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Nikhil and Jay

Flying High

Chitra Soundar illustrator Soofiya illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Otter-Barry Books Ltd

Published:11th Jan '24

Should be back in stock very soon

Nikhil and Jay cover

Nikhil and Jay feel sorry for Appa when he falls and hurts his ankle, but they make him feel better by playing Dayan, the Indian Board Game; litter-picking at the Clean and Green Club is great fun when the boys do it in the park with all their friends; one windy day Nikhil, Jay, Amma and Appa make kites and decorate them – and have a fantastic time flying them; Jay doesn’t like tidying up but he discovers that putting away his toys can be a fun game when he does it together with Nikhil! 

The Nikhil and Jay series is perfect for children moving on from picture books to longer storybooks

"This delightful first chapter book is illustrated in black and white on every page and is a great way for newly independent readers to experience Christmas in India in the company of two excited young boys."

* BookTrust: Books we love in December 2023 *

"Perfect for children in KS1 or lower KS2 transitioning from picture books to short-chapter books, this series blends fast-moving storylines with relatable characters and situations. It's also ideal for booster book clubs and to improve reading confidence."

-- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List - Jan 2024 book club picks *

"…The fourth book in the charming series for new solo readers... As always bold, cheerful black and white illustrations by Soofiya complement Chitra’s telling of these tales, which are based on her own upbringing."

-- Red Reading Hub

"The stories are delightful and present family life in a very positive way. They show diversity and inclusivity…

Chitra Soundar’s narrative is beautifully supported by Soofiya’s cheerful illustrations…The stories are ideal for young readers making the transition from picture books."

* Just Imagi

ISBN: 9781915659170

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

96 pages