Kadooboo! by Shruthi Rao - ISBN: 9781645677895
Hardcover
Will Kabir remember the treat’s name before the rain?

Kadooboo!

A Silly South Indian Folktale

$42.05

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    9 July 2024

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Summary

Kadooboo! Golden brown, puffy, sweet, and crunchy, it’s fresh from the pan—a delicious treat! As soon as it’s ready, Kabir runs home with some to share. He’s got to be quick, before the rain! But wait . can he remember the treat’s name? (His Amma is sure to ask!) Of course he can. That is, if fun and friends aren’t too distracting along the way.

As Kabir makes his way, the sights and sounds of the street and interactions with friends start to jumble his memory. A cool new comic, and s…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781645677895
ISBN-10:1645677893
Author:Shruthi Rao, Darshika Varma
Publisher:Page Street Publishing Co.
Imprint:Page Street Kids
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:9 July 2024
Weight:393g
Dimensions:230mm x 272mm x 13mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

A NYPL Best Books for Kids 2024 selection
An Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids selection
Shortlisted for the CLEL Bell Awards

“The illustrations’ vibrant neon palette wonderfully complements the fanciful text […] Bouncy, joyful, and delectable.”
Kirkus Reviews

”[W]ill delight story audiences. […] A slight but sweet tale that seamlessly conveys the cultural relevance of this much-loved treat.”
SLJ

About The Author

Shruthi Rao

Shruthi Rao writes books for children. She loves books, trees, hikes, benches, eating kadooboos, and hanging out with her daughter. More than 100 of her articles, columns, and short stories have been published in newspapers, magazines, and literary journals in India, the United States, and Canada. She lives in California with her family.

Darshika Varma is a freelance illustrator based in Mumbai, India. She loves drawing characters in vibrant scenes and adorning them with emotions. She spends her free time traveling, birdwatching, and reading books.

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