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A Bindi Can Be …

By Suma Subramaniam

Adjectives

cultural heartwarming informative

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

A young girl learns to make a bindi with her Paati (grandmother) using traditional ingredients like turmeric and sandalwood powder. As they mix, the blend transforms from yellow to bright red. She wears her bindi during festivals like Diwali and on ordinary days, finding it brings her calmness and a sense of unity with the world. Through this, she discovers that her bindi is more than just a dot.

About the author

Suma Subramaniam is an author who loves writing books for children. Her stories often celebrate family, friendship, and dreams, including her popular picture book 'Namaste Is a Greeting.' Suma enjoys sharing tales inspired by her Indian heritage, and she hopes to help young readers discover the magic in the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2024

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