Book Review | Aaloo Maaloo Kaaloo

Author: Vinita Krishna

Illustrator: Suvidha Mistry

In the good old days, children visited their grandparents’ houses in the village during vacations. Because most villages did not have electricity and had limited “entertainment” options, it was easy to engage children in household chores.

Children would help out in the vegetable garden, the elders at home in running errands, and perhaps even meeting friends in the village for a cool dip in the local pond.

Aaloo Maloo Kaloo is a fun story about a boy named Maloo who is visiting his grandmother in the village. His grandmother asks him to pick vegetables from her garden. His canine friend Kaloo also accompanies him.

Suvidha Mistry’s illustrations along with author Vinita Krishna manage to create vivid images of the vegetable garden and the rural landscape, which can transport you to the countryside; an excellent book for kids to learn more about colours and vegetables.

Yet another gem from the Pratham Books, it is a good read-it-aloud book for kids in the ages ranging from 2-4 years.

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