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That Big-Voiced Girl (The Magic Makers): Picture Book Biography

That Big-Voiced Girl (The Magic Makers): Picture Book Biography

Mamta Nainy
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A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of a popstar as a feisty little girl

Right from her childhood, Usha Uthup knew that music was her true calling.
She picked up songs from the radio and sang with her big, booming voice.

But when rejected during the audition for her school choir, Usha wondered if her big voice was any good. All she wanted was to sing. Does she find a way?

Imprint: India Puffin

Published: Nov/2022

ISBN: 9780143451617

Length : 48 Pages

MRP : ₹199.00

That Big-Voiced Girl (The Magic Makers): Picture Book Biography

Mamta Nainy

A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of a popstar as a feisty little girl

Right from her childhood, Usha Uthup knew that music was her true calling.
She picked up songs from the radio and sang with her big, booming voice.

But when rejected during the audition for her school choir, Usha wondered if her big voice was any good. All she wanted was to sing. Does she find a way?

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Mamta Nainy

Mamta Nainy is a children's writer, editor and translator based in New Delhi. She spent some years in advertising before an apple fell on her head while she was sitting under a mango tree and she had her Eureka moment. She has been writing for children since then. She has authored many books for children, including A Brush with Indian Art which won The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award 2019 in the Best Book Non-Fiction category.

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