2 Years 8 Months Me: Look here, Chinnu! If you don’t do this... Shru: (In a bored voice) I know, I know. No TV, no playdough, no surprise color,nothing! Me: (Baffled because she stole my line) Yeah, you know it already. Shru: I can’t wait to be a grown up, Amma! Khyrunnisa A (Award-winning author of the Butterfinger series) The fascinating workings of a child’s mind and a fond mother’s gift for words come together in a most appealing manner in Shru-berry Tales. In these entertaining snippets, Cauvery has not just recorded her little daughter’s innocent quips, observations, worldly wisdom, unexpected and amusing reactions, concern for others and the very occasional urge to do mischief, but has conveyed them so endearingly that it is a treat to eavesdrop on these conversations. Enjoyed reading this book! Damodar Padhi (Vice President & Global Head, Talent Development, TCS Ltd.) Parenting is one responsibility that cannot be delegated. Responsible parenting is all about spending time with a toddler, answering many questions without tempering endless curiosity, sprinkling love selflessly without expecting anything in return. Many realise it, but not all of them practice it. Those who do, will find themselves in Cauvery’s conversations with Shruti. And those who don’t, will learn and derive inspiration for sure.