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Bargad
Simple yet very profound story line,
Story is Heartfelt,
Deepening roots and broadening vision,
Eloquently written, gorgeously depicted
Refreshing take on the importance of protecting our natural resources, Catchy and colorful illustration
- Reviews
VikasNagar is an ancient progressive village. One of it's oldest resident Bargad is challenged of its existence. Bargad has stood all the challenges in the past but could it withstand modernization?
Illustrations are beautifully crafted demonstrating flow in an Indian setting.
This story teaches compassion and respect while introducing to culture.
Story is written in Hindi. Richness of language has been used to keep kids entertained.
Story is Heartfelt,
Deepening roots and broadening vision,
Eloquently written, gorgeously depicted
Refreshing take on the importance of protecting our natural resources, Catchy and colorful illustration
- Reviews
VikasNagar is an ancient progressive village. One of it's oldest resident Bargad is challenged of its existence. Bargad has stood all the challenges in the past but could it withstand modernization?
Illustrations are beautifully crafted demonstrating flow in an Indian setting.
This story teaches compassion and respect while introducing to culture.
Story is written in Hindi. Richness of language has been used to keep kids entertained.
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First published July 17, 2013
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Subhash Kommuru
13 books237 followersSubhash and Sujata hail from India. They migrated to the United States along with their memories of childhood and youth. Now that they are parents, just like every immigrant they crave to introduce their child to the culture and values of their upbringing. Yet it is challenging to teach something while you are in the midst of adjusting to a different culture yourself.
Subhash and Sujata both work in different disciplines and have different styles and backgrounds, but it is the upbringing of their son that brings them on the same page. That exact place where they meet is captured and reflected in their stories, where Subhash can express in words, and Sujata can illustrate them beautifully. Where he puts it in black and white, she adds color to it. You get the idea!
These stories are their attempt to share a glimpse of their childhood days with their son. He is their inspiration to write short stories that have meaning to them and provide teaching in some shape or form.
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Subhash and Sujata both work in different disciplines and have different styles and backgrounds, but it is the upbringing of their son that brings them on the same page. That exact place where they meet is captured and reflected in their stories, where Subhash can express in words, and Sujata can illustrate them beautifully. Where he puts it in black and white, she adds color to it. You get the idea!
These stories are their attempt to share a glimpse of their childhood days with their son. He is their inspiration to write short stories that have meaning to them and provide teaching in some shape or form.
Visit us on www.KommuruBooks.com
Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KommuruBooks
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kommurubooks
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March 6, 2014
We received this book to give an honest review.
Though I did like how the pictures were illustrated, and the moral of the story. I feel as though it lacked something that I can not put my hand on exactly. Me and K finished this book up about three days ago and I have been thinking on how to write this review up. Some of the words were hard to pronounce, and I understand that since this is a story set in India it would have names from there. K didn't really understand the full meaning of the tree. I had to explain it to him, what he got was that the people wanted to tear the tree down and they were not suppose to. I liked the cultural of another place is within this story so you understand where it is taking place.
The rhyming that is through out the story will keep the kids enjoying it. I would say I liked the story but I couldn't really feel the story out or connect with it. Would this be something I want to read to my children again probably not. But I will say give this book a try and see if you like it.
Though I did like how the pictures were illustrated, and the moral of the story. I feel as though it lacked something that I can not put my hand on exactly. Me and K finished this book up about three days ago and I have been thinking on how to write this review up. Some of the words were hard to pronounce, and I understand that since this is a story set in India it would have names from there. K didn't really understand the full meaning of the tree. I had to explain it to him, what he got was that the people wanted to tear the tree down and they were not suppose to. I liked the cultural of another place is within this story so you understand where it is taking place.
The rhyming that is through out the story will keep the kids enjoying it. I would say I liked the story but I couldn't really feel the story out or connect with it. Would this be something I want to read to my children again probably not. But I will say give this book a try and see if you like it.
March 6, 2015
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
When I first read the synopsis of Bargad, I thought it would be a good book to read to my spawn (He's also a lover of books), so I was quick to agree to a review.
Right away, he was impressed by the pictures, they helped keep him immersed in the story.
It was a sweet story with a great message - but the way it was told made it an awkward read. I understand it was a story from another country, but it would have been nice to have a pronunciation guide either at the front or after certain words. I am still not entirely sure I said them correctly. Also, some of the pages didn't flow as easily as others. Normally, after I read my son a book, we can discuss the book and he can tell me what I just read. In this one, he wasn't entirely sure. But he did like the pictures.
With that being said, I would rate this 3/5 platypires.
When I first read the synopsis of Bargad, I thought it would be a good book to read to my spawn (He's also a lover of books), so I was quick to agree to a review.
Right away, he was impressed by the pictures, they helped keep him immersed in the story.
It was a sweet story with a great message - but the way it was told made it an awkward read. I understand it was a story from another country, but it would have been nice to have a pronunciation guide either at the front or after certain words. I am still not entirely sure I said them correctly. Also, some of the pages didn't flow as easily as others. Normally, after I read my son a book, we can discuss the book and he can tell me what I just read. In this one, he wasn't entirely sure. But he did like the pictures.
With that being said, I would rate this 3/5 platypires.
March 7, 2014
I have never reviewed a children's book before now it is a little bit different for me. Bargad is a very thought provoking. The story is about a Banyan tree that sits in the middle of the mayors way of progress for the town so he want's Bargad removed. Only to realize later that he maybe wrong about Bargad and how helpful of tree he really is. I found Bargad to be a very heart warming story with some very good lessons to be learned from. I hope you will go pick up a copy and sit and read Bargad to your little one today!
August 30, 2014
While I appreciate the cultural value of this story and its significance, I don't know that many children will get it. The text has numerous words that will need further explanation for the child as well as pronunciation help. The illustrations are nice, in a homemade sense. Overall it is a nice book just lacking in polish and professionalism.
February 13, 2015
My Grand kids and myself enjoyed reading this book together. A couple of times.I thank the author and Goodreads for the opportunity.
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