🚚 Free Worldwide Shipping on All Orders!Shop Now
$37.97
Fly in the Chai—
$37.97
The Story
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 . . .
Author: Zenia Wadhwani
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 03/24/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.09h x 8.20w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781774880920
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/12/2025 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
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. 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.
Author: Zenia Wadhwani
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 03/24/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.09h x 8.20w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781774880920
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/12/2025 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
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. 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.
Description
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 . . .
Author: Zenia Wadhwani
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 03/24/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.09h x 8.20w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781774880920
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/12/2025 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
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. 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.
Author: Zenia Wadhwani
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 03/24/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.09h x 8.20w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781774880920
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/12/2025 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
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. 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.
