Asha the Auto-Driver (English)

Author : Aruna Shekar
Illustrator : Sandhya Prabhat

Asha’s first trip in her colourful auto every morning is to the flower market, where she buys a big bag of jasmine buds. Follow her through the week and through the city, as she picks up and drops off passengers at the railway station, the beach, the cricket stadium… stringing and selling jasmine all the way.

Vibrant pictures liven up the route and offer snapshots of a city – Chennai!

 2024: Winner, Children's Picture Book: Illustrations – Atta Galatta BLF Book Prize

Rs. 195.00

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Age 3+
Specifications 24 pages; 9.5” x 8.5”; full colour; soft cover
ISBN 978-81-968679-5-9
First Published 2024
Tags days of the week, lady auto driver, multitasking, street scenes

Brings to life the very essence of Chennai

With bold strokes and vibrant colours, Sandhya's illustrations will instantly transport you to the bustling streets of Chennai. They're so evocative that you're left with a craving for a strong cup of filter coffee and a strand of mallipoo! — Atta Galatta-BLF Book Prize Citation

An endearing picture book

The story ... unfolds simply in Aruna Shekar’s effortless and easy style. [The] heartwarming illustrations complement the text, and the busy market place, the narrow streets of Chennai and its puddles—all come alive! — The Book Review, November 2024

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Asha the Auto-Driver (English)

Asha the Auto-Driver (English)

Asha’s first trip in her colourful auto every morning is to the flower market, where she buys a big bag of jasmine buds. Follow her through the week and through the city, as she picks up and drops off passengers at the railway station, the beach, the cricket stadium… stringing and selling jasmine all the way.

Vibrant pictures liven up the route and offer snapshots of a city – Chennai!

 2024: Winner, Children's Picture Book: Illustrations – Atta Galatta BLF Book Prize

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