Hathi Chiti are the Indian words for elephant and ant. The elephant, Hathi, and the ant, Chiti, come from Indian folklore where their adventures together as “best buds” are of legendary proportion, as told by company co-founders Reshma Sapre (40) and Jayme Robinson (35). Hathi and Chiti now serve as hosts to inquiring little minds, and come with an entourage of globally conscious animal friends, each with their own set of unique cultural nuances and aFacebook profile. Each character has a T-shirt to match, and below Hathi and Chiti provide tips on how you too can have a “best bud” friendship like theirs.
The two are in cahoots to host an animated TV series to allow children to step into each book. For a sneak peek, click here. They also host theatrical staged puppet shows that add new dimensions to the traditional book read. Their shows have been such a hit that Hathi Chiti received an invitation to be the featured act at the upcoming November Traverse City Children’s Book Fair, the largest of its kind.
New books to debut November 15th include “Patnaxi’s Crezy Long Journey Home” about the first grain of [talking] rice imported to the New World who takes off on a high seas adventure, and the other, “The Unfortunate Tale of Kachuva the Tortoise,” is about a talkative tortoise who gets bullied. Both are now on pre-order, and also come with T-shirts to match. Other books from the “Tales of India” collection include “The Traveller, the Tiger, and the Very Clever Jackal.”
Thank you for taking the time to give us a read! Review copies are available. Simply reply back to this email with an address of where to send! For something more immediate, we have an arts & crafts activity readlily available for download at no charge by clicking here. In the meantime, here's how you too can have a Hathi Chiti friendship:
Tip 1: Goofy lasts longer than serious, just ask the dog! Just like Mickey Mouse’s best bud Goofy, be laid back. There’s no point in being super serious all of the time when life is serious enough. Remember to find the fun in every situation. If you look hard enough, it’s always in there.
Tip 2: If friendships grew on trees, they would be biodegradable. Don’t throw your friend away! Have you ever lost a friend that you thought would be there for life? We all have, that’s why it’s important to never throw the good ones away. They don’t come along often.
Tip 3: If you have a best friend, remember that they are the ‘best’ for a reason.Always stick by your bestest friends. Remember why you think they are the best and cherish them always!
Tip 4: Talking is nice, but listening is an art form. Blah, blah, blah…everyone likes to hear themselves talk, but to be a true friend, you have to learn how to ‘zip it’ and listen to your friend. They matter just as much as you do.
Tip 5: Never argue with the data! If the friendship works, don’t go looking for problems. It’s easy to find things you don’t like about someone. But if you have a true friend, stay positive, and look at the good parts. They will often outweigh the bad.
Tip 6: Your differences make you connect; your similarities make you last. Even if you think you are total opposites, you and your friend will always have a few things in common. These are the things that keep you connected and tuned into the same channel.
Tip 7: Being wrong can be oh so right. Being able to admit that you are wrong is a powerful place to be. You can learn so much from mistakes and your friends can help you see things differently if you are willing to admit that maybe they are right.
Tip 8: It is OK to yell as long as you are smiling when you do it. We all get angry, but all it takes is a simple smile to change how you are feeling inside. Try to always smile when you’re talking to your friend. It’s hard, but if you just try it gets easier.
Tip 9: Compromise wins the prize. If you have a good friend, then you’ve already won! See things the way they see them and they will do the same. Having someone on your side is the best victory you will ever have.
Tip 10: Every problem can be solved over a good meal. Stay nourished and hydrated! Host a tea party, or share a slice of pie. Remember that meals are sacred and should be shared with your friend. Whenever you can, truly nourish your friendship and build your bond.
If your readers would like to share their “best bud” stories on our Facebook page, Hathi and Chiti will send their top ten favorites a copy of their new books at no charge and a T-shirt of their choosing.
While most all cultures have folkloric characters not unlike Hathi and Chiti, some still say Hathi and Chiti resemble company co-founders Sapre and Jayme. Like Hathi and Chiti, company co-founders met through theatrical, artistic means. Shortly thereafter, they too took off together as best buds on an independent venture. This they called “Spoon Feeding the Masses,” a performance art group not unlike Hathi and Chiti's shows of today. Either way, it ultimately led the entrepreneurs to Hathi Chiti, now a 2011 Independent Publisher Book Award Winner.
Sapre and Robinson reveal, “Our formula for Hathi Chiti is to mix one part old, two parts new, and a whole ‘lotta parts anything true.” Sapre is a children’s author of six books and a former youth counselor and health educator, and Robinson, an artist and illustrator of three children’s books.
Hathi Chiti Books for Kids are available worldwide through online booksellers Amazon.com,Barnes & Noble.com, Borders.com and Goodreads.com, and through domestic and international bookstores covering the US, Canada, France, India, and soon the UK. Books, merchandise and more fun can also be found through Hathi Chiti directly at HathiChiti.com. Books and characters can come with T-shirts to match.
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