Rattu and Poorie's Adventures in History

Penguin Random House India

Book design and Art direction for Rattu and Poorie's Adventures in History: 1857 by Parvati Sharma,
illustrated by Meghna Menon.

Rattu and Poorie do essentially what all siblings do—irritate each other, fight with each other and yet love each other, stand up for each other. They embark on a grand adventure with Rani Laxmibai, Nana Sahib, Bahadur Shah Zafar—the uprising of 1857! Filled with humour and wit this incredibly nuanced narrative takes us on this unforgettable journey. This superbly illustrated book is a blessing.
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Meghna Menon (@soulstuffjunkie) is such a talented, fun and dedicated collaborator. When we were working on this book, I learned a lot from her. I am sure she also learned some important lessons through the process, first and foremost—horses are a THING! Smit (@smits_bookery) and Parvati (@patrollate) thanks for making this happen. The most happy project, this one.