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hendrixpants's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lsparrow's review
4.0
I would give this story 5 stars but to be honest I think that my kids would only give it 3.5 It rang true much more for me having grown up in South Asia.
nicknack623's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.75
absolutely lovely what a beautiful experience to be connected to your mother and previous ancestors and culture
hstapp's review
4.0
The artwork in this book is lovely.
It's about a young child who is curious about the dot on his mother's forehead, and begins to wear it himself.
I love the message about not conforming to gender roles and being yourself.
I'm also thrilled to find a story that is not white and centered on western cultural norms.
I did have some trouble scanning some of the lines of verse in this book, but otherwise I quite enjoyed it.
It's about a young child who is curious about the dot on his mother's forehead, and begins to wear it himself.
I love the message about not conforming to gender roles and being yourself.
I'm also thrilled to find a story that is not white and centered on western cultural norms.
I did have some trouble scanning some of the lines of verse in this book, but otherwise I quite enjoyed it.
thereadingwren's review
5.0
5/5
This was utterly beautiful. The art, the story, the message, the feel... all of it wonderfully beautiful.
I do wish there was a bit more information about the significance of a bindi though, but it is a children’s book so I don’t expect long explanations.
This was utterly beautiful. The art, the story, the message, the feel... all of it wonderfully beautiful.
I do wish there was a bit more information about the significance of a bindi though, but it is a children’s book so I don’t expect long explanations.
babayagareads's review against another edition
4.0
Large text, gorgeous artwork. These Toronto based creators nailed it.
rugiliezas's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0