Mukesh Starts a Zoo

Penguin Random House India

Book design and Art direction for Mukesh Starts a Zoo By Ruskin Bond
Illustrations by Gouri Katdare
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Mukesh is curious, enthusiastic and resourceful. So when he comes back from his visit to a zoo, no wonder he plans to start one with his friends! One thing leads to another and they all go from looking for their 'stars' to looking for their 'I-don't-know-where-they-are-now stars'. This extremely funny and quite happening tale by Ruskin Bond is definitely worth a trip to your nearest bookstore and then maybe an actual zoo!
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Working with Gouri was as refreshing and energizing as Mukesh's unexpectedly brilliant red hair. Also, she has made me fall in love with lizards all over again with this book. I mean, look at them cuties! And I cannot forget the cow and the duck! Love!