My 1st Book of Bengali: Aamar Prothom Bangla Boi - Paperback

by Biman Mullick (Author)

This picture book is mainly produced for English speaking children to have fun with pictures and words using Roman and Bengali alphabets. It should encourage them to learn and appreciate the Bengali language. Though most of the book can be followed without prior knowledge of Bengali, it helps if someone with a good knowledge of the language can guide young readers. Adult learners will also find it useful. This is not a comprehensive "Teach yourself Bengali" but a pre-school picture book of fun. Originally it was created for Olga Prothoma, Arthur Sobuj and Edith Mohima by their Dadu the grandad. Now it is made available for all children.

Author Biography

Biman Mullick is a graphic artist and storyteller. Born in Howrah, India, in 1933, he has been living in London since 1960. In 1969 he had the great honor of designing the 'Gandhi Centenary Year 1969' postage stamp for the British Post Office. This was "The first United Kingdom Postage stamp to commemorate an oversea leader and the first designed by an oversea artist. "(GPO Press Notice PB 167, dated July 7, 1969). In 1971 Biman was invited to design the first set of eight postage stamps for the new Republic of Bangladesh, another signature honor. For his contributions, he was recognized by the "Friends of Liberation War Honour" from the Republic of Bangladesh in 2012 (27th March). He has also taught at several educational institutions including Middlesex University. As an artist and writer he has executed several projects for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and other organisations. Biman has taken active part in the University of London's 'Bengali for non-Bengali's" programme. At present he continues to pursue an active lifestyle and, among other things, is engaged in producing picture books especially for children who are learning in a non-Bengali environment.