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Nikhil and Jay Save the Day Synopsis
In these four interlinked stories about Nikhil and Jay and their family, there's always fun and mischief.
Jay wants to do things by himself on his birthday, but sharing with Nikhil turns out to be more fun.
They all go to visit Grandad and Nana, but where is the story dragon?
Then it's Pancake Day, the day when Amma makes yummy dosa, Indian pancakes.
And last but not least, Nikhil and Jay help to lead a campaign to save their local library from closing.
The Nikhil and Jay stories are perfect for children moving on from picture books to longer stories, helped by Soofiya's lively and characterful illustrations.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781913074623 |
| Publication date: |
5th August 2021 |
| Author: |
Chitra Soundar |
| Illustrator: |
Soofiya |
| Publisher: |
Otter-Barry Books Ltd |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
95 pages |
| Series: |
Nikhil and Jay |
| Suitable For: |
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Press Reviews
Chitra Soundar Press Reviews
Launch title in a culturally diverse news series for early readers, drawing on Soundar's own South Indian background. Each book features four family-based, interlinked stories, ideal for the first step up from picture books. -- Fiona Noble - The Bookseller
Perfect everyday stories for early readers... gentle stories that appreciate the value of family and the importance of everyday events. I'm loving the recipes in the back of each book as well. Going to try out Dosa and Chutney over the summer break! -- Charlotte Hacking (CLPE) - via Twitter
A perfect first chapter book for new independent readers. It's a series of stories about two brothers in a British Asian family. The stories are funny, gentle, real & make you hungry! Don't worry though, recipes are included! -- Jo Bowers (Associate Dean & Lecturer: Primary Education) - via Twitter
It's lovely to see these books for newly independent readers (or for reading aloud) starring a British Asian family. Chitra draws on her own South Indian background and the stories are illustrated with gently humorous line drawings by Soofia on every page. - Red Reading Hub
A perfect book for newly independent readers. With a dual heritage family, this book is important to have on your bookshelves, to ensure younger children are able to see diverse families reflected in the stories they read. The emphasis on the family leaves young readers with a warm and comforting feeling of contentment. I would highly recommend it as a read aloud for Year One. - Just Imagine
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About Chitra Soundar
Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She is the author of over 40 books for children, including the award-winning picture books You’re Safe with Me and You’re Snug with Me, illustrated by Poonam Mistry. Chitra has lived in more than three countries and has published in Asia, North America and Europe. As well as writing books, she is a speaker, oral storyteller and toe-dipper in writing for the small screen. Her stories are inspired by her close-knit family, her growing up in India filled with epics and folktales, play-acting and her travels around the world.
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