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Where Do Stories Live?

By Meenal Patel
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When Avni receives a journal as a gift, she questions what is worth putting on its blank pages. Through observation, contemplation, and adventure as they walk to their aunt's house, Avni and her younger sister Isha discover the magic of storytelling hiding in butterfly wings, homemade... Read More
Format: Hardback
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In this charming and meditative story by author-illustrator Meenal Patel, a young girl embarks on a journey to discover the stories all around her.

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When Avni receives a journal as a gift, she questions what is worth putting on its blank pages. Through observation, contemplation, and adventure as they walk to their aunt's house, Avni and her younger sister Isha discover the magic of storytelling hiding in butterfly wings, homemade meals, and shared laughter. This sweet picture book aims to encourage children to recognise and treasure the stories that make up their own lives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798217003198

Publisher: Penguin Young Readers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 May 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Kokila

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meenal Patel Penguin Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Young Adult

About the Author

Meenal Patel is an Indian American artist, designer, and author based in Minnesota. She is inspired by family, strong women, textures in nature, little joys from everyday life, and her Indian American heritage. Her work has been recognized by PRINT, Communication Arts, and HOW International.

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