Animal Band

• Full-colour board book with beautiful and detailed illustrations on every spread
• Hindi and English words for musical instruments and the names of farm animals
• Includes a QR code to a free audiobook in both languages
• Text that can be read aloud to toddlers and preschoolers (2–4 year olds) or read independently by emerging readers (4–7 year olds

Sarita Saraf is a children’s book author and an award-winning editor with a passion for rhythm and rhyme. She also dabbles in art, mostly birds and flowers. She is very fond of reading, especially spiritual literature.

Ambika Karandikar is a Pune-based illustrator and art facilitator who creates vibrant, storytelling-inspired artwork. Her work has received the Jarul Book Award, and her book has also been featured in the Parag Honour List. She works in both digital and mixed media formats. Ambika loves creating art inspired by nature, animals, and everyday life, and enjoys conducting creative workshops for children.

Chitwan Mittal has always been interested in how reading can shape a child both intellectually and socio-emotionally. She founded AdiDev Press in 2021, with the aim of publishing books that would engage and entertain young readers. Since then, she has worked hard to find and nurture talent in both writing and illustration, and built a list that will help not just Indian children to discover India’s history, culture and heritage, but appeal to young readers everywhere. Chitwan is an award-winning author whose works include bilingual rhyming board books, a series on Indian spiritual figures, and translations of prayers by Tulsidas to Ram and Hanuman as well as Sanskrit slokas for young readers. 

Our bilingual books familiarize children with the basics of Indian languages through fun, engaging stories and rhyming verse. Collect all the books in the series!

• Pagdi for Sinh | सिंह की नई पगड़ी
• Animal Band | जानवरों का बैंड
• One Elephant Two Monkeys | एक हाथी, दो बंदर
• Colours with Radha Krishna | रंग राधा-कृष्ण के संग
• Champu’s Trip to Outer Space | सौर मंडल की सैर

"...a source of delight for me and my nine-year-old son. He just couldn’t wait to turn the pages!" ~ Roopa Baliga, House Full of Books

“Highly recommended for children, as it encourages learning through engaging rhyme” ~ Parent testimonial

“Ideal for 4-year-olds, who will enjoy reciting and interacting with the book.” ~ Parent testimonial

First Prize, Best Children’s Book Author, PragatiE Vichaar Literature Festival, 2023 Shortlist, Best Children's Book, Pen n Paper Award 2025