“Apart from breathtaking illustrations, the book explores colors in a new and fantastic light.... This book is filled with possibilities … unusual details and pictures but perfectly plausible in a child’s fantastical world!”

“It’s been four years since we saw India’s most adorable elephant … Ashok Rajagopalan brings him trumpeting back into our homes with much fanfare and charm!… We also love that the cow in the book says ‘mbaa’ instead of ‘moo’!

“When one of the greatest children’s writers in India writes about one of the greatest musicians in India and you have one of India’s most celebrated artists illustrate the book, then you simply HAVE to pick up that book!... The best part of the book is the rhythm and the bols that pulsate through the story.”

“…a deeply engaging, informative and stimulating book ... Cariapa’s short forays into world archaeology encourage children to form a picture of the interconnectedness of ideas, events and influences in our history…. Simply written, attractively produced, the book offers a lively and fascinating narrative of immediate and compelling interest for children.”

“Important adolescent issues such as gender stereotyping are treated with flair and sensitivity. The narrative is self-reflexive and depicts how Mayil develops a sense of her own identity as a writer, while dealing with coming-of-age issues with humour and passion.”