Chaaya Prabhat – illustratör

Walk on the Moon, stop off at the International Space Station, see the surface of Mars and discover the planets in a journey through our solar system. With five cosmic pop-ups, you will find your inner astronaut as you go on your first space adventure.

A brand-new Christmas classic adventure about the magic of Santa Claus, set in North London and the North Pole – from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl A New York Times Bestseller IT ALL STARTED IN CHRISTMAS PAST … It’s been ten years since Santa Claus performed his Christmas duties, but when Juniper Lane discovers the mysterious Niko, who lives in her local London park surrounded by Christmas trees and reindeer that can fly, she steps into a Christmas story like no other.When Juniper’s mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help.As the countdown to Christmas begins, Juniper must find her mother, restore the festive spirit, bring to life the true magic of the season and learn to ride her very own reindeer. A brand-new festive classic, Juniper’s Christmas is a rip-roaring magical adventure filled with heart and humour – where one girl’s love might just be strong enough to save her family and Father Christmas himself.

Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picturebook about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebrationcan be.This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration,with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes,fireworks and... the rangoli competition, of course."This year, I am DEFINITELY going to win the rangoli competition."Everything would go perfectly to plan if it weren't for Rafi,her annoying little brother, always up to mischief...and always beingclumsy! Will he ruin Diwali too?  Includes a non-fiction spread at the back about Diwali and howit is celebrated around the world and in different religionsTouches on what it's like to be a big sister or brother, theannoying parts and the extra special partsWritten by Sonali Shah, ambassador for the British Asian Trustand BBC broadcasterBright and rich colours on every page truly bring the magic ofDiwali to life "Blazing with intricate whorls of colour, full of mouthwateringfood and best-clothes excitement, this giddily sweet story...is a gorgeous celebration of the festival of lights." - The Guardian

Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming boardbook about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebrationcan be.This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration,with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes,fireworks and... the rangoli competition, of course."This year, I am DEFINITELY going to win the rangoli competition."Everything would go perfectly to plan if it weren't for Rafi,her annoying little brother, always up to mischief...and always beingclumsy! Will he ruin Diwali too?  A beautifully illustrated board book that introduces little onesto Diwali!Includes a non-fiction spread at the back about Diwali and howit is celebrated around the world and in different religionsTouches on what it's like to be a big sister or brother, theannoying parts and the extra special partsWritten by Sonali Shah, ambassador for the British Asian Trustand BBC broadcasterBright and rich colours on every page truly bring the magic ofDiwali to life "Blazing with intricate whorls of colour, full of mouthwateringfood and best-clothes excitement, this giddily sweet story...is a gorgeous celebration of the festival of lights." - The Guardian

Farah hates her "strong" nose, despite Dadi Ama telling her that it should make her proud. "How can I be proud of my nose?", Farah wondered.When Farah visits a South Asian heritage photography exhibition at her local museum, she is surrounded by pictures of determined, proud women with the same nose. As she reads about the immigrant women who bravely moved to new lands, learned new languages and shared their culture, Farah is finally able to see past her nose, to the trailblazers, mothers, leaders and friends it represents.Featuring historical facts throughout the story, this beautifully illustrated story introduces all children to South Asian heritage and history.

This heartfelt book features a unique collection of recipes contributed by families from around the world. Each recipe has an introduction featuring the family who contributed it, and simple, step-by-step instructions, all illustrated in a bold, graphic-novel style by Chaaya Prabhat. From good old U.S. chocolate chip cookies (courtesy of Marlee from Philadelphia) to Ugandan 'rolled eggs' (from Jacob and his uncle Senti), each recipe brings authentic international flavours and stories to your table. With additional fascinating facts about regional traditions, cooking equipment and ingredients. All the recipes are vegetarian, and instructions are also included to make them vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free - or any combination of these.Recipes and technique information in this book include:- Getting started- Cooking basics- Recipe map- Sunha's courgette pancakes (South Korea)- Emine's kisir salad (Turkey)- Fruits and vegetables- Becky's bourekas (Israel)- Elon & Okkie's New Year cookies (China)- Ruth's milk and honey pudding (Scotland)- Cooking tools- Sharon's 'Red Red' beans (Ghana)- Elliot's Midsummer cake (Sweden)- Pamela's fruit salad (Argentina)- Vic & Abi's ice cream (Australia)- Jacob's rolled eggs (Uganda)- Festive food- Gemma's coconut barfi (Mauritius)- Isla & Olive's fried rice (Jamaica)- Irene's chicche (Italy)- Herbs and spices- Marlee's chocolate chip cookies (USA)- Kateryna's syrnyky pancakes (Ukraine)- Priya's spied chickpeas (India)- Danica's jam biscuits (Germany)- Cooking pots- Ikram's kesra bread (Algeria)- Basile's picnic loaf (France)- Beatriz's "brigaderio" truffles (Brazil)- Sandra's hot chocolate (Spain)- Swapping ingredients

