The stories are a retelling of folklore that originated in the languages Kodava, Tulu, Badaga, etc., which are some languages I only learned about now. Through the stories, I got a glimpse of the culture of Southern India, especially the coastal regions.
Himavan, the lord of the mountains, had glorious wings under his snowy cloak which was a design mistake by Bramha. Hence, when he was to be wed to Mainavati, it was established that he would never expand his wings.
The book narrates the story of Lord Hanuman’s bravery, loyalty and intelligence in simple child-friendly way. Each page has only 3-4 sentences but it covers Lord Hanuman’s story from his birth to the time Lord Ram returns to Ayodhya.
The book makes for a fascinating read on the diverse languages of India. It’s well crafted, well researched and incredibly enriching.
The book is a collection of four stories. Each story has the ever-curious Curie, who is a human who can speak the language of animals, and her wonderful dog Hubble, going on adventures, exploring either nocturnal creatures, aquatic life, the importance of the sun or gravity.
Book Title: Sleepytime Tales with Nico NumeroAuthor: Sonia MehtaIllustrated by: Sunayana NairPublisher: Puffin Books-An imprint of Penguin Random HouseType: PaperbackNo. of Pages: 80Recommended age group: 5-7 Years At the very outset I want to thank…Continue Reading
