Vidhaippom Meithamizhai
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"Vidhaippom Meithamizhai" is the second of the two board books made for young readers in the regional language of India, Tamizh/Tamil.
Published by WakeUp Books in 2021, the book contains the consonants of
Tamizh language, having 5 supporting words with illustrations for each of them.
While vowels are called uyir, meaning soul, in Tamizh, the consonants are known as Mei, meaning body. Together they form the language.
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Curious as a child?
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Cover Illustration
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Sketch to Color
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Sketch.. to color..
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..to print
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Dolls of India
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Pen to Press
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One of the unique features of Tamizh. The letter "izh"
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Indian Spice box
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Candy - the Indian way
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Channapatna inspired colors and designs
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