A Song in Space: Kesarbai Kerkar
Author:
Shubhshree Mathur, Neha singhPublisher:
Pratham BooksLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
Picture-books4 Reviews
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Little Kesar loved to sing. She never imagined that when she grew up her voice would travel to distant galaxies. Read this book to find out about legendary singer Kesarbai Kerkar’s fascinating musical journey.Written by Neha Singh and Illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur.
ISBN: 9789354675591
Pages: 20
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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