Ghungroos for Gauri - Hardcover

Name: Ghungroos for Gauri - Hardcover
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9781536241075
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by Neha Rawat

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Book Overview

by Neha Rawat (Author), Neha Rawat (Illustrator)

In her debut as author-illustrator, Neha Rawat offers a story joyfully rooted in Indian traditional culture, sibling love, and multidimensional girlhood.

Gauri and her sister, Nandini, are opposites, like sunshine and shade. Gauri is rough and tumble, fond of soccer and skateboarding. Nandini is stylish, gentle, and poised. But one day, while her sister practices Bharatanatyam, Gauri hears Nandini's ghungroos jingling. Enchanted by the tinkling ankle bells, Gauri must try the dance for herself. As her sister teaches her rhythm, graceful hand movements, and elegant poses, Gauri stomps along . . . but her ghungroos sound jittery and offbeat, her mudra isn't pretty, and she can't stay balanced. Soon she despairs of ever dancing as beautifully as her sister. Will Gauri have to give up on her dreams of exploring her more graceful side? Featuring an author's note about Indian classical dance, this playful picture book debut invites readers to break out of their prescribed roles and experience the joys of working hard on something new.

Author Biography

Neha Rawat is the illustrator of several books for young readers, including What Color Is the Baby? A Celebration of Skin Tones by Harshini Vankineni and Masala Chai, Fast and Slow by Rajani LaRocca. Ghungroos for Gauri is her author-illustrator debut. A grand prize winner of the SCBWI Summer Spectacular Portfolio Showcase, Neha Rawat lives in India.

Number of Pages: 40

Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.3 x 9.9 IN

Publication Date: October 13, 2026

ISBN	9781536241075
Author	Neha Rawat
Publisher	Candlewick Press (MA)
Genre	Children and Arts
Format	Hardcover
Published	October 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	40
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print