tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post2108450348006554723..comments2024-02-24T02:49:47.235-08:00Comments on Saffron Tree: Out of the Way! Out of the way!Praba Ramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12124515962155387444noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-55796664058024993282010-06-25T00:52:40.132-07:002010-06-25T00:52:40.132-07:00It was a treat to read the review followed by the ...It was a treat to read the review followed by the interview with the author. Thanks Art!!Vibhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251018763698523629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-88056274534721160642010-06-23T16:23:22.329-07:002010-06-23T16:23:22.329-07:00utbtkids, they don't look different in any of ...utbtkids, they don't look different in any of the Indian language editions. However, if you read the blurb on the back you can tell there are two Umas. <br /><br />Oh, the confusion! I love it. Uma and I used to talk about how much fun it would be to do a book together. It still seems pretty unbelievable that we finally have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-65564389346747704062010-06-22T21:03:52.602-07:002010-06-22T21:03:52.602-07:00utbt- that is a good question- will await Uma'...utbt- that is a good question- will await Uma's take on that- I suppose in any of our regional languages they would not look different!!<br /><br />sheela/utbt/meera/ praba- :-)artnavynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-68167624572995645422010-06-22T20:54:43.690-07:002010-06-22T20:54:43.690-07:00Four and a half!Four and a half!sandhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654489216158421654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-71466081614408154442010-06-22T16:58:54.751-07:002010-06-22T16:58:54.751-07:00How did the 'krishnaswamy' with Y and '...How did the 'krishnaswamy' with Y and 'Krishnaswami' with I confusion get solved for the tamil version of the book?utbtkidshttp://www.utbtkids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-70098529824824377222010-06-22T13:30:24.569-07:002010-06-22T13:30:24.569-07:00The idea of the tree standing nice and tall amidst...The idea of the tree standing nice and tall amidst all the urbanisation makes me hopeful about the future. And that progress should / can happen in a less harmful way is a very optimistic message for kids / adults today. Thanks for this refreshing perspective Uma. <br /><br />And Art, Leisure brought with it Nostalgia, took a minute to stare at and enjoy the poem after a long time, thanks:) Review and interview neatly done, kudos!Meera Sriramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920643047652671176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-63115809532819889822010-06-22T12:25:36.465-07:002010-06-22T12:25:36.465-07:00Thanks for bringing not only the book but the auth...Thanks for bringing not only the book but the author to us - and love the picture of the two Umas! Author Uma has inspired me to jot down the anecdotes my dad tells me every time we chat on the phone these days - in the hope that it might spark a story idea for my kids :)<br /><br />Wow, navy can read 6/7 there?! vazhi maaru in Malayalam, perhaps? When it gets stylish and squiggly, I am not as certain of the script :) Does it count if I can tell Kannada from Telugu? :)Sheelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892316117026334238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-86623093241894548302010-06-22T08:51:43.454-07:002010-06-22T08:51:43.454-07:00Indeed, Uma. Also, children are naturally open to ...Indeed, Uma. Also, children are naturally open to new information and new points of view. So many issues and events in our world have two, or maybe three or more sides. Therefore, a certain ambiguity can be a good thing and can only mean an opportunity for discussing different ideas and points of view. And perhaps, offering children this in the abstract during the early years -- for things that don't affect them immediately or directly - can be good practice for the tougher issues they will be facing as adults.Praba Ramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124515962155387444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-89126273024217274232010-06-22T07:26:18.381-07:002010-06-22T07:26:18.381-07:00Art, your review is compelling. Love the author...Art, your review is compelling. Love the author's positive out look that nature and urbanisation can co-exist.<br /><br />Also interesting behind the scenes(Uma's how the book was born and trivia abt the page format on her blog) of making of the book.<br /><br />4/7, considering that it is vazhi vidu in tamil, I could kind of guess the malayalam script :)utbtkidshttp://www.utbtkids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-39980034056788735002010-06-22T06:26:35.913-07:002010-06-22T06:26:35.913-07:00Thank you for this review and interview. I especia...Thank you for this review and interview. I especially love the two images posted!Tariehttp://asiaintheheart.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-16106448469450229652010-06-22T04:17:31.810-07:002010-06-22T04:17:31.810-07:00Good job Arundhati and thank youGood job Arundhati and thank youArtnavyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-39117507964120293722010-06-22T03:33:33.555-07:002010-06-22T03:33:33.555-07:00Thoroughly enjoyed reading both the review and the...Thoroughly enjoyed reading both the review and the interview.<br /><br />Tulika, we love you!<br />No wonder I don't read any age-appropriate stuff these days :)<br /><br />And Art, you rock!!!<br /><br />ps - I could do five and a HALF on the collage pic, the half because I could read vazhi in Malayalam, as it is similar to Tamil :-)Arundhatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18175971860205359849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-74236205455629072642010-06-22T01:13:50.379-07:002010-06-22T01:13:50.379-07:00Thanks Subha and hope the kids like the book when ...Thanks Subha and hope the kids like the book when u get itartnavynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-75484465345061812552010-06-21T22:22:16.786-07:002010-06-21T22:22:16.786-07:00Art, that was a lovely review.Art, that was a lovely review.Subhashreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02056826644628075658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-45279472763860913952010-06-21T21:16:31.293-07:002010-06-21T21:16:31.293-07:00Marjorie-
