Raju & The Runaway Calf | Children’s Illustrated Book

Description

Details- Ages 7+ | Paperback | Children’s colourful illustrated book |  pages 33

About the book:

It’s Maatu Pongal, and Raju can’t wait to honour his favourite calf, Laddoo! But while everyone else races to help with the festivities, Raju always seems one step behind. Then Laddoo runs off, turning the joyful day into a wild chase! As friends and family dash after her, Raju chooses a different path: one that might just save the day. Published by Bookosmia & written by author Archisha Sarath, this book is a vibrant celebration of individuality and quiet determination, Raju and the Runaway Calf is the story of a boy with cerebral palsy who proves he can do anything – just in his own way.

About the Author:

Archisha Sarath was born in Australia, where she and her parents lived for fourteen years. She started reading before she could walk, and always dreamed of becoming an author. After moving to India, she began volunteering at Sei Sanjeevani, a Cerebral Palsy Care Centre, where she soon went from interviewing children, parents and physiotherapists for the centre’s social media, to asking herself a question: why had none of the picture books she’d grown up with featured characters like the remarkable kids she was meeting? She realised she wanted to create positive representation for kids with CP, giving them the chance to see themselves as the heroes of their own stories – where the child takes centre stage, not their disability.

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Published by Bookosmia under its Sprout Program to publish young authors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is Raju and the Runaway Calf about?
It’s a children’s illustrated book about Raju, a boy with cerebral palsy, and his beloved calf Laddoo, set during the Maatu Pongal festival. When Laddoo runs away, Raju shows that determination and individuality can save the day.

Q2. What age group is this book suitable for?
The book is recommended for ages 7 and above.

Q3. What makes this book unique?
It is one of the few Indian children’s books featuring a protagonist with cerebral palsy, focusing on their strengths and individuality.

Q4. Who is the author?
The book is written by Archisha Sarath, who was inspired by her volunteering experience at a cerebral palsy care centre to create stories with positive representation.

Q5. Is this book illustrated?
Yes! It is a colourful, illustrated paperback with 33 pages, designed to engage children visually as well as through storytelling.

Q6. How does this book promote inclusion?
It celebrates kids with disabilities as heroes of their own stories, encouraging empathy, diversity, and positive representation in children’s literature.

Q7. How do we know about Sai Sanjeevani Celebral Palcy Care Centre?

Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care centre, is a rehabilitation centre for children with Cerebral Palsy. Launched in 2019, we provide children with Cerebral Palsy high quality physical therapy and rehabilitation completely free of charge.  You can know more about the centre in the link below.

Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care centre

Q8. How long will shipping take?
Orders are shipped within 5–7 working days.

Q9.Where can I buy the book?

The book is available on Amazon and Bookosmia