Chhoti and Bade

Jul 17, 2026

This English storybook, "Chhoti and Bade," by Shivani Kumar, features illustrations by Rayika Sen and Sanjay Sarkar. Published in 2015, it is licensed under Creative Commons BY 4.0, allowing for commercial use, adaptation, and distribution provided the copyright and credits are maintained. The narrative follows Chhoti, a girl who loves the outdoors and often walks through fields, talking to crops and birds. One day, her exploration leads her into a forest filled with chirping birds and animal sounds. There, she encounters a remarkably large footprint on the ground, so vast that her feet could fit within it with ample space left over. Initially scared by the sheer size, Chhoti contemplates the enormous animal that might have left such a mark. Her fear subsides when she spots Bade, a truly enormous elephant, in the distance. Bade approaches Chhoti and gently nudges her with his trunk, a friendly greeting. Chhoti is deeply touched by Bade's exceptionally kind eyes, signifying the beginning of a gentle interaction between the girl and the gentle giant. The story emphasizes themes of curiosity, the overcoming of fear through understanding, and the innocent beauty of interspecies friendship found in nature.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time20 min

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What is the title of the storybook?

The title of the storybook is "Chhoti and Bade."

Who are the author and illustrators of "Chhoti and Bade"?

The author of "Chhoti and Bade" is Shivani Kumar, and the illustrators are Rayika Sen and Sanjay Sarkar.

What kind of license does the storybook have?

The storybook is licensed under Creative Commons BY 4.0, which allows for commercial use and adaptation as long as the copyright and credits are attributed.

Jul 17, 2026

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