POONACHI : LOST IN THE FOREST

PERUMAL MURUGAN

ILLUSTRATIONS: PRIYA KURIYAN

Upset with her cheating friends, Poonachi walks off in a huff. Into the forest … deeper and deeper. It gets dark and scary, but it is also magical. And she’s truly free.

Will this little goat be able to live in the forest forever?

The much-loved black baby goat from Perumal Murugan’s Poonachi returns in this tale of adventure, wonder and belonging.

WHAT’S SPECIAL?

• A story inspired by Perumal Murugan’s highly-acclaimed, bestselling novel Poonachi.
• The original Poonachi cover was the recipient of the best cover award at the Oxford Awards.
• Poonachi was short-listed for the JCB Prize for Literature.
• Stunning illustrations in red and black.
• A story of belonging.

IDEAL FOR:

• 4 to 8-year-olds.
• Children and adults who love picture books,
• Those who appreciate art and good story-telling.