Chalo Bazaar Format: Hardback

A bilingual Hindi-English picture book introducing children to vocabulary of fruits, vegetables, colors, and more.

Step into a mangal bazaar - a traditional Tuesday street market in India, much like a weekly street fair. This bilingual picture book follows Meena and her Maa as they explore colorful stalls through rhyming Hindi couplets and rhythmic English translations. Playful illustrations capture vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices, and street foods that make these bazaars so memorable—from cauliflower and coriander to roses, marigolds, golgappas, and kulfi. Side-by-side Hindi and English encourage joyful bilingual learning, while giving children a window into everyday Indian life and culture. An interactive “Meena’s Market Finds” spread at the back invites children to look, point, and name items in both languages, making this book perfect for family read-alouds, classrooms, cultural programs, and multicultural storytimes.

Anu Sehgal is a children’s author and the founder of The Culture Tree, a cultural literacy and language education company focused on South Asia, based in New York City. She believes that understanding one’s heritage, culture, and language is essential for children to grow into confident and self-aware individuals.

Komal Garg is an educator and award-winning children’s author who was born and raised in the Himalayan foothills. Her stories celebrate the richness of Indian culture and values, inspiring young readers to take pride in their roots. Kormal Garg lives in Mumbai.

Chandrima Chatterjee is an illustrator and former editor based in New Delhi who has always loved books, stories, and art supplies. She brings stories to life through vibrant, expressive artwork that captures movement and warm, fuzzy emotions on every page. When she’s not buried in her sketchbook, you might find her traveling, reading, watching movies, or enjoying a good meal.