Within just three days of its release, City Without Water was named Editor’s Choice by its publisher—a moment of pride for many, especially the mothers who strive to offer the best for their children. Surprisingly, this impactful story and comic, created to build essential life skills in kids and students, was written by an Indian prodigy Author and Polymath, Manikya Sanghi. Since then, the books have received glowing reviews, prestigious awards, a world record, and a wave of love from families and young readers alike.
If you’re a mother looking for meaningful, growth-oriented reading for your child, read on to discover how City Without Water can help your little one take the next big step towards excellence in life-skills.
A Comic with a Cause: Life Skills for Today’s Children
City Without Water is an innovative comic book designed to teach children vital life skills—including empathy, communication, decision-making, creative-thinking and problem-solving—through an engaging storyline and thoughtful, story-based activities. This project is part of a larger educational initiative by the young author, aiming to provide children with tools that nurture both their hearts and minds.
The comic book includes a compact yet captivating storyline featuring dragons, followed by interactive activities. These activities are designed to help children explore inner creativity, reflect on what they’ve read, think critically, and internalize the life-skills lessons—offering a rich learning experience that many parents & educators seek in educational content today.
Born from Observation, Built for Impact
‘City Without Water’ storybook and comic bridges that gap by offering engaging visual storytelling paired with guided activities that foster personal growth—something that resonates deeply with mothers and parents who want learning Life-skills to be both joyful and meaningful for their kids.
The book opens with the tale of a young dragon navigating life’s challenges—an instantly relatable and exciting premise for children of all backgrounds. It’s a story mothers, parents & caregivers can trust to captivate and teach at the same time.
Formats for Every Age and Stage
City Without Water is now available in three formats to suit children of different ages. A short storybook edition is perfect for younger readers starting at the age of 3 years, while the comic—available in both colour and black-and-white—is tailored for ages 7 to 13, when emotional development and life skills become increasingly important.
‘City Without Water’ has been published in 3 formats:
- Short Story and colouring book
- Black and White Comic with Story Book based Life Skills enhancing Activities & Colouring pages
- Fully Coloured Hard bound Comic Book with Story based Life Skills enhancing Activities
These books have already won multiple awards in children’s education and creative publishing. Parents, teachers, and child development experts have praised the content for being both impactful and inspiring—a key reason why many parents are now adding these books to their child’s personal library.
Accessible, Recognized, and Ready for Your Home
Available worldwide through the Publisher’s website, Amazon, and Flipkart India, City Without Water is easily accessible for mothers everywhere. You can Preview the first few pages, “Look Inside,” and decide with confidence.
To further support families, a dedicated website—www.citywithoutwater.com—offers online purchasing options, downloadable activities, and solutions, making the book even more practical for everyday use at home or in the classroom.
A Gift for Families, a Tool for Classrooms
With increasing recognition and reach, this book is not only becoming a favourite in homes, but also has the potential to reach schools and libraries everywhere. The amazing reviews & recognitions received for these books are also helping to extend their positive impact into the world.
A Legacy of Growth and Empowerment
At its core, City Without Water is about creating lasting change—starting young. By helping children build strong emotional foundations, creative abilities and life skills, these story books and comics support the next level of development. With award-winning content, enchanting illustrations, and empowering activities, ‘City Without Water’ books offers every homes & educational spaces, a unique and effective tool to prepare their children for a brighter, more meaningful future.
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