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A simple storyline, a wonderful visual treat and an absolutely unique concept. The book scores at all levels as we accompany Neela and Peela and feel their excitement about the carnival. - Indian Moms Connect A colourful and dazzling book that shows off perfectly the amazing spectacle of a traditional indian carnival. We truly wish we could really visit the Bhil Carnival but this is a wonderful way to catch a glimpse of it ourselves! - Read It Daddy blog This is a book that will make children's eyes pop-out with awe; there's something very magical that comes from opening a book and encountering the unexpected and even repeated visits are certain to delight. - The Illustrated Forest blog The illustrations and the narrative are both vibrant with the celebratory energy that carnivals everywhere evoke. - Kirkus Reviews

A simple storyline, a wonderful visual treat and an absolutely unique concept. The book scores at all levels as we accompany Neela and Peela and feel their excitement about the carnival. - Indian Moms Connect A colourful and dazzling book that shows off perfectly the amazing spectacle of a traditional indian carnival. We truly wish we could really visit the Bhil Carnival but this is a wonderful way to catch a glimpse of it ourselves! - Read It Daddy blog This is a book that will make children's eyes pop-out with awe; there's something very magical that comes from opening a book and encountering the unexpected and even repeated visits are certain to delight. - The Illustrated Forest blog The illustrations and the narrative are both vibrant with the celebratory energy that carnivals everywhere evoke. - Kirkus Reviews Solidly rooted in Indian village life, the book offers great scope for discussions and could also be a great tool to help children discover other art forms, thereby creating an awareness and appreciation of the rich tapestry of the folk arts of India. - Young India Books

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"Gita Wolf was born in Calcutta but educated in different cities in India, including New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. She received her Masters degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Erlangen/Nuerenberg, Germany. In 1994, she started Tara Books, as an independent publishing house based in India. Beginning with ""The Very Hungry Lion"" in 1995, she has written over 20 books for children and adults. Several have won major international awards and been translated into multiple languages. One of her latest books - ""Do!"" - was honored with the prestigious Bologna Ragazzi New Horizons award. Subhash Amaliyar is an artist from the ""Bhil"" tribe of India. He paints in his traditional style and lives and works in Bhopal, Central India. Catriona Maciver lives in Chennai, India, and Oliver Mayes lives in London."

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