Age Group: 3 - 6 Years

Description:

The lights have gone out, and Yumum is searching the darkness for Asamo. But as she feels her way through the shadows, she begins to wonder whether she's the only one creeping about in the dark. With each turn of the page she meets a strange new shape — a fuzzy, furry creature here, a quick-footed visitor there — and asks the same hopeful, nervous question: "Asamo, is that you?" This striking picture book draws on monster lore from across Northeast India, weaving in folk creatures from Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. The bold red-and-black illustrations build genuine suspense, while the short, rhythmic, read-aloud lines make it a delight to share. A wonderfully spooky-yet-gentle introduction to regional folklore, it rewards readers with a memorable twist at the very end.