Monday, July 13, 2015

BOOK REVIEW: “Kanna Panna” by Zai Whitaker/Niloufer Wadia (Publ: Tulika Publishers)



What would you do if nobody 'understands' you?

This story brings to light the 'power' of the less-abled and reminds us that being ‘normal’ has its limitations.

Narrated in the first person, this story is about Kanna, a quiet boy who doesn’t speak much even though words play around in his mind.  But then something happens during his stay with his Aunty’s family.  Something that makes him a whole new person!

Kanna, his Uncle, Aunty and cousins get trapped in the deep, dark maze of cave temples due to a sudden power outage.  Everyone is terrified, except Kanna.  The darkness does not scare him for he is used to it – Kanna is blind!



I love this heartening story and the charming illustrations that go with it. Kanna is such a cute little boy that during my first read of the book, I wondered why the parents were constantly picking on him.  That he is blind gets revealed rather suddenly, making the reader view Kanna differently.  But what follows is truly inspiring!

A thought-provoking read for children 6+.  


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