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
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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 194 reviews

Moods

inspiring 73%
lighthearted 60%
informative 46%
hopeful 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 26%
relaxing 13%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 87% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

4.22

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