'Top Reads of 2020' from the December issue of the Robin Age (newspaper for children)

'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street' in some lovely company of books published this year!

 

MumsandStories reviews 'Just like Papa'

Excerpts from the review: 

"Just like Papa is a heart warming tale for kids. The child at home immediately picked up to read it at once looking at the title."

"The book beautifully explains what one can do with perseverance or what it means to ‘follow your heart’. Imagination and even the mind block is discussed in a way that is understandable for kids." 

Full review at the link below:

Just like Papa by Nandita da Cunha

A special storytelling session

Stories with Seema shared this lovely update after a session with The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street 

"The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street, written by Nandita da Cunha, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan and published by Kalpavriksh is one of those rare gems that just has to be shared. 

 A delightful book of a young girl who sits alone every evening, in a dump yard on Sunderbaag Street until one day her old eccentric craft teacher disturbs her solitude but ends up planting an amazing idea!! This sets them off on a mission that changes her life… and the lives of many who live on Sunderbaag Street. 

A beautiful story that delves on loss, sadness, recycling, trash to treasure environment, community and much much more..... 

Needless to say, the kids loved the story and it's characters like Zara, the little girl, the uber cool 😎 Tod Phod Gang and of course could not help gushing at the adorable Mrs. Gappi🥰 

A day well spent sharing stories, art work especially those from trash. (More of that in the next post😁)" 

https://www.facebook.com/StorieswithSeema/posts/795771451152607

"Just like Papa" reviewed on Bookedforlife

"It is natural for young children to idolise parents. They may even dream of being just like them! But, every child also goes through the journey of discovering who they are. Their intrinsic qualities, like and dislikes are unique to them. How can parents gently lead their kids to discover themselves? This is the poignant theme that runs through this apparently simple book, titled Just Like Papa (Tota Books)" 

"A good addition to your picture book collection!" 

Full review at Just like Papa by Nandita da Cunha

Heartwarming review for 'The miracle on Sunderbaag Street' by Myth Aunty

THE MIRACLE AT SUNDERBAAG STREET Author: Nandita da Cunha Illustrator: Priya Kuriyan When I first heard about this book...

Posted by Myth Aunty on Sunday, November 8, 2020

Just like Papa: Reviewed at TokaBox

US Based Tokabox has published a wonderful review of Just like Papa. Equally excitingly, they will now make it a part of their store. (They deliver across 22 countries) 

From their review: "This is a beautiful book about encouraging our children to find their hidden potential and to cherish their individuality. I also love the symbolism of the 'hands' that Gee's father paints. Shreya Sen's stunning illustrations add so many layers to the story and really make the symbolism come alive for the child who is reading the book."

Review at 'Grey Matters'

And here’s yet another review for “The miracle on Sunderbaag Street”...A fabulously insightful review from Grey Matters... that's gone gone straight to the heart of the book. 

"It is a vital reminder that a small group of people, inspired by a need to bring a change, is the only prerequisite to save the planet - indeed a poignant reminder that "We are the change we are waiting for."

Check out the full review at https://www.facebook.com/greymatterdiscussions/posts/196742838746812

Fun session with third graders at Akshara high School, Mumbai (Oct 27th)

 

Students of Std 3 were lucky to meet Nandita Da Cunha today with her latest title 'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street'....

Posted by Akshara High School on Tuesday, October 27, 2020

October Events - book sessions go online!

Just Like Papa -  was shared with close to a hundred third graders from Pathways, Noida...sharing stories of successes, 'failures,' snippets of a fun quiz...and of course... the story of Gia in 'Just like Papa'

'Sunderbaag Street' was shared in a fabulous session hosted by Kahani Tree bookstore, Mumbai. Such fun - with storytelling, scavenger hunts, whacky recycling ideas, games, singing and more!

Sunderbaag features in the Sunday Mid-Day

 

Gappi's coming to Kahani Tree! See you there :)

'Just like Papa" gets its first fabulous review

Wow.  'Just like Papa' received this wonderfully insightful review at Grey Matters!!

Love how the review is full of ideas of how parents and educators can share the book with children

Especially for children facing failure for the first time; or those with a tendency to compare (or get compared) and let it affect them... check out how this story can start some all-important conversations...

Of kids' dreams and struggles and a brush with failure... Just like Papa is a beautiful picture book by Nandita da Cunha...

Posted by Grey Matters on Monday, October 12, 2020

Sunderbaag ready to travel overseas! Plus this great review on Toka Box

The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street got a lovely review from Toka Box!

"...such a wonderful and heart warming story". The complete review is at this link.

https://www.tokabox.com/blog/new-books-for-october

And the news gets better - the Seattle based Toka Box team will be stocking the book as a part of their curated library of children's books - and they ship to 22 countries around the world. For all those outside India waiting to get their copies - here's the link to pre-order.

https://www.tokabox.com/.../the-miracle-on-suderbaag-street

A fantabulous launch for Sunderbaag

What a blast I had this Sunday! Over 70 minutes of games, book reading, art activity and fun interaction ... over 70 children ... and their energy and enthusiasm made my day

Thanks so much

Katha Mehfil

and

Kalpavriksh

... couldn’t have asked for a better launch for “The Miracle on Sunderbaag street”. Thank you Dream Grove team for your special appearance and lovely share out.

And thanks to all the lovely children who made this such a memorable and fun book event

     

     

Yay! Such a lovely Sunday surprise - came across this recommendation from Funky Rainbows Book Buzzar

"A wonderful addition to any child's bookshelf - especially those children who say.. 'what can I do to make our planet a more beautiful place?'..." So touched with that review, Vidya Mani

Here's the link to the video - a great compilation of books on nature, with a special discussion with the one and only Zai Whittaker. Sunderbaag comes in at around 25 min

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=372671740584900

#indianchildrensbooks #kidlit #indiankidlit

Happy wildlife week, folks!

This Sunday, Oct 4th at 4 pm... See you there!!

And here's a sneak peek at 'Just Like papa!'

 Here's a sneak peek of 'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street' - thanks to Peekabooklitfest!

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Introducing.. 'Just like Papa'

My second Picture Book has also just released! 

 'Just Like Papa' has been published by Tota Books (Full Circle Publishing), with whimsical, watercolour illustrations by Shreya Sen. 

Set in Goa... this is a story about dealing with failure and about following your heart... Young Gia wants to become an artist, just like her father, a famous Goan artist. But when she lifts a brush, her mind goes blank. Does this mean she can never be... Just Like Papa?

Available on Amazon and on the publisher's website 

https://fullcirclebooks.in/product/just-like-papa/    

More soon...

Here are the details! 'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street' is a picture book for children (6-8 years)

It was inspired by a beautiful patch of green revived by a bunch of wonderful people at Bandra’s Dreamgrove (D’Monte Park road.)

You can order copies at kalpavriksh.org/our-store/the-miracle-on-sunderbaag-street/ Or email the publishers at kvbooks@gmail.com for your copy. 

SO excited...

Miracles do happen...

 It's Out!!

Details to follow soon....