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Fly in the Chai

Author Zenia Wadhwani
Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat
Ebook
Tundra | Tundra Books
8"W x 10"H
On sale Mar 24, 2026 | 40 Pages | 9781774880951
Preschool - 3
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Who loves chai more? Nanu . . . or the pesky fly that lands in his fresh cup? A delightful picture book romp featuring an adorable grandfather and granddaughter, a lively group of marketgoers and one very memorable fly.

On a trip to the market, Nanu gets a cup of chai. But before he can take a drink, his granddaughter stops him just in time.

STOP! There's a FLY in that chai!

Thus begins an epic battle between Nanu and the fly: who loves chai more??

This hilarious story will have readers on the edge of their seats and the dynamic illustrations will take them on a journey through a busy market they won't soon forget!

Who will win the chai battle? Read on to find out . . .
ZENIA WADHWANI is the author of the picture books Once Upon a Sari and 'Twas the Night Before Diwali. Zenia is an avid reader, an advocate for literacy and a promoter of emerging writers, but it took the pandemic and a looming milestone birthday to unleash her first children's story. By day, Zenia spends her time working on issues of equity and social justice; by night, she lets her creativity flow into her writing. Zenia lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family, and many of her stories are inspired by her daughter Avani. View titles by Zenia Wadhwani
CHAAYA PRABHAT is an illustrator and lettering artist from Chennai, India, currently working out of Goa. She has illustrated numerous picture books including Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!; The Best Diwali Ever; and Anni Dreams of Biryani. View titles by Chaaya Prabhat

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Who loves chai more? Nanu . . . or the pesky fly that lands in his fresh cup? A delightful picture book romp featuring an adorable grandfather and granddaughter, a lively group of marketgoers and one very memorable fly.

On a trip to the market, Nanu gets a cup of chai. But before he can take a drink, his granddaughter stops him just in time.

STOP! There's a FLY in that chai!

Thus begins an epic battle between Nanu and the fly: who loves chai more??

This hilarious story will have readers on the edge of their seats and the dynamic illustrations will take them on a journey through a busy market they won't soon forget!

Who will win the chai battle? Read on to find out . . .

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ZENIA WADHWANI is the author of the picture books Once Upon a Sari and 'Twas the Night Before Diwali. Zenia is an avid reader, an advocate for literacy and a promoter of emerging writers, but it took the pandemic and a looming milestone birthday to unleash her first children's story. By day, Zenia spends her time working on issues of equity and social justice; by night, she lets her creativity flow into her writing. Zenia lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family, and many of her stories are inspired by her daughter Avani. View titles by Zenia Wadhwani
CHAAYA PRABHAT is an illustrator and lettering artist from Chennai, India, currently working out of Goa. She has illustrated numerous picture books including Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!; The Best Diwali Ever; and Anni Dreams of Biryani. View titles by Chaaya Prabhat

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