Chitra Soundar

  • 5 stars across 56 books
Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She grew up surrounded by the myths and stories of India and is inspired by its diverse culture and natural beauty. Chitra has over 30 books in print worldwide and regularly goes into schools to tell stories and conduct workshops. Her book You're Safe With Me (with illustrator Poonam Mistry) was shortlisted for the 2019 CILIP Kate Greenway Medal.

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1st November 2018

You're Snug With Me

At the start of winter, two bear cubs are born, deep in their den in the frozen North. “Mama, what lies beyond here?” th... MoreYou're Snug With Me

(4 reviews) Review
14th March 2024

Ballet Besties: Yara's Chance to Dance

'This bubbly, inclusive story, filled with meticulous detail, will be a winner for 7+ dance fanatics' - GuardianPirouett... MoreBallet Besties: Yara's Chance to Dance

(4 reviews) Review
1st March 2010

A Dollop of Ghee and a Pot of Wisdom

Here is a bunch of dung-dropping, sweet-stealing, luck-jinxing villains!Four stories about young Prince Veera, who, alon... MoreA Dollop of Ghee and a Pot of Wisdom

(2 reviews) Review
1st April 2018

You're Safe With Me

When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, wh... MoreYou're Safe With Me

(2 reviews) Review
23rd April 2019

Change

Anu has to deal with Hannah's insults every day at school. When Hannah insults her grandad in his shop, will Anu let it ... MoreChange

(2 reviews) Review
3rd October 2019

You're Strong With Me

The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraffe. As she bound... MoreYou're Strong With Me

(2 reviews) Review
5th August 2021

Sona Sharma, Looking After Planet Earth

Sona Sharma combats climate change.When Sona learns about the climate crisis at school and is very worried that no one i... MoreSona Sharma, Looking After Planet Earth

(2 reviews) Review
5th August 2021

Nikhil and Jay: The Star Birthday

In these four interlinked stories about Nikhil and Jay and their family, there's always fun and mischief. Grandad and Gr... MoreNikhil and Jay: The Star Birthday

(2 reviews) Review
29th August 2024

Garland Of Lights: A Diwali Story

One lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth.She blesses all with wisdom and health.Feasts. Fireworks. Fun with family and fr... MoreGarland Of Lights: A Diwali Story

(2 reviews) Review
1st September 2016

Pattan's Pumpkin: An Indian Flood Story

Pattan has an amazing pumpkin... it grows BIGGER than the goats, BIGGER than the elephants, until it is as TALL as the... MorePattan's Pumpkin: An Indian Flood Story

(1 review) Review
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