The Boy & The Bindi by Rajni Perera, Vivek Shraya

The Boy & The Bindi

Rajni Perera, Vivek Shraya

32 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction childrens gender lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

A beautiful children’s picture book that showcases a young Indian boy’s fascination with his mother’s bindi, the red dot commonly worn by Hindu women. Rather than chastise her son, she teaches him about its cultural significance and doesn’t flinch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

inspiring 72%
lighthearted 63%
informative 54%
hopeful 36%
reflective 36%
emotional 18%
relaxing 9%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.27

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