Guthli Has Wings

Dive into the enchanting world of 'Guthli Has Wings', a beautifully illustrated children's book that captures the essence of self-discovery and gender identity. Authored by Kanak Shasi and published by Tulika Publishers, this delightful paperback features 24 pages of vibrant cutout illustrations that resonate with emotions and questions that many children face. Set in the dimensions of 190 x 215 mm, this heartwarming tale revolves around a joyful child named Guthli, who adores drawing fairies, cycling, and swinging. However, her world turns upside down when she is told to wear her boy's clothes instead of her beloved sister's frilly frock. With a touching and straightforward narrative, 'Guthli Has Wings' addresses the significant theme of understanding one’s identity and the struggles that go along with it. The book invites children and parents alike to engage in meaningful discussions about gender expressions and societal expectations, fostering empathy and understanding. Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom readings, this book not only entertains but serves as a vital resource for promoting inclusivity and acceptance among young readers. Will Guthli find the wings she needs to embrace her true self and soar? Discover the captivating journey today!

Author: Kanak Shasi Publisher: Tulika Publishers
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 190 x 215 mm
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 15-10-2020

Guthli has Wings is everyone’s favourite —a story of a happy child Guthli who likes to draw fairies, swing and cycle. But then one day she is told not to wear her sister’s frilly frock that she loves, but her ‘own’ boy’s clothes. And things erupt. “Why do you keep saying I’m a boy when I’m a girl?” Guthli asks her mother. In that simple question lies all the bewilderment that children like Guthli feel, who don’t seem to others what they know they are. The gentle, bold story about gender identity tells it like it is, reality echoed in the flatness of the vibrant cutout illustrations—Guthli’s sparkle and sadness, her family’s confusion, the big question mark that hangs over them all. How will Guthli get wings to be herself, to fly?