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 science behind the magic of Christmas, 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.

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.

A stunning picture book that celebrates the power of movement in storytelling and is perfect for fans of Finding My Dance by Ria Thundercloud and Bunheads by Misty Copeland!While living in India, Neela danced Kathak--a form of classical Indian dance that uses movement to tell stories--but now that her family has moved, she dances ballet like the other kids in her school. She loves ballet and her new friends, but she missed the feeling of being strong and graceful all at once, the stories that Kathak dances hold, and of course the jingle, jingle that her anklets make as she moves across the stage.Neela decides to take a chance and sign up to do a Kathak routine at the annual showcase, but it's been a while since she's danced in this style, and she worries that the other kids won't like it. When Amma reminds Neela to stay true to herself, Neela lets the music of the bells guide her.

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

This lyrical picture book celebrates multicultural identity and the joys of being from more than one country.An Indian American girl explores what “home” means to her as she travels between two worlds: In America, she collects pinecones, eats sweet honey sticks at the farmer’s market, and rides her bike down rolling hills with her friends. In India, she savors jalebis from street hawkers, smells the scent of jasmine in the air, and plays tag in crisscross lanes with her cousins. For her family, "home" is both America and India at the same time, and she doesn't have to choose just one!With poetic text and vibrant illustrations, this picture book offers an affirming message about being from more than one place and belonging to more than one culture. Home is so much more than just a place on a map: It’s wherever your heart lives!

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which colors her brothers like and dislike and sets to work. Working with her every-other-one beading pattern causes Bina to discover something new about patterns--and her brothers.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

¡Celebremos la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder del cuento! Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling with this bilingual (Spanish and English) edition!¡Ahora en edición bilingüe inglés-español! Para la celebración hindú Raksha Bandhan, Bina decide regalarles a sus hermanos brazaletes de cuentas hechos por ella misma. Para eso averigua qué colores le gusta a cada uno y cuáles no, y se pone manos a la obra. Al seguir patrones de cuentas de colores alternados, uno y uno, Bina descubre algo nuevo sobre los patrones... y sobre sus hermanos. Los libros de la serie Cuentos matemáticos celebran las aventuras diarias de niños que usan las matemáticas mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que los rodea. Historias divertidas y actividades prácticas facilitan que tanto los niños como los adultos exploren juntos  las matemáticas de la vida diaria. Fue desarrollada junto a expertos en el currículum STEM,  For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which colors her brothers like and dislike and sets to work. Working with her every-other-one beading pattern causes Bina to discover something new about patterns--and her brothers.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

A heartwarming tale about a girl whose disdain for her strong nose turns to love and pride when she discovers the long line of South Asian immigrant women on whose shoulders she stands today.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.

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.

Who loves chai more? Nanu . . . or the pesky fly that lands in his fresh cup? A delightful picture book romp featuring an adorable grandfather and granddaughter, a lively group of marketgoers and one very memorable fly.On a trip to the market, Nanu gets a cup of chai. But before he can take a drink, his granddaughter stops him just in time.STOP! There's a FLY in that chai!Thus begins an epic battle between Nanu and the fly: who loves chai more??This hilarious story will have readers on the edge of their seats and the dynamic illustrations will take them on a journey through a busy market they won't soon forget!Who will win the chai battle? Read on to find out . . .