Bollywood beat!

"Ankle bells ring and scarves whirl at the Masala Magic Dance Recital. Big sister coaxes little sister away from Aaji's sari and onto the stage, where they perform twists, turns and hip shakes that dazzle the audience. When grandparents join in, a Bollywood Bhangra mash-up ensues, and the entire str...

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Main Author: Yasuda, Anita (Author)
Other Authors: Oza, Devika (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2026]
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Summary:"Ankle bells ring and scarves whirl at the Masala Magic Dance Recital. Big sister coaxes little sister away from Aaji's sari and onto the stage, where they perform twists, turns and hip shakes that dazzle the audience. When grandparents join in, a Bollywood Bhangra mash-up ensues, and the entire street is filled with music, dance and laughter. Crafted with spare but lively, dynamic poetry, this lyrical romp is a joyous celebration of family, culture and traditional dance that begs readers to tap toes and shout Jai Ho!"--
Item Description:Illustrations rendered digitally.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 24 x 26 cm
Issued also in electronic format.
ISBN:9781525309618
1525309617
Author Notes:Anita Yasuda is the author of Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains, Diwali: A Festival of Lights and Bollywood Beat!, as well as many other books for young readers. She earned her honors degree in East Asian and South Asian studies at the University of Toronto, and her Montessori and early childhood qualifications at the AMI Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia. After graduating, Anita worked many jobs, such as a preschool teacher, salesclerk, caterer, firefighter (for one day), freelance magazine writer and an author of books for educational publishers. Anita is also a member of SCBWI, CCBC and CANSCAIP. She lives in Orangeville, Ontario.

Devika Oza is an illustrator from Kolkata, India, the "City of Joy," renowned for its art, culture and food. Growing up in a land rich with folklore meant that storytelling has always been integral to her life. While pursuing a BA in multimedia and animation in a prestigious art institute in Kolkata, she discovered her passion for illustration, which led her to specialize in illustrating for children. She lived for five years in Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Dublin, Ireland.