This is an illustrated novel that tells the story of a common trip of a family who lives in Pune, the “Kumars”. The route and the struggles they encounter told in this story are real.
Pune is located 150km east of Mumbai. This is where the Kumar family lives. They live in Ramnagar to be precise. Today Sonia, a 7 year old who lives up the street has come to play. This story is about Mrs. Kumar, Eesha and Sonia walking to the park….
Based on a research initiative conducted in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the Eindhoven University of Technology, this publication is part of a collection on supporting urban childhoods.
Research report
Supporting Urban Childhoods: Research Report
Book
Supporting Urban Childhoods: Pune Story Strings
Book
Supporting Urban Childhoods: Istanbul Story Strings
This collection builds on research to enhance our spatial understanding of how caregivers of young children use public space.
