BOOK REVIEW: IT’S NATIONAL WEDDING MONTH

​February is National Wedding Month, so this is the right time to introduce this book:

​TITLE: THE WEDDING SHOE SNATCH

AUTHOR: Madhu Messenger

ILLUSTRATOR: Darshika Varma

PUBLISHER: Albert Whitman & Company

​OPENING LINES:
It’s the big day.
Shilpa’s stomach flip-flops. Her fingers twitch. Her sister is getting married
“After you marry Amit, you’ll have a whole new family,” Shilpa tells Maya. “Without me.”
“Don’t worry,” Maya says. “I’ll still be your sister. Plus, my new family will be your family, too.”

This entertaining picture book is about Shilpa, a sister-of-the bride who worries about how marriage will change the dynamics of her family. She’s especially worried about the groom’s little brother, Rishi, who keeps calling her names. Shilpa is determined to win the prize in Joota Chupai, an Indian wedding tradition where family and friends of the bride try to snatch the groom’s shoes, but that means getting past Rishi! This fast-paced story highlights a fun Indian wedding tradition while conveying themes of family relationships, change, kindness, and acceptance. Darshika Varma’s vibrant color palette and energetic illustrations enhance the playfulness of Madhu Messenger’s fun yet heartfelt text. Great read all around!
 
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