The word ‘family’ means different things to different people. Parents, grandparents and siblings are family. But family can include a tree in your garden which is older than you are or a beloved dog or cat you grew up with, too.
Mayil thinks the world of her Thatha. She loves that he says “he says he doesn’t know when he doesn’t know.” She loves that he listens to her, makes up stories and believes that she is “an intelligent young woman.”
Write to us about someone in your family. What do you like about them? What do you hate? Do you have long chats and big fights? You can write about your brother or sister or anyone else who is family to you. Send them to tulikabooks@gmail.com and we’ll pass it on to Mayil. Doodles are welcome and candy, too.




