Electric Birds of Pothakudi
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Electric Birds of Pothakudi
Inspired by a true story about a family of birds nesting in a village’s streetlamp, this poetic picture book is a moving exploration of community, solidarity, ecology and the preservation of wildlife. Winner of the 2023 Prix Felipé for Ecological Children’s Literature.
Karuppu Raja dearly loves his small village of Pothakudi. He takes great pride in being responsible for its only source of light, switching the circuit breaker on every night to power the streetlamps.
But one evening, he discovers a bird's nest buried deep inside the box. He's faced with a terrible dilemma: to turn the switch on and destroy the nest or to leave the village in darkness until the fledgelings are born.
Electric Birds of Pothakudi is inspired by a true story about a family of birds nesting in a village's streetlamp. It features a rich tapestry of diverse characters, each adding depth and vibrancy to the narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849769150
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 20 March 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Tate Publishing
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Joëlle Jolivet
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 295.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 52
About the Author
Karthika Naïr is a poet, playwright, fabulist and dance scenarist. Les Oiseaux électriques de Pothakudi (Éditions Hélium/Actes-Sud, 2022) - her latest children's book illustrated by Joëlle Jolivet - won the 2023 Prix Felipé for "ecological children's literature", and is shortlisted for the 2023 Prix Franco-Allemand de la littérature de jeunesse.
Joëlle Jolivet is an illustrator who works mostly in linocut. Her books have been published internationally.
She lives and works in Ivry-sur-Seine, France.
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