Looking for Laddoo
by Aparna Karthikeyan
Ages 4–7Indian author
Karthik and his veterinarian mother weave through the iconic streets of Chennai searching for their missing pup, Laddoo — helping animals along the way. A warm, funny city adventure rooted in South Indian everyday life.
- Author
- Aparna Karthikeyan
- Age
- Ages 4–7
- Type
- Adventure, Animals, Picture Book
- Language
- English, Tamil
- Publisher
- Karadi Tales
- Readers rate it
- 4.20 / 5 on Kidsstoppress
- In India
- Available
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