Clouds and Waves

by Rabindranath Tagore and illustrated by Sunaina Coelho

“Clouds and Waves” by Rabindranath Tagore and illustrated by Sunaina Coelho. Published by Katha. This is book three of Tantalizing Tagore which is the set of five poems by India’s most loved poet. A good way to introduce Tagore’s works to the little ones. This is an endearing poem through the eyes of a child. It is dedicated to all the little children and their mothers.

The little girl keeps getting invitations from the folks who live up in the clouds. They keep telling her that they play all day long and she can go join them. They even offer to pick her up if she comes to the edge of the earth or the shore and lifts her hands up. But all she wants is her mother’s company. She refuses to give in to all the temptations. 

The poem describes the tenderness of the relationship that a child shares with his/her mother. The charming illustrations are a bonus. Apt for 4+ year olds.