The Boy & the Bindi
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| Author | Vivek Shraya |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rajni Perera |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Children's book, Hindu culture, Cultural norms |
| Published | 2016 (Arsenal Pulp Press) |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 32 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9781551526683 |
| OCLC | 938996631 |
The Boy & the Bindi is a 2016 children's picture book by Vivek Shraya and illustrated by Rajni Perera. It is about a young boy's obsession with his mother's bindi and his experiences when he wears one.
Reception
CM: Canadian Review of Materials was concerned with the apparent awkwardness of the rhyming text but commended the illustrations.[1] The Boy & the Bindi has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly,[2] and Kirkus Reviews.[3]
References
- ↑ Ellen Heaney (September 2, 2005). "The Boy & the Bindi". CM: Canadian Review of Materials. 23 (6). The Manitoba Library Association. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
The short rhyming text from an author who has other publications as well as awards to her credit is a bit awkward. .. The bright and luscious illustrations by Perera, a Toronto artist of Sri Lankan heritage, show the boy in day-to-day surroundings and isolate charming small details such as a foot with an ankle bracelet or the contents of a trinket drawer.
- ↑ "The Boy & the Bindi". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
Newcomer Perera's illustrations sometimes stumble into cliché with stars and tie-dye effects, but other spreads compel attention. .. Shraya's (God Loves Hair) story defines and affirms important values of Hindu culture—and nudges gender norms, as well.
- ↑ "The Boy & the Bindi". Kirkus Media LLC. August 2, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
The bright, beautiful illustrations by Perera do the heavy lifting, symbolically infusing the boy's cultural difference with the spiritual power it carries for the wearer. .. The mostly easy rhyming and vivid colors make this an unforgettable look into Hindu culture.
