, I Like Cats features a gallery of irresistible feline characters from some of the best-known tribal and folk artists of India. A delight for cat lovers, art lovers, and artsy cat lovers!
One night, in the dim darkness of his room, Moin heard something shuffling and sniffling under his bed. . . . It is a monster. Moin has to learn to live with the monster, which does nothing but eat bananas, sing silly songs and try out new hairstyles. However, keeping the monster a secret from his parents and teachers is a tough task and finally Moin decides that the only thing to do is send the monster back where it came from.
A Mostly Random and Profoundly Nonsensical Enquiry Into the Nature of Apocalypse, Cartography, Education, Hairstyling, Interdimensional Travel, Intertemporal Travel, Mathematics, Monarchy, Philosophy, Physics, Poetry, Publishing, Religion and Toenails.
In the kingdom of Ogd, a unique Messiah with a penchant for eating her own toenails embarks on a whimsical journey through various dimensions. This absurd tale, rich in nonsense prose, explores profound themes such as education, philosophy, and modern life's quirks, all while maintaining a humorous tone reminiscent of Lewis Carroll. Anushka Ravishankar's first book for older readers invites contemplation on serious issues through laughter and absurdity, encouraging readers to reflect on both the trivial and significant aspects of daily life.