Biji's in the Kitchen!
Biji's in the Kitchen!
Ages 5–7Indian author
Biji is freestyle and fun — but when she's in the kitchen, everyone beware! A funny illustrated Hook Book about a Punjabi grandmother who cannot cook.
- Author
- Natasha Sharma
- Age
- Ages 5–7
- Type
- Chapter Book, Funny
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Duckbill (Hook Books)
- In India
- Available
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