India
Icky, Yucky, Mucky!
By Natasha Sharma, Anitha Balachandran (Illustrator)
Icky, Yucky, Mucky!. Natasha Sharma. Illustrated by Anitha Balachandran. Young Zubaan Books, 2012. First published in New Delhi, in 2011. ISBN 9788189884963. 32 p. (Ages 4+). Picture book.
Believed to be one of the most disgusting rulers, Maharaja Icky and his wife Maharani Yucky drive their citizens of Ickhtarpur to their wit’s ends. With stunning illustrations this story gives a lesson to young readers about table manners. Would pair with You Can’t Kill Snow White by Beatrice Alemagna. The author is based in Mumbai and has written books across different age groups and formats. Voted in top 3 in the RivoKids Parent and Kids Choice Awards (2014) and Listed in Karadi Tales list of Top 12 books of 2011. Watch a short excerpt of the book read by the author.[mi]