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A fun picture book about a monster or jokhini, sourced from Assamese folklore, but given a modern twist. The central character of Jokhu is wildly illustrated and perhaps the idea is that scary monsters need not always be either feared or defeated, but can also be befriended. The little girl who becomes friends with Jokhu is unshaken and fearless. But even as a friend Jokhu is not entirely tamed in the end! And that is good!
If you see patterns in clouds and creatures in the sun and moon, then you’ll love this picture book. It draws images in words and the illustrations offer various interpretations. The beautiful images, borrowing from various folk-art forms, are done in bold strokes and often challenge the words on the page. All the animals in the forest are allegorical, even the sun! Meant for all age groups, this picture book is a magical journey into our own imagination.
This is a heart-warming wordless picture book which tells the story of an indie dog in a busy city. Dugga’s life is not easy – he lives beneath the sidewalk, forages for food and often faces the wrath of humans. But as a survivor he’s incredibly endearing. Then one day he has a nasty accident. The illustrations are remarkable, done only in shades of brown, as they make us relook at all the dogs who live and survive on the streets around us.
Priya Kuriyan, the illustrator-writer of this book has woven a tale around an unusual pair of heroines – a sharp and brave rural policewoman and a music-loving buffalo. Beauty, the buffalo goes missing, and Jincy, the policewoman gets down to work to find her. The beautiful illustrations tell half the story, and the tightly written text conveys the rest, subtly and hilariously. This book is a treat for both early readers as well as older children.
The book offers an introduction to the English alphabet. It is thoroughly enjoyable as it also shows lesser-known animals of India and in their natural habitats. It places content in context and helps children become familiar with animals that live in our country. The rhyme, illustrations and colour palette offer vibrant visuals that will get children hooked.
Most children love stories about monsters and, in this book, they encounter many kinds. The story is about a journey of being free of fear. What makes the book even more interesting is that Yumum, who encounters various monsters, remains unperturbed. The captivating illustrations support the text, lets the child’s imagination run wild and brings the adorable yet strange creatures alive.
The book is well thought out and projects a child’s feelings and emotions accurately. It allows the reader to imagine themselves in various scenarios and ask themselves how they would feel. What makes the book unique is that it has room for readers to feel differently in the same scenario. The book has a global appeal, the text flows effortlessly and the illustrations are magnificent.
This wordless picture book speaks a million stories and is based on a theme common in the lives of most children. The book creates many stories from one. The detailed illustrations paint a real picture of the first day of school, a memorable event for most children. This is a fun book for children to engage with. Being wordless, it is accessible to several kinds of readers.
