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Introducing Brachio: A Towering New Children’s Fable from HarperCollins Children’s Books

Tina Narang, Executive Publisher – HarperCollins Children’s Books India says, “We are proud to publish Brachio, a book that will easily stand out as one of our tallest not just for its size but also for its brilliant story and illustrations. Venkataraghavan’s delightful story about a tall, very tall character sits within a book taller than most and is accompanied by Ananya Broker Parekh’s stunning illustrations. It’s unmissable, truly outstanding and a very special book.”

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Talking about the book, author Venkataraghavan Srinivasan notes, “Children love to compare their heights, so imagine what it would be like to be toweringly tall. I am such a person, tall enough to touch most ceilings. I wrote Brachio as a fun, fable-like story about a tremendously tall person that explores larger themes of friendship and self-worth. Are Brachio’s friends only using him for his height? How can he be more than just a tall guy? What does being tall really mean? For readers aged 7+, Brachio is the most gorgeous, visually striking book you’ll own this year.”

 

Illustrator Ananya Broker Parekh remarks, “It was such a joy building Brachio’s very tall, slightly topsy-turvy world with scraps of cloth, patterned bits of paper, and lots of glue to hold it all together. Brachio reminds me that everyone’s a little different in their own way, and that’s what makes life so interesting.”

Tina Narang, Executive Publisher – HarperCollins Children’s Books India says, “We are proud to publish Brachio, a book that will easily stand out as one of our tallest not just for its size but also for its brilliant story and illustrations. Venkataraghavan’s delightful story about a tall, very tall character sits within a book taller than most and is accompanied by Ananya Broker Parekh’s stunning illustrations. It’s unmissable, truly outstanding and a very special book.”

Aparna Kapur, Editor for the book adds “An author whose protagonist needs lots of room, and an illustrator who loves to let a page breathe—who could ask for a better combination? Brachio is a new tale that sounds like an old fable. It’s a book about friendship, adventure and self-acceptance. It’s also a book about the delightful results of juxtaposing different artistic voices.”

Brachio

lives by the beach,
loves helping people
and is very, very tall.
But what will he do when the village-folk no longer need him?
As he embarks on a remarkable journey,
Brachio becomes a star,
gets hit by fluffy balls
and makes a great escape!
Will Brachio ever discover what it truly means to be tall?
AGE GROUP: 7+

 

About the Author

Venkataraghavan Srinivasan is so tall that he can touch most ceilings. He was the first person to receive the NLF Fellowship for Children’s Book Creators. He also wrote the nonfiction book The Origin Story of India’s States. He first wrote and performed Brachio as a play for children.

About the illustrator

Ananya Broker Parekh is a visual storyteller and illustrator whose work spans picture books, films, textiles, and newspapers. She has illustrated for The New York Times, The Guardian, and the Museum of Broken Relationships. When she is not drawing, she goes for long walks, reads as many books as she can and thinks about what she’d like to make for dinner.
The official release date for this title is December 15th.
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