Machher Jhol
Description
When Gopu's father (Baba) falls sick, the visually impaired Gopu knows he would have to step out alone. He negotiates the crowds, the markets and the traffic of the city of Calcutta, all by himself, to reach his grandma's house to get her to cook Baba's favourite fish curry. Does he succeed in bringing it home to him?
Activities
What Does That Mean?
There are many words that may be unfamiliar to you in this story. Here are some of them with their meanings: arti= a ritual dhakis= drummers bhaj...
Special Meals
The fish curry (Machher Jhol) was a very special meal for Baba. Ask your child what a very special meal is for him/her. Why is it so special? Is the...
How Far Is It?
Gopu walked 742 steps from his house to the market. Guess how far that is from your house, and then walk with your child to see if your guess was cor...
