Children are at the centre of what we do.

We believe that children learn best when they feel safe to wonder, ask questions, think independently, and make their own decisions. Our stories are hence designed to help children understand the world with confidence, curiosity, and hope—not fear. 

Every Champak magazine issue aims to meet the child exactly where they are.

OUR EDITORIAL PRINCIPLES

  • Every content that goes in Champak Magazine is created through careful research.
  • Every activity is designed to be easy and fun to encourage children and keep them engaged.
  • We work closely with writers, illustrators, and educators to create relatable content.
  • Our goal isn't simply to teach—it's to make children happy.

OUR ROLE IN A CHILD’S LIFE

The Quiet Power of Stories

Over the years, Champak has been part of most childhoods—shaping readers into thinkers, creators, professionals, and leaders.

We believe that societies flourish when children’s intellectual, creative and emotional needs are nurtured early. Where children are heard and their needs respected, and kindness and empathy are cornerstones of all humanity. 

And that is the core of Champak’s promise to the children

Creative

Children are natural problem-solvers. They love figuring things out, trying new ideas, and seeing what happens next. At Champak, our stories, crafts, and puzzles invite children to think differently, experiment freely, and find solutions in their own unique way. Whether it’s building something, solving a puzzle, or imagining a new ending to a story, creativity is always encouraged here.

Intelligent

Intelligence grows when children read, reflect, and form their own thoughts. Champak stories don’t just tell— they make children think. Every tale presents different viewpoints, situations, and choices, helping young readers understand that there is more than one way to look at the world. We gently guide them to explore ideas, weigh options, and choose wisely.

Rational

Children feel deeply, but they also learn to think logically. Through real-life situations and relatable characters, Champak helps children make decisions based on fairness, understanding, and what feels right—rather than fear or greed. Our stories show them how to pause, reflect, and choose the honest path.

Caring

Kindness is in every child’s heart. It only needs to be nurtured. While the world often highlights extremes, Champak focuses on empathy, friendship, and compassion. Our stories celebrate helping others, understanding feelings, and building meaningful connections—because caring makes life richer and happier.

STORIES CREATE HEROES

Kalpana Chawla writes to the editor

Indian - American astronaut Kalpana Chawla, a childhood fan of Champak, reached our to the editor to carry a memento with her on a NASA mission in the space shuttle Columbia.
We sent her a T-shirt with a Champak logo on it.

YOU SPEAK, WE HEAR

We read all letters and drawings that are sent in by children. For over 55 years, we read, responded to, and published lakhs of letters, poems, and drawings sent by children. 

A child wrote to us that her whole school calls her a little scientist because she performed an experiment from Champak. Another asked about how to take care of strays, and the one most recent was how to feed the fish in her aquarium. They send us letters about how they face bullying in school, how to be a better sibling, or how they get angry when their parents don’t listen to them. 

The team answers every letter sent to us, whether through the magazine or by mail. 

Most importantly, we have learnt that children want to be heard, they have stories to share, and they want to feel safe, loved and respected by the adults in their world!