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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
124
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
This childrenโs picture book for early readers is a fiction about a boy and a mischievous monster who brings music, mischief, and a mountain of bananas into his life. The central theme explores how we cope with change, the power of friendship, and the pull between quiet moments and lively chaos. The intended audience is ages 4โ8, and the tone is playful, comforting, and adventurous.
Story-led and illustrated, the narrative follows the boy through relief, confusion, anticipation, and joy as the monster returns and life goes bananas again. Bright, expressive artwork and a lively rhythm make the emotional beats easy to follow, inviting young readers to read along or enjoy the tale aloud. A light, whimsical noteโcaution: do not eat while reading this bookโadds a dash of playful fun to the reading experience.
This is a character-driven journey about friendship and acceptance. The interaction between the boy and his unpredictable companion explores resilience and empathy, showing how music and humor help navigate change. The storytelling provides a gentle arc of reconnection and lighthearted mischief without spoilers, making it a dependable choice for a childrenโs educational book that weaves social-emotional learning into every page. In addition, it invites interactive learning through reflective moments and questions for family discussion.
After finishing, readers gain confidence in navigating change, curiosity about unusual friendships, and a sense of joy and imagination that lingers beyond the last page.
Product Details
Author
Anushka Ravishankar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
124
Language
English
SKU
9780143478300
ISBN
9780143478300
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
12.9x0.6x17.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 299
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โน 14 Off
Nushka Ravishankar, Often Called The Indian Dr. Suess, Has Been A Pioneer In Writing Both Nonsense In Contemporary English In India And Also Picture Books. Some Of The Earliest Indian Picture Books To Be Published Internationally And Win International Awards Were By Her, Such As Tiger On A Tree, Catch That Crocodile And Elephants Never Forget. She Has Gone On To Collaborate With Many International Illustrators To Create Some Extraordinary Picture Books. She Is Also The Co-Founder Of The Much-Acclaimed Indie Publishing House, Duckbill. The Blend Of Humor, Realism And Nonsense In Anushka'S Writing, As Well As The Charm Of The Characters She Creates, Has Won Her Many Fans In India And Internationally. Pia Alize Hazarika Is An Illustrator Primarily Interested In Comics And Visual Narrative. Her Independent/Collaborative Work Has Been Published By Penguin India (The Pao Anthology), Comix.India, Manta Ray Comics, The Pulpocracy, Captain Bijli Comics, Yoda Press, Zubaan Books And The Khoj Artists Collective. She Runs Pig Studio, An Illustration-Driven Space, Based Out Of New Delhi.