The Two Umas' "Out of the Way! Out of the Way!"

When Uma Krishnaswami asked me if I would like to participate in a blog tour I was intrigued. I've never done one, but the featured book (illustrated by another Uma, Uma Krishnaswamy) looked charming online and was being brought out by the admirable Indian publisher Tulika Books.  So I said yes.

I'm glad I did.  A clever cumulative tale for very young children, the book is a pleasure to read and view.  Having never been to India I can't weigh in on authenticity, but it comes across as very...