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A Home of Our Own

by Meghaa Aggarwal (illus. Habib Ali)

Ages 4–8Indian author

Sunehri and her friends, who live on the city streets, decide to play house with old plates, empty chip packets, plastic bottles and a broken helmet they have collected. A tender look at play, friendship and what makes a home.

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Author
Meghaa Aggarwal (illus. Habib Ali)
Age
Ages 4–8
Type
Homelessness, Play, Picture Book
Language
English, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu
Publisher
Tulika Books
Readers rate it
4.38 / 5 on Goodreads
In India
Available

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