Sometimes objects come in handy in unexpected ways, for purposes other than what they are intended for! (Just like the time my husband used a clean diaper to take care of a coffee spill in a rental car!!)
For Balu, a routine walk home turns into a special experience, all because of a basket!
On his way home from school, Balu finds an abandoned basket on the street. He picks it up and continues his journey home. On the way, he uses his basket in various ways to help vendors selling their wares as in a typical village market! An egg-seller running after his chicks, a flower-seller with her crying baby, a fruit seller with fruits that roll off his table, and more!
The story is accompanied by lovely illustrations that bring to life an Indian village market and make us an eager observer to Balu's journey home.
As I read this story to children, before turning each page we played a guessing game about who Balu would help next and how!
There are several things one can get from this story - the importance of reusing and recycling, the power of creativity and feeling good by helping others.
Highly recommended for children 3+.
