Bindu's Bindis

Name: Bindu's Bindis
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781454940203
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Supriya Kelkar

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Summary

Bindu's Bindis by Supriya Kelkar is a delightful children's story about a young girl named Bindu who loves her collection of colourful bindis. As she prepares to travel and visit her Nani in India, Bindu uses her bindis to celebrate her heritage and express herself creatively, highlighting the joy and cultural pride she experiences through her unique style.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate stories that celebrate cultural heritage and family bonds. It's visually engaging, embracing the colourful traditions of India through the eyes of a young girl and her special bond with her grandmother. Perfect for nurturing curiosity about different cultures and sparking wonder in young readers.

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A charming picture book about a little girl who loves her bindis and her Nani. Both help her to find the courage to compete in the school talent show.

Description

Age range 3 to 6

A companion to Kelkar's The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh, this picture book features a little girl named Bindu whose bindis connect her to family and help her find courage to compete in the school talent show.

This charming picture book is about a little girl who loves her bindis (and the many creative shapes they come in!). The bindis are also a connection to her Nani who lives in India. When Nani comes to visit Bindu and brings the bindis to her, it is just in time to wear something new to the school talent show.

Bindu and Nani work together to shine their brightest and embrace their sparkle, even when they stand out from the crowd.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Bindu's Bindis by Supriya Kelkar is warmly praised for its vibrant illustrations and heartwarming story, which beautifully explores cultural heritage and self-expression. The book introduces young readers to the significance of bindis, celebrating diversity and family bonds through engaging storytelling. Its ability to educate and entertain makes it a cherished addition to children's literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454940203

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: all in color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Parvati Pillai

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 420g

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Supriya Kelkar

About the Author

Born and raised in the Midwest, Supriya learned Hindi as a child by watching three Hindi movies a week. Supriya is a screenwriter who has worked on the writing teams for several Hindi films and one Hollywood feature. Her books includeThe Many Colors of Harpreet Singh(Sterling, 2019),American as Paneer Pie(Aladdin, 2020), Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame(Tu Books, 2020), andAhimsa(Tu Books, 2017).

Illustrator Parvati Pillai lives in Finland.

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