Bumoni’s Banana Trees (English)

Bumoni’s Banana Trees (English)

Age Group: 4+ years
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 28

Bumoni lives near Kaziranga National Park, where her backyard overflows with banana trees. One night, a herd of wild elephants crosses the river and feasts on the trees, leaving the family upset. Bumoni comes up with a clever solution to keep the elephants away—but then, what will the elephants eat?

Set in Assam, this gentle yet powerful story explores coexistence and environmental responsibility. With evocative illustrations and minimal text, it highlights a family’s thoughtful approach to living alongside wildlife.

Originally in Assamese

Awards & Recognition:
– Winner, Neev Book Award – Early Years (2022)
– Winner, Green Literature Festival Honour Book Award (2022)
– Honor Book, Toka Box Top South Asian Book Award (2022)
– SCBWI Recommended Reading Lists (2021 & 2022)