Will Goondi Come Home? / Veetukku Varuma Goondi? (Tamil)

Will Goondi Come Home? / Veetukku Varuma Goondi? (Tamil)
Written by Adithi Rao | Illustrated by Fida Hamid

Muthu and her beloved rooster Goondi are inseparable. But when the village head decides he wants Goondi for a grand wedding feast, Muthu faces the heartbreaking possibility of losing her feathery friend. Will Goondi return home—or will he be gone forever?

Set in an Irula fishing village in Tamil Nadu, this tender tale is both moving and culturally rich. With beautiful, textured illustrations by Fida Hamid, the story captures the colours of village life while exploring love, loss, and the true value of friendship.

📖 Book Details

• Author: Adithi Rao

• Illustrator: Fida Hamid

• Format: Soft cover, full colour

• Pages: 24

• Size: 8.5” x 9.5”

• Language: Tamil

• Age Group: 6+ years

• Themes: Friendship, love, loss, belonging

✨ Why Parents & Educators Love It:

• A heartfelt story about the bond between a child and her pet

• Introduces children to village life and Irula culture

• Emotional depth balanced with hope and tenderness

• Rich illustrations make it a visual and emotional delight

Poignant yet heartwarming, Will Goondi Come Home? / Veetukku Varuma Goondi? is a must-have Tamil picture book about the strength of love and friendship in the face of loss.