OurKarnataka.Com is happy to announce an understanding with The Banyan Tree, an Ontario based firm who specialize in children's books in different Indian languages. In this section, We will introduce kannada books on a regular basis.

Important: If you like any of them and want to buy them, you can email with your telephone number (day or evening) and someone will respond immediately. You can also call Toll free 1-888-468-0334. Do mention our name and you might just get a discount! At a later stage, we will provide with an option of buying them online with a credit card.

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Code Title Description Details
GB2 Ekki Dokki Ekki Dokki is an endearing folktale about two sisters. Ekkesvali has one hair on her head and Dhonkesvali has two. What happens to them when they travel through a jungle and meet an old woman who lives alone in the middle of the forest . . . Retold from the original Marathi language, the message, the illustrations and the learning pointers in each page is unique.
Full colour illustrations, Soft bound, 24-pages, 6.5 x 8
For Ages 4 and up
Author:  Sandhya Rao 
Illustrator: Ranjan De 
Publisher: Tulika books 
ISBN 81-85229-32-5 
US$ 5.95 CDN$ 8.95
Also, available in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam

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GB10 Malu Bhalu Malu Bhalu is a tale that revolves around polar bears.  Malu, the toddler bear and Bhalu, the Mama bear have an interesting experience…a true lesson in courage and adventure.  The author traces the origin of the story to either China or Russia. 
Full color illustrations, Soft cover, 32-pages, 7.5 x 7.5
For ages 6 and above
Author: Kamla Bhasin 
Illustrator: Bindia Thapar 
Publisher:  Tulika 
ISBN 81-86896-01-5
US$ 4.95 CDN$ 6.95 
Also available in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam

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GB11 Who Will be Ningthou ?
- A story from Manipur
The Ningthou and Leima, king and queen of Manipur, rule well over their meeyam, their people.  The people are happy and live in peace.  And then it is time to name a successor to the throne.  A contest is held - Who is named the next Ningthou?  Manipur, is an obscure state in northeastern India.  This state is rich in natural resources and distinct native culture.   Maitailon is a dialect spoken in the state.  The Maitailon words in the story give readers a feel of the place and its people.  Through a creative use of traditional folk illustrations and simple writing style, the story layered in a native setting interspersed with an obscure dialect delivers a powerful message to children around the world. 
Full color illustrations, Hard bound, 24-pages, 11 x 8.5

For ages 5 and above

Author: Indira Mukherjee 
Illustrator: A.V. Ilango
Publisher: Tulika 
US$ 5.95 CDN$ 7.95
Also available in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam editions

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BL 3 Priya’s Day This is a Bilingual Book
This is an entertaining, interactive, activity-oriented, bilingual book about how little Priya, living in a small village in the state of Tamil Nadu, India spends her day.  Using a sheet of paper to tear into shapes and movements, Cathy Spagnoli weaves a cheerful story about Priya.  Priya wakes up early in the morning, rolls up the mat she has been sleeping on and does a whole lot of busy busy things…until it is time to roll over the mat again and go to bed, tired and happy, wearing a big smile.
Soft cover, full color, 32-pages, 5” x 8.2”

For ages 4 and above 

Author: Cathy Spagnoli
English – Kanada 
ISBN 81-86895-29-9 
US$ 5.95 CDN$ 7.95

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