Paati’s Beat

Taaku takku takku takku,
Kadakku modakku kadakku modakku ...
Paati goes on and on and on... crushing, grinding and chewing betel leaves and betel nuts. Thaatha can't bear it anymore! He asks Thambu Teacher for help, and he tells Thaatha what to do - but the noise only gets noisier!

With cacophony, rhythm and repetition, this cumulative tale built around sound play is perfect for storytelling - which is just what the author loves to do! Inspired by her mother's fondness for chewing betel leaves, and a Tamil film song. Jeeva has taken the story around the world. From small towns in Scotland, where betel chewing is entirely unfamiliar, to Thailand, where it is common, both adults and children have eagerly echoed its raucous, infectious beats. Hilarious illustrations capture action and expression in this din-filled delight of a picture book that calls out to be read aloud!

Available in:

• English

Author: Jeeva Raghunath
Illustrator: A. S. Krishna Swamy
Publisher: Tulika

Format:

• Paperback