Chitra Soundar
Author
Language
English
Description
Can Sona be the best big sister ever when she's not sure she even wants a baby sister or brother? Brimming with warmth and charm, this story set in India will resonate with new older siblings everywhere. Sona Sharma's house is full of three generations of people who joke often and argue sometimes. Relatives come over unannounced, the phone rings frequently, and friends drop by all the time. Then one day Amma tells Sona that she is going to have a...
3) Holi hai!
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Will Gauri's anger prevent her from enjoying the Holi festivities with her family?"--
Author
Language
English
Description
"Can Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, outsmart the king's trickiest subjects?"--
In these tales inspired by traditional Indian folktales, Prince Veera and his best friend Suku are given the opportunity to preside over the court of his father, King Bheema. Some of the subjects' complaints are easy to address, but others are much more challenging. How should they handle the case of the merchant who wants to charge people for enjoying the smells...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Pattan has an amazing pumpkin. It grows bigger than the goats, bigger than the elephants... so BIG that it is as TALL as the mountains. Then one day, the storm clouds burst and the waters rise. Pattan, his family, and all the animals are in danger from the momentous flood. Can Pattan and his giant pumpkin save the day? Based on a traditional tale told by the Irula people of southern India -- From dust jacket.
Author
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraffe. As she bounds ahead and lags behind, her mother patiently explains the ways of the grasslands. And until she grows a little taller, older, and wiser, her mother reminds her: 'You're strong with me'"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Clever Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku ... [star in this] collection of stories riddled with surprises. When the prince's great uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the boys to the summer festival in Peetalpur, Prince Veera and Suku are excited to compete in the games. It's no easy feat to make the peahen sing (when peahens can't sing) or defeat the country's champion wrestler, but Raja Apoorva's riddles prove the ultimate test of the boys' wit and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Karadi Tales Company Pvt. Ltd
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Farmer Falgu is off to the market to sell his produce, but has some unexpected bumps along the way. But then, Farmer Falgu can usually find his way out of any mess! Chitra Soundar's energetic tale radiates with adventure, while Kanika Nair's visual style underscores it with minimal artwork splashed with just a dab of vivid, striking color. --
