A few years ago when we moved to Mumbai and were driving to our new home I noticed my then 3-year-old looking out the window and being rather pensive. After what seemed like an eternity, he turned and asked me, ” Why are there so many people in this city? What can they all be doing in Mumbai?” To explain the bustling metropolis that is Mumbai to a child is no east task. I mean think about it. How do you explain a city like Mumbai to a child? India’s financial capital, home to millions of people and more coming in daily, hub of the world’s most prolific cinema industry, birthplace of the infamous Vada Pav, and the list goes on and on and on. How do we break it down for a child?
Sure you can give them facts and figures but wouldn’t it be great if they could understand through something that was probably written just for them? That’s where Namaste Mumbai comes in.
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What is Namaste Mumbai?Â
Namaste Mumbai is a book written by Rachana Chandaria – Mamania and Kavita Bafana and illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. Mamania and Bafana are both from strong educators background and Prabhat is an independent illustrator, known for adding life to many popular books. Â
A completely illustrated book, Namaste Mumbai is the story of two siblings and their pet tiger as they discover Mumbai through their journey. From looking at tourist sites to getting to know Mumbai as a daily commuter, this is one book that will break down the city and present it to your child in a way they will surely understand. Written in simple rhyme, words on the page come alive because of the rich, detailed illustrations. This makes it really simple for a child to experience the sights and sounds of Mumbai.
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We are not talking just about the Gateway of India and Juhu Chowpatty! These kids and their tiger take a ride on the local train at what looks like rush hour, sit (or stand!) in a double-decker bus and even ride a horse cart on the beach! How is that for getting to know the Mumbai commuter?
Why you should pick up a copy?
- Pick up a copy of this book if you are looking to introduce your favourite city to your child or just need a reason to fall in love with this manic city again – because it does just that. This book lays the city bare in front of you, no jumbled facts, no embellished truths. This is the city and this is why the reader will fall in love with Mumbai.
- Simple for even an early reader to pick up and read.
- This is not a book that is a one time read. The words and the pictures will keep you coming back again and again.
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Mansi Zaveri
KSP Team
Parul Gupta
KSP Promotions
