Laxmi's Mooch (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781984815651)

A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.

Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over--on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows.

With her parents' help, Laxmi learns that hair isn't just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, regardless of gender. Featuring affirming text by Shelly Anand and exuberant, endearing illustrations by Nabi H. Ali, Laxmi's Mooch is a celebration of our bodies and our body hair, in whichever way they grow.

Author: Shelly Anand
ISBN-10: 1984815652
ISBN-13: 9781984815651
Publisher: Kokila
Language: English
Published: 03/02/2021
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.70h x 11.20w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513106 / Laxmi's Mooch


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2021
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2020
School Library Journal 01/01/2021 pg. 54
Publishers Weekly 02/01/2021
Booklist 03/15/2021 pg. 62
Shelf Awareness 03/09/2021