Basava And The Dots Of Fire/Basava Ani Prakashachey Thipke (Marathi)
Author : Radhika Chadha
Illustrator : Bhakti Phatak
Basava is collecting firewood in the forest when it grows dark and he can't find his way home. Who comes to his rescue? A gentle story with dramatic illustrations.
Rs. 100.00
| Age | 5+ |
| Specifications | 24 pages; 9.5”x 8.5”; full colour; soft cover |
| Translator | Snehalata Datar |
| ISBN | 978-81-8146-117-9 |
Every day, Basava goes to the forest to collect firewood for his mother. But one day it grows dark and he can't find his way home. That is when Basava sees the glowing dots of fire that light up the forest... A gentle story with a touch of magic and dramatic illustrations.
A simple engaging story
The story is a simple engaging one of a little boy from a remote village in India, who lives with his mother at the edge of a forest. Everyday, he makes a trip into the forest to collect firewood to help his mother cook food and keep them warm. And everyday, he returns home before sunset, head laden with firewood, back to the safety of his mother's arms. Saffrontree.org