Age Group: 4+ | Type: Picture Book | Authors and Illustrators: Various
Like the vibrant burst of flavors in Ugadi Pachadi, here are six books that serve up a rich spectrum of emotions, just like this festive delicacy.
Title 1: My Grandmother Can’t Cook
Everyone’s grandmother seems to be a whiz when it comes to cooking. But all the dishes that Neil’s paati makes seem to have a common ingredient – disaster!
As Neil’s birthday approaches, paati takes charge of the food department – GASP! What is she going to cook and how will it turn out?
Indu Balachandran’s hilarious narrative and Priya Kuriyan’s quirky visuals cook up a comical birthday party hosted by the only paati who cannot cook.
Title 2: From Bhavani, With Love In the town of Bhavani, yarns of colour weave a picture of spirit and strength.
When little Sumi’s grandfather, a skilled weaver, is chosen to make a jamakkalam for the temple goddess, it feels like the highest honour their family has ever received. But when Thatha’s hands begin to falter and the pit loom falls silent, Sumi must find a way to help.
Through rivers of blue, the song of the loom, and the warmth of community, this lyrical picture book written by Lakshmi V. and illustrated by Zainab Tambawalla celebrates tradition, craftsmanship, and the artistry of the jamakkalam weavers of Tamil Nadu.
Title 3: Paati’s Rasam
Malli loved weekends with her Paati. The head massages, the hugs, the engrossing stories, and most importantly, Paati’s delicious, piping hot rasam.
But then, one day, everything changed. And Malli’s world became dark and colourless. No more warm hugs, no more rasam, no more Paati.
Can Malli find a piece of her beloved grandmother to hold on to?
In this gentle story of grief and loss, Janaki Sabesh and Dhwani Sabesh bring to the young reader the enduring love of those that have passed but never truly leave us. Pallavi Jain breathes life and colour into the illustrations storyboarded brilliantly by Vaijayanthi.
Title 4: A Suitcase for Surta A Suitcase for Surta follows young Surta’s journey as she navigates the complexities of life during the pandemic. Just when hope seems dim, Baba’s suitcase arrives, carrying with it the promise of change.
Will it hold the key to Surta’s dreams?
Through the vivid strokes of Shruti Hemani’s illustrations, the words of Riddhi Shah paint a powerful picture of Surta’s world, inviting readers of all ages to embark on a journey of empathy, growth, and the enduring power of family.
Title 5: Is That a Kudkud Kumbha?
Golu and Molu are spending their summer with Aji and Ajoba in the Sahyadri mountains in Dongarwadi. One morning while trekking, they hear a mysterious call. KUD KUD KUD KUD ….
Could it be the fabled Kudkud Kumbha – the bird that brings the rains?
Samita Aiyer and Vijaya Chakravarty invite readers on a journey of imagination, where each turn in the story unveils a new wonder hidden in the lush landscapes. Brought to life with Ambika Karandikar’s vibrant and intricate illustrations, this enchanting tale will leave young minds wondering: is the Kudkud Kumbha real, or just a legend?
Title 6: Dorje’s Stripes
A beautiful Royal Bengal tiger, Dorje, is missing his stripes. In a small Buddhist monastery in Tibet, Master Wu, a gentle-hearted monk tries to understand the secret of Dorje’s missing stripes. This story takes us to Tibet, Bengal and the heart of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
The story, sensitively written by Anshumani Ruddra and beautifully illustrated in water colours by Korean illustrators Gwangjo and Jung-a Park, takes us to Tibet, Bengal and the heart of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
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