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It’s a story of Mr Hugy old elephant who opens a school to teach the young animals about various problems they were facing and how to deal with them. Chingu a small Bear is one of his students who is curious in nature and has many questions. Witness the craziness and the lives of animals living in a forest called Woody Woods.

Annapurnakrishjeev weaves an entertaining as well as an informative tale that kids are going to love. Well, not only kids but each one of us is going to love this book. I liked the way Mr Hugy discussed various topics in his school along with other teachers and the way other animals shared their stories, educating young animals.

It’s a cute book that will make you laugh and will also tell about the struggles the animals face. I loved how they discussed topics like humans entering the forests, some are good while some are bad in such an intriguing way. Each chapter is beautiful in its own way and has its own experience.

The witty engaging writing style and the crisp gripping narrative make this book a fun read. Not to forget the cute pictures at the start of every chapter. The way the author sketched the characters is amazing. While you will love the quirkiness of Chingu, the subtle nature of Mr Hugy will win your heart. I loved reading Chingu’s thoughts the most.

What I loved most about the book is the author’s approach. She not only conveys an important message of saving forests and not destroying them but also tells about how it is important to save the animals.

The literary festival is my favourite chapter from the book along with the construction of the dam and the Human’s arrive. It’s a light, delightful read that you will enjoy.

Summary

‘Oh! We Brutes – The Kingdom of Animals’ is an educational fiction. The story surrounds the lives of animals living in a forest called Woody Woods. Chingu a small bear and Mr. Hugy an old elephant are the main characters of the story. Hugy opens a school to teach the young animals about various problems they were facing and how to deal with them. A number of facts are woven into the story, making it informative as well as entertaining Further, the book introduces various forms of literature like: poetry, song, prose, monologue, dialogue, skit, drama, letter writing, dialectics, dream, flash back, narration and description.  There is an urgent need to inculcate a sense of responsibility among the children towards this task. This book thus makes a miniscule attempt towards this enormous mission. The principal objective of this book is to educate children about the issues and challenges facing the environment. The book looks at the problems from the viewpoint of the animals. Certain issues like deforestation, extreme temperatures, increase in natural calamities like droughts and floods are integrated into the story. The book also discusses certain important topics like the balance of nature, food chain, an ecosystem in a simple and lucid manner. The book is specifically written for children above 8 years across the world. The book is however interesting and can be read by readers of all ages.

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