The Moon Wants To Be Spotless White by Priya NarayananMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This charming children’s tale, from the talented Priya Narayanan, has equally charming illustrations throughout the book. The story of Mitu and her attempts to assist the Moon to clean away his dirty patches reveals to its readers, both young and older, how important friends can be when compared to personal trivial vanities like a “perfect” appearance. At the same time it is full of intriguing new words and interesting behaviour that may reflect some of the cultural differences between India and other countries. Curious myths and traditions are hinted at without too much moralising, while children of primary school age can learn much from the entertaining and often amusing story. I know of at least two children close to me who will read this book with pleasure. I was given a copy of the book in return for an honest review.
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