just like mowgli the jungle Bookwho discovers the beauty of the wild through his animal friends, Jungle Jugalbandi The programme imparts Hindustani music education to children through the story of a forest and its inhabitants.

Jointly presented by Ashmi Shah’s kids lifestyle brand Peek-a-Boo and Kamakshi & Vishala Khurana’s The Sound Space, Jungle Jugalbandi The book follows the adventures of Koyal in the jungle, who is in search of a mate to join her band. The book, attractively illustrated by Aayushi Shah, aims to introduce children to the ragas, talas and sounds of various instruments of Hindustani music. Young readers can also scan the QR code to listen to the jugalbandi of Koyal and her friends.

In the digital age, when most of the kids have become addicted to gadgets, Jungle Jugalbandi This is an effort to take them closer to the world of words, colours, sounds and nature.

The cuckoo sings kuhu kuhu while flying, the elephant plays the tabla and the bear plays the sitar. The three set out to find more members for their band. Later, a monkey and a tiger join the team. Finally, the five gather for a meeting.

This colourful book is a unique way to introduce the classical art form to children. It is a resource for parents and teachers to create an engaging environment that sparks children’s curiosity.

From the gentle tinkle of the veena to the resonant tune of the trumpet, these books introduce children to a kaleidoscope of sounds produced by various musical instruments. Such exposure not only develops an understanding of music but also generates an interest in learning to play.