The Runaway Dosa

by Suma Subramaniam (Author) Parvati Pillai (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

"The more you eat, the more you crave! You can't catch me, no matter how brave!"

With the help of some magical, mythological Indian creatures, chase the Runaway Dosa before it gets away!

It's time for breakfast, and Akka is hungry! When she reaches for another dosa before the rest of the family has been served, she triggers a magical spell that brings the dosa to life, and it sprints out the door. Akka will need the help of some powerful, mythological creatures to get her breakfast back!

Inspired by Dosai! Amma, Dosai, a beloved Tamil rhyme, and a fantastical reimagination of the familiar Gingerbread Man story, this book offers a delicious Indian twist that will have any child asking for more!

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An unconventional twist on a well-known tale.

Review quotes

"Inspired by 'The Gingerbread Man' and the popular Tamil rhyme 'Dosai! Amma, Dosai, ' the story is a whimsical magical trip. The illustrations rely on intricate patterns with traditional Indian touches in the clothing, utensils, and family's warm shades of brown....for many readers, it will open the door to a world of fantastical beasts. An unconventional twist on a well-known tale." — Kirkus Reviews
Suma Subramaniam
Suma Subramaniam is the author of Namaste Is a Greeting, She Sang for India, The Runaway Dosa, A Bindi Can Be..., the V. Malar series, and other books for children and young adults. She has an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Suma lives in Seattle with her family and a dog who watches baking shows. Learn more at sumasubramaniam.com.

Tara Anand is an illustrator and visual artist from Bombay, India, based in New York City. She graduated from School of Visual Arts in 2022 and has since worked on editorial and children's book projects. She works primarily in gouache and loves to read in her spare time. Learn more at taraanandart.com.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781499813975
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Little Bee Books
Publication date
September 05, 2023
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV012040 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations
JUV050000 - Juvenile Fiction | Cooking & Food
JUV012060 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Asian
Library of Congress categories
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