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Karadi Rhymes with Usha Uthup

by Shobha Viswanath (sung by Usha Uthup)

Ages 1–5Indian author

Indian rhymes for Indian children, about mangoes, not daffodils, and kites, not surfboards. Three picture books with QR codes for songs set to simple Indian ragas and sung by Usha Uthup.

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Author
Shobha Viswanath (sung by Usha Uthup)
Age
Ages 1–5
Type
Rhyme, Music, Picture Book
Language
English
Publisher
Karadi Tales
In India
Available

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