The Race for Rugda by Lesley D. Biswas and Anupama Ajinkya Apte is a heartwarming story for young readers. In some ways, it’s an old-fashioned tale, one that helps us believe goodness and kindness will always be rewarded. Yet, it conveys this message in the sweetest possible way without hitting us on the head with its moral!
Savita’s mother has been ill for a while. When she’s finally regaining her appetite and her strength, all she wants is rugda–a mushroom that people in Savita’s village forage for in the woods. Savita is determined to find the mushrooms for her mother, but when people need her help with other things, what can she do?
As the story progresses, we hope that things will turn out for the best–and they do. Ultimately, we finish this delightful Hook Book with a smile, reassured that all is well with the world!
| Title | The Race for Rugda |
| Author Illustrator | Lesley D. Biswas Anupama Ajinkya Apte |
| Tags | Hook Book, Picture Book |
| Ages | 5+ |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 |
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