Author : Chewang Dorjee Bhutia
Illustrator : Chewang Dorjee Bhutia
Norbu's father buys him a pair of yellow shoes that a monkey mistakes for bananas! A story set in Sikkim with refreshingly different pictures.
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| Age | 3+ |
| Specifications | 20 pages; 9” x 9”; full colour; soft cover |
| Translator | Sandhya Rao |
| ISBN | 978-81-8146-102-5 |
| First Published | 2005 |
| Tags | story about shoes, story set in Sikkim, monkey, animal, humour |
Norbu's father buys him a new pair of shoes. Then, a monkey comes along . . . This simple bilingual book introduces beginner readers to a less-known part of India — Sikkim. Rising mountains, Buddhist monastery, Sardarji truck-driver . . . so typical, and painted with a keen and affectionate eye.
Gem of a book
With its simple story line, the book will successfully draw the young reader in. The uncluttered illustrations, depict life in Sikkim - a town nestled in the tall Himalayan Mountain, its beautiful landscape and sights. Another gem of a book by Tulika that showcases India – its legends, culture and folklore, through stories set in various parts of the country, making children aware and appreciative of the wonderful diversity of the land. Young India Books