About Us
About Sproingthings
Sproingthings is a way for children of South Asian Ethnicities to be able to see themselves in the books they read. A child’s identity is strengthened by the cultures they grow up in, and often, children belonging to different ethnicities become the link between their parents and the land they’re growing up in. As Aotearoa becomes increasingly diverse, such books can help kids gain confidence in their cultural identity as they become their own persons.
Meet the Author & Illustrator
Shruti Bhave is a picture book creator whose stories are inspired by her living experiences of growing a South Asian family in New Zealand. Shruti has illustrated and designed books for publishing houses like Lark’s and Fables and Haathi Tales. Her self-published book “Animals A to Z” is a delightful board book for preschoolers. Her illustrated publications include- Jo Jo’s Balloon Flies Away, Toodles Forgets How to Hoot, Oreo and Shelly, Myra plays Holi and Hanu Gobbled up the Sun!