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The Runaway Dosa

By Suma Subramaniam, Illustrated by Parvati Pillai

$18.99 US / $25.99 CAN

“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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Book Details

ISBN9781499813975
Page Count32
FormatHardcover
SubformatPicture Book
Trim size9 x 9
Age range3 to 6
Publication dateSeptember 5th, 2023
Publication seasonFall 2023

Author/Illustrator Bio

  • Suma Subramaniam is a recruiter by day and a children's book author by night. She is the author of Namaste is a GreetingShe Sang for India, and other books for children. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives in Seattle, Washington, with her family and a talkative puppy. sumasubramaniam.com
  • Parvati Pillai is a visual and creative designer who is passionate about illustration, storytelling, and brand building. Her books include The Pig with the Runaway Tail, Mira, Royal Detective, and Bindu's Bindis. Parvati lives in Finland and loves storytelling, traveling, gardening, and food. When she is not exploring the beautiful outdoors, she enjoys experimenting with new illustration styles. Follow Parvati on Instagram @parvatipillai

Product Description

“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!