Rani's Remarkable Day

Written by Saadia Faruqi · Illustrated by Anoosha Syed

A lonely princess seeks adventure and finds an unexpected friend.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Rani, a lonely princess in a bustling palace, craves adventure beyond her royal walls. Escaping to the beach, she hopes for excitement but discovers she's just another kid struggling with sandcastles. In this vibrant South Asian-inspired tale, Rani's quest leads her to an unexpected treasure—a true friend. Will this newfound bond bring the joy she's been missing? Dive into a world of humor, heart, and discovery as Rani learns that sometimes the greatest adventures are the ones you never planned.

From the publisher

A modern South Asian princess, sparkling writing, lots of humor, and just the right amount of conflict come together for a clever and enchanting friendship story.Rani lives in a luxurious palace full of busy adults, but she’s lonely. Being the only princess in the kingdom is boring, tedious, dull. She has no one to play with–except her baby brother, who doesn’t count!So one morning, Rani decides to leave for the beach in search of adventure. She’s sure it will be the opposite of her life in the palace: wonderful, marvelous, fun! But in the world outside the palace walls, Rani isn’t a princess anymore, she’s just a kid who’s not so great at building sandcastles. And what she finds there is something she didn’t even know she was looking for: a friend.Set in a vibrant South Asian-inspired world, this story of a strong-willed princess from two award-winning picture book creators is full of wordplay, heart, and humor.

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