A Touching Story

I wanted to read children's books that are easy, sweet, yet thoughtful from some days. Penguin Publishers Duckbill group, has sent a few books to review as I checked for such books. Tadaaaa…Coincidence! As soon as the books arrived, I could not wait finished reading.

- Swapna Peri

BOY, BEAR

This book has changed my perception of Children's books. I always had in mind that fantasy fiction or books like Hardy Boys only comprise Children's Literature. This 40-page book by Adithi Rao is a story about a Madari family in Mumbai. It gave me an insight into how to win bread. These people work hard. The boy is left clueless when his Baba is gone with two bears with him. Often dogs or cats or some other animals are shown as pets, and their unconditional love towards the people who rear is written. Here, the mighty Bear offers the boy help. Though the story separates the boy and the Bear, it ends with the happy news that the boy is enrolled in a school.

About the Book

Boy, Bear have grown up together on the streets of Mumbai. Baba is a madari. But now that Baba is gone, how are Boy and Bear to survive? The Hook Book series of short, simple stories for beginning readers come with fun stories set in different parts of India, gorgeous illustrations and quick exercises to enhance the reading experience.