Ritu Weds Chandni

I love the vibrant colors of India's weddings and Ameya Narvankar's Ritu Weds Chandi displays them in all their glory. The colors are crisp and clean without textural shading. Individual pages have been dedicated for full scene displays. I like the interconnecting use of hoses and streamers to connect pages. The colors, connectivity, and the action on the page will keep a child entertained.

The best part of Ritu weds Chandi is the story which teaches children to be open and to stand up against bullying. Narvankar does not get preachy, but instead lets the story tell the tale of what to do in a situation like this. This is fiction of course so Ayesha's will does not get truly tested...it is a children's book (smile). This means we get a happily-ever-after for Ritu, Chandi, and of course Ayesha.

I love reading stories about multicultural LGBTQIA+ humans..I also have a preference for stories from India so Narvankar and Yali Books had me at the cover. Ayesha will have you at the first reading. Add Ritu Weds Chandi to your bedtime reading rotation and travel while lying in bed reading a story.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.