Fly, Little Fish! Book Review: A Beautifully Illustrated Children’s Story That Inspires Big Dreams
Saurabh Tankha
If the credit for making this picture book from Karadi Tales—Fly, Little Fish!—so visually attractive and engaging should go to someone, it has to be its illustrators, Satwik Gade and Ashwathy PS.
The duo has thoughtfully kept in mind the target readership—children aged 4 to 6 years. The book features a delightful play of bright, vibrant colours set against an indigo background, thoughtfully interspersed with white backdrops across spreads, offering visual relief and balance. The result is a book that is not just read, but experienced.
Penned by Lavanya Karthik, Fly, Little Fish! tells the story of a little fish who dreams of flying. Though most around her insist that fish cannot take to the skies, she refuses to be discouraged. Instead, she continues to try—flapping her tiny fins and practising her jumps with determination.
Whether she eventually succeeds or not is something your little one will discover while reading this beautifully crafted hardbound book. What makes the story special is its underlying message—it encourages children to dream big, challenge limitations, and attempt what others may think impossible.
Priced at ₹399, this engaging picture book is available at leading bookstores and online via the Karadi Tales store.
One Dark Cloud: A Fun Monsoon-Themed Counting Book for Kids
Karadi Tales has also introduced a delightful counting book perfect for the rainy season—One Dark Cloud.
Written by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated by Ashwathy PS and Anusha Sundar, this paperback book combines learning with seasonal joy.
Designed as a counting book, each double-page spread introduces numbers through elements associated with the monsoon. From hot cups of tea and spicy samosas to dark clouds, raindrops, muddy boots, dripping raincoats, colourful umbrellas, and even croaking frogs—the book transforms everyday rainy-day experiences into engaging learning moments.
Priced at ₹250, One Dark Cloud is available online as well as at your nearest bookstore, making it an ideal addition to your child’s early learning collection.
Why These Books Stand Out
Both Fly, Little Fish! and One Dark Cloud showcase how storytelling and illustrations can come together to create meaningful learning experiences for young readers. While one inspires imagination and perseverance, the other introduces foundational counting skills in a fun, relatable way.