Did you know that rainbows are actually circles not arcs?Or that there is a lizard with lime-green BONES?The universe is made up of a kaleidoscope of colours! Unearth the secrets of our world, and beyond, with this uplifting introduction to the colours of nature.Join expert conservation author Catherine Barr and talented illustrator Chaaya Prabhat in this celebration of the treasures of planet Earth. Featuring 100s of fun nature facts and a different shade from the rainbow revealed on every page page, this book is a feast for the eyes.

An uplifting celebration of every child's own family story. From the bestselling author of Rain Before Rainbows and I'm Sticking With You, Smriti Halls, and star illustrator Chaaya Prabhat.You are your mother’s bright eyes and her joyful wide grin,Your father’s big heart and his kindness within . . .Inspired by the author's own experience of raising her children to celebrate their British and Indian heritage, Best of All is a gorgeous and heartwarming book exploring what makes us who we are.This treasure of a book is perfect to share with multi-heritage children, and to celebrate any child's unique family history.Smriti's lyrical verse is paired with vibrant artwork from up-and-coming artist Chaaya Prabhat. Brimming with love and joy, the lush language and stunning illustrations make repeat reading a pleasure.

Anni’s on a mission to YUM!The café across the street from Anni’s home in Little India makes the best biryani in the world. Fluffy and fragrant, spicy and succulent—Anni could eat it every day. In fact, Anni loves that biryani so much that she’s determined to uncover the secret to the recipe. She has so many questions for Uncle, the grumpy chef and owner of the café. But he isn’t providing any easy clues. So, with some careful planning, Anni sets out on a mission to find out the secret ingredients to this most special dish. Will Anni get the answers she’s looking for…before it’s too late?

In a village in the countryside lived a woman named Kamala who had the most delicious honey you’ve ever tasted. She collected honey from her hives to sell at the market, but business was slow, and she and her father were struggling to get by. Kamala knew she had to do something, so when she heard that the king’s son was getting married and all the villagers were invited to the party, she got an idea.When Kamala’s first plan doesn’t exactly work out and seven tricky thieves try to steal from her, she has to rely on her own wits to outsmart them—and discovers a rather sweet reward.The colorful illustrations of Chaaya Prabhat, who lives in Chennai, India complement Circle Round podcast host Rebecca Sheir's original adaptation of this traditional Indian folktale. Specially designed to be read aloud and shared, the story is accompanied by questions and prompts for conversation, along with creative storytelling activities.The creators of the award-winning podcast Circle Round, produced by WBUR radio (Boston's NPR station), bring their beloved combination of folktales and storytelling activities to book form in the first branded Circle Round book series. Podcast host, Rebecca Sheir, has uncovered folktales from a broad range of traditions, all exploring timeless values, such as kindness, generosity, acceptance, and more.

This upbeat and accessible picture book biography makes math fun with the true story of record-breaking Indian mathematician Shakuntala Devi taking on the world’s toughest math problems.Little Shakuntala loved to race all over her small town, against her siblings and cousins—and even chickens! But she wasn’t just speedy on her feet. She raced against numbers in her mind. Shakuntala would count up all the animals at her father’s circus, multiply the times her mother flipped the dough for dosas, and solve her older brother’s long division in her head! As she grew up, Shakuntala zipped all around the world performing her mathematic magic, racing against professors, the clock—and even a computer! This fast-paced true story celebrates women and girls in STEM and makes solving math problems become the most amazing race you’ve ever watched.

A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story by wildlife ecologist Tyus D. Williams, following lions, cheetahs, tigers, panthers, mountain lions, and snow leopards over the course of one day.

A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story following great whites, hammerheads, whale sharks, and more over the course of one day.

A colourful celebration of costumes and cultures from around the world. Celebrate world dress with this beautifully illustrated compendium of clothing.