Anaya’s Thumb

CREATING IMAGES WITH HIDDEN MESSAGES

A common plight faced by every parent was taken up as the theme for the story. Little Anaya loves sucking her thumb, but finally realizes it’s not fun! This got me thinking whether the crux of the story could be captured through visuals that worked as a cue. How do I tell a little child that thumbs and fingers can be used for so many playful activities? While working on the visuals I began to use my thumbs to make textures, backgrounds, animals and figures. The story had a happy, but nuanced style with a motley of thumb prints across the pages.

You can read and download the book on Storyweaver.

Client: Pratham Books
More Info: Written by Natasha Sharma
Year: 2014

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Anaya’s Thumb

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“Little Anaya visits the zoo and finds that it is no fun to suck your thumb. Though it is highly unlikely my 4 year old will let go sucking her thumb after reading the book, it sure guarantees giggles 🙂 This book comes with illustrations revolving around fingerprints.”

Off and Away [Reviewer, Goodreads]

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