The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art
School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 48
Published: 2018
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"The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art" tells the story of Nek Chand, an artist who transformed a discarded plot of land in India into the astonishing Rock Garden of Chandigarh. Amidst the backdrop of India’s social and political changes, Nek Chand secretly created a magical landscape filled with sculptures made from found materials. This tale highlights his creativity and perseverance in the face of challenges, celebrating the power of art to inspire and unite communities. Through vibrant illustrations, Claire A. Nivola captures the essence of this hidden world and its impact on culture and identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Barb Rosenstock is the author of the Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box , Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library , The Camping Trip that Changed America , and several others that have received numerous accolades and starred reviews. She lives in Illinois with her husband, sons, and two big poodles. Amy Hest has written many children's stories including Rosie's Fishing Trip, Jamaica Louise James. When Jessie Came Across the Sea (Winner of the 1998 Kate Greenaway Medal) and four books about Baby Duck: In the Rain with Baby Duck; Baby Duck and the New Eyeglasses; You're the Boss, Baby Duck! and Off to School, Baby Duck! She remembers lighting Friday night candles with her own grandmother as a child, saying, "It's a lovely tradition. Time with a grandparent is very special and children remember it always. " Amy lives in New York City. Claire A. Nivola is a painter and sculptor and has illustrated several children's picture books. Her illustrations are filled with wonderful decorative details inspired by the furnishings and objects around her. She says, "The rooms in The Friday Nights of Nana are a composite of the various places I have lived in throughout my life. Claire lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children.