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Chitra Soundar is originally from the culturally colourful India where traditions, festivals and mythology are a way of life. After six great years in the island city-state Singapore, Chitra now lives in London.

Chitra's primary interest is in writing picture books and early & emergent readers. She enjoys retelling funny folktales from around the world, especially from India. ...more

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Sona Sharma is coming soon!

I wrote my first story for Sona Sharma in 2015 – she came fully formed on the page along with her Grandfather whom she calls Thatha (Grandpa in Tamil) and Elephant, best friend and imaginary friend all rolled into one.

[image error]Published by Walker Books,
Illustrated by Jen Khatun

Although I loved Sona in her first story I wasn’t sure a quietly funny family story will appeal. My first confidence

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	You're Safe With Me by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Poonam Mistry (Illustrator) 4.23 avg rating — 276 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You're Snug with Me by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Poonam Mistry (Illustrator) 4.10 avg rating — 242 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Uma Krishnaswamy (Illustrator) 3.94 avg rating — 141 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pattan's Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern India by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Frané Lessac (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 3.84 avg rating — 123 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shubh Diwali! by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Charlene Chua (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 3.96 avg rating — 110 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Farmer Falgu Goes on a Trip by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Kanika Nair (Illustrator) 3.83 avg rating — 72 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Farmer Falgu Goes to the Market by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Kanika Nair (Illustrator) 3.79 avg rating — 63 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You're Strong with Me by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Poonam Mistry (Illustrations) 4.09 avg rating — 65 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Farmer Falgu Goes to the Kumbh Mela by Chitra Soundar (Goodreads Author), Kanika Nair (Illustrator) 3.78 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Farmer Falgu Goes Kite Flying 3.41 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.”
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“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”
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“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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“Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.”
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“I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn’t know.”
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