Chhuk-Chhuk-Chhak

Jul 17, 2026

This charming storybook, "Chhuk-Chhuk-Chhak," authored by Vinita Krishna and illustrated by Suvidha Mistry, captures the imagination of a young girl named Nanhi. Nanhi sets out to draw a very long train on her slate, starting with a detailed engine puffing out smoke. However, she quickly realizes her slate is not large enough to accommodate the entire train, prompting her to find an alternative canvas. She resolves the space constraint by drawing the train's coaches directly on the floor. Nanhi continues to draw coach after coach until her chalk is completely used up. Upon finishing, she surveys her creation and is delighted to find that her floor-drawn train stretches as far as the verandah, a testament to her creativity and persistence. The book, reformatted for Bloom by Cara Ediger, is published by Pratham Books and is available under a Creative Commons license, encouraging adaptation and sharing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time20 min

Chhuk-Chhuk-Chhak

Author: Vinita Krishna

Illustrator: Suvidha Mistry

Translator: Ritu Singh

FAQs

What does Nanhi want to draw?

Nanhi wants to draw a long, l-o-n-g train.

What problem does Nanhi face while drawing on her slate?

Nanhi faces the problem of not having enough space on her slate to draw the entire train after drawing the engine.

How does Nanhi solve the problem of limited space?

Nanhi puts her slate and chalk down and starts drawing the train coaches directly on the floor.

Jul 17, 2026

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