BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
When Divya's mother decides it's time for Divya to choose which bindi she will wear, she is so excited - they are all so beautiful - how will she choose? But she finds the perfect one. Her mother places it on her forehead. But, when Divya looks in the mirror, she is both proud and scared. What will her friends think? Many Hindu girls wear bindis but her friends aren't Hindu - will they understand its importance?
Divya knows it makes her different, but when the teacher asks her to tell the class about it, Divya is very brave. She has the courage to embrace her culture. Such a beautiful story about finding your voice, and not being afraid to be yourself. Sreenivasan's illustrations are cute. Hindu children will relate to Divya, and I think other children will enjoy "My Bindi" as well.
Lisa Librarian
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