Join Pip, a lovable fluffy bear cub, on a delightful journey through the enchanting Mountain Taste Trail! This heartwarming picture book, with its soft pastel illustrations and cuddly characters, invites young readers to discover a world of delicious mountain treats, from nutty rotis to sweet milky kheer, all while experiencing the warmth of friendship and comfort. Perfect for cozy bedtime stories, it's a sweet adventure for little foodies and dreamers alike.
Page 1: Map of Mountain Taste High above where the cold winds blow, Follow the path where the mountains grow! A map of treats for you to find, The yummiest treasures of every kind. Page 2: Mandua ki Roti Pat, pat, pat the purple dough, Watch the roundest roti grow! Dark and earthy, nutty and neat, A mountain hug for you to eat. Page 3: Alu Ke Gutke Toss, toss, toss the yellow gold, Stories that the mountains told! Crunch, crunch, crunch, a spicy bite, To make your tummy feel so bright! Page 4: Jhangora ki Kheer Swirl, swirl, swirl the creamy white, Like tiny stars in the middle of the night. Milky pearls and sugar sweet, The softest, coolest mountain treat. Page 5: Arsa Plop, plop, plop in the sizzle and heat, The munchiest, crunchiest, golden treat! Mmm-mmm-mmm, a sweet delight, To keep you happy all through the night! Page 6: Buransh Pour, pour, pour the crimson red, Like the flowers on the mountain’s head! It smells of spring and morning dew, A rosy glass for me and you. Page 7: Kaphuli Spin, spin, spin the leafy green, The healthiest bowl you’ve ever seen! Slurp, slurp, slurp, it’s smooth and thick, A mountain bowl to do the trick! Page 8: Rotana Press, press, press the flowery mold, A deep-fried biscuit, brave and bold! Sweet and crunchy, thick and round, The tastiest cookie to be found. Page 9: Pisyu Loun Grind, grind, grind on the heavy stone, Colors like you’ve never known! Green and yellow, pink and red, Salt for your fruit and buttered bread. Page 10: Singori Fold, fold, fold the Maalu leaf, A sugary gift beyond belief! Sniff, sniff, sniff the forest air, A milky treat for us to share! Page 11: Chainsoo Stir, stir, stir the iron pan, Catch the aroma if you can! Dark and nutty, smooth and deep, A belly full for a happy sleep. Page 12: Faanu Whisk, whisk, whisk the bubbly pot, Better when it’s nice and hot. Gulp, gulp, gulp, so light and airy, A tummy full and light as a fairy! Page 13: Thechwani Thump, thump, thump, a hammer’s blow, Into the pot the pieces go. Crunch, crunch, crunch, a noisy bite, To fill your heart with pure delight! Page 14: Gulgula Drip, drop, plop in the golden oil, Watch the bubbles start to boil. Mmm-mmm-mmm, so soft and deep, A mountain treat for you to keep! Page 15: Lingad ka Achaar Twirl, twirl, twirl like a tiny spring, The bendiest gift the mountains bring! Zip, zap, zing! A sour bite, To make your tummy feel so bright! Page 16: Kafal Pick, pick, pick from the branch so high, Little red jewels beneath the sky! Pop, pop, pop—a juicy red prize, A mountain kiss in a tiny size! Page 17: Bal Mithai Tap, tap, tap the sugar seeds, It’s exactly what a sweet tooth needs! Crunch, crunch, crunch the snowy white, A chocolate diamond, dark and bright! Page 18: Jakhya Pop! Snap! Crackle! hear them sing, Crunchy magic is what they bring. Tick-tock, tick-tock, watch them hop, Mountain music that will never stop! Page 19: Gehat ki Dal Bubble, bubble, bubble in the pot, Drink the soup while it’s nice and hot. Warm, warm, warm from head to toe, The magic bean to help you grow!