Ravi’s Dancing Hands

£7.99

Ravi is excited to help his family prepare for his sister Ruhi’s mehndi party, from making henna paste to decorating their home. But when he learns that henna hands are not considered suitable for boys, he begins to wonder why he cannot have them too. As Ravi dreams of creating his own beautiful designs, this vibrant picture book explores cultural traditions, family, belonging and the freedom to express oneself.

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Henna hands should be for everyone and Ravi can't wait to design his very own! A vibrant picture book celebrating family, community and culture.

'Do henna hands last forever?' asked Ravi.

'After a while it fades then disappears,' replied Madam-Mehndi. 'But special henna hands never really go. They stay right here' she said pointing to Ravi's heart. 'They're chosen out of love and no-one forgets the ones they love.'

It's the day before Ruhi's mehndi party and there is so much to prepare. Her lengha has been tailored, the guests have been invited. All her little brother Ravi wants to do is help her get ready for the big day.

But 'mehndi and henna hands are not for boys.'

Spend the day with Ravi as he helps make the henna paste, decorate the home and dreams of his very own henna hands.

Weight 0.178 kg
Dimensions 24.7 × 24.8 × 0.9 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

32

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J