On January 3, 2015, Dr. Bina Thomas will be reading from her new children’s book ‘Anaconda in my Backyard and other stories’ at Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library. This will be followed by an interactive session where children can share their little deeds of kindness and hope. Children can ask her about archaeology, and heritage. You also get the chance to pick up a copy of the book at the venue. For more information, call 9847320281 or 7561840542

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The book is a collection of short stories written for children by Bina, who is an archaeologist by profession. Each story tries to sensitize children to the environment, child labour, inequality and civic and social issues. The stories and the cover have been illustrated by Rakesh P. Nair and the book was published by Folio.

“The stories move through a spectrum of value-based models of good citizenship, ranging from concern for the environment and nature to confronting issues such as child labour and sound pollution and the spreading of joy and goodwill through spontaneous acts of mercy, honesty and generosity,” writes Paul Zacharia in his foreword to the book.

The book was released by Prof. Khyrunnisa A at the book fair in Kanakakkunnu on December 21 (Picture Courtesy: DC)