The Katha Chest
By Radhiah Chowdhury
Illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year
Six-year-old Asiya loves to go to Nanu's house. Best among all of Nanu's treasures is the big old chest filled with quilts that tell the stories of the women in Asyia's family.
With gorgeous, fresh and beautifully colourful illustrations inspired by Bangladeshi katha quilts and traditional West Bengali pattachitra panel illustrations, The Katha Chest is a beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture and memory.
By Radhiah Chowdhury
Illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year
Six-year-old Asiya loves to go to Nanu's house. Best among all of Nanu's treasures is the big old chest filled with quilts that tell the stories of the women in Asyia's family.
With gorgeous, fresh and beautifully colourful illustrations inspired by Bangladeshi katha quilts and traditional West Bengali pattachitra panel illustrations, The Katha Chest is a beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture and memory.
By Radhiah Chowdhury
Illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year
Six-year-old Asiya loves to go to Nanu's house. Best among all of Nanu's treasures is the big old chest filled with quilts that tell the stories of the women in Asyia's family.
With gorgeous, fresh and beautifully colourful illustrations inspired by Bangladeshi katha quilts and traditional West Bengali pattachitra panel illustrations, The Katha Chest is a beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture and memory.
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Format: Hardback
Dimensions: 28.2 cm x 23.2 cm
Pages: 32
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ISBN: 9781760524326
Publisher: A & U Children’s
Release Date: 30 March 2021
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Author: Radhiah Chowdhury
Illustrator: Lavanya Naidu
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Early Childhood (4-6 yrs)
Younger Readers (6-9 yrs)
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DIVERSE CULTURAL VOICES, FAMILIES
family, love, culture, heritage, memories, stories, women, Indian, Bangladesh, Bangladeshi quilts, Pattaachitra-Bengali folk art
