Suma Subramaniam
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The Runaway Dosa -- Suma Subramaniam - Hardcover
"The more you eat, the more you crave! You can't catch me, no matter how brave!" With the help of some magical, mythological Indian creatures, chase the Runaway Dosa before it gets away! "Inspired by 'The Gingerbread Man' and the popular Tamil rhyme 'Dosai! Amma, Dosai, ' the story is a whimsical magical trip. The illustrations rely on intricate patterns with traditional Indian touches in the clothing, utensils, and family's warm shades of brown....for many readers, it will open the door to a world of fantastical beasts. An unconventional twist on a well-known tale." -Kirkus Reviews It's time for breakfast, and Akka is hungry! When she reaches for another dosa before the rest of the family has been served, she triggers a magical spell that brings the dosa to life, and it sprints out the door. Akka will need the help of some powerful, mythological creatures to get her breakfast back! Inspired by Dosai! Amma, Dosai, a beloved Tamil rhyme, and a fantastical reimagination of the familiar Gingerbread Man story, this book offers a delicious Indian twist that will have any child asking for more!
Author: Suma Subramaniam
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: 09/05/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781499813975
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2023
Author: Suma Subramaniam
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: 09/05/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781499813975
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2023
About the Author
Suma Subramaniam is a recruiter by day and a children's book author by night. She is the author of Namaste is a Greeting, She Sang for India, and other books for children. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives in Seattle, Washington, with her family and a talkative puppy. sumasubramaniam.com