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The Secret World Of Mehlli Gobhai The Man Who Found Art Everywhere
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The murky waters of a winding stream, stark trees stripped of leaves, a crow messing up a canvas—Mehlli Gobhai saw art in all of this. Follow the journey of this inspiring painter and see how art is all around you and can help you see the world anew. READING LEVEL: 04, For older children who can read with confidence. Written by Jerry Pinto Illustrated by Kripa B
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The murky waters of a winding stream, stark trees stripped of leaves, a crow messing up a canvas—Mehlli Gobhai saw art in all of this. Follow the journey of this inspiring painter and see how art is all around you and can help you see the world anew.
READING LEVEL: 04, For older children who can read with confidence.
Written by Jerry Pinto
Illustrated by Kripa B
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Sujatha Padmanabhan +1
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