2 Years 8 Months
Me: Look here, Chinnu! If you don’t do this...
Shru: (In a bored voice) I know, I know. No TV, no playdough, no surprise color,
nothing!
Me: (Baffled because she stole my line) Yeah, you know it already.
Shru: I can’t wait to be a grown up, Amma!
Khyrunnisa A (Award-winning author of the Butterfinger series)
The fascinating workings of a child’s mind and a fond mother’s gift for words come
together in a most appealing manner in Shru-berry Tales. In these entertaining
snippets, Cauvery has not just recorded her little daughter’s innocent quips,
observations, worldly wisdom, unexpected and amusing reactions, concern
for others and the very occasional urge to do mischief, but has conveyed them
so endearingly that it is a treat to eavesdrop on these conversations. Enjoyed
reading this book!
Damodar Padhi (Vice President & Global Head, Talent Development, TCS Ltd.)
Parenting is one responsibility that cannot be delegated. Responsible parenting
is all about spending time with a toddler, answering many questions without
tempering endless curiosity, sprinkling love selflessly without expecting anything
in return. Many realise it, but not all of them practice it. Those who do, will find
themselves in Cauvery’s conversations with Shruti. And those who don’t, will
learn and derive inspiration for sure.
