Lata Mani is a historian, poet and cultural critic. She has published on issues ranging from feminism to contemporary politics and spiritual philosophy. Her adventures with writing for children began in 2008 with a request for a story from her four-year-old nephew, and, as it can sometimes happen, one story led to another. Lata lives in Bengaluru.
When rock bees build a bee colony in Gowri's balcony, her mother asks Mr Ramaiah, a bee expert, for help. As Gowri learns about bees and the environment, the reader is drawn into a contemplative journey of discovery.
When Ali focuses on a spider's web through a camera, he understands the difference between looking and seeing. Photographs and illustrations take the understanding further.
The story of four boys climbing a tamarind tree one warm afternoon speaks about looking inward. The pictures speak to the heart.
