Book Descriptions
for Farmer Falgu Goes to the Market by Chitra Soundar and Kanika Nair
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Farmer Falgu is on his way to the market with a cart full of tomatoes, potatoes, cilantro, and three kinds of eggs. On the way, the cart bumps over potholes, a family of ducks makes the oxen stop, a big truck scare them, all leading to all three kinds of eggs cracking and some of his vegetables being destroyed. However, optimistic and resourceful Farmer Falgu gets to the market and uses what is left of his wares to make delicious omelets. There are lots of sounds and the rhythmic text make it a great book to read-aloud.
USBBY Outstanding International Books, 2019.
Author hails from India and lives in London.
Chennai, India. Originally published in English by Karadi Tales Company in 2014.
© USBBY, 2022. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Farmer Falgu is off to the market to sell his produce, but has some unexpected bumps along the way. But then, Farmer Falgu can usually find his way out of any mess!
Chitra Soundar's energetic tale radiates with adventure, while Kanika Nair's visual style underscores it with minimal artwork splashed with just a dab of vivid, striking color.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.
