Who Stole Bhaiya's Smile
Author:
Sanjana KapurPublisher:
Pratham BooksLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
Picture-books2 Reviews
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Bhaiya does not feel like playing these days. Could it be because of his new monster friend Dukduk, who is always hanging around him? No one in the family takes Bhaiya seriously. But Chiru knows there is more than what meets the eye. A story about the lingering effects of depression.
READING LEVEL: 04 For older children who can read with confidence.
Written by Sanjana Kapur
Illustrated by Sunaina Coelho
ISBN: 9789353099817
Pages: 24
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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