{"product_id":"boom-boom-prema-revathi-tulika-books-childrens-picture-book","title":"Boom Boom - Prema Revathi - Tulika Books Children's Picture Book","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_67c31972d4597e66-25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep into a powerful, poignant, and beautifully visual coming-of-age journey that explores the lives of India's forgotten nomadic communities. \u003cspan class=\"citation-129\"\u003eWritten by celebrated activist, educator, and filmmaker Prema Revathi and published by Tulika Books, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"244\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-129\"\u003eBoom Boom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-129\"\u003e is a deeply moving, award-winning picture book that sheds light on heritage, identity, and the modern shift away from ancestral traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-129 citation-end-129\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_67c31972d4597e66-26\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-128 citation-end-128\"\u003eThe story centers around a young boy named Sura, named humorously by his mother after her favorite movie star’s colossal box-office flop.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-127 citation-end-127\"\u003eSura leads a carefree, vibrant childhood—selling stickers at the iconic Velankanni Church, climbing tall palm trees, and playing in the shade of a massive tamarind tree.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-126 citation-end-126\"\u003eHowever, his perspective on the world dramatically shifts the day his grandfather arrives.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-125\"\u003eHis Thatha is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"415\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125\"\u003eBoom Boom Maattukaarar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125 citation-end-125\"\u003e—a traditional, nomadic fortune teller who travels from town to town with his beautifully adorned bull and a sacred drum, foretelling people’s futures.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-124 citation-end-124\"\u003eSura quickly realizes that his grandfather belongs to a dying breed, caught between ancient heritage and a rapidly changing world.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_67c31972d4597e66-27\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-123 citation-end-123\"\u003eWoven seamlessly from real-life stories shared directly by children of nomadic communities in Tamil Nadu, Prema Revathi provides an authentic, introspective glimpse into a culture that values freedom, yet faces extreme social marginalization.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-122 citation-end-122\"\u003eAccompanied by striking, block-printed visual narratives illustrated by Anthoni Guruz, this premium paperback functions as an empathetic window into another way of life.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-121\"\u003eWidely acclaimed for its cultural importance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"459\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121\"\u003eBoom Boom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121\"\u003e was shortlisted for the prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"505\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121\"\u003eMehlli Gobhai Children's Book Illustrator Award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121\"\u003e and proudly selected for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"578\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121\"\u003eTata Trust's Parag Honour List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121 citation-end-121\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-120 citation-end-120\"\u003eIt serves as a brilliant literary bridge to spark meaningful discussions with young readers about empathy, social awareness, and the rich diversity of India's cultural landscape.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy This Acclaimed Modern Fable Belongs on Your Shelf:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_67c31972d4597e66-28\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHonored and Award-Winning:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-119 citation-end-119\"\u003eRecognized on the Parag Honour List for its exceptional storytelling and cultural preservation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_67c31972d4597e66-29\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReal Grassroots Inspiration:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-118 citation-end-118\"\u003eFormulated from the actual lived experiences and oral narratives of nomadic children in rural Tamil Nadu.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_67c31972d4597e66-30\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMasterful Visual Artistry:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-117 citation-end-117\"\u003eFeatures a captivating, rugged visual narrative by artist Anthoni Guruz that keeps readers mesmerized on every page.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default 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