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?P...Marjorie-<br />http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article&sectname=News%20-%20World&sectid=4&contentid=2010042420100424025926298d692c12b<br /><br />Look at this article! A guerrilla gardener in London as well...<br /><br />anu/ ranjani/ praba- thanks all...Artnavyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-64541687695312302042010-06-21T18:36:36.101-07:002010-06-21T18:36:36.101-07:00Praba says: "out of the way" could actua...Praba says: "out of the way" could actually mean different things in different contexts.<br /><br />Sure it could. And if it sparks a little ambiguity in readers, that's okay too. Children will draw their own conclusions in their own way. One of the things I've learned in my years of writing is that we not only can but we must trust young readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-1691671330826350932010-06-21T07:31:39.131-07:002010-06-21T07:31:39.131-07:00Thanks Art for bringing us a very lovely review, a...Thanks Art for bringing us a very lovely review, and neatly following it up with an interesting interview. <br /><br />Uma, great to have you on ST. The fresh and satisfying approach to the theme comes like a cool breeze on this very first day of summer here in the northern hemisphere. Thoroughly enjoyed the behind-the- scene story. Now I can't wait to lay my hands on the book. :)<br /><br />Have one little story to share (sorry about a rather lengthy comment! )While I did think it was a very fun and catchy title, my adult mind that is typically prone to seeing things in a rather complicated way, couldn't help but think that "out of the way" could actually mean different things in different contexts. Of course, had to have my doubt immediately cleared. Without giving away too many details, I asked my 8 yr old as to what she thought the title meant. And out came a very simple answer - "Move it!" :) The reply was very reassuring and did help relieve my anxiety. Needless to say, the book sure sounds like a winner among little ones. :) <br /><br />Thanks again, Art & Uma.Praba Ramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124515962155387444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-21944924278906660622010-06-21T02:34:42.936-07:002010-06-21T02:34:42.936-07:00What a great start to the Blog Tour! I love your ...What a great start to the Blog Tour! I love your Q&A - I didn't know that people are planting trees in potholes!Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143499864104883745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-71388991724041460212010-06-21T02:32:58.219-07:002010-06-21T02:32:58.219-07:00Thanks for a wonderful review Art and it was very ...Thanks for a wonderful review Art and it was very interesting to hear the idea behind the story from Uma !ranjani.sathishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450770799790366871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-75392902735431731392010-06-21T02:14:32.767-07:002010-06-21T02:14:32.767-07:00This book really looks interesting.. nice review.....This book really looks interesting.. nice review... I first saw the book on the tulika website. but havent been able to lay hands on it yet... shall definitely do so soon! and loved the interview!Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-51777931237779227382010-06-21T01:48:05.258-07:002010-06-21T01:48:05.258-07:00starry- i really liked how Uma's father highli...starry- i really liked how Uma's father highlighted the episode that inspired her to develop this story<br /><br />chox- tnx <br />- I think Sandhya Rao would have been a kid/ teenager herself then!!<br /><br />sandhya- how many of those can you read on the multi lingual collage picture.I can do only a measely 3. Navy can do 6!! Sure chox can too.Artnavyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589715849098328840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-71255163053641147672010-06-21T01:18:16.369-07:002010-06-21T01:18:16.369-07:00Seems like a wonderful book. I have seen this in L...Seems like a wonderful book. I have seen this in Landmark, but they have only the Kannada version as yet and (ahem!)as my Kannada is very scratchy, I couldn't enjoy the story. Although I loved the illustrations.<br />The idea behind the book somehow reminded me of 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein, although the only common factor is the association of the boy growing up and growing old with the tree.<br />The book also somehow is very identifiable with the current Bangalore with its various road building projects and the sad fact of so many trees being destroyed. And the chaos on the roads!sandhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654489216158421654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-86303704224170981572010-06-21T01:17:43.709-07:002010-06-21T01:17:43.709-07:00Saw the book recently. Nice review Art.
Question ...Saw the book recently. Nice review Art.<br /><br />Question for Tulika: Why did you not exist when I was a kid? :)Choxboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741540918529448553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-5390589763971079432010-06-21T01:11:55.335-07:002010-06-21T01:11:55.335-07:00I really liked the last line of the interview...so...I really liked the last line of the interview...sometimes coincidences are so significant. <br /><br />The book looks and sounds very attractive! Tulika certainly is a trailblazer, off-the-beaten-path in this case is most certainly not out of the way!starry eyedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821016011330573083noreply@blogger.com