Awards

• Short-listed for Books for Topics Book of the Year 2022 (UK)
• Winner of Books for Topics Book of the Year 2022 (UK)

Overview

Journey through India and explore its incredible diversity in this richly illustrated book, with words from a Costa-winning author. Written by award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan with detailed artwork by Nina Chakrabarti, this is a joyful celebration of India and its incredible people, places and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander through Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible country it is today. Winner of the Books for Topics Book of the Year! Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards 2023! “A truly stunning book to pour over for hours.” WRD magazine “This colourful, evocative journey through India […] does a superb job of conveying the vast scale, variety and richness of the subcontinent, touching intriguingly on its wealth of wildlife, food, festivals, dance, scientific innovation and history.” Guardian

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[...]in her first nonfiction title, Bilan celebrates India's people and places, revealing what makes the country so special and vibrant. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller * An amazing book with something for everyone. If you're lucky enough to have a school library, this should be on the shelf. * Childrens Book Sequels Blog * readers will discover something of the history of Delhi, where ancient and modern sit side by side; see some of India's amazing and diverse wildlife, be astonished by the beauty of some of the architecture [...] I suggest you get a copy, read it and start planning your visit. * Red Reading Hub * A truly stunning book to pour over for hours. * WRD Magazine * Featured in the CLPE October Books Roundup * CLPE *

[...]in her first nonfiction title, Bilan celebrates India's people and places, revealing what makes the country so special and vibrant. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller * An amazing book with something for everyone. If you're lucky enough to have a school library, this should be on the shelf. * Childrens Book Sequels Blog *

[...]in her first nonfiction title, Bilan celebrates India's people and places, revealing what makes the country so special and vibrant. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *

Author Information

Jasbinder Bilan was born in a stable in the foothills of the Himalayas that had been in her family for generations. Her debut novel Asha and the Spirit Bird won the prestigious Costa Children's Book Award and The Times Chickenhouse Fiction Prize. Jasbinder studied for an MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University and now lives near Bath, in England, with her husband, two sons and an adorable dog named Enzo. She works as a teacher and in her free time (when she's not out walking Enzo), loves writing stories for children. Nina Chakrabarti studied illustration at Central Saint Martin’s College and The Royal College of Art, London. She uses line drawing to explore her love of the decorative arts, inspired by her past in Calcutta, India, where she grew up, and the exuberance of London. She is the author of the bestselling My Wonderful World of Fashion which has been translated into ten languages.

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