Zany artist Koki Oguma loves to wander around his neighbourhood in Tokyo, watching people go about their business. Then he goes home with his head full of ideas, and starts to doodle. Sometimes his scribbles take on a life of their own, and he’s not sure what they’re meant to be. So he talks to them, to find out more, and see what they can be turned into. One day, for example, one of his scribbles turned into a terrific beard. Koki started talking to the beard, and realized that it needed a barber. So he added a barber to his painting. A barber would have fun with this beard. Or would he be nervous? Hmm... read the story and find out!

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About the Author
Koki Oguma is an art teacher and illustrator based in Tokyo. A few years after completing a two-year art course in Tyuo Art School in Japan, he found himself drawn to children’s art. Now an art teacher, he introduces various art techniques to kindergarten children. This is his first book with Tara Books.

Gita Wolf is a highly original and creative voice in contemporary Indian publishing, and the founder of Tara Books. She is known for her interest in exploring and experimenting with the form of the book. Gita has written over twenty books for children and adults, many of which have been translated into multiple languages and recognized internationally.

Andrea Anastasio is an artist and designer who was born in Rome in 1961. He studied Philosophy, Asian studies, and Street Theatre, before going on to start a very successful design practice.
Andrea’s connection to India is a long one, going back to 1991 when he began researching rural architecture, folk art and religion. He now regularly commutes between India and Italy. He is currently working on several new projects with Tara Books.

Bhajju Shyam is widely accepted as the finest living Gond tribal artist in India. Bhajju’s intricate and colorful work is well known throughout India and has been exhibited in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Holland and Russia. Alone in the Forest is Bhajju’s seventh book with Tara Books, and his fourth as a solo artist. From the walls of his tribal village home to international acclaim, Bhajju’s has been an incredible creative journey.

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Product details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tara Books (May 15, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
ISBN ‏ : ‎ 9789383145652
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches