Meet Paru—a smart, opinionated fifth grader who is left-handed. She has moved to a new division where she has no friends, while all her old friends are in another class. Her classmates, especially her desk mate Nina, bully her for being different.
Each child is unique in how they look, play, speak, and express themselves. This book beautifully celebrates that uniqueness.
Young Diya’s Bapu sees something mysterious and terrifying in the bathroom and the book opens with an illustration of a tall looming shadow. Yelp!
We are introduced to young Zooni who is a playful and feisty girl. Along with her older cousin, Maqbool Sherwani, she is in the thick of fervent patriotic discussions about the fate of Kashmir.
A book that every child who has ever been called “shy” needs to read. It shows us that a silent demeanor often hides a world teeming with imagination, courage, and adventure.
The book has traditional tales revolving around the nine forms of Durga. It also gives information on how each Durga festival is celebrated in different parts of the country.
