Ravi's Dancing Hands
Will be published approx. on 6. October 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-571-40063-8 (ISBN)
Description
A vibrant picture book celebrating family, community and culture.
Henna hands should be for everyone, and Ravi can't wait to design his very own! "Do henna hands last forever?" asked Ravi. "After a while it fades then disappears," replied Madam-Mehndi. "But special henna hands never really go. They stay right here," she said, pointing to Ravi's heart. "They're chosen out of love and no-one forgets the ones they love." It's the day before Ruhi's mehndi party and there is so much to prepare. Her lengha has been tailored, the guests have been invited. All her little brother Ravi wants to do is help her get ready for the big day.
>But "mehndi and henna hands are not for boys." Spend the day with Ravi as he helps make the henna paste, decorate the home and dreams of his very own henna hands.
Henna hands should be for everyone, and Ravi can't wait to design his very own! "Do henna hands last forever?" asked Ravi. "After a while it fades then disappears," replied Madam-Mehndi. "But special henna hands never really go. They stay right here," she said, pointing to Ravi's heart. "They're chosen out of love and no-one forgets the ones they love." It's the day before Ruhi's mehndi party and there is so much to prepare. Her lengha has been tailored, the guests have been invited. All her little brother Ravi wants to do is help her get ready for the big day.
>But "mehndi and henna hands are not for boys." Spend the day with Ravi as he helps make the henna paste, decorate the home and dreams of his very own henna hands.
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Persons
Sumana Seeboruth is a British born Indian and lives with her family in London, England. She works in the City and also writes young fictions. Her books are inspired by the natural world, her family and trinkets she finds in antique shops. Sumana was the 2024 winner of the Inclusive Books for Children Award, Baby & Toddler Category. Henna Hands is her debut Picture Book.