Woof

About the Book

AN ADVENTURE STORY ABOUT DOGS ON THE BEACH.

It's just before the Mumbai monsoon when the Don and her gang chance upon a mysterious package on the beach, only to find a little puppy inside.

Don's annoyed, her gang is upset. A new puppy spells trouble.

For the dogs on the beach, life can be tough. And the new arrival has broken their life's rhythm. But soon they discover Shingmo the Seventh is actually a sliver of sunshine on the beach. The pack weaves a circle of friendship and love that shelters them all through sun and storm.

These unforgettable dogs and their world come to life with Sagar Kolwankar's beautiful black-and-white illustrations. An adventure with a heart, Woof! is a must-read for anyone who's exchanged a knowing look with a dog.

About the Author

Aparna Karthikeyan is a dog mother, tree hugger and story teller. She has written for newspapers and websites about culture and livelihoods; books for big people (Nine Rupees an Hour, about the disappearing livelihoods of Tamil Nadu), and for children Kali Wants to Dance and Cat's Egg. She shares her home with her husband, daughter, plenty of books and two very important creatures-her dogs Puchu and Shingmo.