Lalita Iyer writes for children and grownups and doesn’t believe in picking a side. Her books include The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories, The Whole Shebang, I’m Pregnant, Not Terminally Ill, You Idiot! and more recently, Sridev Queen of Hearts. She’s a Sangam House Fellow and has been a journalist and columnist, having written for Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Times of India, India Today, National Geographic Traveller, Hindu, Elephant Journal, among others. She is being raised by two boys, one of whom is feline.
This collection of tales on virtues has been specially chosen to build values and enhance the bonding between a parent and a child as they step on this wonderful journey together. In this collection important virtues like fearlessness in adverse situations, sensitivity towards others, being helpful, courteous and independent are showcased through engaging and beautifully illustrated stories.