Ludo the Dodo: A colourful adventure for the little ones

A picture book full of bright colours illustrating our national Dodo – ‘Ludo the Dodo’ – the new book publicised by Vizavi Editions will not only fascinate our little ones but will foster in them the joy of reading. Quick, grab your copy in bookstores, libraries and supermarkets. Winter is here and it often happens that the weather is not appealing for an outdoor activity. We prefer to stay comfy at home, with a hot drink and supper while spending quality time with our children and family. Reading a nice book is certainly an indoor activity that you and your kids or your little nieces and nephews will enjoy. Full of pictures and bright colours, the newly released children book ‘Ludo the Dodo’, published by Vizavi Editions, will carry your little ones in a fun and amusing world. Ludo the Dodo lives in Mauritius. To celebrate his third birthday, his family is throwing him a big party. From there on, your little ones will embark on Ludo’s adventure to celebrating his birthday in a fun ambience surrounded by his family and friends. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"19041","attributes":{"class":"media-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-32644","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"500","height":"245","alt":"Extrait-1---Ludo-the-dodo"}}]] ‘Ludo the Dodo’ will not only fascinate your little ones with its bright colours and pictures, but it will foster in them the joy of reading. For the author of the book, Céline Chowa, primary school teacher for more than ten years, it is important that the child gets in contact with books at a young age. Like the main character (Ludo meaning ‘Game’ in Latin), Céline offers a fun initiation to writing and encourages the child to play with sounds through many rhymes, alliterations and catch phrases. The author thus gives rhythm and musicality to the story that unfolds in a Mauritian context. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"19042","attributes":{"class":"media-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-32645","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"500","height":"242","alt":"Extrait-2---Ludo-the-dodo"}}]] Filled with small and simple questions, the book will promote the acquisition and ownership of a rich and varied lexicon and will enable the child to become active with a book in his/her hands. It also invites the reader to dive into the Mauritian universe of Ludo and instil dialogue around joyful and coloured illustrations of the artist/painter Henry Koombes. Nothing better then this winter than to enjoy this ‘Made in Moris’ book that will pave the way to fun, cosy and tender moments in company of our legendary bird. ‘Ludo the Dodo’ is available in English and French. Grab your copies in libraries, bookstores and supermarkets at Rs 290.