FICTION

Farmer Falgu Goes on a Trip

by Chitra SOUNDAR
illus. by Kanika Nair. 32p. Karadi Tales. Sept. 2016. Tr $10.99. ISBN 9788181903112.
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PreS-Gr 1—Farmer Falgu is in search of some solitude. All he wants is to escape the noise of his farm and find some peace and quiet. Instead, as he journeys in his cart he comes across an old man, a snake charmer, and some dancers, none of whom are silent. In this simple, short, lively story, Soundar uses repetition and sounds to keep readers engaged. "Tap-tap-tap the dancers tapped their feet. Phee-phee played the snake charmer on his pungi. Dum-dum went the drums. Trot-trot went the bullocks." Nair illustrates this volume with bold lines and textured landscapes that encompass the vibrant colors of northern India. Expressive images of an eventful trek will leave readers smiling.
VERDICT A good read-aloud to share with beginner readers to introduce vocabulary in a fun, interactive tale.
Reviewed by Megan Egbert, Meridian Library District, ID , Sep 01, 2016

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