Bhangra Boogie

Paperback

fun-filled story about overcoming anxieties and dancing your way to confidence!

Featured in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Official Book Collection: ‘Read to the Beat’!

Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi – a traditional South Asian pre-wedding celebration. But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of her friends and family.

With some help from her dadi – her grandmother – will Talia find the courage to take to the floor? And can she convince Dadi to join her?

A pitch-perfect picture book story, brought to life with vibrant, fun-filled illustrations.

Featuring an illustrated glossary.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Farshore

ISBN

978-0-00-875600-0

Publication Date

08-05-2025

Format

Paperback

Pages

32 pages

Dimensions

280x220mm

Product Description

fun-filled story about overcoming anxieties and dancing your way to confidence!

Featured in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Official Book Collection: ‘Read to the Beat’!

Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi – a traditional South Asian pre-wedding celebration. But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of her friends and family.

With some help from her dadi – her grandmother – will Talia find the courage to take to the floor? And can she convince Dadi to join her?

A pitch-perfect picture book story, brought to life with vibrant, fun-filled illustrations.

Featuring an illustrated glossary.

Author

Hena Khan, Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

Hena Khanis the author of a number of award-winning books for children of all ages. Her acclaimed picture books includeGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns,Under My Hijab,Behind My Doors, and others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland (USA).

Sandhya Prabhatis an independent animator and illustrator from Chennai, India, living and working in California. She has illustrated children’s books, animated television shows and movies, and designed for social media platforms. She is the illustrator ofThe Spice Box,My Name, andA Garden in My Hands, as well as many other picture books.

Imprint

Farshore

ISBN

978-0-00-875600-0

Publication Date

08-05-2025

Format

Paperback

Pages

32 pages

Dimensions

280x220mm

Product Description

fun-filled story about overcoming anxieties and dancing your way to confidence!

Featured in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Official Book Collection: ‘Read to the Beat’!

Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi – a traditional South Asian pre-wedding celebration. But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of her friends and family.

With some help from her dadi – her grandmother – will Talia find the courage to take to the floor? And can she convince Dadi to join her?

A pitch-perfect picture book story, brought to life with vibrant, fun-filled illustrations.

Featuring an illustrated glossary.

Author

Hena Khan, Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

Hena Khanis the author of a number of award-winning books for children of all ages. Her acclaimed picture books includeGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns,Under My Hijab,Behind My Doors, and others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland (USA).

Sandhya Prabhatis an independent animator and illustrator from Chennai, India, living and working in California. She has illustrated children’s books, animated television shows and movies, and designed for social media platforms. She is the illustrator ofThe Spice Box,My Name, andA Garden in My Hands, as well as many other picture books.