A Bindi Can Be...

Name: A Bindi Can Be...
Brand: Kids Can Press

Kids Can Press

A Bindi Can Be...Author(s): Suma Subramaniam, Kamala Nair\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Hachette Book Group USA, Canada\nImprint: Kids Can Press\nISBN-13: 9781525308031, 978-1525308031\nSynopsis\nA young girl is eager to learn all about bindis, the red dot that goes between her brows. Paati, her grandmother, shows her how to make a bindi in a clay pot by combining crushed turmeric, sandalwood powder and a dollop of ghee. They mix and mix and mix until, like magic, the mixture turns from yellow to bright red. Her bindi can be big or small, and shaped like a star, a flower or a glowing half-moon. She can wear her bindi to celebrate different festivals, such as Diwali, or on an ordinary day as a way to stay centered and calm. In this way, she discovers that her bindi is more than just a dot. Author Suma Subramaniam's lovely intergenerational story celebrates the cultural traditions that make us who we are. The rich illustrations by Kamala Nair add layers of cultural details and captivat.