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Thukpa for all

"Tsering can't wait to taste his grandmother's delicious noodle soup. He invites a string of friends and neighbours home. But as preparations get underway, there is a power cut and the house is plunged into darkness. Will Abi be able to put together the much-anticipated thukpa? Told from a blind chi...

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Main Authors: Praba Ram (Author), Preuitt, Sheela (Author)
Other Authors: Ranade, Shilpa (Illustrator) (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Chennai : Karadi Tales Company, 2018.
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Soups > India > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:"Tsering can't wait to taste his grandmother's delicious noodle soup. He invites a string of friends and neighbours home. But as preparations get underway, there is a power cut and the house is plunged into darkness. Will Abi be able to put together the much-anticipated thukpa? Told from a blind child's perspective, this tale by Praba Ram and Sheela Preuitt is accompanied by Shilpa Ranade's stunning illustrations." --
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN:9788193388983
8193388984
Author Notes:Sheela Preuitt & Praba Ram love stories of all sorts. Stories about children, about animals, about food and crafts, about mountains, about prehistoric life, about space, and just about everything in our universe. As children's authors, they find it essential, and immensely gratifying, to share inclusive narratives showcasing kids who simply want to be who they are. When they are not seeking wisdom from their fuzzy-tailed feline friends, their other purr-suits include concocting soupsfrom varied cuisines, growing seasonal vegetables, and supporting childhood literacy in their community. Praba works with children via book clubs, art appreciation workshops, and writing groups. She has a master's in Public Policy from UCLA. Sheela Preuitt & Praba Ram love stories of all sorts. Stories about children, about animals, about food and crafts, about mountains, about prehistoric life, about space, and just about everything in our universe. As children's authors, they find it essential, and immensely gratifying, to share inclusive narratives showcasing kids who simply want to be who they are. When they are not seeking wisdom from their fuzzy-tailed feline friends, their other purr-suits include concocting soupsfrom varied cuisines, growing seasonal vegetables, and supporting childhood literacy in their community. Day-time coder and night-time writer, Sheela also volunteers as a reading specialist at her kids' school. She holds a master's in Science Education. Shilpa Ranade is an illustrator and an Associate Professor at the Industrial Design Centre at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India. A talented animator and film-maker, Shilpa's works have been exhibited and awarded at various national and international film festivals.

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