Nisha never wanted a crow for a pet. But when Kiki limps into their lives, Ma takes him in without a second thought. Suddenly, Ma has no time for anything—or anyone—else. Kiki can’t fetch, doesn’t cuddle and definitely doesn’t follow commands. He’s loud, messy and always in the way. Nisha is fed up! What’s so special about this bird, anyway? But as days go by, Nisha begins to notice things she didn’t see before. Maybe there’s more to Kiki than feathers and fuss. A heartwarming story about unexpected friendships, patience, and the quiet ways love can grow.

About the Author: Nisha never wanted a crow for a pet. But when Kiki limps into their lives, Ma takes him in without a second thought. Suddenly, Ma has no time for anything—or anyone—else. Kiki can’t fetch, doesn’t cuddle and definitely doesn’t follow commands. He’s loud, messy and always in the way. Nisha is fed up! What’s so special about this bird, anyway? But as days go by, Nisha begins to notice things she didn’t see before. Maybe there’s more to Kiki than feathers and fuss. A heartwarming story about unexpected friendships, patience, and the quiet ways love can grow.

About the illustrator: Rishita Loitongbam is an illustrator currently based in Imphal, Manipur. She studied Communication Design at National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh. She mostly lives in her own head and likes to journal and draw the things that she doesn’t want to forget, often reflecting on memory, emotion and small everyday details.