Archive · 19 May 2025
Debut Picture Book Introduces Malayalam Vowels
A new picture book called 'Davina Finds Her Vowels' is teaching kids Malayalam vowels.
It's by Elizabeth Keyton, also known as @eli.kutty, who uses social media to teach Malayalam.
She made the book for her friend's daughter, Davina.
The book has pictures of Kerala and helps kids learn in a fun way, not just by memorizing.
The pictures are drawn by Gurmeet Singh, who researched Kerala.
Keyton is also working on more books and a course for adults.
Elizabeth Keyton's debut picture book, 'Davina Finds Her Vowels', introduces children to Malayalam vowels.
The book was created in 2018 and designed for a friend's daughter, Davina, who was turning one.
Illustrations are by Gurmeet Singh, who researched Kerala's culture and Malayalam movies.
The book uses picture book format to make language learning fun and engaging for children.
Keyton plans to write more books focusing on the Malayalam alphabet and a coursebook for adults.
- Who
- Elizabeth Keyton (Elikutty), and illustrator Gurmeet Singh
- What
- A picture book called 'Davina Finds Her Vowels' that teaches Malayalam vowels.
- When
- The book was created in 2018, and published May 15, 2024
- Where
- The book's scenes are set in Kerala.
- Why
- To introduce children to Malayalam vowels in an engaging way.
- Publisher
- AdiDev Press
- Price
- ₹499
- Focus
- Malayalam vowels
- Publication Date
- May 15, 2024
- Illustrator
- Gurmeet Singh