# The Runaway Dosa - Hardcover

by **Suma Subramaniam** (Author), **Parvati Pillai** (Illustrator)

**_**"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!**

**"Inspired by 'The Gingerbread Man' and the popular Tamil rhyme 'Dosai! Amma, Dosai, ' the story is a whimsical magical trip. The illustrations rely on intricate patterns with traditional Indian touches in the clothing, utensils, and family's warm shades of brown....for many readers, it will open the door to a world of fantastical beasts. An unconventional twist on a well-known tale." -_Kirkus Reviews_**  
  
**"The lush illustrations of our round, mischievous dosa friend frolicking through a verdant jungle and catchy rhyme-_The more you eat, the more you crave / You can't catch me, no matter how brave_!-make this a silly read for all ages." _Bon App騁it_**

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!

### Author Biography

**Suma Subramaniam** is a recruiter by day and a children's book author by night. She is the author of _Namaste is a Greeting_, _She 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

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.1 x 9.3 IN

**Publication Date:** September 05, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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