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Treasure at the Train Station is the latest offering from Goodearth publications.  The book contains a simple sweet story which blends the present and past of Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj Train Terminus, one of the oldest landmarks in Mumbai. A brief history of the train station and other interesting tidbits about Mumbai and its other landmarks are added bonus. The illustrations complement the story adequately and bring the tiny, unique Mumbai moments to life.  Not every book on Mumbai gets me excited. This one did. A must for every Mumbai loving kid and adult! The book has been written by  Joeanna Rebello Fernandes  and illustrated by Hitesh Sonar and Rituparna Sarkar. Kahani Takbak interacted with Joeanna Rebello Fernandes and Rituparna Sarkar to know more. Joeanna Rebello Fernandes calls Bombay home even though she lives in Gurgaon. For a decade she has written news features for a leading newspaper. She loves old buildings; They’re the q...

                                         I Need to Pee is a recent picture book from Penguin Random House India.   The picture book rakes up the vital issue of peeing when one leaves the comfort of our homes.   With an increasing number of crimes committed on children outside/inside toilets, I hope this book initiates a much needed discussion about providing a safe toilet experience for children and adults as well.   A must for every home and school library! Kahani Takbak interviewed both the illustrators (Meenal Sigh and Eric Egerup) and author (Neha Singh) about this book. Meenal Singh  and  Erik Egerup  are currently based in Bengaluru and have a studio called Runaway Mill. With backgrounds in architecture, industrial design and game development, they deliver a wide and diverse range of creative design projects. These include illustra...