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Electric Birds of Pothakudi

by Na

A village’s light, a nest’s protection

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    Selected for USBBY's 2026 Outstanding International Books List

    Selected for the 2026 Outstanding International Books List.

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A village’s light, a nest’s protection

In Pothakudi, Karuppu Raja is responsible for the streetlamps—the village’s only source of light. Finding a bird’s nest inside the electrical box puts that duty in conflict with the safety of the nest: switching on the lights could destroy it, while leaving them off would keep the village dark until the fledglings are born. Inspired by a true story, the picture book brings wildlife preservation into a concrete community dilemma, linking care for birds with shared responsibility and the needs of village life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in birds and wildlife
  • Families and educators seeking picture books about ecology and conservation
  • Readers exploring themes of community responsibility and solidarity

Themes

Wildlife preservationCommunity responsibilityEcologySolidarity

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Book overview

Inspired by a true story about a family of birds nesting in a village's streetlamp, this poetic picture book is a moving exploration of community, solidarity, ecology, and the preservation of wildlife

Selected for USBBY's Outstanding International Books List, 2026!

Karuppu Raja dearly loves his small village of Pothakudi. He takes great pride in being responsible for its only source of light, switching the circuit breaker on every night to power the streetlamps. But one evening, he discovers a bird's nest buried deep inside the box. He's faced with a terrible dilemma: to turn the switch on and destroy the nest or to leave the village in darkness until the fledgelings are born.

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