Aardra Joshi

Hello
Aardra, a vibrant and inquisitive Sr KG student at Bal Shikshan Mandir, Pune, is the proud winner of Once Upon In Our Minds: Season 3 and a young author featured in Once Upon In Our Minds: Volume 3 - Part 1!
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With a passion for singing, gymnastics, athletics, drawing, and painting, she brings creativity to every moment. She enjoys crafting songs about everyday life and keeps everyone engaged with her curious questions.
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Her favorite book, Corduroy by Don Freeman, and the timeless stories of Ram and Krishna, fuel her love for storytelling. With dreams of becoming a gymnast and painter, Aardra is a rising star, inspiring creativity and imagination!
My Story
Newfound Friends
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When a dazzling peacock—admired by all—loses a precious feather, joy fades from its life and those around it. But through an unexpected friendship, the peacock discovers that true beauty lies beyond appearances, offering children a heartwarming lesson on kindness, self-worth, and seeing the beauty within.