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Gugulu, The Little Bear Dares Kindle Edition

by Srividhya Lakshmanan (Author), Akansha Krishnan (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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Go on a wild adventure with Gugulu, the sloth bear, as he takes on a journey deep inside the western ghats of India.

Gugulu's parents won't allow him to go to school alone. But he can't wait to explore the forest on his own. So one day, he runs ahead of his parents. And before he knows it, he ends up in a river filled with danger - first a roaring leopard, then a gang of gaurs, but soon he shrinks in fear. Will naughty Gugulu be able to reunite with his parents?

Gugulu, The Little Bear Dares, is a quirky, funny, beautifully illustrated story about new experiences and courageously facing challenges when encountered.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    April 29, 2022
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"Gugulu's daring nature will engage young readers and make them curious about just what he might do next... The rhymes in the story make it more interesting to read, and the illustrations are beautifully endearing." - YABooksCentral.com

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Gugulu wants to go to school all alone.
One day, he runs ahead of his parents.
And thinks he is good to be on his own.
That is, until he reaches the river...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TVLHKPH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Srividhya Lakshmanan (April 29, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3406 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Srividhya Lakshmanan

Srividhya Lakshmanan

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Srividhya always had a passion for storytelling and started to write when she was eleven. Her early success came when one of her dramas got selected by the ‘All India Radio’. She spent years reading and writing stories, giving her characters a bright sparkle. She has self published short stories and picture book in English and Tamil.

Visit her website: www.andbooks.in

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
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The story is very enjoyable! The illustrations are delightful! My grandchild really loved this story! The author wrote a very engaging story!
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bnnny
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely art and animals of India
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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This book illustrates so many interesting animals of the Western Ghats region of India. If your child is interested in animals they are sure to find this fascinating. I loved the drawings and appreciated the extra information about the animals at the end of the book. The story itself is a bit unstructured and my child did not find it very easy to follow but the illustrations made up for it.
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Love2Read
5.0 out of 5 stars Western Ghats
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022
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Gugulu is a sloth bear who wants to travel to
school without his parents. He gets away from his mother and finds other animals on his path. Gugulu slips into the water and encounters some scary animals. This book teaches readers to listen to their parents and behave. It reminds readers that parents want to keep them safe. This book also introduces animals of the Western Ghats that many are not familiar with. This book is written in rhyme and contains beautiful illustrations.
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Riverdancer
4.0 out of 5 stars A charming story in a unique setting.
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2022
Gugulu the sloth bear feels like he is finally old enough to get to school on his own, but his mom and dad still say he is not quite ready to make a solo journey. Adamant in his desires, Gugulu covertly separates from his parents, venturing independently into the nearby landscape. Along the way, Gugulu encounters a variety of creatures, some of whom are friendlier than others. But when Gugulu finds himself in the middle of a fast-flowing river with no way out, he finally understands exactly why his parents were being so protective. This colorful picture book introduces readers to the landscape of the Western Ghats mountains in India through colorful characters in a dynamic setting. Though the story revolves primarily around Gugulu, he is surrounded by many other kinds of animals that western readers may never have seen before. A picture glossary at the end of the book provides further information about these creatures, including a note about whether each animal is endangered or not. Rhyming phrases and onomatopoeia form the bulk of the brief narrative, the repeating structure of which will appeal to younger readers in a Storytime setting. Similarly, bright colors and a lovely overall design make the book a delight to see as well as read. While the word choice is not always ideal due to the need to form a rhyme, the story nonetheless reinforces the need to listen to one’s parents and wait patiently to do grown-up things when the time is right. This charming story incorporates an important message within the context of a landscape not often represented in children’s literature; it is a lovely addition to Storytime collections for young readers.
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Desdemona
5.0 out of 5 stars A great little book
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
A wonderful book for young children. Well illustrated goes along with a cute story of youthfulness! Lessons learned in many ways with an ending to satisfy the young minds. At the end of the book are treats that will entertain and teach about the characters in the book. My four year old loved it!
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Kam Brook
4.0 out of 5 stars eye-catching illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
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First impressions matter when it comes to books, and "Gugulu, The Little Bear Dares" by Srividhya Lakshmanan was very eye-catching. Akansha Krishnan knocked it out of the park with their illustrators! The group selfie was adorable. A few times, Gugulu’s nose seemed to get away from the illustrator. For example, the scene where the bear meets the purple frog.

Gugulu meets many animals during his adventure; the time doesn’t stick close to his parents. Some animals will be familiar to most children: leopard, jaguar, snake, and elephant. There might be some that are not so familiar to many kids: pangolin, Nilgiri flycatcher, and gaur. Srividhya Lakshmanan compiled a reference page with photos, favorite food, trait, and which family it belongs to. You’ll notice on this page there’re insects included. There’s also a fun maze to complete where children can help Gugulu get to school.

I couldn’t locate a recommended reading age for "Gugulu, The Little Bear Dares," when I was writing this review, but I do not think preschoolers or kindergartners will be able to read the story. However, they will enjoy having it read to them. Second and third graders will probably have a better chance at sounding out the animal names.
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Kika
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute animals and story
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023
This story follows a little sloth bear who, in their excitement for going to school, leaves the care of their parents for a bit. At first it's fun, but then it's scary. This is a good story to help parents and children navigate when it's ok to have more independence vs when you need to listen to your parents for your safety.
The illustrations are cute and contain animals from the region of the Western Ghats in India. I like that it gives an explanation on the animals of that region.
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Katherine Bartlett
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lesson!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
I love children's books where animals learn lessons and Gugulu certainly learns one! This is a great way to show kids that parents really do want the best for them when they tell them not to do something!
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J. Saunders
5.0 out of 5 stars Gugulu
Reviewed in Australia on May 12, 2022
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Wonderful illustrations and descriptions of all the other animals etc involved. A good storyline for children of all ages to enjoy :)
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