Bhangra Boogie

By Hena Khan, Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator)

A shy girl must find courage to dance at a mehndi celebration.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Talia dreams of dancing gracefully like the bhangra performers at the mehndi, but her shyness holds her back. With her feet dragging and arms frozen, she hesitates to join the fun. Encouragement from her grandmother might be the key to overcoming her fears. Will Talia find the courage to dance, and can she inspire her grandmother to join her on the dance floor? This heartwarming tale explores the power of family, community, and the joy of dance in overcoming personal challenges.

From the publisher

In this vibrant, bighearted picture book by celebrated creators Hena Khan and Sandhya Prabhat, a young girl must overcome her shyness to join in the dancing fun at a mehndi.Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi: Bend! Twirl! Snap! But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of others. Instead, she shrinks in her chair. But maybe with some help from her dadi, Talia will find the courage to take to the floor. Then, can she convince Dadi to join her?Acclaimed author Hena Khan has crafted a sweetly authentic story about overcoming inhibitions through the joys of dance, community, and family. Her text is beautifully brought to life by Sandhya Prabhat’s stunning illustrations.

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