Nikhil and Jay: Off to India
Chitra Soundar author Soofiya illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Otter-Barry Books Ltd
Published:7th Sep '23
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Nikhil and Jay and Amma and Appa are off to India for the Christmas holidays to visit Chennai Granny and Grandad. In Grandad’s garden they are excited to see parrots and Chennai squirrels, a mango tree and a coconut tree. One day they go to the beach, play in the big waves and eat Granny’s Indian savoury snacks. The boys have their first Chennai Christmas, with mango-leaf decorations, Indian sweets for Father Christmas, a basket of beautiful Indian wooden toys – and a special Christmas star. And last but not least, the family see in the New Year the Indian way. They make a Welcome poster, Granny lights a lamp at midnight and they all eat Granny’s delicious Kesala as an Indian New Year treat.
This third book in the Nikhil and Jay series is perfect for children moving on from picture books to longer stories, helped by Soofiya’s lively and characterful illustrations.
"This book can help children move from picture books to longer stories, helped by Soofiya’s lively and characterful illustrations. In this story, the boys have their first Chennai Christmas, with mango-leaf decorations, Indian sweets for Father Christmas, a basket of beautiful Indian wooden toys – and a special Christmas star as well as celebrating with family to see in the New Year the Indian way."
-- Darren Hardy * BookTrust Recommends: Best Books to Gift 2023 *
"Brothers Nikhil and Jay, along with their parents, visit their grandparents in Chennai, India at Christmas time. Through four interconnected tales, young readers embark on a rich cultural adventure with vibrant illustrations. Perfect for emerging readers transitioning from picture books to longer narratives, this book celebrates family, tradition, and the excitement of exploring."
-- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *"This book allows the reader to relate to a variety of adventures through four interlinked stories. This book therefore is an ideal book for emergent readers, with accessible language, short chapters and delightful illustrations."
-- Paul Barker * English Associati- Long-listed for Inclusive Books for Children 2024 (UK)
- Long-listed for The Diverse Book Awards: Children's Books.
ISBN: 9781915659118
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
96 pages