#578 - सौरमंडल की सैर / Champu’s Trip to Outerspace
by Alankrita Amaya, translated to English by Sarita Saraf and illustrated by Devika Oza
“सौरमंडल की सैर / Champu’s Trip to Outerspace” written in Hindi by Alankrita Amaya, translated by Sarita Saraf to English and illustrated by Devika Oza. Published by AdiDev Press. An endearing bilingual book of the adventures of little Champu who is off to experience the different planets.
The book starts off with little Champu excitedly riding her rocket with her pet cat. She is off to outer space. She seems very excited and curious to be going on this amazing journey. A billion stars seem to be calling out to her. She takes a pit stop on each of the planets starting from Mercury right until Neptune. How does she feel on each one of them? What is she going to find out about these planets? Read the book to go on a virtual journey aboard a rocket with Champu and be fascinated by the different planets of the solar system.
The book is written in rhyming verse and a delight to read. Given that it is bilingual (Hindi and English), it can be read in both languages and by readers of different age groups. Though my ten and a half year old son was initially hesitant to read the book as it is a board book, he decided to read it in Hindi. He was hooked right away. Curious to know the names of the planets in Hindi and what Champu would find in each of the planets, he made his way through the entire book in no time. The bright and cheerful illustrations enhance the reading experience. Given that space is a fascinating topic for most children, this book is a treat for stoking their fantasy and imagination of going to each of the planets and learning about their features in brief. The format makes it enjoyable and easy to follow.
Recommended Age
The book is apt for children aged 4/5 and above.
Where to buy from?
The publishers AdiDevPress here.
Disclaimer - We received this book from the publisher, AdiDev Press, for review. Thank you to Archana and team AdiDev Press, for sending across the book!