Rete Bibliotecaria Bergamasca

Abstract: In a few days, Nila’s great-grandmother, Muthassi, will have lived to have seen a thousand full moons. As her whole family prepares to celebrate, Muthassi has an accident. On the day of the full moon, she is in a small hospital room with no view of the night sky. But Nila is determined that Muthassi will see her thousandth full moon, even if she needs to take the moon to her. Will she succeed? Illustrated in intricate, hand-done papercut art by Keerthana Ramesh, this gentle story by Shobha Viswanath is a celebration of family.

Abstract: Have you ever wanted to say ‘no’ to someone but didn’t want to hurt their feelings? Are there times when you’ve wanted to say ‘no’ but ended up saying ‘yes’ instead, and it made you feel awful? Join Sia on a captivating journey as she learns to confidently and gracefully say ‘no’.

Abstract: Why is a red munia red? Why does a bullfrog turn yellow? How does a painted stork get its pink colour? Why do some mushrooms glow in the dark? Why do purple sunbirds shine? And why do most mammals come in different shades of brown? This magnificently illustrated book explores the hows and whys of colours in the natural world.