Description
Book SynopsisJourney through India and explore its incredible diversity in this richly illustrated book, with words from a Costa-winning author.
Written by award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan with detailed artwork by Nina Chakrabarti, this is a joyful celebration of India and its incredible people, places and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander through Delhi''s bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. Uncover India''s fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible country it is today.
Winner of the Books for Topics Book of the Year!
Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards 2023!
A truly stunning book to pour over for hours. WRD magazine
This colourful, evocative journey through India [] does a superb job of conveyin
Trade Review
a visual pleasure, a celebration of tradition and modernity and a book to make readers dream of exploration. -- Nicolette Jones * children's book of the week, Sunday Times, Sunday Times Ireland *
[...]in her first nonfiction title, Bilan celebrates India’s people and places, revealing what makes the country so special and vibrant. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *
this colourful, evocative journey through India […] does a superb job of conveying the vast scale, variety and richness of the subcontinent, touching intriguingly on its wealth of wildlife, food, festivals, dance, scientific innovation and history. * Guardian *
This book can be dipped into, read at length or can be explored in as many diverse ways as there are regions in India. Every time the covers are opened there is something new to discover. Readers will be able to almost see and smell the wonderful things which are being described. Through the pages, they can travel in their thoughts and widen their horizons and grow in knowledge, creativity and ideas. Curiosities will be sparked, questions will flow, and imaginations will be fired up. * IBBY UK *
A truly stunning book to pour over for hours. * WRD Magazine *
