Think Big!

Geet is full of amazing ideas. But are her ideas enough to win at the October Bazaar when (really) she does not have the skills?

Illustrations by Mihir Joglekar

About the Series

The hOle books are a series of chapter books published by Duckbill Books (an imprint of Penguin Random House India). Jump into reading through a Duckbill hOle and discover delightful illustrated stories!

Reviews

“This book is a warm, clever nudge toward creativity, courage, and believing in one’s ideas even when skills seem to lag behind ambition. Geet’s journey, set against the backdrop of the October Bazaar, is paced just right—never rushed, never dragging. What stands out (apart from the cheerfully layered illustrations by Mihir Joglekar) is how metaphorical the narrative is without being heavy-handed. As someone who has read Varsha Seshan’s earlier books, I genuinely look forward to her new releases. Every time, it’s commendable how she wraps very real-world concerns—self-doubt, teamwork, perseverance—into stories that children can immediately relate to without feeling lectured. The language is accessible, the emotional beats are gentle, and the takeaway, quietly powerful. This is the kind of book that encourages young readers to think, “Maybe I can try too.”” – Enakshi J. (Amazon)

“This book not only shows the power of dreaming big and the courage and persistence required in materialising it, but also of friendships and the dynamics that play in classrooms. It emphasizes the fact that the different qualities the children possess, and how being different from each other does not necessarily need a hierarchy.” – Jainand Gurjar (Goodreads)