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Chitra Soundar

  • 4 stars across 45 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
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
28th October 2019

You're Strong with Me

Age range 4 to 8The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraf... 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 ... 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 ... MoreNikhil and Jay: The Star Birthday

(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
5th September 2019

Manju's Magic Wishes: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Purple Book Band

Book Band: Purple ( Ideal for ages 6+) A fun, magical story, ideal for children practising their reading at ho... MoreManju's Magic Wishes: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Purple Book Band

(1 review) Review
11th June 2020

Tiger Troubles: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: White Book Band

Book Band: White ( Ideal for ages 6+) An energetic animal story, ideal for children practising their reading a... MoreTiger Troubles: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: White Book Band

(1 review) Review
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