Nikhil and Jay: Off to India by Chitra Soundar

Nikhil and Jay: Off to India by Chitra Soundar

Nikhil and Jay visit India in this third book in the sparkling Early Reader series about a British Asian family

"This book can help children move from picture books to longer stories, helped by Soofiya’s lively and characterful illustrationsIn this story, the boys have their first Chennai Christmas, with mango-leaf decorations, Indian sweets for Father Christmas, a basket of beautiful Indian wooden toys – and a special Christmas star as well as celebrating with family to see in the New Year the Indian way."

 

-- Darren Hardy * BookTrust Recommends: Best Books to Gift 2023 *

"Brothers Nikhil and Jay, along with their parents, visit their grandparents in Chennai, India at Christmas time. Through four interconnected tales, young readers embark on a rich cultural adventure with vibrant illustrations. Perfect for emerging readers transitioning from picture books to longer narratives, this book celebrates family, tradition, and the excitement of exploring."

-- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *

Chitra Soundar is a well known and popular writer and storyteller for children. Born in Chennai, she has written over 40 books, including Pattan’s Pumpkin (illustrated by Frane Lessac) for Otter-Barry Books and the first two titles in the Nikhil and Jay series: Nikhil and Jay Save the Day and Nikhil and Jay: The Star Birthday. The Nikhil and Jay books are inspired by Chitra’s two nephews and their real experiences within their blended family. Chitra divides her time between south London and Chennai, India.

Soofiya is a visual artist and illustrator. Soofiya’s work explores ideas around race, gender and bodies. Their illustration and design clients include Tate Britain, Mayor of London, Hachette, BBC, Nike and many more. They illustrated Nikhil and Jay Save the Day and Nikhil and Jay: The Star Birthday. They live close to the sea and like to spend weekends painting and taking care of their plants. You can see more of their work here: soofiya.com.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781915659118
ISBN 10	1915659116
Title	Nikhil and Jay: Off to India
Author	Chitra Soundar
Series	Nikhil And Jay
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Otter-Barry Books Ltd
Year published	2023-09-07
Number of pages	96
Prizes	Long-listed for Inclusive Books for Children 2024
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.