1,2,3 Idlis In a Sambar Sea

• Full-colour, beautiful and detailed illustrations on every spread
• Well-known Indian dishes from ten different Indian cities 
• The numbers one to ten in numerals and words 
• Simple rhyming text ideal for toddlers learning to count
• An informational spread that has interesting facts about the foods featured

Having grown up in various cities across India, Tanya developed a fondness for the fascinating visual diversity of the country. She is a communication design graduate from NIFT, Kangra and the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. She is currently Art Director at an advertising agency, but dabbles in illustration as a creative outlet.

Ashwitha Jayakumar loves writing and reading about history, war, food and culture. She is the author of over a dozen books for readers of all ages, including The Book of Emperors: An Illustrated History of the Mughals (Penguin Random House) and Incredible Indians: 75 People Who Shaped Modern India (HarperCollins India). She is also the co-founder of Indian Summer Press, a brand new independent publisher of comics, and holds an MSc in Literature and Society: 1688–1900 from the University of Edinburgh and an MA in Medieval Studies from the University of Leeds.

‘...is one such board book that uses Indian food to teach numbers to toddlers while taking them on a journey across India’s cities. The book features fun activities and introduces children to the diverse culinary culture of India through vibrant illustrations and text. Each page includes a seek-and-find activity, making the reading experience more engaging for young readers.’ - The Book Review Literary Trust

‘..A delicious quest that takes you through India’s bustling cities, this book takes you on a whirlwind tour of India’s great cities and the foods they are famous for.’ - The Hindu Youngworld

‘...This is a lavishly illustrated board book highlighting culinary culture, traditions and festivities across India.’ - TeleKids, Telegraph 

‘...showcases India’s vibrant foods across different Indian cities. The book helps children to discover each city’s specialities, such as Chennai’s idlis and Varanasi’s jalebis, and also have fun counting!’ - RobinAge newspaper

‘...such details in the illustrations act as wonderful windows for preschoolers like him to learn what a city is and what it comprises - ideas that can otherwise be challenging to fully grasp at such a young age.’ - Mid-day