Thatha’s Pumpkin
- Publisher : Karadi
- Binding : Paperback
- ISBN : 9788193903377
- Imprint : Karadi Tales
- Age Group : Early Reader
- Language : English
What do you do with a pumpkin that’s bigger than your head and barely fits on your table? Tia’s Thatha is ve ...
What do you do with a pumpkin that’s bigger than your head and barely fits on your table? Tia’s Thatha is very proud of his pumpkin, for he grew it all by himself, like magic! Now it’s Tia’s job to find homes for each little wedge from the oversized fruit, and quickly too! Lalita Iyer’s words provide hilarious insights into the mind of an amateur gardener, while Proiti Roy’s exquisitely textured illustrations map the eventful journeys of each lovely slice. “Lalita Iyer’s story is amusing and cheerful and throws some light on typical family mind-set and the joys of growing your own food…The words are simple, and the text lucid, and the prose is apt for 4-6-year-olds. The story flow is continuous and quick, yet does not give away the surprise waiting for the readers till the end…The text and font are easy to read, and the pages are of high quality; thick and glossy – in the tradition of any other Karadi Tales book.” – Kid Engage “A heartwarming tale of sharing food and joy, and celebrating the little things in life. Thatha’s Pumpkin appeals to all, but especially to the 3-7 year age group. A keepsake to treasure for years to come!” – Booked for Life. "The illustrations in the book are exquisitely textured, express the eventful journeys of each lovely slice and enhance the storytelling...The language used is quite simple for kids to read and enjoy every page." - Kids Book Cafe
Lalita Iyer is a journalist who prefers writing books. She writes for little people and big people and the little people in big people. Some of her books include: I’m Pregnant, Not Terminally Ill, You Idiot!, The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories, The Whole Shebang and Sridevi: Queen of Hearts. The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories was shortlisted for the Neev Book Award. She is a Sangam House fellow and is being raised by two boys, one of whom is feline.
Proiti Roy is one of the country’s finest illustrators and a winner of the Big Little Book Award for children’s book illustration, Proiti Roy graduated in fine arts in Shantiniketan, Bengal. Her nuanced sense of form and colour evoke many emotions. Among her acclaimed books with Tulika are Ismat’s Eid, The Snow King’s Daughter, In Bon Bibi’s Forest, Bulbuli’s Bamboo, Unhappy Moon and A Walk with Thambi. She now lives in Shantiniketan with her many rescued dogs and cats.
