Book Review - Poby And Polly - The Essence Of Friendship

 


Poby and Polly is a delightful series featuring a young girl named Polly, her wise old friend Poby who is a polar bear and priceless conversations between these two that impart unforgettable life-lessons to the reader.

I have to mention this in the review, that this series was born out of real-life conversations that the author had with her son. Life certainly is the best teacher of all, and this book beautifully validates this fact.

There are two books in this series – Essence of Life and Essence of Friendship. I have read both the books and loved them. Essence of Friendship, through innocent, simple and soulful conversations between Poby and Polly, teaches timeless lessons that will stay with the reader forever. Reading this book is like having a hot soup on a cold, rainy and dark day. The book has been written at leisure and should be read at leisure too!

The power of patience, the effect of pausing before judging (which has been portrayed through a delightful chapter titled ‘The May-be Game’), being our true selves, learning to live in the present and many such concepts have been discussed by Poby and Polly in a way that makes you smile and nod in understanding. Nature plays a pivotal role in the series, serving as the background for many of the conversations.

You have to give it to the author for the innovative way in which she has woven both familiar and unfamiliar facets of life. Some of them we know, but to present them in such a way that makes a lasting impression and soothes the mind as well – this is amazing.

This is one such book that the reader wishes never to end! I had a lump in my throat when the book ended. Somehow Poby and Polly end up becoming a part of your lives and you want their conversations to go on and on.

This is a book that you can and you will return to, time and again. And every time you read it, I am sure there will be something new to learn. Cannot recommend this book enough! Definitely a must-read and a must-have for your shelf.

Comments

  1. Jyoti PrateekJuly 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM

    Thank you so much dear Deepa, for your heartfelt review. Your words left me misty eyed and smiling at the same time.
    Such words coming from an author I so admire, really mean a lot . 🤗❤️ Thank you so much.

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