The Moon Wants To Be Spotless White - Softcover

Priya Narayanan

4.25

40 ratings by Goodreads

9789381576342: The Moon Wants To Be Spotless White

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9381576343 ISBN 13: 9789381576342

Publisher: Happy Squirrel, 2013

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The vain Moon is devastated when he finds out about the dirt patch on his otherwise pristine white self. He wants to be scrubbed and cleaned by Dhobi Kaka to regain his spotless beauty. The moon cunningly manipulates Mitu into helping him out in this mission. But how will mitu get the moon down to be cleaned? Will kaka be able to restore the moon s spotless beauty? Will mitu be turned into an owl for not keeping her promise? Join in the fun-filled adventure of the Moon, Mitu and Dhobi Kaka, as the trio set out on their mission to help the Moon become spotless.

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About the Author:

PRIYA NARAYANAN is an avid traveler, a voracious reader, a passionate designer, and a doting mother of two. While as a child, she loved to dream, she now has to make do with daydreaming over many cups of coffee and chocolate chip ice cream. She believes that there are stories lurking around every corner, waiting to be captured and revealed to the world. Although she has long been a writer of short stories and poetry, it was just recently that she took up the challenge of writing for children. Priya can be reached at priya.nm@gmail.com

Review:

"Priya Narayanan narrates a wonderful story with vivid imagination." - Indian Moms Connect

What we liked:

The story line that gives important lessons w/o being preachy
Eye catching & appropriately placed illustrations by Suhita Mitra
Minimal characters ensuring the story isn't too complicated
Description of situations
Glossary of Indian word meanings to appeal to a global audience
The absolutely awesome ending

Certain aspects like Mitu faking a stomachache & going alone with Dhobi kaka did bother us. But hey, they're part of the story & weave in pretty well.

"Priya Narayanan's book was a refreshing journey back to childhood. Not only did I enjoy the imagery but also the style of the book. It does not talk down to the children but treats them as equal partners in this long journey called life." - Dr. Suguna Kannan, Academic Consultant

"Priya Narayanan's debut book is a visual treat for the kids with a simple story that takes the kids to the end of a lovely tale with great ease." - Kids Stop Press (kidsstoppress.com)

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