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"Delightful . . . the world needs more 'mehndi boys!'" --Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy & the Bindi and God Loves Hair "I was totally charmed by it." --Ali Sethi, musician and author Now in paperback! An artistic, fashion-loving boy unlocks a new talent--and learns to stand up for it--in this chapter book perfect for fans of the Sadiq series and Meet Yasmin! The first time Tehzeeb tries mehndi, his passion for the art form blossoms. Soon, he's creating designs for all his friends and family, and dreams of becoming the most in-demand mehndi artist in town. So Tez is hurt and confused when his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn't for boys. His art brings people joy. How could it be wrong? Tehzeeb doesn't want to disappoint his uncle. But when a crisis before his cousin's wedding puts his talents to the test, Tehzeeb must find the courage to be his true creative self. Jani Balakumar's expressive, vibrant illustrations bring Tehzeeb's designs--and his community--to life. This charming, affirming story by debut author Zain Bandali will have you celebrating creativity, artistic expression, and being unapologetically yourself. Readers can learn more about mehndi at home with activities at the end of the book. "A triumph." --Danny Ramadan, author of Salma the Syrian Chef and the Salma series No library descriptions found. |
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Tehzeeb learns to do the art of mehndi and also learns that adults can apologize for being wrong.
During the new year celebrations he meets a famous mehndi artist and begins to learn the art. Later his uncle tells him that this is not an art form for boys. This causes him great distress and nearly ruins his joy in the art. But he also remembers that his uncle said "practice makes progress" and that it is a way of learning through mistakes. On his cousin's wedding day it seems as if she might have to do without her mehndi, but he saves the day.
I was delighted to see that one of the children waiting for her mehndi while he was practicing and delighting his classmates and others was in a w/c.
The story takes place in India.
Illustrations by Jani Balakumar are delightful, fun, imaginative, colorful, and beautiful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or teacher or your public library!
I requested and received an uncorrected proof from Annick Press Ltd/Annick Press via NetGalley. Thank you!
The mehndi trivia and drawing activities were not yet available.
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