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Pictures and words do a slow dance in this warm, loving book animated by pictures that are now small, now large, now really up close, touching your nose. Timira Gupta’s simple text finds the perfect balance in Rajiv Eipe’s dramatic illustrations in earth tones that will resonate with anyone who has ever taken a little one on a walk.
On her way to the park, Nani has many little detours, that take her little grandson and us on a fascinating journey through city spaces teeming with activity, people and colour. The ‘big book’ format perfectly suits the detailed and charming illustrations. Author and Illustrator Deepa Balsavar’s detailed illustrations have potential for much discussion and sharing of experiences.
The murky and slightly mysterious illustrations draw you into young Gopu’s hazardous journey across a bustling city. Only at the end do you realise why his journey is made up of sounds, smells and precisely measured steps.
This sweet, simple, utterly believable story has a denouement that is breathtaking in its ingenuity. Author Mamta Nainy’s little Lila and her heart-felt dilemma are vividly visualized by illustrator Habib Ali. This familiar and funny and tender picture book will resonate with readers of all ages.
You may not understand why the child on the front cover of this book hangs upside down. Illustrator Shubham Lakhera aims to make the reader wonders why in the same way that Mini Shrinivasan’s protagonist with Down’s Syndrome doesn’t understand why her class fellows behave the way they do with her. This picture book shines a light on the nature of some special children even as it helps readers understand them.
This looks like a picture book but behind the cover is a mighty important theme. Asha Nehemiah has touched upon domestic abuse in a moving and direct manner. Aindri Chakraborty too enters into this theme with chilling pictures. And yet, the story is written with hope even though there might not be a final solution. That too is real. Teachers, librarians and parents must help the young reader navigate this book with care.
कविता लयात्मक और सुमधुर है। सुमधुर ध्वनियों और आनुप्रासिक प्रयोगों के कारण पढ़ना सीख रहे शुरुआती पाठक इस किताब की ओर आकर्षित होंगे। ‘अकॉर्डियन फोल्ड’ के कारण इस किताब को पलटने में भी एक खेल है। अर्थ के स्तर पर भी यह एक अच्छी कविता है। भाव के स्तर पर कविता में स्वतंत्रता और खुलेपन का भाव है। अपने अनूठे डिज़ाइन, सांगीतिक भाषिक प्रयोगों और खुलेपन के भाव के कारण यह इस वर्ष प्रकाशित हुई किताबों में एक अच्छी किताब है।
इस संकलन से पता चलता है कि सस्ती छपी किताबें भी कितनी सुरुचिपूर्ण हो सकती हैं। प्रभात और सुशील की कविताएं बहुत अच्छी हैं। अच्छी किताब का फोर कलर में होना कतई ज़रूरी नहीं। प्रोइती राय के चित्रों में बच्चों के चित्रों की सी सहजता है।
