Nani's Walk to the Park
Nani's Walk to the Park
Nani's Walk to the Park
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Country: India
Ages: 3-5
Author: Deepa Balsavar
Publisher: Pratham Books
Illustrator: Deepa Balsavar
Story Source: Story Weaver

About The Story

Nani takes her grandson to the park, and the journey there becomes one filled with wonder. Along the way, she takes him through the many delightful lanes of her neighborhood—places she has named with love: Lane of Beauty, Lane of Magic, Lane of Kindness, and Lane of Friendship. Each stop reveals a piece of Nani's magical world, filled with small joys like flowers, second-hand books, stalls, stray animals, and warm friendships. Told with minimal text and rich, full-spread illustrations, the story invites children to observe, imagine, and describe. It encourages them to see the beauty, kindness, and magic hidden in everyday surroundings. The story gently nudges children to appreciate their neighborhoods, to be curious, and to understand that wonder can be found in the most ordinary of places—if we slow down and look closely.

Themes

Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Culture & Tradition
Family & Friends

Sub Themes

Grandparents
Imagination & Wonder in the Everyday
Celebrating Local Spaces
Wordless Book

Parent-Teacher Guide

Learning Outcome

  • Enhance their vocabulary by describing everyday sights
  • Reflect on the unique elements of their own neighborhoods..
  • Develop observation, empathy, and imagination.

Lesson Plan

  • This story uses Nani’s walk to explore local surroundings, build descriptive language skills, and encourage curiosity and connection with community spaces

Activities

  • Neighborhood Explorer Map: Students create a map of their neighborhood, naming streets and corners using imaginative names like Nani did.
  • My Lane of... Booklet: Each child chooses one theme (beauty, kindness, friendship) and creates a small illustrated booklet of places or people that match that theme.
  • Word Hunt from the Walk: Children pick 3–5 items from the illustrations and write descriptive sentences.
  • Draw Nani’s Favorite Spot: Based on the story, draw the stop you think Nani liked best

Story Discussion Guide

Before reading

  • Do you go on walks with your grandparents or parents?
  • What do you notice when you go out in your neighborhood?

During reading

  • What do you think the Lane of Beauty looks like?
  • Why do you think Nani gave each lane a special name?
  • What is your favorite stop on their walk?

After reading

  • What would you name the streets or places near your home?
  • Can you think of a special place in your neighborhood?
  • Why is it important to notice small things around us?

Applicable Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4 – Quality Education

Promotes observational skills, language development, and creative thinking.

SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities

Encourages appreciation of local environments and fosters a sense of belonging in one’s community.

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