Description

About The Book 

Step into the enchanting world of childhood curiosity and imagination! Kitu, a bright and inquisitive 5-year-old child, has come to a village homestay for a peaceful holiday with her family. As she plays in the lovely garden of the guest house, she observes a pair of birds hopping on the bushes and flying around. Kitu’s mother tells her that the birds are Bulbuls. With her mother’s help, Kitu discovers the bird’s nest. But why was the daddy Bulbul bringing insects for the mommy Bulbul? Why couldn’t she leave the nest? Were there eggs in the nest? Did they hatch before Kitu’s holiday ended? Find out along with Kitu and her Mom, in this sweet little story about the life of a Red-Vented Bulbul. Through the excited eyes of little Kitu and her bird-lover mom, enjoy this delightful read-aloud or self-read, with the most beautiful illustrations. A perfect book for 2 to 8 year old children, to spark their curiosity of nature around them.

About The Author

Meenal Dighe is in Indian author based in Mumbai. She has studied Chemical Engineering, HR Management and Psychological Counselling from prestigious Institutes in India. Meenal published her first mystery novel for kids, Disruptions in Dahanu – A Seaside Mystery from India, in November 2023. The Dahanu Detectives Series continues with the 2nd book called called Guilty in Gwalior – A Heritage Mystery from India, published in October 2024 and the 3rd book Ruckus in Rishikesh – The Mystery of The Temple Thefts, Published in November 2025. Meenal has special interest in birds and wildlife as well as the history and archaeology of India. She describes wildlife sanctuaries, libraries and museums as her favourite places on earth. She describes Salim Ali’s ‘Book of Indian Birds’ as her prized possession since childhood. After a successful career in corporate India, Meenal now spends her time helping municipal schools in villages of tribal areas, and travelling around India and the world, “finding stories everywhere”.