Phalon Ka Raja AAM: King of Fruits Mango

A bilingual Hindi-English picture book that celebrates mangoes in India's culinary and cultural heritage

"Phalon Ka Raja AAM" is a bilingual Hindi-English picture book that introduces young readers to the Hindi language and vibrant Indian culture through the beloved mango. More than just a fruit, mangoes symbolize prosperity and love and are fundamental to culinary and cultural traditions—featured in everything from sweet desserts to tangy pickles, and essential to rituals and festivals.With vivid illustrations and a poem in Hindi, accompanied by its transliteration and translation, "Phalon Ka Raja AAM" offers a rich exploration of Indian culture, language, and the deep familial bonds it nurtures.

Anu Sehgal is a children's author and the founder of The Culture Tree, a cultural literacy and language education company that focuses on South Asia. Anu believes awareness of one's heritage, culture and language is key for children to become self-aware and confident individuals. With an MBA from Yale University, she worked in the corporate sector for more than a decade. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two sons.Sanchari Halder, an illustrator with a lifelong passion for art since age three, specializes in children's book art. She skillfully blends various mediums focusing currently on digital illustrations. Her work, inspired by childhood memories, brings joy and nostalgia to the vibrant world of children's literature.