Launching my new website

Updates on books, reviews and events will now be available at:

https:///www.nanditadacunha.com

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Announcing the launch of "The Magic in My Fingers"

Am thrilled to share that my latest picture book, titled "The Magic in My Fingers" has just been released by Karadi Tales.

t's a picture book for children that celebrates little girls and the magic of MUSIC. The story is loosely inspired by a childhood incident in the life of sitar and surbahar maestro Annapurna Devi.

For more on the book, check out the promo video at https://youtu.be/rwTOKdrjAWw

Selected for the Parag Honour List 2021!

'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street' is on the Parag Honour List (2021) - so thrilled! Parag describes the list as ‘a curated collection of outstanding books in English and Hindi for children and young adults.'

A big shout out to my amazing editors at Kalpavriksh, Sujatha Padmanabhan and

Tanya Majmudar

. And to

Priya Kuriyan

for those magical illustrations that made the book come alive. Congratulations to all the wonderful books on the list...

Review in the 'Teachers Plus' Magazine

This one’s special. From the Feb issue of Teachers Plus, the magazine for teachers. (Review by Geeta Iyer.)

To read the entire article pls click here: Children's Book Review

'Just like Papa' is a KSP Book Club Pick!

Kids Stop Press recommends 'Just like Papa' to their Book Club.

“..this book tells the little ones to follow their heart- do what they like and teaches them about being passionate.”

Here's the full review:

https://kidsstoppress.com/details/ksp-book-club-papa

Book session at Bombay International School.

Jan ended on a high note. I had such a fabulous time, sharing 'The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street' with the Grade 3 students of Bombay International School. The energy and ideas of the children were so heartwarming... Thank you, BIS! 

Here are some glimpses from the session; including some heartwarming feedback I received.

 

In the Kidsstoppress list of the top 10 children's books (by Indian Authors) of 2020!

 

'Just like Papa' in Hindu Young World (Jan 15th)

 

'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